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Washing Soda - Essentially Natural

Washing Soda - Essentially Natural

Regular price R39.00
Regular price Sale price R39.00

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INCI: Sodium carbonate

Washing Soda is pure sodium carbonate, a mineral-based household cleaner and water softener used in laundry and heavy-duty cleaning routines. It is stronger and more alkaline than baking soda, so it is best treated as a utility ingredient rather than a gentle multipurpose powder. This makes it especially useful for deep-cleaning tasks, stain pre-soaks, and wash-day blends where extra cleaning power is needed. It is a household cleaning ingredient, not a personal care product.

♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock Washing Soda because it is one of those straightforward utility staples that earns its place in a practical natural home setup. It works hard, keeps recipes simple, and gives DIY cleaning routines a strong mineral-based option without unnecessary extras.

You will find many more uses in our free ebook: Natural Home Cleaning Recipes.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

Need detailed info? COAs and SDSs are available — just send us the product name and batch number, and we’ll gladly share them with you.
  • Common Name: Washing Soda
  • Ingredient Name: Sodium Carbonate (Anhydrous)
  • Form: Fine crystals
  • Function: Cleaner, degreaser, water softener, detergent booster
  • Ingredients: 100% Sodium Carbonate (Anhydrous)
  • Heavy-duty all-purpose cleaning
  • Laundry boosting in suitable wash formulas
  • Stain pre-soaks
  • Stove and oven cleaning
  • Paint stripping tasks where appropriate
  • Drain-cleaning support in suitable household routines

    Washing Soda Is For:

  • Laundry routines that need a mineral-based booster
  • Deep-cleaning tasks where a stronger alkaline cleaner is useful
  • DIY household cleaning blends
  • Homes that keep practical utility ingredients on hand
  • Washing Soda Is Not For:

  • Baking soda substitutions in recipes or mild cleaning swaps
  • Aluminium or fibreglass surfaces
  • Waxed or varnished surfaces
  • Personal care formulations
  • As a Laundry Booster: Add a small amount to the wash with your usual detergent to help soften water and improve cleaning.
  • As a Heavy-Duty Cleaner: Dissolve in warm water and use on suitable hard surfaces, then rinse thoroughly.
  • As a Stain Pre-Soak: Dissolve in water and soak compatible fabrics before washing.
  • Processing Tip: Start with small amounts and increase only as needed.
  • Processing Tip: Rinse thoroughly after cleaning to help avoid residue.
  • Do not confuse with baking soda, they are not interchangeable
  • Wear rubber gloves when handling
  • Avoid inhaling dust
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets
  • Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place

Q: Is Washing Soda the same as baking soda?
A: No. Washing Soda is sodium carbonate and is much more alkaline than baking soda.

Q: Can it be used on every household surface?
A: No. It should be avoided on aluminium, fibreglass, and waxed or varnished surfaces.

Q: Why is it used in laundry?
A: It helps soften water and can improve detergent performance, especially in harder water.

Q: Does it need to be rinsed off after cleaning?
A: Yes. Thorough rinsing helps prevent residue from remaining on surfaces or fabrics.

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Produced in South Africa
Natural Origin
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
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Sally T. (Cape Town, ZA)
Thanks so much for my products as usual super

Thanks so much for my order as usual super efficient arrived the next day so I can get on and make all my Nancy Birtwhistle cleaning products

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Marge H. (Woodmead, ZA)
Washing soda is a great product

Washing soda is a great product .... I use it for all sorts of things but mostly for laundry. Delivery was great and whilst the box was oversized for the contents, the "filling" was PAPER and not dreadful plastic!

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Anonymous (Cape Town, ZA)
Bright white

I usually add 50ml to hot water and grated green sunlight soap bar for soaking white clothing items! I think it works!

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Claire (Cape Town, ZA)
Easy Home-made washing powder

It's always better to make your own washing powder free from poisons and harsh chemicals and this washing works brilliantly in combination with other products to do just that!

Hi there Claire,

Thank you so much for your lovely review!

It genuinely makes us happy to hear that the washing soda is helping you create your own home-made washing powder. There is something incredibly satisfying about making your own household products, and we're grateful that we get to play a small part in that journey.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us - it really is appreciated.

Wishing all the very best to you and your family.

Aiden & The EN Team

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Candice L. (Cape Town, ZA)
Great

Great product

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Marianne (Cape Town, ZA)
Super and affordable washing soda

I use washing soda together with my normal washing gel and it helps to get my white linen nice and clean

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Lesley (Cape Town, ZA)
Great product, affordable

Great product, affordable price

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Anonymous (Cape Town, ZA)
Serial Client

Serial Essentially Natural client - quality products, competitive pricing and excellent service (order processing right through to delivery). Use their washing soda for making DIY environmentally and sensitive skin friendly formulations that require cutting grease, softening water, lifting grime and busting odours - whip up your own laundry detergent, your own dishwasher powder or tabs!

