Merit™ has been our "workhorse" laundry detergent for many years. Twice as active as most laundry detergents, it attacks dirt & grease & washes it away. Dissolves completely & rinses easily. Safe for use on all fabrics. Gentle on color-fast fabrics. This well balanced formulation contains a select blend of moderately alkaline builders, including phosphates for unequaled particulate soil suspension for no graying.