Sodium Carbonate: The Natural Mineral That Supercharges Cleaning

What Is Sodium Carbonate?

Sodium carbonate is a strong alkaline mineral compound that plays a key role in cleaning. Sometimes called soda ash, it’s found in nature as part of mineral deposits or can be made from salt and limestone through an eco-friendly process.

It’s a simple yet mighty ingredient that’s been trusted for centuries to make cleaning easier, faster, and more effective.

How Sodium Carbonate Works

Think of sodium carbonate as a “cleaning booster.” It raises the pH of water, creating an alkaline environment that helps dissolve grease, oils, and grime. It also softens hard water, the kind filled with minerals like calcium and magnesium that can dull fabrics and limit your laundry detergent’s cleaning power.

By neutralizing those minerals, sodium carbonate helps your cleaning products work at full strength. That means brighter clothes, cleaner dishes, and a fresher home, without any harsh chemicals.

Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:

• Boosts surfactant efficiency: Makes cleaning agents more effective by allowing them to better lift away dirt and grease.
• Softens water: Binds with calcium and magnesium ions so they can’t interfere with cleaning.
• Breaks down grease and stains: Its alkalinity helps emulsify oils and loosen stuck-on grime.

The result? A powerful clean that’s gentle on your home and your skin.

Why We Chose Sodium Carbonate

We chose sodium carbonate because it delivers incredible cleaning results without compromising safety or sustainability.

Here’s why it earned its spot in our products:

• It’s a natural, biodegradable mineral—not a toxic chemical.
• It’s a safer alternative to harsher alkaline agents like phosphates.
• It’s a proven performer that boosts cleaning power, so we can keep our formulas simple, effective, and non-toxic.

At Truly Free Home, every ingredient has to earn its place. Sodium carbonate does that, and then some.

That’s why you’ll find sodium carbonate in Truly Free Home laundry and dishwashing products, including Truly Free Home Laundry Wash and Truly Free Home OxyBoost and Truly Free Home Dishwasher Booster & Rinse Aid, Truly Free Home Dishwasher Soap, and Truly Free Home Dishwasher Cleaner.