Original Laundry Detergent Starter Pack

Sale price $23.95 Regular price $29.95
Same day shipping*

Made for all your general laundry needs, our Original Laundry Detergent Starter Pack is the perfect product to dip your toes and clothes into Dirt. Pure and powerful, our eco-concentrated laundry liquid is sustainably made in Australia.  

Includes a Dispenser Bottle pre-filled with 475ml of laundry liquid and a 450ml Refill Pack, for when you need to top up. Designed to be refilled again and again, you can purchase extra refills here.

Organic & Plant Based Technology
Concentrated Formulas
Top and front loader, hot and cold wash
Measured Dosing
Better Value
Australian Made
Ingredients
Scent Profile
Basil

Basil

Natural
Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

Natural
Lavender

Lavender

Natural
Orange

Orange

Natural
Included products

  • Full Laundry Detergent Glass Dispenser Bottle 475ml
  • Laundry Detergent Refill Pack 450ml

How to use

  • Suitable for washing most fabrics. 
  • Pretreat any heavy duty stains with an extra squirt straight onto soiled fabric, or our stain remover. 
  • Add 4 pumps (14mls) to the drawer of your washing machine. If you have a top loader, add the detergent to the base of your machine before you put your clothes in. 
  • 40 degrees is optimal for performance, however Dirt will work at colder temperatures with only a mild performance difference. 

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping on orders over $20.

*Order before 11am (Melbourne time), Tuesday to Friday, and we'll ship it the same day. 

Orders placed on Mondays, public holidays or launch days might take a little longer while we catch up.

We also have 100% satisfaction policy. If you're not happy with our product, it can be sent back for a refund. 

The concentrate.

Our detergent is 8x concentrated, so a few pumps do the work of a full capful of the regular stuff. That means less water being shipped around the country, less packaging per load, and more washes out of every bottle. Small dose, same clean.

Value, everyday.

Our products have been priced to make life easy. Just good value every day. 
Our standard size Refill packs cost less than a standard named supermarket brand, even as they cycle through various discounts. We always want to keep our pricing as clean as your clothes. 

Our detergents, side by side.

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Best for
Fabric range
Scent
Care focus
Original Laundry Detergent
Best for Everyday washing, sensitive skin, noses and septic systems
Fabric range Cotton, linen, sythetics, bamboo, hemp and all non-precious blends
Scent Spring: Eucalyptus, lavender, orange, clove
Care focus Pure and powerful everyday clean
Advanced Wash
Best for Everyday washing, performance gear and workwear
Fabric range Cotton, linen, sythetics, bamboo, hemp and all non-precious blends
Scent Field Notes: Fig leaf, bergamot, amber, lemon
Care focus Odour control and lasting, subtle freshness
Wool & Delicate Wash
Best for Precious & delicate fabrics
Fabric range Wool, cashmere, silk, suede and all precious blends
Scent Wild Water: Bergamot, clove, lavender, cedarwood
Care focus Gentle care for special fabrics
Hand with Detergent Pour

Embracing Dirt is a clean choice.

Powerful, effective formulas.
Australian botanical scents.
Refillable, recyclable glass bottles.

FAQs

How many loads are in the Original Laundry Detergent Starter Pack?

You’ll get about 65 average-sized loads out of your Original Laundry Detergent Starter Pack. We calculate this based on our recommended dose of 4 pumps (14ml) per standard load.

Is Dirt’s Original Laundry Detergent more economical than buying standard supermarket brands?

Yes, and the value only gets better over time.

Our Original Laundry Detergent Starter Pack has a cost per load of 37c which is less than most supermarket laundry brands even as they cycle through half-price discounts.

The ongoing cost then lowers again when you purchase our Refill Pack that has a cost per load of 34c, or our Bulk Refill Pack that has a cost per load of 30c.

You can read more about our price compared to the big supermarket brands here.

Can I use Original Laundry Detergent in both hot and cold water?

Absolutely! Warmer water actually helps most detergents (including ours) perform better by opening up the fibres in your fabrics. At 20°C, performance can drop by an average of 15% (though this varies depending on how deep the stain is or how soiled the load is).

Because our Original Laundry Detergent is super high performing, especially when it comes to stain removal, we recommend you wash lighter soiled loads in cold water and spot treat isolated stains.

For an extra boost, you can also add another pump of Original Laundry Detergent to your cold washes. For an average 8kg washer this would mean using 5 pumps (or 17.5ml) instead of the standard 4 pumps (14ml). 

For anything that’s super smelly, sweaty, or soiled, we recommend upping the temperature to 40°C.

Can I use this Original Laundry Detergent in auto-dosing machines?

Yes, you definitely can! Just a quick heads-up, depending on your machine, you might need to dilute the detergent 1:1 with water first so your machine doesn't use too much.

As a general rule, we recommend 14ml (about 4 pumps) for an average 8kg load. You can read more about setting up your auto-dose machine here.

Does Original Laundry Detergent work in front and top loaders?

Yes it does!

The difference between front and top loading detergent you find in the supermarket is that top loading detergent generally contains more bubbling ingredients. This is because top loaders use nearly double the amount of water as front loaders. 

If you use some top loading detergents in a front loader, they'll bubble too much, and reduce the quality of the wash (because too many bubbles will make it really difficult for your machine to create the friction it needs to wash clothes effectively). So, if you see a detergent that’s suitable for front and top loaders, it'll indicate that there's no extra bubbling agent.

Our detergent doesn't use any unnecessary bubbling agents, making it perfectly safe and effective for both machine types! However, because top loaders use more water, you may need to tweak your dosage slightly.

Since machines and wash cycles vary so much, finding the perfect dose can take a little trial and error. We recommend 14ml (4 pumps) for an 8kg, so use that as a guideline  - 1 pump per every 2kg of washing - to find the best dose for you. You can find our extended dosage guide here.