This Laundry Detergent Smells So Good, It’s Like “Summer in a Bottle”

L. Daniela Alvarez
L. Daniela Alvarez
Daniela is a freelance writer who covers lifestyle and culture. In her free time, she's either cuddling with her goldendoodle Chai, buying plants, or having a picnic. Daniela is a Chicana from Los Angeles living in San Diego.
published Jun 22, 2025
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I love doing the laundry. My favorite part is smelling the fresh, clean detergent scent on clothes or linens when I take them out of the dryer — or, better yet, when I put them on. And when summer rolls around, I also like to change up my detergent to something extra-fragrant to further combat those pesky summertime sweat odors and stains. Thankfully, my go-to detergent for the season, Koala Eco’s Laundry Wash, truly smells like summer in a bottle. 

Why I Love the Koala Eco Laundry Wash

I was already familiar with Koala Eco, an eco-friendly, non-toxic home essentials brand, after trying their kitchen cleaner a couple of years ago (it’s still one of my favorites to this day), so I had high hopes when I saw they had a natural laundry wash. Here’s why I love it so much.

It smells really good.

As soon as I opened the bottle, I was allured by the combination of zesty lemon, fresh and uplifting eucalyptus, and a touch of earthy rosemary. This clean fragrance doesn’t overwhelm, but I can still notice its pleasant and subtle scent on clothes and linens. 

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It’s eco-friendly, effective, and safe for sensitive skin.

I don’t typically opt for eco-friendly or natural laundry products, but I like that this one is enzyme-powered and biodegradable, and the bottle is made of 100% post-consumer recycled material. Additionally, this detergent is effective with cold, warm, and hot water, and it’s safe for sensitive skin (which means it’s also great for hand-washing clothes!).

It gets things so clean.

Because the formula is ultra-concentrated, I fill the bottle cap (about a tablespoon’s worth) and toss it into the washer before adding my clothes or linens. I especially love washing my sheets and towels with this detergent during the summer. I also use the Koala Eco Pillow & Linen Spray, which makes me feel like I’m wandering through an Australian forest on a warm night when I smell it. No matter what I’m washing, my laundry smells, feels, and looks clean, thanks to this natural detergent.

If you love citrus more than I do and prefer an even more uplifting, summer-inspired scent, this natural laundry wash also comes in a mandarin and peppermint scent.

Buy: Koala Eco’s Laundry Wash, $24.90

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