Laundry
Detergent
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Lavender
&
Lemon
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Concentrated, deep-cleaning, Liquid Laundry Detergent. Made from renewable plant + earth mineral-derived ingredients.
- Color-safe
- Made for sensitive skin
- More loads per jug than common detergent
- Can be used in regular or HE (high-efficiency) washers.
- Biodegradable, septic & greywater safe
Lavender & Lemon is a bright yet grounding blend that brings peace to your space while gently awakening your senses, combining Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender Essential Oil)—rich in linalool and linalyl acetate for a calm atmosphere and clean, softly floral note—with Citrus limon (Lemon Essential Oil), high in limonene and valued for helping lift and break up oily residue while adding a bright, uplifting scent.



Pure essential oils • hand selected by us from small farms all around the world.
What Makes This Product Different? It's dye-free • sodium lauryl sulfate (sls) free • sodium laureth sulfate (sles) free • paraben-free • phthalate-free • 1,4 dioxane-free • ethoxylated alcohol-free • filler-free • prop-65 free — and simply worry-free.



Third-Party Lab Tested | Tested by an independent accredited lab. See the reports →
Small Batch Fresh | Our products arrive directly to you from our family-owned and operated factory in the Ozarks, USA.

A Light, Clean Scent | Our laundry detergents are designed to leave your clothes clean and lightly scented, not heavily perfumed. We consider this part of a more intentional laundry experience for those who enjoy fragrance but don't want it to overpower.
Alternatively, enhance your laundry:
• in the washer, with Scented Fabric Softener
• in the dryer, with our scented Dryer Ball options
• after-care, with Linen Spray
Laundry Detergent | Lavender & Lemon
Independently tested by an accredited lab. Here is what came back.
Why we test
Toxic metals build up in the body over time and can enter products as raw-material contaminants, not on purpose. they have no place in something that touches your skin and your water.
Why we test
The most widely used herbicide in the world, and the subject of an active safety debate. because many of our ingredients are plant-derived, we verify none carries through from sprayed crops.
Why we test
Crop residues can carry through from the field into plant-based ingredients. we screen a broad panel so what is sprayed does not end up in your laundry.
Why we test
1,4-dioxane is a manufacturing byproduct, not an ingredient, so it never appears on a label even when it is present. in 2024 the epa determined it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, with concerns that include cancer, liver damage, and harm to the tissue involved in smell. it forms while the surfactants in many soaps and detergents are made, so a label cannot tell you whether it is there. a lab test can, so we run one.
Why we test
Phthalates are common plasticizers and fragrance carriers, and several are on california's prop 65 list for reproductive concerns. they are rarely disclosed, so we screen the whole family.
Why we test
Pfas ("forever chemicals") are persistent synthetic compounds that accumulate in the body and environment.


