Guide
How much Laundry Powder to use, and how
Use 1 scoop of Pronounce Laundry Powder for a standard load and 2 scoops for a large or heavily soiled load. Sprinkle it inside the empty washer drum, not the dispenser tray, then add your laundry. It works the same way in HE and standard washers.
Updated October 2026
At a glance
- What it is
- A laundry powder: washing soda, baking soda, Epsom salt, soapberries and enzymes, plus one essential oil in scented bags.
- How much
- 1 scoop a load. 2 scoops for large or heavily soiled loads.
- Where it goes
- In the drum, not the dispenser tray.
- Washers
- HE and standard. The bag carries the HE mark.
- A bag
- 120 standard loads, 3.75 lb.
Dosing
One scoop is a standard load, and the scoop is in the bag. A 120-load bag at 1 scoop a load lasts 120 loads.
| Load | Laundry Powder | Water |
|---|---|---|
| Standard load | 1 scoop | Cold, warm or hot; follow the care label |
| Large or heavily soiled load | 2 scoops | Warm water helps; follow the care label |
| Whites, towels and bedding | 1 scoop, plus 1 scoop of Enzyme Oxygen Laundry Booster | The warmest the care label allows |
In the washer, step by step
- Add 1 scoop2 scoops for large or heavily soiled loads. The scoop is in the bag.
- Sprinkle it in the drumInside the empty washer drum, not the dispenser tray.
- Add laundry and startLoad your laundry on top and start the cycle. Always follow the care label.
HE and top-loading washers
Use the same scoop in both.
The powder goes straight into the drum, not a dispenser, so it doesn't matter where your washer's tray is or how it's built. The bag carries the HE mark, and the dose is the same in front-loading, HE top-loading and traditional top-loading washers.
Water temperature
It works in cold, warm and hot water. Follow your care label.
Washing in cold? Sprinkle it into the empty drum before the laundry goes in, so it mixes in as the drum fills. For heavily soiled loads, use warm water.
Hard water
Hard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium, which react with soap and detergent.1 The first ingredient in every bag is washing soda, which softens the water so the rest of the formula can do its job.
| Water | Hardness (mg/L as calcium carbonate) |
|---|---|
| Soft | 0 to 60 |
| Moderately hard | 61 to 120 |
| Hard | 121 to 180 |
| Very hard | More than 180 |
Ranges from the U.S. Geological Survey.1 Your water utility's annual water quality report lists your hardness, or you can check it with an inexpensive test strip.
When to add the Booster
Laundry Powder has no oxygen bleach. For whites, towels, bedding and work clothes, add one scoop of the Enzyme Oxygen Laundry Booster alongside it: it adds sodium percarbonate, an oxygen booster, plus three enzymes. One scoop of each goes straight in the drum. See the Booster guide for routines and pre-soaking. Buy any 3 bags and we add a Booster free.
What's in it
Purposefully chosen ingredients, each with a job. Tap any of them for the full story in our ingredient glossary.
- Washing SodaSoftens the water.
- Baking SodaHolds the wash at a steady pH.
- Epsom SaltPart of the mineral base.
- SoapberryDried fruit shells that foam in water, much like soap.
- EnzymesProtease, amylase and mannanase, for protein, starch and plant-gum messes.
- One essential oilIn scented bags only: lavender, lemon or peppermint oil. Unscented has none.
What's not in it
- No synthetic fragrance
- No dyes
- No optical brighteners
- No chlorine bleach
- No phosphates
Questions
How much laundry powder should I use per load?
1 scoop of Pronounce Laundry Powder for a standard load. Use 2 scoops for large or heavily soiled loads.
Where does the powder go?
Straight into the washer drum, not the dispenser tray. Sprinkle it evenly in the empty drum so it mixes in as the drum fills, then add your laundry and leave room for clothes to move.
Does it work in HE (high-efficiency) washers?
Yes. The bag carries the HE mark, and because the powder goes straight into the drum, you use it the same way in front- and top-loading washers.
Can I wash in cold water?
Yes. It works in cold, warm and hot water. Follow the care label on your garments, and use warm water for heavily soiled loads.
How many loads are in a bag?
Each 3.75 lb bag is 120 standard loads at 1 scoop a load. That works out to about $0.22 a load with Subscribe & save, or about $0.25 one-time.
Is it septic safe?
Yes. Pronounce Laundry Powder is septic safe. It has no chlorine bleach and no phosphates, and it takes just 1 scoop a load.
Does Laundry Powder have oxygen bleach?
No. For whites, towels and bedding, add a scoop of the Enzyme Oxygen Laundry Booster alongside it: the Booster adds sodium percarbonate, an oxygen booster, plus three enzymes.
What are the scents made from?
Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint are each scented with one essential oil, named on the front of the bag. Unscented has no added scent.
How should I store it?
Reseal the bag between uses and keep it in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children and pets.
Sources
120 loads in a bag.
Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint or Unscented, with the ingredients on the front.
