Shaklee Get Clean's Concentrated Cleaners
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 12.20.06

Standing on the pillars of Safe, Powerful, Green & Smart, Shaklee's Get Clean household cleaning products offer concentrated, nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning that use less packaging and less product than other conventional cleaners. Eschewing nasties like chlorine, ammonia, phosphates and formaldehyde, Get Clean is instead powered by natural enzymes and sustainably-derived ingredients, and are never tested on animals. While we can't back up some of their claims, like buying the Starter Kit can save you $3,400 on equivalent cleaners, will eliminate 108 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and will keep 248 pounds of greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere, we do like to see that you won't need much to get the job done: the product instructions recommends using just 1-2 drops of their Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate per 16 oz. of water to clean windows and mirrors, or just a 1/4 teaspoon per 16 oz. for general cleaning duties, so a little goes a long way. Their product selection includes everyday household cleaner, laundry & dishwashing detergents, scouring paste and more, and they also offer spray bottles, pumps and dispensers for easy diluting and cleaning. Their products are available through the website. ::Shaklee Get Clean via ::Apartment Therapy: Los Angeles
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Thanks for including this piece about Shaklee products. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't been able to find the ingredient list for their products. I'm pretty sure it was there months ago when i first found out about their products but now it's not. Anyone?
**Author's response**
Hi Tammi,
Thanks for your note and your question. Each individual product's page has a "product brief" and "read the label" pdf document; they don't list specific ingredients, but might give you a better idea about what is (and isn't) in their products. Thanks for reading!
-CD
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this Shaklee cleaning products is very much useful to household. when we use non-toxic products products for cleaning purposes that will helps us to be healthy and prevents from toxic products.......
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Hello,
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Not, only is the Shaklee Corporation environmentallly friendly and number one in nutritional science, it has remained a very respected company of integrity and dependability.
For 50 years Shaklee has provided pure, natural, high-grade, premium products for the health and wellnes of human beings and the earth.
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I have used the Shaklee Cleaners for 24 years, and they are amazing. No smell, no toxins, easy to work with and very economical. If you'd like to learn more about Shaklee and the "Get Clean" products, feel free to contact me.
Diana Richardson
Shaklee Distributor
New Brunswick, Canada
george@nb.sympatico.ca
Is Shaklee like some sort of Amway-like pyramid scheme or what? Why is every comment on this thread from people hawking this stuff?
YES it's a pyramid scam just like Melalueca, Amway, Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.....
It is not a pyramid scheme. It is MLM -network marketing. Shaklee is a wonderful company.
MLMs are a perfectly legal and legitimate way to do business. Shaklee's been in business for 50 years with a totally unblemished record. How many traditional businesses can say that?
I can not speak for other distributors, but do agree that this is not the appropriate venue to "hawk" your goods. Those people with successful MLM businesses know that this is about relationships and "permission marketing" not in your face "ya gotta love my products or else" techniques.
I have found both Shaklee products and business opportunity to be a wonderful addition to my business life and personal health. My point...don't judge unless you have all the facts. Some things really are as good as they seem to be.
I raised my son on and cleaned my house with Shaklee products back in the '70's... they were excellent products then, and excellent products now. How many companies can say that? I am now re-introducing myself to the company again... after trying other "natural" or environmentally conscious companies... not one of those other companies can compare to Shaklee. I am thrilled it is the same as back then and I am in the process of converting all of my cleaning supplies and nutrition products back to my old and trusted friend!
I would really like to know what is in shaklee's Get Clean products. To find out how safe they really are
Why is it so challenging to find the formulas to use in setting up one's caddy? I checked bottles, dispensers, printed info that came in the box, catalog, etc and the most information I have found is your above description at this website. Did I miss something???
Other feedback: I find the light green print difficult to read without intense focus. Is it just me???
Peter and Mikhail,
At first glance to people that have not studied or been involved with MLM, may think they are pyramids.
But people for centuries thought the world was flat.
