Sodium Bicarbonate: Your Laundry’s Best Kept Secret

I’m Olivia, founder of Because You Care, and I’m passionate about every ingredient that touches our clothes, our skin, and the water that flows back into nature. Among all the components of our eco-friendly laundry powder, sodium bicarbonate is the quiet hero. Let me tell you why I trust it so much and how you can use it to get the very best out of every wash.

The Science Behind the Sparkle

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is naturally alkaline. This means it raises the pH of the wash water, helping our Marseille-soap base break down oils, sweat, and everyday dirt more efficiently. When the water is slightly alkaline, detergent molecules spread and lift stains better, so you need less product for the same clean.

Neutralises Odours, Protects Fabrics

Unlike strong chemical perfumes that simply mask smells, sodium bicarbonate neutralises acidic odours at the source. Whether it’s sports gear, towels after a day at the beach, or kids’ clothes after playtime, fabrics come out smelling genuinely fresh, without a cloud of synthetic fragrance.
It also helps maintain the elasticity of fibres, keeping your clothes soft and comfortable while preventing colour fade and yellowing of whites.

A Simple Extra Step for Extra Clean

For an even bigger boost, sprinkle one tablespoon of pure baking soda directly into the drum of your washing machine before starting the cycle. This small action enhances the cleaning power of your detergent, balances pH, and leaves your laundry naturally deodorised. No extra effort, no complicated routine, just a cleaner, fresher result.

Good for You, Good for the Planet

Many conventional detergents contain endocrine disruptors, chemicals known as PEs, that can interfere with our hormone systems and persist in waterways. Discovering this was the spark that led me to create Because You Care. I wanted a laundry solution free from hidden risks, kind to our health, and gentle on marine life. Baking soda fits that vision perfectly: biodegradable, non-toxic, and effective.

Local, Transparent, Trustworthy

Our formula combines this powerhouse ingredient with authentic Marseille soap, produced locally in the UAE, and crafted to be fully biodegradable. No synthetic fillers, no unnecessary additives, just a clear list of ingredients you can read and trust.

When you choose products that respect your body and the environment, you don’t just wash clothes, you make a quiet statement of care.

You can find our Sodium Bicarbonate – rich laundry powder right now in our online shop.