Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent
Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent

Pure Lemon Laundry Detergent

A fresh, clean-smelling laundry detergent with real lemon essential oil — never synthetic, never overpowering.
Updated Formula · March 2026 · Hard Water Support Added
Ultra-concentrated powder with 6 targeted enzymes, real lemon essential oil, and sodium gluconate for hard water performance. No synthetic fragrance. No microplastics. No optical brighteners. Made in small batches in Florida.
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  1. Dose: 1 tbsp for small loads, 2 tbsp for large or extra-dirty loads.
  2. Load: Add laundry to the drum, then sprinkle powder evenly on top.
  3. Wash: Works in cold or hot; safe for HE machines
    Pro tip: For spots, make a quick paste with a few drops of water, apply 5–10 minutes, then launder.

Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Saponified Coconut 
Oil, Borax, Dead Sea Salt, Chicory Root Extract, Plant-derived biodegradable surfactants (nonionic surfactants), TAED, Sodium Gluconate, Alpiniå Signature 
Enzyme Blend (Protease, Amylase, Mannanase, Lipase), Lemon Essential Oil

The Lemon Story
Real lemon.
Not a fragrance chemical.

Most lemon-scented detergents use synthetic fragrance compounds that mimic citrus — manufactured chemicals hiding behind the single word "fragrance." We use real cold-pressed lemon essential oil from the rind. It's why Pure Lemon smells genuinely fresh instead of artificially sharp. Terpene-based botanical — no synthetic carriers, no phthalates, nothing undisclosed.

🍋 Real Essential Oil
Terpene-Based Botanical Fragrance

Cold-pressed lemon EO — paraben-free, phthalate-free. No synthetic fragrance carriers. Light scent that fades after drying, leaving fabrics clean rather than coated.

Cold-pressed from the rind

Extracted the same way lemon oil is used in food and aromatherapy — not synthesised in a lab.

Terpene-based botanical scent

Naturally occurring terpenes in the oil itself — not synthetic fragrance carriers or phthalate-containing fixatives.

Paraben-free · Phthalate-free

No synthetic preservatives added to the fragrance component. What you smell is exactly what's listed.

Light — fades after drying

Fabrics come out clean and subtly fresh — not coated in fragrance residue.

How enzyme-powered
cleaning actually works.

Alpiniå Signature Enzyme Blend 6 Targeted Enzymes Each engineered for a specific residue type · Cold water + eco-cycle safe · More than any other natural detergent
Branch Basics 2 Molly's Suds 2
01 Protease Sweat · Grass · Dairy · Blood

Next-generation protease engineered for cold-water and eco-cycle performance. Breaks down protein bonds at the molecular level — sweat, grass, blood, dairy, and body soil.

02 Amylase Starch · Food Residue · Baby Formula

Cuts starch molecules into water-soluble fragments that rinse away cleanly. Prevents invisible starch buildup that traps other residue over time.

03 Lipase Cooking Oils · Butter · Grease

Breaks lipid bonds so fats rinse cleanly from fabric instead of building up with every wash — the leading cause of dingy-looking clothes over time.

04 Mannanase Guar Gum · Thickeners · Sauces

Targets complex polysaccharides found in processed foods and condiments. Prevents residue buildup that makes fabrics feel stiff and look dull.

05 Pectate Lyase Fruit · Tomato · Berry · Wine

Breaks down pectin-based stains — fruit, tomato, berry, wine, and baby food. Particularly effective in cold water where most enzymes underperform.

06 Cellulase Plant Fiber · Vegetable Residue

Targets plant fiber and vegetable residue while simultaneously softening fabric and restoring brightness — without optical brighteners or synthetic additives.

Why 6 enzymes matters. Most detergents use 1–2 enzymes.
One enzyme cannot clean everything your laundry actually contains.
Branch Basics 2
Molly's Suds 2
AlpiniaLabs 6
Alpiniå Signature Enzyme Blend · All 6 active in every wash · Cold water · Eco cycle · Hot water · All HE machines
16
hours

Your clothes touch your skin
all day. Every day.

The residue from your laundry detergent stays on fabric after washing — and stays in contact with your skin the entire time you're wearing it. Synthetic fragrance. Optical brighteners. Surfactant residue.

That's not a laundry decision. That's a skin decision.

