The research
Sodium Bicarbonate
This peer-reviewed review explains the role of sodium carbonate in powder detergents, highlighting its importance in softening hard water, increasing wash alkalinity and improving overall cleaning performance through builder chemistry.
Coconut Oil Soap
Derived from coconut oil, sodium cocoate is a plant-based soap that acts as one of the primary cleaning agents in nudr. It surrounds oils, grease and everyday dirt, allowing them to be lifted from fabric and rinsed away during the wash cycle.
Sodium Carbonate
Also known as washing soda, sodium carbonate does two jobs in nudr. It raises the pH of the wash water, creating an alkaline environment that breaks down grease, oils and everyday soils so they can be rinsed away. It also softens hard water by binding to calcium and magnesium minerals that would otherwise reduce the effectiveness of the soap. The result is a cleaner wash with less product needed.
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride, better known as salt, plays a supporting role in nudr. In a powder detergent, it helps give the formula its texture and free-flowing consistency, ensuring the powder stays stable, doesn't clump and dispenses evenly with every scoop. It contains no cleaning agents, no synthetic additives and no hidden purpose. Just salt, doing a simple job.
Lavandula Essential Oil
Lavandula essential oil earns its place beyond just scent. Its two primary components, linalool and linalyl acetate, have been studied for their antimicrobial properties, with research showing inhibitory activity against common bacteria including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Natural fragrance that actually does something.