Sodium Carbonate
Washing soda — a mineral-derived alkaline builder that softens water and helps surfactants lift soil from fabric.
Image forthcomingBluelandFree & Clear Laundry Tablets
Laundry Care
Blueland
Free & Clear Laundry Tablets
Plastic-free laundry tablets shipped in a paper pouch and refilled forever — concentrated, fragrance-free, and EWG Verified, built around a short list of plant- and mineral-derived ingredients.
- EWG Verified
- B Corp
- Plastic Free
- Fragrance Free
- Plant Based
Our Editorial Standard
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- Blueland was designed around eliminating single-use plastic from household cleaning — the laundry tablets ship in a recyclable paper pouch with no plastic film, jug, or shrink wrap.
- The Free & Clear formula is EWG Verified, meaning every ingredient (including any preservative system) has been independently audited against EWG's published criteria.
- The ingredient list is short, plant- and mineral-derived, and published in full — including any minor components most brands omit.
- Certified B Corporation status backs the company's published environmental and governance claims with recurring independent audit.
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Tablets dissolve in the wash; no measuring, no spills. Some users prefer the feel of a liquid for cold-water heavy loads.
- 02
Designed for HE and standard machines; for heavily soiled loads we recommend two tablets.
- 03
Premium price per load relative to conventional jug detergents.
- 04
Refills ship in a paper pouch — store somewhere dry to keep tablets from softening.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
Cleaning actives
- Sodium carbonate (washing soda)
- Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- Sodium citrate
Plant-based surfactants
- Sodium coco sulfate
- Decyl glucoside
Enzymes
- Protease
- Amylase
Packaging
- Recyclable paper pouch
- No plastic film, jug, or shrink wrap
Independently verified
Certifications
- EWG Verified
- B Corp
- Leaping Bunny
- Plastic Free
Inside the tube
Ingredients & formula highlights
Plant-Based Glucosides
Decyl glucoside is a mild plant-derived surfactant produced from corn and coconut — no ethoxylation, no SLES.
Enzymes
Protease and amylase target protein and starch stains, letting the rest of the formula stay gentler and shorter.
Paper Pouch Packaging
Refills ship in a recyclable paper pouch — no jugs, no plastic film, no shrink wrap.
The standard
Why it made the cut
- EWG Verified status combined with a fully published ingredient list is one of the strongest signals in the category.
- Truly plastic-free packaging at scale is rare; Blueland delivers it across the catalog, not just on the laundry line.
- B Corp governance backs the public claims with recurring third-party audit.
FAQ
Common questions
- Will tablets work in cold water?
- Yes. The tablets are designed to dissolve in cold and warm cycles alike. For very large or heavily soiled loads, use two.
- Is this an HE detergent?
- Yes — the low-suds formula is compatible with HE and standard machines.
- Is it really fragrance free?
- Yes. The Free & Clear formula contains no added fragrance, essential oil, or masking scent.
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