Same
Shirt.
One
Wash.
That is a real stain, on a real kid's shirt, gone in a single cycle. No chlorine bleach. No optical brighteners. No phthalates. Most detergents lean on optical brighteners, which do not clean anything. They just coat the fibers so your eye reads "brighter." We would rather actually get the stain out and hand you the ingredient list.
How To Use
1/2 oz light soiled / small load
1 oz activewear / medium load
2 oz heavy soiled / large load
Our Measuring Pumps for Half Gallon & Gallon containers dispense exactly 1oz.
With our highly concentrated active ingredients, we do NOT recommend overfilling your laundry tub with clothes. It is best to work with a medium size load and about 1 oz of detergent. This way your laundry tumbles/swishes around in the tub and gets plenty of water and detergent on all the garments to ensure proper cleaning.
If you have lots of bubbles in your washing machine, decrease how much detergent you use.
If you have hard water use our Oxyboost to help soften the water so the detergent can work more efficiently.
Septic and graywater safe.
When to use Hot Water
Hot water is good for whites, typical dirty clothes, sweaty active wear and diapers. Hot water is best to remove germs, kill dust mites and heavily soiled items.
When to use Warm Water
Warm water is good for cleaning most man-made fibers, knits and jeans. It will clean without fading or significant shrinking.
When to use Cold Water
Cold water is best for dark, bright colors that bleed or delicate fabrics. Pre-treat or pre-soak your clothes if items are heavily soiled.
Ingredients
High-Purity Water (charcoal-filtered, reverse osmosis, UV-sanitized)
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Naturally derived from coconut and palm-free. It is an environmentally friendly, high-foaming, and biodegradable surfactant.)
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Naturally derived from coconut, palm-free, it is an environmentally friendly and biodegradable surfactant with high foaming and mild chemistry.)
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (Derived from coconuts, palm-free, this mild-surfactant helps to lift dirt and debris from surfaces, so the water can whisk them away. Biodegradable. )
Coco-Glucoside (A plant-derived, biodegradable surfactant. It is mild and safe for sensitive skin.)
Vegetable Glycerin (Derived from vegetables. It is biodegradable and helps the plant surfactants do their job. Food-grade & USP kosher.)
Sodium Citrate (Natural mineral, helps grab onto and remove pollutants.)
Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol (Safe preservatives used sparingly, prevents bacteria from growing in container.)
Polysorbate 20 (Plant-based performance stabilizer. Helps in the spreadability of liquids and stabilizes the formula when adding essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances. Biodegradable. USP kosher. Food-Grade. Dioxane-free. )
Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside (A biodegradable plant-based surfactant with mild chemistry and sensitive skin compatibility.)
Dimethyl 9-Decenamide (A plant-based, biodegradable nonionic surfactant that helps clean and removes grease and other substances.)
Sodium Gluconate (Natural mineral, helps grab onto and remove foreign contaminants.)
Citric Acid (balances pH)
Essential Oil and/or Phthalate-Free Fragrance Oil (scent, if scented)
Scent Ingredients
Find detail information about your chosen scent above in the product description.
All of our scents are made with –
Pure essential oils • hand selected by us from small farms all around the world.
and/or
Phthalate-free fragrance oils • aromatic compounds made of GRAS safe synthetics. Certified free of the 624 carcinogens and 323 reproductive/developmental toxins listed under the Prop 65 act.
How many loads are in a bottle?
24 oz: 12 - 24 loads
Half Gallon: 64 - 128 loads
Gallon: 128 - 256 loads
5 Gallon: 640 - 1280 loads
based on the following guidelines:
1/2 oz light soiled / small load
1 oz activewear / medium load
2 oz heavy soiled / large load
Laundry Tips
Stain removal. Simply place a little detergent directly on the stain and scrub the fabric together. Some stains respond better with cold-water vs hot water. For more details on a specific stain removal, please see our helpful Stain Removal Blogs.
Remove the toughest stains with Oxy Boost and Un-Bleach.
Soften hard water and clean with Epic Washing Soda.
Soften fabrics and remove odors with Fabric Softener.
Remove wrinkles and static with Alpaca Dyer Balls.
Dilute our Castile Soap with distilled water for a re-useable baby wipe solution.
Does this product come with a pump?
For Half Gallon and Gallon, we do not automatically provide a pump with with our products because our goal is to reduce waste.
If you would like a pump, we offer that as an additional option in our accessory section. Our pumps are cut specifically for the size bottle you have chosen, so be sure to order for the type of bottle that you purchased:
Half Gallon Plastic Jug Measuring Pump
Half Gallon Glass Jug Measuring Pump
1 Gallon Jug Measuring Pump (for Plastic or Glass)
The 24 oz Glass Jug does not have a pump available. We recommend using a cup for measuring if needed.
The 5 Gallon Eco-Jugs come with either the Spout or Pump option as pictured.
Customers praised this detergent for its "subtle gentle smell" of lavender and lemon, with many noting it's "light" and not overpowering. Shoppers highlighted excellent cleaning power, describing clothes as "clean and fresh." The non-toxic formula works well for sensitive individuals, with one customer noting it's suitable for chronic asthma. All reviews were 5-star ratings.
- 5 stars: 13 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
The products I use the more I love them and this is no different.
The detergent has a subtle gentle smell. Love the lavender and lemon! The detergent cleans well.
Love the scent of this - very light.
I absolutely love this company and their laundry products! AMAZING scent this Lavender and Lemon!!
This detergent cleans and has the perfect scent. My husband has chronic asthma and cannot use detergent with strong, perfumey smells, and I love things that smell good. This scent works for both of us.
I have been trying to be as non-toxic as possible but laundry was an issue- the “clean” laundry products was not satisfying to me. So I thought will laundry products be part of my 20%? Then I came across Rustic Strength and haven’t tried anything else over the past year or so I have been using it. This order I went with the Lavender-Lemon detergent, Tallow Softener and the Lavender-Lemon essential oil I add to my dryer balls. My clothing and towels smell awesome, clean and fresh, myself nor my husband are overwhelmed from scent and like always RS cleans my husbands work clothes without a rewash. I recommend anyone try this- just remember to adjust the amount of soap for the soil content and make sure, if using a top loader to not overload the wash tub and use the manual water level to make sure there is plenty of water for the clothes to flow around.
My clothes come out clean and they smell like the freshness of the garden. The best part is no chemicals! Love laundry day now.
I love this laundry soap, I enjoy the cleanliness and variety of scents
We are so glad we made the switch to rustic strength laundry detergent and other products. The cleaning power is top notch with lovely soft scents that last. The lavender and lemon scent gives a nice refreshing aroma to our laundry. It’s not strong or overpowering. Definitely a great scent to try!
Love the lavender scent & the clean product used on our clothing!
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The smell of this detergent is like a fresh spring day. I like it so much I’m doing a subscription every two moths for it.
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