Shaklee is authentic. It provides a product in demand. It has been in business for 50 years so the products must be reputable.
A closer look at the Shaklee opportunity with an open mind will present:
A reputable product properly placed in a global trend towards "Green" lifestyles.
Ownership that is willing to invest in the growth of the company.
A compensation plan directly tied to effort. How many traditional businesses pay their help in relation to their effort?.
It is perfectly positioned for the time, with a product line that performs as is designed, developed and marketed.
Peter and Mikhail,
At first glance to people that have not studied or been involved with MLM, may think they are pyramids.
But people for centuries thought the world was flat.
Shaklee is authentic. It provides a product in demand. It has been in business for 50 years so the products must be reputable.
A closer look at the Shaklee opportunity with an open mind will present:
A reputable product properly placed in a global trend towards "Green" lifestyles.
Ownership that is willing to invest in the growth of the company.
A compensation plan directly tied to effort. How many traditional businesses pay their help in relation to their effort?.
It is perfectly positioned for the time, with a product line that performs as is designed, developed and marketed.
Also, if Shaklee were questionable, why would Treehugger offer it as a reputable company?
Bill
Bill@4BetterLiving.net
www.4BetterLiving.net
I too was looking for the ingredients of Shaklee products. I zoomed in on the product label for the disinfeecting wipes and found they contain ammonium chloride which has not been tested for toxicity. How can we be sure this is a "Green" product?
I have used the Shaklee Cleaners and products for 5 years, and don't have a need to switch to another brand. The products are amazing…. If you'd like to learn more about Shaklee and the "Get Clean" products, feel free to contact me.
Thomas Aubrey
Shaklee Distributor
healthchoice@cox.net
http://www.shaklee.net/aubrey
I did my own digging and found out the Shaklee really does walk the talk. They were the first company to be certified carbon-neutral by the EPA. Their research is impressive. If you're looking to buy Get Clean products online, check out: http://www.veryhealthylife.com/healthy_home.html
Here's the ingredients, it was easy to find on the website.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.... 0.03990%
Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride ........ 0.01995%
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride ....... 0.01995%
Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16)
dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride....... 0.05320%
INERT INGREDIENTS .............................. 99.86700%
Total............................................................. 100.00000%
Copy and paste each one of these listed ingredients into the database here:
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?HSDB
Then enjoy your reading... there's a lot of material. Two of the ingredients have other ingredients that they are made from (same as wine or beer). These will show on the database findings.
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Here's the ingredients, it was easy to find on the website.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.... 0.03990%
Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride ........ 0.01995%
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride ....... 0.01995%
Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16)
dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride....... 0.05320%
INERT INGREDIENTS .............................. 99.86700%
Total............................................................. 100.00000%
Copy and paste each one of these listed ingredients into the database here:
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?HSDB
Then enjoy your reading... there's a lot of material. Two of the ingredients have other ingredients that they are made from (same as wine or beer). These will show on the database findings.
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Well, guess what? I went to the website, looked up every single one of those long chemical names, and not A SINGLE ONE was recognized by that website.
Guess that's not a path to credible info afterall....
Hi all:
I concur with the comment above...I tried to find info on the Shaklee H2 product on the National Institutes of Health weblink above and couldn't pull up a single thing.
I did manage, however, to pull up this one lone MSDS sheet on-line under my search for 'Basic H2':
www.time4more.com/Downloads/English/Files/Basic-H_MSDS.pdf
SECTION II - LIST OF INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name Chemical Abstract Services Registry Number Max %
Deionized Water CAS – 7732-18-2 72.0
Pareth 25-7 (Surfactant) CAS – 38131-39-5 22.0
Linear Alcohol Alkoxylate (Surf.) CAS – 37251-67-5 9.00
Dowicil 75 (Antioxidant) CAS – 4080-31-3 0.150
Hydrochloric Acid (pH Adjuster) CAS – 7647-01-0 0.050
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
(Antiox.) CAS – 128-37-0 0.015
D & C Green #5 (Colour) CAS – 4403-90-1 0.002
Methyl Paraben (Colour Preserv.) CAS – 99-76-3 0.001
A couple of caveats: I can't confirm the validity of this Canadian MSDS sheet, and the product is listed as Shaklee 'Basic H'...not 'Basic H2'
That being said, I think there are more than a few red flags here.
