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Whitening booster to add to any detergent

Fragrance-free, non-chlorine whitener. A companion to a detergent, not a replacement for one.

How we scoreHow we earnChecked October 25, 2026

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  • Orchard Unscented Oxygen Bleach Powder - Laundry Booster, 90 Loads | Color Safe Stain Remover - Hypoallergenic, Fragrance Free, Ultra Concentrated, HE Chlorine-Free Bleach Alternative$20.98

    Orchard Unscented Oxygen Bleach: sodium carbonate, sodium percarbonate, sodium citrate and hydrated silica, as a loose powder rather than a pod. Unscented and chlorine-free per the brand.

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  • Nellie's Oxygen Brightener | Bleach Alternative Laundry Booster | 50 Scoops | Chlorine-Free, Colour-Safe & Septic-Safe, Concentrated Oxygen Brightener Powder, Made in Canada$17.10

    Nellie's Oxygen Brightener: four ingredients, sodium percarbonate among them, as a loose powder by the scoop. The list also includes sodium sulfate and linear alcohol ethoxylate. No fragrance is listed.

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A booster that does not publish its ingredient list, and a scented one if fragrance is something you avoid. A booster whitens alongside a detergent; it does not replace one.