Laundry Wash
with Lemon Scented Eucalyptus & Rosemary
Herbaceous and evergreen rather than sweet, and ultra-concentrated, so one litre covers a hundred washes.
- 10ml a load, 100 loads per litre
- Four bio enzymes do the lifting
- Works in cold water, top or front
- No optical brighteners
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Herbaceous and evergreen rather than sweet, which is a rare thing in a laundry aisle. Ultra-concentrated at 10ml a load, so a litre does a hundred washes. Four bio enzymes handle the stains rather than brute-force surfactants, it runs cold, and there are no optical brighteners, which are the additives that make whites look whiter without cleaning anything.
Key Features
- Ultra-concentrated. 10ml a load, 100 loads per bottle.
- Four bio enzymes. Protease, amylase, lipase and pectin lyase.
- Works in cold water. Warm and hot too, in top and front loaders.
- No optical brighteners. And no synthetic fragrance.
- Safe for sensitive skin. Koala Eco state it removes dust mite allergens.
- Biodegradable and septic safe. Also suitable for hand washing.
- Made in Australia. In a 100% post-consumer recycled bottle.
Pūrē Standard
- Four enzymes, a hundred loads, and it runs cold. Protease for protein, amylase for starch, lipase for oil and pectin lyase for fruit and plant residue, at 10ml a wash from a one litre bottle. Naming four enzymes individually instead of writing "plant enzymes" is the difference between a formulation and a marketing line. It is also gentler on fabric and skin than aggressive surfactants, and exactly why this still works on a cold cycle.
- No optical brighteners, which is a quiet but real distinction. Most supermarket detergents include fluorescent agents that deposit on fabric and re-emit light so whites appear brighter. They do not clean, they build up, and they are a common skin irritant. This leaves them out and lets the enzymes work.
- It removes dust mite allergens. Which Koala Eco state directly. For bedding, and for anyone with a dust allergy, that is more useful than most of what gets printed on a detergent bottle.
- Full ingredient list published, with origin. Sixteen ingredients, each named, prefaced with made in Australia. Koala Eco are also members of 1% for the Planet.
- Where we would like more. It uses sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, a milder synthetic surfactant, alongside plant-derived decyl and coco-glucosides, so it is not a glucoside-only formula. It also contains naturally occurring citronellol and limonene from the essential oils, so despite the sensitive-skin claim it is not the right choice if you react to fragrance itself.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
How to Use
- Regular loads. Add 10ml, two capfuls or eight pumps, to the drawer or drum. Front or top loader.
- Problem stains. Dissolve 10ml in 5 litres of water and pre-soak before washing.
- Any temperature. Cold is where the energy saving is.
- Hand washing. Also suitable.
Product Details
- Ingredients. Water (aqua), decyl glucoside, coco-glucoside, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium chloride, eucalyptus citriodora (lemon scented eucalyptus essential oil), gluconolactone, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary essential oil), sodium benzoate, citronellol (from essential oils), sorbitol, protease, amylase, lipase, pectin lyase, limonene (from essential oils).
- Fragrance. A herbaceous, evergreen blend of lemon-scented eucalyptus and rosemary. Contains naturally occurring citronellol and limonene.
- Size. 1L, ultra-concentrated, 100 loads.
- Dose. 10ml (2 capfuls or 8 pumps) per load.
- Formulation. Biodegradable and septic safe. No optical brighteners.
- Origin. Made in Australia.
- Packaging. 100% post-consumer recycled, recyclable bottle.
Choose options
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
Herbaceous and evergreen rather than sweet, which is rare in a laundry aisle. Four enzymes do the stain work, no optical brighteners fake the whites, and it runs cold.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
How much do I use, and how far does it go?
10ml a load, which is two capfuls or eight pumps, straight into the drawer or drum. At that rate a 1L bottle is 100 washes. For problem stains, dissolve 10ml in 5 litres and pre-soak first.
How does it lift stains?
Four bio enzymes rather than harsh surfactants: protease for protein stains, amylase for starches, lipase for oils and pectin lyase for fruit and plant residues. That is also why it works in a cold wash.
What are optical brighteners and why does it matter that there are none?
They are fluorescent agents most supermarket detergents add to make whites look brighter. They do not actually clean, they build up on fabric, and they are a common skin irritant. This leaves them out.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Koala Eco state it is safe for sensitive skin and that it removes dust mite allergens, which is useful for bedding. It does contain naturally occurring citronellol and limonene from the essential oils though, so it is not the right choice if you react to fragrance itself.
Does it need a hot wash?
No. It works in cold, warm and hot, and suits top and front loaders. It is also suitable for hand washing.
How is it different from the Mandarin & Peppermint one?
Only the scent and one ingredient. This is herbaceous and evergreen; the mandarin and peppermint is brighter and sharper. Same enzymes, same concentration, same 100 loads.
Where is it made, and does buying it give back?
Made in Australia, stated on the ingredient panel. Koala Eco are members of 1% for the Planet.
