Detergent Laundry Strips G5

New: Our 5th generation laundry strips are here! 🤩 We have worked hard to improve the formula even further based on customer feedback. 5 Powerful enzymes that tackle stains and color. We asked on January 14th what your most common stains were with this as the result:

Laundry Strips are detergent in convenient paper form: plastic-free*, vegan and largely biodegradable. No more lifting heavy bottles or mess from large packages. Simple, sustainable and effective.

What makes the 5th Generation unique? (June 2025)

• Focus on stains that matter: Improved stain removal of grass, mud, and food stains
• Less needed: More active ingredients, so less needed = more economical!
• Five types of enzymes: Protease, Amylase, Lipase, Mannanase

  - Mannanase Enzyme that breaks down plant-based stains (such as mud, grass, vegetables). Enzymatically active at low temperature. Biodegradable.
  - Amylase Breaks down starch from stains like pasta, rice or sauces. Supports deep cleaning. Biodegradable.
  - Protease Enzyme that breaks down protein stains (such as blood, dairy or egg). Significantly increases washing power. Biodegradable.
  - Lipase Enzyme that breaks down fats and oily stains. Works powerfully even at low wash temperatures. Biodegradable and gentle on the environment.
  - Cellulase Enzyme that cares for cellulose fibers by removing small fiber pieces that can cause a dull haze. This keeps colors fresh longer and makes laundry look new longer. Biodegradable.

Why choose laundry strips?

• Universal: Suitable for white, colored and black laundry
• 5-in-1: Color, white, black, fabric softener and scent in one. For wool, silk and delicate fabrics, choose Laundry Strips for wool and silk.
• Best price/quality in the market with 5 powerful enzymes against stains. From 14 cents per wash without offers.
• Best tested and recommended by certified Skin Therapist SPROET and dermatologically tested
• Suitable for all temperatures (15°-90°) and even hand washing.
• Plastic-free packaging*, free from aggressive harmful substances such as parabens and phosphates, chlorine bleaches, dyes and aggressive chemicals.

How does it work?

1. Place the strip at the bottom of the drum or drawer.
2. Place your laundry on top of the strip and keep a fist's space between laundry and top of drum.
3. Start your wash program.

Money-saving

• Pods per wash: €0.40
• Liquid detergent per wash: €0.28
• Laundry Strips per wash: from €0.14

Up to 3x cheaper than traditional products!

The costs per year based on our 30 wash sheets
- Single, 2x per week: €16.64 per year
- Living together, 4x per week: €33.28 per year
- Family with 2 kids, 7x per week: €58.40 per year

Use 1 strip for: 5 kg laundry, not dirty to normally dirty laundry
Use 2 strips for: up to 10 kg laundry, dirty laundry, or hard water, or extra scent
Use 3 strips for: up to 10 kg laundry, very dirty laundry, or hard water, or extra scent

Frequently Asked Questions

• Stains? Rub a piece of strip with water directly on the stain for extra results
• Not suitable for wool and silk. Use Cosmeau Wool & Silk for that
• Doesn't dissolve completely? Falls unfortunately or not enough water due to overfilled drum. Keep a fist's space between laundry and top of drum or dose via drawer. Strips dissolve from 15 degrees
• Little scent? Wash at a lower temperature 30-40 degrees, hang to dry. Rub after laundry is dry for subtle scent. Add scent boosters for a stronger scent

With your contribution we work on
Local production with social impact. We create step by step affordable and sustainable cleaning products for you and your home, in a fair and ethical way. The profit is used for social impact. In addition, we also donate to Dutch food banks. Follow our mailings and blog posts about our progress to realize local production in the Netherlands! 😊

Answers all your questions:
Go to our question and answer page about laundry strips. Here we answer questions about scent, effectiveness, production etc.