I've been researching household & commercial cleaning products for a couple of months now. One thing that I've really noticed is that companies who have a truly 'green' product will almost always list their ingredients on the packaging. In detail.
There are also a lot of companies who list a bunch of green criterion ('no animal testing', 'non-toxic', 'natural', etc.) but don't manage to provide the full ingredients. Almost without exception, when I finally track down the MSDS information on these products, there is always a decidedly non-environmentally friendly product swimming along with the herbal extracts.
The fact that Shaklee doesn't post their ingredient list on-line, on their products, or anywhere that is readily accessible is making me eye my new 'Get Clean' kit with a great deal of trepidation.
There are NO federal, state or any other all-encompassing guidelines which regulate the use of any environmental product claims. Saying that you are 'all natural' doesn't mean diddly.
IF the MSDS information above is correct, there are a couple of reasons why Shaklee wouldn't want to disclose their full ingredients list.
1. Butylated Hydroxytolune is an antioxidant otherwise known as BHT. Studies have linked BHT to endocrine system disruption and brain & nervous system issues. You can also find published research that ties BHT to mutative effects in animal tissues.
Shaklee even warns against BHT, albeit in food products:
http://content.nhiondemand.com/SHK/HC1.asp?objID=100211&ctype=hc
2. Most truly 'green' products don't use artifical color. The D&C Green #5 listed in the MSDS above can come in several different formulations. The greater potential issue, however, comes with the methyl paraben, which is used as the color preservative. Anyone who has bothered to read this far on this website probably knows about the whole paraben debate...in a nutshell, parabens have been found to interfere with gene expression, and there is speculation that our bajillion paraben-containing household & personal care products might be causing us harm.
That being said, who knows if I have the right MSDS page?
But that's the point, isn't it?
Shaklee could easily address this by posting the information on their website for anyone to access. Until they do this, I would be very hesitant to use - or recommend - their products.
I am just glad that when I became pregnant, I started reading up about not using harsh chemical cleaners around me and my unborn child. I found natural cleaners that would not affect us. When I found this company , I was amazed that there was little to no smells in all there cleaning products. Now that my son is 2 and wants to help mommy all the time, I can let him help me and I don't have to worry. Sometimes he tries to take a taste, and although I tell him no, I am not very worried because I know it won't harm him. I like the little extra help I get from him, and we can have fun when cleaning.
Lisa M.
Shaklee Independent Distributor
http://www.SwitchYourStore.com
http://www.GoGreenAndProfit.com
Guys, I hate to burst everyone's bubbles but I am a chemist and any of these ingreidents will kill you in concentration. There is no safe cleaner other than water.
I would also like to point out that without all the products that people call harsh, our life span would not be where it is.
And one final note, even water can kill you if you drink too much of it.
Randy
To Randy the Chemist:
It's true that water is the only safe cleaning solution...and even 'misuse' can lead to the formation of mold & mildew under your carpet, etc.
That being said, I'd still rather have a bucket of coconut based surfactants over a petroleum product any day of the week. I think everyone is trying to make better choices, and the issue in this particular thread is that it is hard to make choices when basic information isn't readily available.
As a follow-up to my long Shaklee missive above, I'd like to volunteer this email that was sent from the Shaklee customer service team today. I had asked them to elaborate on the MSDS information available for the Basic H2 product:
Thanks for your inquiry regarding the ingredients in Shaklee Get Clean products.
While the ingredient base for most of the Get Clean products are from sustainable sources such as corn and coconut, we do not list the specific ingredients for all of the cleaners as some of the formulae are proprietary. In the case of Basic H2 Organic Super Concentrate Cleaner: other than what is available in the attached Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS) and Basic H2 product bulletin that is available on the product page, our company policy is to not divulge the specific ingredients in this unique formulation. However, we can tell you that the active ingredients in the products are sustainably- sourced from corn and coconuts.
