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white laundry hanging on a washing line with a blue sky. Text: heavy on dirt, lighter on the planet.

heavy on dirt, lighter on the planet.

22 Oct 2025

  • Independent lab tests shows smol cleans as well as (or better than) the big brands.
  • Powerful cleaning on stains, smells and everyday messes.
  • All while cutting back on weight, waste and carbon.
  • Smaller doses, smarter formulas, and lighter impact.
  • Heavy on dirt. Lighter on the planet.

Some say you can’t tackle tough dirt and tread lighter on the planet. But smol customers (and independent lab tests) have been proving otherwise for years.


From baby food to body odour, wine spills to curry sauce, smol isn’t just keeping up with the big brands… we’re beating them. 


And all while we’re shrinking the carbon, plastic and chemical overload that big-brand cleaning keeps piling on.

same clean. less weight.

Household cleaning giants love to go heavy.


  • Laundry pods that weigh more.
  • Bottles bloated with unnecessary water.
  • Formulas stuffed with chemicals you didn’t ask for.


Things get clean, but at what cost? Extra carbon, extra packaging, extra waste.


smol takes a different approach. We’ve proven that cleaning brilliantly doesn’t mean piling on the bulk.

laundry legends.

smol laundry capsules go head to head with the big guys - but come out cleaner:¹


  • Our bio has more stain removal power than many of the big brands.
  • smol non-bio gives whiter whites than big brand names.
  • Tests show smol gives better results on everyday stains like food, grease, grime, oil, drinks and even body odour.
  • Our capsules give a 35% lower carbon footprint vs big brand pods (through production + delivery).
  • And they weigh less too (14.8g vs up to 27g for big brands) = less waste, less bulk, less carbon.
  • Because our capsules are designed for cold washes, you can cut your footprint even further just by turning the dial to 20°C. Same clean. Less carbon.

smart support acts.

  • smol stain gel waves goodbye to over 20 common household stains. And when paired with our smol bio capsules, you’ll get 27% better stain removal overall, and 35% better grease removal.¹ Talk about a power couple!


  • As for our scent-sational fabric conditioner? It really gets the job done with a fraction of the liquid the big brands use. Why pour 35ml when 8ml does the trick? That’s beautifully soft fragrant laundry with 76% lower carbon emissions¹ compared to a similar traditional fabcon. A pretty stellar cut.

kitchen kudos.

And beyond laundry? The results just keep getting better.¹


  • smol 3-in-1 dishwasher tablets tackle 48-hour dried-on grime, matching big brands.
  • Our plant-powered washing up liquid is proven to match big brands and it even works in cold water.
  • smol foaming handwash lasts longer than traditional liquid soaps AND is cheaper than them too! (all this PLUS 89% lower carbon emissions).
  • And for surfaces? Our multi-purpose spray matches the big brands but cuts carbon by 91%.

planet points.

Cleaning with smol really does give you all the results you’d expect from the big brands - just with less plastic, carbon and chemicals.


  • 89% lower carbon emissions for foaming handwash vs liquid soap.
  • 91% lower emissions for sprays vs traditional cleaners.
  • 76% lower carbon emissions for fabric conditioner vs traditional fabric conditioners.
  • Millions of litres of water saved from needless shipping since 2018.


The stats speak for themselves. smol really is heavy on dirt, lighter on the planet.


smol performance FAQs.

does smol clean as well as big brands?

Yes. Independent testing shows smol matches or outperforms the big brands across stains, shine and sparkle.



do smol’s refillable products really cut carbon?

They do. For example:


  • Foaming handwash = up to 89% less carbon vs liquid soap.
  • Surface sprays = 91% lower emissions.
  • Fabric conditioner = 76% lower carbon.


All thanks to concentrated formulas, refill tablets, and grouped delivery.



are smol products cruelty-free and vegan?

Always. Every smol product is 100% cruelty-free and vegan. No animal testing. No animal ingredients. We are proud of our Vegan Choice award and fully accredited via Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International. 



what environmental benefits do I get by switching?

  • Less plastic (refillable bottles + plastic-free packaging).
  • Less carbon (concentrated, lightweight delivery).
  • Less water waste (no shipping unnecessary liquid).
  • Less pointless chemicals.



is smol safe?

Absolutely. All smol products are rigorously tested and meet strict UK and EU safety standards. 

¹ See our claims page