Cleaning Powder

Cleaning Powder is made for the jobs that need a bit more scrubbing power: baked-on oven grease, dull sinks and taps, grubby grout, and stains on laundry.

It's made with just seven ingredients. Washing soda cuts through grease, a plant-derived surfactant helps it get under greasy films, bicarbonate gives a gentle scrub, sodium percarbonate releases oxygen in water to help lift stains, and sodium citrate softens hard water so it rinses away with less white residue. Lemon and tea tree essential oils give it a fresh, natural scent.

Considered for what's in it and for what isn't.
Here's what you won't find in our Cleaning Powder:

❌ No chlorine bleach - our oxygen-based percarbonate breaks down into water, oxygen and soda ash.

❌ No caustic soda - the strong alkali in many oven cleaners. Our powder gets its cleaning power from washing soda instead.

❌ No synthetic fragrance - scented only with lemon and tea tree essential oils.

❌ No dyes - colourants add nothing to how well it cleans.

Refillable by design and handmade in small batches in Wales.

For general cleaning, sprinkle Cleaning Powder directly onto the surface, add a small amount of warm water, then scrub with a cloth or brush and rinse well. For a deeper clean, leave the powder on the surface for 10 minutes before scrubbing. It can also be mixed with warm water to form a paste for more targeted application.

✔️ Ovens
Warm the oven slightly, then switch it off. Mix the powder into a paste with a little warm water and apply generously, focusing on baked-on grease and grime. Cover with a damp cloth to keep it moist and leave for at least 30 minutes — longer, or overnight, for heavier build-up — then scrub with a non-scratch scourer and wipe clean.

✔️ Sinks, taps and stainless steel
Sprinkle directly onto the surface, add a splash of water, and scrub with a cloth or soft brush. Rinse and buff dry to bring up the shine.

✔️ Baths and tubs
Sprinkle onto a damp surface, scrub with a cloth or sponge, and rinse thoroughly.

✔️ Toilets
Sprinkle around the bowl, leave for a few minutes, then scrub with a toilet brush and flush.

✔️ Tiles and grout
Make into a paste and apply with an old toothbrush or grout brush, working into the grout lines. Leave for 10 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.

✔️ Laundry stains and boosting
Cleaning Powder also works well as a laundry booster. Grass stains, ground-in mud, and everyday soiling: sprinkle directly onto the mark, add a splash of water to form a paste, and leave for 10 minutes before washing as normal. Muddy trainers and grubby shoes: work into a paste and scrub directly onto the affected area. Heavily soiled loads: add a scoop straight to the drum alongside your usual detergent. For best stain results, wash at 40°C or above. For oil-based marks like grease or a collar ring, use a small amount of neat Gentle Laundry Detergent instead.

✔️ A few things to know
Cleaning Powder is alkaline, so wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and always rinse well to avoid a white residue on darker surfaces. Not suitable for wool, silk or aluminium. Do not mix with other cleaning products, especially acids such as vinegar. Avoid contact with eyes. Always patch test on an inconspicuous area first, particularly on delicate or unsealed surfaces.

Full ingredient list (in descending order): Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium Citrate, Decyl Glucoside, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Limonene.

Contains 5-15% oxygen-based bleaching agents, <5% non-ionic surfactants.

What each ingredient does

Sodium Carbonate (washing soda) is our main cleaning ingredient: an alkaline mineral salt that breaks down grease and body soils and softens water.

Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) is a mild abrasive that helps scrub away grime and neutralise odours. It also keeps the powder free-flowing and the paste easy to spread.

Sodium Percarbonate (oxygen bleach) is made from sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide. In water it releases oxygen, which helps lift stains and brighten. It breaks down into water, oxygen and soda ash, and contains no chlorine.

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It binds the minerals in hard water, helping the powder work better and reducing white residue. Readily biodegradable.

Decyl Glucoside is a mild, plant-derived non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and glucose. It helps the washing soda get under greasy films, even in cold water. Readily biodegradable.

Essential Oils - Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree). Our only source of scent.

Limonene occurs naturally in lemon essential oil and is listed because it is a fragrance allergen.

EU Ingredients Database

Limonene

A quick note on allergens: essential oils naturally contain fragrance allergens, which must be listed on packaging. Limonene comes from the lemon essential oil, and we use our essential oils in small amounts, in line with IFRA standards. As with any product, allergens may cause irritation in some people, particularly those with sensitive skin, so we recommend a patch test if you have known sensitivities. This information is shared for your peace of mind and the sake of complete transparency.

Warning. Causes serious eye irritation.

Contains Citrus Limon Peel Oil. May produce an allergic reaction.

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Do not mix with other cleaning products, especially acids such as vinegar.

Safety data sheet available on request.

The Return & Refill Scheme lets you send back your empty refill tube for us to refill, helping reduce packaging waste. You'll earn 10 loyalty points for each refill, plus an additional 15 points for every undamaged empty tube you return.

✨ To return & refill your cardboard tube:

✔ Make sure you have an empty cardboard tube. Purchase a refill.
✔ Complete the return form which you’ll receive with your order confirmation when you purchase a refill.
✔ Put your empties & the return form in your box and attach the FreePost label.
✔ Drop your box off at the nearest Post Office.
✔ Keep an eye out for your refilled tube in the post.
✔ Receive 10 loyalty points for every tube you refill and an additional 15 points for every empty, undamaged tube you return.

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Use the included FreePost label to return your empty tube to be refilled for your next order. You'll receive 10 Lavender Loyalty Points for every tube you refill and an additional 15 points for every undamaged empty tube you return.