The ingredient information we currently provide for our products actually exceeds the legal requirements for manufacturers of household cleaners - who are required to list ingredients on labels only if they are hazardous, have legal limits, or are required by the EPA. Indeed, if you peruse the labels of many competitor products who claim they do list ingredients, you will note that they often list anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant, stabilizer, etc., which is simply a detergent builder list and not the actual ingredients in the product. Ingredient information we do make available can be found in the respective product bulletins which are accessible online at our public website, as well as in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) we make available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. To access the product bulletins, go to www. shakleegetclean.com. Click on " Products" and then select a product. On the lower right hand side of each product page, look for a link to the bulletin.
You will find ingredient information in the attached Get Clean Ingredients document also.
Your Friends at Shaklee
First-off, the chemist is correct and even water is often contaminated. Still, we can do better than traditional cleaners in terms of human health and the environment and Shaklee has been a pioneer in that area since they produced one of the first biodegradable, non-toxic cleaners (the original Basic-H) in 1960.
The formula has changed, however. There are no colors in Basic-H2 and it is Green Seal Certified, a third party certification by a non-profit, mostly designed for commercial products rather than those for household use, but Basic-H2 qualifies for both. You can find out more about them and their criteria at www.greenseal.org .
Also, keep in mind that super-concentrated products are meant to be diluted with water and in the case of Basic H2, very dilute. This saves packaging waste and greenhouse gas emissions for transport, but it does require a bit of responsibility on the user's end to actually put those two drops of Basic H2 into a 16 ounce bottle of water to make your window cleaner (costing less than 1 cent per bottle).
It also means that whatever ingredients you might consider "dangerous" are diluted. Still, the only thing to worry about with this product is that it can irritate your eyes and you would have to rinse it out with water. Why? Because it has a surfactant, a fancy word for the substance (from corn and coconut sources) that actually does the cleaning.
One thing I like about Shaklee is that their products actually work. They get things clean. A friend of mine, upon switching to Shaklee from other "eco" laundry detergents they used with their greywater system (to reuse water from their washing machine to water the plants in their backyard) said, "Our clothes are finally getting clean!". That is important, too.
All the other Get Clean products are similarly safe and non-toxic. The only exception are the Germ-Off Wipes. ANY product that disinfects, kills bacteria and viruses. Kills. Anything that is capable of killing, even a lowly bacterium, is not totally safe for human health either. Because many people feel they need a disinfectant, however, Shaklee was kind enough to try to make a better one, alcohol-free and strong enough to kills things like E. Coli and Samonella while dilute enough to be safer than most. One key aspect to this one is that it is in the form of a wipe. This means that those nasty disinfectants are NOT going down the drain and destroying marine ecosystems or polluting groundwater. Better than the alternative, right?
You can always request the Material Data Safety Sheets from Shaklee if you would like more scientific information, but be aware that you might end up more confused, since everything has to be listed with its chemical name rather than the source it came from. Shaklee cleaners are sourced from vegetable rather than petroleum products and they will give you a long, long list of what dangerous chemicals are NOT in the products at www.shaklee.com/company_getclean.shtml and at www.shaklee.com/company_greenclean.shtml . Many of these ARE in other products that market themselves as green and safe. Check out the products you use at the National Institutes of Health website, www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm . Also note that cleaning products are not the only dangerous items you might use. Lots of personal care products are pretty sketchy too. Shaklee makes safer alternatives for these as well.
Finally, look at two things. One, the company making the "green" products. Are they living up to your environmental standards in other ways? Shaklee was the first Climate Neutral Certified Company, helping the EPA to create criteria so that companies' claims can be substantiated or not. Shaklee does not just purchase credits, but instead directly supports green development projects in the US and abroad in partnership with Jeffrey Sachs and the UN Millenium Promise and they use 100% green power. They also collect and recycle large quantities of cardboard from other companies as well as their own operations. Their headquarters is one of the greenest in California. And they have taken steps to reduce their own packaging and other environmental costs. Perhaps the most important step, however, is how Roger Barnett, the CEO is publicly urging other companies to follow suit, even at such high-level events as the G-8 meetings.
