Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder (50 Loads, 1 Pack) Hypoallergenic Deep Cleaning Washing Powder Detergent – Eco-Friendly, Safe, and EffectiveU.S. EPA Safer Choice[Amazon-developed Certification] Compact by Design

Best laundry soap ever! Not only is Charlie's effective, it is economical, environmentally friendly, and gentle. Unexpected plus: Despite ongoing efforts to keep my 10-year-old washing machine tub clean, it still smelled of mold. After about 8 loads of laundry using Charlie's, the musty smell has disappeared. Our clothes, bedding, and towels are fresher and cleaner. And no need for fabric softener!

I have now used the soap in my high efficiency washer using only the measured cup for over two months and can write an informed review.Firstly, as stated elsewhere, after a few washes clothing does become softer and shinier if it has synthetic fibers in it (this probably because the fibers are not saturated with excess detergent). The overall stain removal of the detergent is excellent to very good and clothing does feel very clean to the touch, and works especially great in cotton linen and underwear.However, because it does not contain fragrances it can be a bit disorienting. Further, if one item with a strong smell is washed with others on occasion the other items might acquire the smell. For example, to be good to the environment we use 100% cotton terry shop towels in the kitchen as opposed to paper towels. If one towel is saturated in oils, its smell can migrate to other clothing items. This, of course, might happen with standard detergents but due to the perfume that they include it might be hidden away. So some thought might help when planning the wash (I confess we have not separated colors for years with rarely a problem).A particular plus of this detergent is that it amazingly removes **all** sweat smell from synthetic running clothes, something no other soap had ever achieved in my many years of running and biking and hiking. The clothes leave the wash and drier as new, which is quite something.An additional plus is that I am fairly sensitive to allergens and occasionally had unexplained "itch" attacks where I just felt itchy all over... even with hypoallergenic detergents. These "attacks" have not been repeated while using this detergent.Highly recommended and highly economic (do not use more than the amount specified by the included measured cup).*** 2011 Update ***I am adding an update to my 2010 review.First, I am lamenting the new packaging. From an eclectic canvas bag to a conventional plastic tub... Bring back the canvas bag!!!After using it for over a year I have to say that I have found synthetic clothes that do keep some smell in them even after using this soap... Still, the soap has outperformed all other soaps I have tried before.I am also finding that this detergent can get some natural pigments over cotton bleed (something that did not happen with Tide and other conventional detergents). Of course, I should be sorting the wash... so this is more of an operator error than a problem with the soap.Still, I continue to be pleased with this detergent and I have saved many dollars and weekly trips to the grocery store to get more detergent. Rating remains at a well deserved excellent.** 2013 Update **I am sorry to say that I found that after many washings, it appears that the detergent might make clothing stretch and turn "bigger". Keep an eye on it. I have compared it to (horror of all horrors) Tide Coldwater, and suspect that this Tide formulation is on pair...

We’ve been using Charlie’s Soap for over 10 years, and I honestly can’t imagine switching to anything else. It tackles even the dirtiest loads (farm clothes, kids’ messes—you name it!) and always leaves everything fresh and truly clean without any heavy perfumes or residue. I love that it works equally well with both city and well water—such a rare find. The fact that it’s hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and eco-friendly is just the cherry on top. If you’re looking for a dependable, gentle, and powerful detergent, this is it. One bag lasts forever and is worth every penny!

I've found my forever detergent! I've always had extremely sensitive skin and have struggled to find a detergent that doesn't irritate me AND that actually cleans my clothes. Well, this is it! Charlie's Laundry Powder leaves my clothes very clean and smelling good. There are no fragrances or perfumes, just the fresh scent of cleanliness! When doing laundry, I also use white vinegar in the softener basin for added cleaning power and it works nicely alongside the powder. I appreciate how often times, you don't even need a full scoop of the powder since it really is so concentrated! Because of that fact, this bag lasts quite a while, at least a few months (and I'm always doing laundry.) I highly recommend this to anybody, but particularly to those with sensitive skin and high standards.

Charlie's soap leaves no residue and no overwhelming scent like other brands of laundry soap. Works great and is a bargain.

I started using Charlie’s Soap laundry detergent after getting tired of the heavy scents and suds from my old brands, and it’s been a surprisingly refreshing change. What really stands out is how simple the formula is—just pure soap, soda ash, and salt—so there’s none of the funky fillers or fragrances that give me headaches or irritate my skin. My clothes come out clean and soft without that film some detergents leave behind, and it’s gentle enough that my daughter’s eczema hasn’t flared up once since we switched. I love that it’s concentrated, too, so a little goes a long way, and the powder dissolves completely even in cold water without any gritty residue in the washer’s drum.Of course, it’s not perfect. Because it’s fragrance-free, you don’t get that “fresh laundry” smell that some people love, and if you’re used to big, bubbly suds, it can feel like nothing’s happening even though it’s working. I did notice that really greasy stains sometimes need a pre-treatment boost—Charlie’s Soap is great for everyday dirt and sweat, but I still keep a stain stick handy for motor oil and heavy food spills. It’s also a bit pricier per load than supermarket brands, so if you’re on a tight laundry budget, the up-front cost can sting, even though you technically use less with each wash.