Specifications for L5 Laundry Liquid - Low Irritant, Fragrance-Free & No Hazardous Ingredients | Naturopath Recommended
All-in-one low irritant laundry liquid for a clean and healthy wash.
Made by Naturopath Recommended, the only range of cleaning products in Australia that is non-hazardous at the ingredient level.

- All-in-one. Sensitive formula.
- No hazardous ingredients. No SLS or SLES.
- No fragrance or colours.
- Allergy friendly. Family friendly.
- Safe on colours and whites (follow care instructions)
- Brilliant for hot and cold water washing.
- Use it in the machine, to pre-treat or wash by hand.
- Concentrated. A little goes a long way.
- Eco-friendly. Sustainable. 100% biodegradable.
- Septic and grey water safe.
Click on the tabs for ingredients list, how to use information and frequently asked questions.
L5 does not contain SLS, SLES or any ingredient listed in the 'Naughty 9' or the 'Nasty Ingredient Library'.
Full list of ingredients
- Aqua
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Coconut Surfactant 785)
- Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Citric Acid (Solution)
- Sodium Citrate
- Glycerine
- Sodium Polyacrylate (Safe Rinse 100)
For more details on these ingredients
visit the 'Our Ingredients' page here. The Safety Data Sheets for each of these raw ingredients at their full concentration when they arrive at the manufacturing centre is also available on the Naturopath Recommended website. That is full transparency!
L5 Laundry Liquid is suitable for...
- Colours and whites (follow care instructions)
- Hot and cold water washing
- Machine and hand washing
- Front and top loading machines
Laundry washing
- Home (5 to 10kg full load): For light to medium soiling use 1⁄3 cup or 80ml per load. For heavy soiling use 1⁄2 cup or 120ml per load.
- Hand washing: Use 1⁄8 cup or 30ml of L5 Laundry Liquid per 5 litres of water.
- Commercial (20kg+ full load): For light to medium soiling use 1 cup or 240ml of L5 laundry Liquid. For heavy soiling use 1 1⁄2 cups or 360ml.
Stain pre-treater
- Pour or spray undiluted L5 laundry Liquid onto the stains then rub. Wait 5-10 minutes then wash as normal.
Pre-soak in a bucket or tub
- Normal use: Add 1⁄4 cup or 60ml of L5 Laundry Liquid to every 5 litres of water.
- Heavy duty use: Add up to 1⁄2 cup or 120ml to every 5 litres of water.
Box opening instructions
Do not use any sharp objects to open.
- Lay the box on its side with the perforated/dotted opening facing up.
- Pop out the little round bit from the dotted flap and then lift along the perforated lines.
- Locate the tap, then gently pull it through the dotted flap and slide it into the hole.
- Push the flap down behind the tap's neck to lock it into place.
- Ready to pour? Stand the box up and press that tap.
What is L5 laundry liquid?
An all-in-one, low irritant laundry liquid for a clean and healthy wash, made by Naturopath Recommended. It has no fragrance, no colours, no hazardous ingredients and no SLS or SLES.
How much L5 laundry liquid do I use for a home wash?
For a 5 to 10kg full load:
- Light to medium soiling: use 1/3 cup or 80ml.
- Heavy soiling: use 1/2 cup or 120ml.
How much L5 laundry liquid do I use for a commercial wash?
For a 20kg+ full load:
- Light to medium soiling: use 1 cup or 240ml.
- Heavy soiling: use 1 1/2 cups or 360ml.
How much L5 laundry liquid do I use for hand washing?
Use 1/8 cup or 30ml per 5 litres of water.
Can I use L5 laundry liquid to pre-treat stains?
Yes.
- Pour or spray it undiluted onto the stain.
- Rub, then wait 5 to 10 minutes.
- Wash as normal.
Can I pre-soak with L5 laundry liquid?
Yes.
- Normal use: add 1/4 cup or 60ml to every 5 litres of water.
- Heavy duty use: add up to 1/2 cup or 120ml to every 5 litres.
What about blood stains?
Rinse blood-stained items with cold water before pre-soaking with L5. It's best to soak for about 4 hours or overnight if required.
Does hot water help?
Warm to hot water gives better results, especially on greasy and oily stains, and it can speed up drying times.
What fabrics is L5 laundry liquid good on?
It's highly recommended on cotton, poly-cotton, polyester and wool, and it's safe on colours. Don't use it on non-colourfast dyed fabrics, and test the colour fastness first if you're in doubt.
Can I add essential oil for a scent?
Yes, but not directly to the refillable bottle. Add a couple of drops to the liquid you are adding to your washing machine.
Is L5 laundry liquid septic-safe?
Yes. It's septic and grey water safe, and 100% biodegradable. It's also eco-friendly and sustainable.
What's in L5 laundry liquid?
Aqua, sodium cocoyl glutamate (coconut surfactant), sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, sodium citrate, glycerine and sodium polyacrylate. There is no SLS, SLES, fragrance or colour.
How many loads does a 4L pack do?
About 50 home loads at 80ml, or about 33 at 120ml for heavy soiling. A commercial load uses approximately 240ml for light to medium soiling.
Is L5 Laundry Liquid allergy-friendly?
Yes. It's allergy friendly and family friendly, with no fragrance, no colours and no hazardous ingredients.
Is it really non-hazardous?
Yes. Naturopath Recommended is the only range of cleaning products in Australia that is non-hazardous at the ingredient level. To verify it, you can view the GHS7 Safety Data Sheet for this product, along with the Safety Data Sheets for each raw ingredient at full concentration when they arrive at the manufacturing centre.
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