It's why we hold our laundry detergent to the same standard as skincare.
Best For
Who Pure Lemon
is designed for
Those who prefer a fresh, clean scent without heavy synthetic fragrance
Families with children who want everyday clean with a light natural aroma
Anyone in hard water areas — sodium gluconate now built in at standard dosing
People avoiding endocrine-disrupting fragrance chemicals
Those who read skincare labels and want the same standard from their laundry
HE machine users wanting a low-foam concentrated powder
Anyone seeking enzyme-powered odour removal without fragrance masking
How to Use
Regular load 1 tablespoon
Large / heavily soiled 2 tablespoons
Hard water Standard dosing
Sprinkle powder directly into drum before adding laundry. A standard tablespoon works if the scoop is misplaced. Keep powder dry between uses with lid sealed.

Laundry Questions, Answered

Yes. We updated the formula in March 2026 withsodium gluconate— a natural hard water chelator from glucose fermentation. It binds calcium and magnesium ions before they leave mineral residue on fabrics. Standard dosing works in hard water. No need to use more detergent.

Real lemon essential oil — cold-pressed from the rind, terpene-based botanical fragrance, paraben-free and phthalate-free. No synthetic fragrance compounds. The scent is light and fades after drying. What you smell is exactly what's listed on the label.

The scent is intentionally light and fades after drying, leaving fabrics subtly fresh rather than heavily perfumed. If you prefer a stronger lasting fragrance, Pure Lemon is not the right choice — it's designed for people who want clean freshness without fragrance buildup on skin.

1 tablespoon for regular loads. 2 tablespoons for large or heavily soiled loads. With the updated hard water formula, standard dosing now works in hard water too — no need to increase. A standard tablespoon works if the scoop is misplaced.

Yes — no synthetic fragrance, no optical brighteners, no SLS, no microplastics. The formula is designed to rinse clean without leaving residue. If you have highly reactive skin or fragrance sensitivity, ourUnscented formulais the better choice.

Yes. Compatible with all HE and standard machines, top load and front load. Use 1–2 tablespoons — the concentrated powder is formulated for low-water machines with minimal foam.

No. Pure Lemon contains no SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), no SLES, and no harsh synthetic surfactants. Cleaning action comes from our 4-enzyme blend, mineral boosters, and Ecosurf EH-9 — an eco-friendly surfactant system that cleans without the residue of conventional surfactant formulas.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 23 reviews.

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Thank you! I really like

"Thank you! I really like it and will definitely be returning for more. Since I do hand wash at home, and large laundry at the mat, I’ve only tested it on my hand washing so far. I’ve no doubt it’s going to work great at the mat. Also I just have to say y’all made opening the package feel like receiving a birthday present! And I love the surprise sample of the Blue soap. Will be ordering some of it with my next purchase. Gratitude for you and what you’re bringing to our planet. Laura ps: I forgot to say in my video about the “hardness” and alkaline quality of Water here in New Mexico, which definitely makes getting things clean more challenging. So to see good results with both the laundry and the dish soap is awesome. Also washing laundry by hand, and as you saw I’m not wearing gloves; my hands feel good, not dried out or needing moisturizer after washing my clothes or dishes. Thank you!"

— laura s. (5/5)

Love it. I’ve tried and

"Love it. I’ve tried and enjoyed the different fragrances. A little goes a long way- and a little extra for the larger loads works great. Also love the dishwasher detergent- sooo much better than the plastic pods. And if you do the math- both products are very cost efficient."

— Keith K. (5/5)

Great smelling detergent and gentle

"Great smelling detergent and gentle on clothes. Thanks for making superior products that really work!"

— Jonnathan K. (5/5)

"I love all of Alpina Labs clean products!"

— Beth (5/5)

This is a wonderful product,

"This is a wonderful product, Always gets tge laundry clean."

— Melinda I. (5/5)

Great smell. Not too strong,

"Great smell. Not too strong, not too light. It’s perfect. I love this and the wood sage sea salt."

— Jessica M. (5/5)

Very nice product, people can

"Very nice product, people can walk outside past the vent for the dryer and not be blown over by the smell of industrial perfumes"

— Nick B. (5/5)

Very happy with my purchase

"Very happy with my purchase"

— Kathy S. (5/5)

I have been using this

"I have been using this laundry detergent for some time. All of the scents have been great. They aren't too strong. And you only need 1-2 small scoops of detergent for each wash. I think the sandlewood has been my favorite scent so far."

— Heather H. (5/5)

I love using natural products

"I love using natural products that are effective. No more itching from harsh chemicals on my clothes and sheets!"

— Carolyn G. (5/5)

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