And two, how is their money spent? Zero dollars are spent on advertising. The money goes back into research and development, into developing better products, back to the hundreds of thousands of small business people, the independent distributors who share these products with their families, friends and neighbors; and finally, significant contributions go to supporting science that is helping to preserve the planet, such as the Wild Dolphin Project (21 years partnered), four arctic and antarctic expeditions of National Geographic award-winning explorer and global warming researching, Will Steger (21 years partnership), Jacques Cousteau, Ocean Alliance and other ocean-research organizations, tree-planting and more with Green Belt Movement in Kenya, American Himalayan foundation, A Million Trees, A Million Dreams, disaster relief and more. Find out more at www.shaklee.com/causes_achievements.shtml and about their partners at www.shaklee.com/causes_partners.shtml .
All,
I couldn't help to post a comment on all that as I was, out of pure curiosity, looking for shaklee ingredient as well. To me, the fact that the cleaning product might contain some stuff that could be toxic is beyond the point and I'll explain why.
First, the fact that shaklee use only biodegradable product, less packaging and try to be eco-friendly in its prodution is sufficient to use their product.
As for the toxicity, as Ryan mention, even water can kill you. I do not think that he ment by contamination, but by drinking to much of it in a short amount of time. Drinking 10 gallons of water in 30 minutes may cause your stomac some damage that could kill you.
As for ammonium chloride, I personally wouldn't be too concern about that since you could find some similar "toxicity" data in MSDS if you look for sodium chloride (table salt) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and it would state that in too big quantity, those product could kill you...
For those of you who has a concern about "where some product comes from" either vegetal or oil, well, in either way, the final product would be the exact same... it is not rocket science, it is only chemistry... you can not create apples from oranges, but both of them will give you carbon at the end... Thinking that one is better than the other is like thinking that Motrin is different than ibuprofen.
Finally, thinking that something must be safe because it's natural is totally wrong!!! Try to eat or smoke poison Ivy or snake venom and let me know if you survive... it is totally natural, but how dangerous!!!!
The label "natural" should not be a substitute for safe, and everyone should look into what's in it before using it, just out of curiosity. And even if it is natural, I strongly believed that some testing should be done, of the same type as any new chemical product, before being use in human.
Thanks, I hope it helps!
Caroline
I find that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. With people so concerned about what might kill them, it begins to sound like a chicken little mentality. I could say sex is a communicatable disease with fatal results but that is a really dumb way to look at it.
When it comes to Shaklee, they have a lot to back up their safety claims. They have a 50+ year track record of incredible integrity and safety and efficacy of their products. Still, someone who is allergic to say, soy, wouldn't be advised to use their soy protein - but that doesn't make it unsafe or bad.
Even from a business standpoint, shaklee is considered the crown jewel of the network marketing industry for the same resasons. It is very hard to find legitimate badmouthing over the company. I've tried to find stuff myself and haven't.
In the end, it comes down to using your own judgment and trying and seeing for yourself if a product works for you.
I for one am completely sold on Shaklee for my nutritional needs as i've experienced the increased wealth and vitality in my own life and those around me.
Terry Carter
http://www.shaklee.net/livefree
http://massageline.blogspot.com
http://www.unlimitedimagination.org
Does anyone know if H2 is a disinfectant? For example, can i use it to clean a counter top that has had raw chicken on it?
Hi Elizabeth,
No Basic H2 is not a disinfectant, just a multipurpose cleaner. Buy the Basic G if you want a disinfectant, it is not part of the get clean line , but is listen in the home category.
Lisa M.
