all-natural washing soda (1 gallon (9 lbs)) by earthborn elements, soda ash, sodium carbonate, laundry booster, non-toxic, hypoallergenic earthborn elements <b>earthborn elements</b> natural washing soda has many uses. safe on skin, hypoallergenic & non-toxic. color-safe, effective in hot or cold water, & leaves clothes soft, fresh, & residue-free. it's also septic & high efficiency (he) machine tested & approved!<br><br> <b>multiple uses:</b><br> i. add extra cleaning power to detergent<br> ii. natural water softener and conditioner<br> iii. clean everything from toilets to dishes<br> iv. balance ph in pools and hot tubs<br> v. raise ph in water<br> vi. provide alkalinity<br><br> <b>free from:</b><br> i. petroleum derived ingredients<br> ii. sodium laurel sulfate<br> iii. synthetic fragrance<br> iv. optical brighteners<br> v. masking agents<br> vi. animal testing<br> vii. gluten<br> viii. dyes<br><br> <b>to make your own laundry soap:</b><br> ingredients:<br> 1⁄2 cup earthborn elements soap flakes (for extra cleaning power)<br> 1 cup earthborn elements washing soda (to soften & condition the water)<br> 1 cup earthborn elements borax (to brighten colors & whites)<br> 1. in a large bowl, mix washing soda, borax, and soap flakes.<br> 2. store in closed container.<br> 3. use 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup per load of laundry.<br><br> *we seal our buckets in the most secure way possible to keep the contents in and any contaminants out. a bucket opener for a food storage or paint bucket may be needed to open these buckets. bucket openers can be purchased from online retailers such as amazon or from your local hardware or home improvement store.<br><br> 100% money back guarantee: we are confident that you'll love our products and stand behind every item with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. if you are not satisfied with your purchase, return the product for a full refund.