Blueland Launches PowerDuo™ Laundry Tablets, a First-of-Its-Kind Dual-Layer Tablet Built to Tackle Stains and Odors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2026--

Blueland, the company that pioneered plastic-free cleaning, today announced the launch of PowerDuo™ Laundry Tablets, a first-of-its-kind dual-layer laundry tablet engineered to tackle two of laundry’s toughest challenges: stubborn stains and stubborn odors.

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With one concentrated layer dedicated to stains and another to odors, PowerDuo Laundry Tablets deliver 50% more cleaning power than Blueland’s standard Laundry Detergent Tablets, making them the brand’s most powerful laundry formula yet—all in one pre-dosed, 100% plastic- and microplastic-free tablet.

Because stains and odors require different cleaning technologies, PowerDuo keeps key ingredients separated in two distinct layers until the wash begins, allowing them to work together in a single cycle.

The blue bioenzyme, stain-fighting layer builds on Blueland’s patented laundry-tablet technology with four enzymes that address different types of stains and help prevent removed dirt from settling back onto fabric. The white oxi-action layer adds oxygen-powered cleaning and a fifth targeted enzyme developed to break down body grime - the buildup behind sweat stains, collar rings and lingering activewear odors.

Together, the two layers combine 15 active cleaning ingredients, including five unique bioenzymes and oxi-action to address a wide range of the toughest laundry challenges, from red sauce, coffee, sticky foods and starches to sweat, smoke and pet odors.

Leading Performance, Independently Tested

PowerDuo Laundry Tablets were independently tested using the Stain Removal Index (SRI), an industry method that measures stain removal before and after washing. In cold-water body-grime testing, PowerDuo Laundry Tablets earned the highest SRI score among the natural and conventional laundry products evaluated, scoring approximately 75% higher than the next-highest performer.

The testing focused on some of laundry’s most persistent challenges, including sweat, skin oils, armpit stains, collar rings and the body grime that can build up in activewear and other fabrics over time.

“We set out to design something powerful enough to handle the toughest laundry without compromising on our sky-high standards,” said Sarah Paiji Yoo, Co-Founder and CEO of Blueland. “Effective, clean ingredients in a 100% plastic-free tablet. PowerDuo Laundry Tablets are exactly that. It’s the product I’ve always wanted in my own laundry room.”

Safer Ingredients, Gentle on Sensitive Skin

PowerDuo Laundry Tablets are made with plant- and mineral-based ingredients and are 100% plastic- and microplastic-free, with no PVA/PVOH plastic film or coating. The formula is hypoallergenic and independently patch tested for sensitive skin, and is formulated without alcohol ethoxylates, 1,4-dioxane, PFAS, phthalates, chlorine bleach, parabens, phosphates or optical brighteners.

Blueland has earned more third-party health and sustainability certifications than any other brand in the cleaning industry. All PowerDuo Laundry Tablet formulas are certified by EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle, USDA Biobased and Leaping Bunny, while the Fragrance-Free formula is also EWG Verified and has earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. At the company level, Blueland is also a Certified B Corporation and climate neutral, certified under The Climate Label.

Powerful Enough to Keep Up With Real Life

PowerDuo Laundry Tablets were designed to fit seamlessly into the laundry routine consumers already know. Simply drop one pre-dosed tablet directly into the washing-machine drum before adding clothes; for larger or heavily soiled loads, use two tablets. PowerDuo Laundry Tablets work in cold or hot water and in high-efficiency, front-load and top-load machines, with no measuring, pouring or additional steps.

PowerDuo Laundry Tablets will be available beginning August 11 on Blueland.com, followed by Amazon and Target. It will launch in Fragrance-Free, White Tea & Jasmine and Bergamot Rose, with in-store prices starting at $15.99 for 40 tablets.

About Blueland

Blueland is reimagining everyday cleaning essentials to eliminate single-use plastic—without compromising on performance, safety, or convenience. Co-founded by a mom seeking safer, more effective options for her home, Blueland designs plastic-free products that are powerful, easy to use, and thoughtfully designed for everyday use. Blueland’s approach combines product innovation with a higher standard for ingredients and materials, with 100% plastic-free formulas and more certifications than any brand in the cleaning industry. With over 60 patents granted,, Blueland’s products rethink everything from formulation to packaging—removing water, reducing waste, and lowering emissions at scale. To date, Blueland products have helped divert over 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and oceans. Blueland products are available on Blueland.com and nationwide at Target, Costco, Whole Foods Market, Amazon and select retailers. To learn more, visit Blueland.com or follow @blueland on Instagram.

Blueland Launches PowerDuo™ Laundry Tablets, a First-of-Its-Kind Dual-Layer Tablet Built to Tackle Stains and Odors

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 14 artisanal miners died and eight were injured when the walls of a mine in South Africa caved in on them, police said Tuesday.

North West provincial police commissioner Lt. Gen. Arthur Adams said a search was ongoing and it was not yet clear if there were more victims. Sniffer dogs and specialized equipment were deployed to search for any others trapped underground.

The cave-in happened while the miners were operating illicitly near the city of Rustenburg, a hub for platinum mining in South Africa about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northwest of Johannesburg.

Tens of thousands of artisanal miners work illegally in South African gold and platinum mines that are no longer used by mining companies or dig their own mines to search for deposits. They often operate without proper safety equipment and sometimes stay underground for weeks.

South Africa has the largest platinum reserves in the world.

Three of the miners injured in the collapse were released from a hospital and placed under arrest on suspicion of illegal mining. The five others who were hurt remained in the hospital under police guard, Adams said.

Illegal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities. The informal miners are renowned and known as zama zamas, which translates loosely as “chance takers.”

They often operate in gangs that fight violent battles with rivals and are accused of terrorizing local communities.

South Africa's most recent major disaster involving illegal mining was in late 2024, when hundreds of miners became trapped underground at a gold mine that had been surrounded by police.

The standoff lasted months and more than 80 miners died underground, according to authorities.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took the unusual step earlier this year to deploy soldiers on the streets in a yearlong operation to combat organized crime, with illegal mining one of the focuses of the operation.

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FILE -South African police provide security during a march through the city of Cape Town, South Africa, July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File)