Dear Diane, We are so sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the Laundry Egg. The Laundry Egg does not contain any bleaches, enzymes or petrochemicals, is suitable for people with sensitive skin with low levels of fragrance, and overall is kinder to the environment than traditional detergents. Due to the gentle nature of the ingredients, it does struggle with some stains. We find that most customers are happy to use if for everyday lightly soiled washing but that a stain remover is sometimes needed before washing. I hope this helps and sorry again that you were disappointed.