Shaklee Independent Distributor
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My question is about Shaklee Soy Protein. I have been a Shaklee vitamin supplement user for years and am thoroughly plesed with their products for all the great reasons others have said here. But, as times get tough, I sometimes look for alternatives. I compared their protein to Whole Foods store brand and found it similar in content except for two things: (1) Shaklee's is "soy lecithin" and Whole foods is "soy isolate" and (2) Shaklee's is 3 times more expensive!
Does anyone know why the difference in price?
thanks!
Gus,
I think I can answer your questions.
Just today, I was listening to a CD lecture about soy that was made by a doctor who has a PhD in molecular and cellular biology and is also a research scientist. She mentioned that most soy products use heat in their processing, which damages much of the beneficial soy isoflavones. In addition, the heat used in some to sterilize can contribute to the production of nitrites in the soy. She pointed out, however, that Shaklee uses only cold water processing, which never is higher than room temperature, and therefore produces a soy protein that is "as pure as a new soybean".
Shaklee's soy is also made from non-genetically modified soy, and contains high levels of isoflavones, just as a soybean. Soy Milk, however, has very little of the soy isoflavones.
The main ingredient in Shaklee's Soy Protein is soy with all it's natural isoflavones. The ingredient of soy lecithin you were reading on the label is listed under "Other ingredients".
Although Shaklee's soy protein products cost a little more than a dollar per serving, the other products you compare it to are cheaper due to the less costly processing, and as a result, the inferior quality of the protein.
This doctor did mention another brand of soy protein which has a similar processing as Shaklee's, but it is only available in Germany, and costs three times as much as Shaklee.
If you'd like to know more, send me an e-mail from my website which is
www.HarmonyAndHealth.net
Thanks! That helps. It's hard to pass up a 1/3 difference in price without knowing the reason why!
Gus
In reponse to the MSDS posted by Lisa, that is for the original formula Basic H. The new Basic H2 is formulated differently. The linear alcohol alkoxylate and the dye are not in the new formulation. I have a paper copy of the MSDS for Basic H2, and the ingredients listed are "surfactant mixture CAS# 110615-47-9 and 68515-72-1" and "nonionic surfactant CAS# 68551-12-2" If you plug those CAS numbers into google, you can come up with more information.
Here is the information Shaklee provides on the Get Clean line:
While the ingredient base for most of the Get Clean products are from
sustainable sources such as corn and coconut, we do not list the
specific ingredients for all of the cleaners as some of the formulae
are proprietary. The ingredient information we currently provide for
our products actually exceeds the legal requirements for
manufacturers of household cleaners - who are required to list
ingredients on labels only if they are hazardous, have legal limits,
or are required by the EPA. Indeed, if you peruse the labels of many
competitor products who claim they do list ingredients, you will note
that they often list anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant,
stabilizer, etc., which is simply a detergent builder list and not
the actual ingredients in the product.
Ingredient information we do make available can be found in the
respective product bulletins which are accessible online at our
public website, as well as in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
we make available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor's
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Get Clean Products - General Ingredient Base
The ingredient base for most of the Get Clean products are from
sustainable sources such as corn and coconut, and a mix of natural
enzymes, as well as mineral-derived compounds, such as sodium
carbonate.
More specifically:
Basic H2™ Organic Super Concentrate Cleaner – the active ingredients
in this product are derived from corn and coconut. Fragrance-free and
color-free.
Basic H2™ Organic Super Concentrate Wipes - the active ingredients in
this product are derived from corn and coconut. The wipes are
composed of 80% Paper/20% Polypropylene and are biodegradable.
Fragrance-free.
Dish Wash Liquid Concentrate – the active ingredients in this product
are derived from corn and coconut. Fragrance, color-free.
Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate (Powder) – a natural enzymes-based
product that also includes mineral-based
ingredients such as sodium carbonate. Fragrance-free, color-free.
Fresh Laundry Concentrate Liquid - the active ingredients in this
product are derived from corn and coconut along with natural enzymes.
Fragrance, color-free.
Fresh Laundry Concentrate Powder - the active ingre