Ingredients
Polyvinyl alcohol, Sodium dodecyl sulphate, Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, Kaolin, Trisodium citrate, Alcohols C12-14 ethoxylated, Glycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Glyceryl cocoate, Hexylene glycol, Fragrance, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia japonica flower extract, Mannanase, Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Lipase. Allergies: Limonene in all scents except Lavender.

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
A water-soluble synthetic polymer that serves as a binding agent and carrier material. It ensures that the laundry strip maintains its solid form and dissolves during the wash process. Largely biodegradable*.

Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS)
A powerful anionic surfactant that loosens dirt and grease from textile fibers. Provides effective cleaning and foam formation. Derived from fatty acids, but synthetically produced. Biodegradable, not harmful to aquatic organisms at low concentrations.

Aqua
Serves as a solvent in the formulation process. Neutral and without environmental impact.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
A powerful anionic cleaner that helps remove stubborn dirt. Provides foam and cleaning power, even with cold water. Well biodegradable, with low impact on aquatic life.

Kaolin
A natural clay mineral that works as an absorbent filler. It helps structure the laundry strip and assists in removing oily stains. Environmentally friendly and inert.

Trisodium Citrate
Functions as a water softener and 'builder'. Neutralizes calcium and magnesium in hard water, which improves the effectiveness of other wash-active substances. Plant-derived and biodegradable.

Alcohols, C12-14, Ethoxylated
Non-ionic surfactant that helps remove fats and oily stains. Works well in combination with enzymes. Less well biodegradable, not toxic to aquatic organisms in low concentrations.

Glycerin
A natural moisturizer that prevents the strips from drying out. Also skin-friendly. Derived from vegetable oils, completely biodegradable.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
An environmentally friendly alternative to EDTA. Binds metal ions (such as lime) so surfactants can do their job better. Biodegradable and safe for aquatic organisms.

Glyceryl Cocoate
Derived from coconut oil and glycerin. Works as a skin conditioner and mild foam enhancer. Biodegradable and skin-friendly.

Hexylene Glycol
A solvent and fragrance fixative that helps distribute active substances and perfume. Moderately biodegradable, low ecotoxicity.

Fragrance
Provides a pleasant scent. The exact scent and intensity may vary, but the goal is to make the laundry smell fresher. Biodegradability varies per scent and component.

Dimethicone
A silicone compound that controls foam formation and makes textile softer. Not biodegradable, but not toxic in low concentrations.

Phenoxyethanol
A preservative that prevents growth of bacteria and fungi in the product. Moderately biodegradable, with slight impact on aquatic environment.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
A plant extract with caring properties. Added for mild skin-friendliness. Environmentally friendly.

Mannanase
Enzyme that breaks down plant-based stains (such as mud, grass, vegetables). Enzymatically active at low temperature. Biodegradable.

Amylase
Breaks down starch from stains like pasta, rice or sauces. Supports deep cleaning. Biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Protease
Enzyme that breaks down protein stains (such as blood, dairy or egg). Significantly increases washing power. Biodegradable.

Lipase
Enzyme that breaks down fats and oily stains. Works powerfully even at low wash temperatures. Biodegradable and gentle on the environment.

Cellulase
An enzyme that cares for cellulose fibers by removing small fiber pieces that can cause a dull haze. This keeps colors fresh longer and makes laundry look new longer. Biodegradable.

Warnings
As with any detergent, keep out of reach of children. Use only with dry hands. Causes eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. If in eyes: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: seek medical advice/help. Wash hands thoroughly after contact.

* The strips themselves are microplastic-free depending on the definition. PVA is approved by ECHA and is not considered microplastic, but is by PlasticSoup Foundation. There are studies that PVA is biodegradable depending on brand and type. We possess certified biodegradability of PVA based on OECD-B301. Our packaging is plastic-free and FSC certified. Research is ongoing into cellulose-based carriers so we can avoid this grey area. Note: The packaging may still say "plastic free" because we are phasing out the old batch packages. We have replaced this in the newest batch for "plastic-free packaging"