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Traditional Cleaning Ingredients

Before the development of modern detergents and specialised cleaners, households relied on a small group of simple materials to clean, descale and maintain the home.

Mineral compounds such as soda crystals, bicarbonate and citric acid were used for grease removal, deodorising and descaling. Oxygen-based powders such as sodium percarbonate lifted stains and restored laundry.

These materials remain widely used today because they are effective, economical and versatile. Used individually or in combination, they form the foundation of many traditional household cleaning methods.


  • Traditional mineral cleaning materials used for laundry, descaling, stain removal and household maintenance.

  • Fragrance-Free
    LA DROGUERIE ÉCOLOGIQUE 100%

    Sodium Percarbonate - 1kg

    Oxygen Whitener, Brightener & Stain Remover

    Laundry • Household

    (25)
    Regular price £8.00
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  • Fragrance-Free
    TADÉ PAYS DU LEVANT 100%

    Terre de Sommières – Stain Removing Clay – 200g

    Removes stains from dry-clean items & delicates

    Laundry • Household

    (1)
    Regular price £6.00
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  • Allergen-Free
    FER A CHEVAL 100%

    Soda Crystals I 500g

    Household

    (2)
    Regular price £5.00
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  • Fragrance-Free
    LA DROGUERIE ÉCOLOGIQUE 100%

    Citric Acid - 500g

    Natural De-scaler

    Laundry • Household

    (1)
    Regular price £8.50
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  • Fragrance-Free
    LA DROGUERIE ÉCOLOGIQUE 100%

    Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda) - 1KG

    Multipurpose Cleaning & Deodorising

    Laundry • Household

    (3)
    Regular price £7.50
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  • Fragrance-Free
    LA DROGUERIE ÉCOLOGIQUE 100%

    Sodium Percarbonate - 2.5kg

    Oxygen Whitener, Brightener & Stain Remover

    Laundry • Household

    (25)
    Regular price £20.00
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  • Fragrance-Free
    LA DROGUERIE ÉCOLOGIQUE 100%

    Soda Crystals - 1kg

    Degreasing Mineral for Laundry & Home

    Laundry • Household

    (2)
    Regular price £7.50
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  • Fragrance-Free
    TADÉ PAYS DU LEVANT 100%

    Alum Powder – Body & Home Mineral – 150g

    Mineral deodoriser for laundry & household use.

    Body • Laundry • Household

    Regular price £10.75
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  • A Small Set of Highly Effective Materials

    Many traditional cleaning methods rely on only a handful of materials, each with a distinct role.

    Sodium Percarbonate – oxygen-based stain removal and whitening

    Soda Crystals – powerful alkaline degreasing

    Bicarbonate of Soda – mild cleaning and deodorising

    Citric Acid – dissolving limescale and mineral deposits

    Together they form a simple and effective cleaning system used throughout the home.

  • Why These Materials Work

    These traditional cleaning materials rely on basic chemistry rather than complex formulations.

    Alkaline materials such as soda crystals break down grease and oils.

    Mild alkalis such as bicarbonate help neutralise odours and soften water.

    Acids such as citric acid dissolve mineral deposits responsible for limescale.

    Oxygen-releasing compounds such as sodium percarbonate lift stains by breaking down coloured organic residues.

    Because each material performs a specific task, they can be used individually or combined depending on the cleaning problem.

  • A Traditional Household Approach

    Before modern specialist cleaners were widely available, these materials formed part of everyday household care.

    They were used for laundry whitening, descaling kettles, cleaning floors, removing grease and maintaining kitchen equipment.

    Many households still rely on them today because they are simple, reliable and adaptable to a wide range of cleaning tasks.