Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder (100 Loads, 1 Pack)

I have sensitive skin and migraines, and figured out that I am allergic to regular scented laundry detergent. It makes me very itchy and the smell gives me a headache - I cannot even walk down the laundry aisle in the grocery store without feeling sick from all the overwhelming scents and perfumes. I have my own washing machine in my apartment, which is HE certified top-loading without an agitator, which is much safer and more gentle on clothes. Just because I have sensitive skin does not mean I am willing to sacrifice cleanliness. I expect my laundry detergent to still get the job done. I have tried several different brands of natural, non-scented, hypoallergenic, etc. which claim to be just as effective, but in reality do NOT work, and are an expensive waste of time and money, just to end in disappointment. This brand in particular is the best one I have tried, and the ONLY one I will use now. I live alone and only have to do my laundry once or twice per month. The one bag I purchased still lasted for over a YEAR!!! The bag is resealable which is a huge bonus. It comes with a little plastic scoop, and the recommend "one scoop per load" is plenty enough to get even a large wash cycle clean, using cold water. It has a gentle clean soapy scent that is not overwhelming and I do not get any headaches or itchy skin. I do not use traditional fabric softener anymore (like Downy), don't even get me started on that... It is terrible for sensitive skin, builds up a nasty residue on clothes and can damage your washing machine. I simply use vinegar and baking soda in addition to this laundry detergent and the combination is perfect, otherwise for whites I throw in a bleach tablet to help keep them white, or for sanitization. Since this laundry detergent is powder, I like to let my machine fill up with a little bit of water for a few minutes before adding the powder, so it will dissolve more easily. I have had no issues and have not needed to clean out my machine, which is something you are supposed to do regularly if you use traditional detergent and softener, since it builds up in the machine and makes it less effective over time. I hope this review helps people make smarter choices with laundry, since it can be difficult these days to know which products you can trust.