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Alex C. (Port Elizabeth, ZA)
Wonderful stuff

I love this washing soda! I just use it plain as a fragranc free, no nasties washing powder and it works perfectly!

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Christina (Johannesburg, ZA)
Top-notch Quality

This washing soda is of top-notch quality. I use it in my DIY washing and toilet powders, as well as to remove smells from stinky pipes and containers. Love it!

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Tyler V. (Johannesburg, ZA)
A core ingredient

This was a great purchase to make dishwasher tablets. I needed a small test batch and was able to get the exact quantity needed to make the tester.
Will purchase again.

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Anso B. (Durbanville, ZA)
Excellent product

Great product. I made DIY laundry powder and it works like a charm

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Elizabeth V.Z.
Great product for DIY washing powder

I started using essentially natural washing soda about a year ago to make my own washing detergent, and ever since switching to more natural washing detergent and natural cleaning products there have been less illness in our house, for my children as well as the domestic helper, it’s a great way to go!

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Chantelle P. (Centurion, ZA)
Versatile Cleaning Agent

Affordable and versatile, this is a must-have for our household as we aim to be more low-tox. We use it to make washing powder, dishwasher powder, clean badly burned pots, and many other cleaning products.

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Lesley B. (Cape Town, ZA)
Washing Soda

Thank you for this affordable option for those wishing to opt out of commercial products.

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Chante S. (Oudtshoorn, ZA)
Perfect for my DIY cleaning recipes

Great quality washing soda and perfect for my DIY cleaning recipes. I love knowing I'm using something pure and effective without all the harsh chemicals.

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Kelebogile S. (Pretoria, ZA)
Excellent sound quality for the price

The products look great and the quality is impressive. It's been a great addition for me, thanks.

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Katrien B.
Good service

Service is fast and the product awesome.

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Chelda M. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Washing Soda

Excellent, fast and efficient service. As for my purchase, I love it! What a bomb of a product. It has become a staple in my home. I soak laundry with tough stains in it...I boil my cleaning cloths with water and washing soda. The list goes on and on.
I am very pleased.
Thank you 😊

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Jamie B. (Cape Town, ZA)
Awesome!

Service is superb!!! Very happy with product. Made my own washing powder and it works amazing. Very happy.

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Lynne (Johannesburg, ZA)
Washing Soda

I'm so excited to be making my own washing powder to reduce my chemical load, both personally & on the environment & am so happy with the washing soda (& other ingredients ie borax powder) from you guys to be able to do this. Thanks for the great products & even better service.

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Sk S.
Washing Soda

I absolutely love this product, it works well and I don't get the smell of chemicals.
I am definitely going to buy more of their other products.

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Lesley-Ann G. (Cape Town, ZA)
Wonderful product and service

I've recently begun formulating, and used this in conjunction with your borax with added sodium percarbonate for laundry and household detergent. It's doing wonders- thank you for the quick and efficient ordering and delivery!

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Fiona B. (Hilton, ZA)
Great product

I use washing soda as an ingredient in my dishwasher soap and it does the job so well without having any harmful chemicals in it.

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Reniece F. (Cape Town, ZA)
Eco-friendly laundry detergent ingredient

I used this in unison with your bicarbonate of soda and borax and it’s done wonders with my laundry … absolutely love it … packaging is also excellent and delivery time to remote location was surprisingly fast.

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kate c. (Cape Town, ZA)
great laundry booster

Works great--use it as laundry booster

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Kathleen K. (Cape Town, ZA)
Great Service

I don't have a particular need to review this product. But I would like to say that the service from Essentially Natural is excellent. Every single time I order from them I get brilliant service. So thank you Essentially Natural. Great work

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Hazel K. (Cape Town, ZA)
Laundry Booster

Great product and fast delivery. This is a great start in making my own washing powder.

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Lucas O. (Cape Town, ZA)
Recommended Product

I definitely would recommend this product for making your own washing detergent. I like the packaging that Essentially Natural uses.

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M.V.D.W. (Johannesburg, ZA)
I need to go back to the drawing board on this one...

I bought this product to make my own washing detergent. I followed the recipe, but my clothes not as clean as I wanted. I need to go back to the drawing board, I obviously did something wrong. BUT with this products having so much functions, it is never a waste. Always happy to purchase from you.

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Liz (Cape Town, ZA)
Washing Soda

I make my own washing powder including the washing soda. My family and i have been free of eczema since using this. Wonderful product and super customer service!

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Pamela C. (Cape Town, ZA)
Excellent Service

Fast efficient delivery, great service. The product is well priced and works perfectly!

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