A Product Review: Charlie’s Soap

I have been searching for a safe, non-toxic, eco-friendly laundry detergent for a long time now.  I’ve tried many different brands, but was never completely happy with the results.

I had heard many good things about Charlie’s Soap; so I contacted the company and they sent me a full size sample (80 loads) of their Laundry Powder as well as a full size bottle of their All-Purpose Cleaner.

CLEAN – GREEN – SAFE

“Rinses Residue Free, Flame Retardent, Nontoxic, Great for Stain Removal, Certified Safe for Food Preparation, Biodegradable, and Environmentally Safe”

Laundry Powder

The three pound bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads because you only need one tablespoon per large washload.  It is hypoallergenic and leaves no residue.  It is perfect for babies, like mine, who have sensitive skin.  It is also HE compatible.

• Fragrance-Free: One of my favorite things about the Laundry Power is that it is not scented, but still leaves your laundry smelling fresh and clean.
• Cloth Diapers: since the detergent contains no ingredients or additives that are designed to bind to fabrics and contain no antibacterial agents, Charlie’s Soap is residue free.  However, even though the detergent does remove a lot of bacteria, it is important also include a disinfectant of some sort to your load- a little bit of vinegar works perfectly or contact the diaper manufacturer for other options.
• Hard Water: If you have hard water and would like to use Charlie’s Soap, please go to the website to view the section on Hard Water under the Frequently Asked Questions.

All-Purpose Cleaner: “Cleans Everything from False Teeth to Diesel Engines”

The slogan on the bottle had me from the start.  I’ve mainly used the All-Purpose Cleaner for wiping down counter tops or cleaning up messes on the floor.  But here are many other ways that it can be used:

• A Variety of Strengths: either full strength, half strength or quarter strength by diluting the product to fit your needs– great way to save money!
• Pet Baths: just lather and rinse.
• Carpets: clean just one spot at a time or use your carpet cleaning machine.  It works both ways.
• Hardwood Floors: A few sprays directly on the wood and a clean, wet mop do the trick.  You can also spray directly on the mop for intensive cleaning.
• Tools and Greasy Hands: safely removes pitch, tar and grease from machinery, tools and hands.
• Cars: 1 cup and a 5 gallon bucket of water makes for a clean car.

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