High Lady and Shadow Daddy hardcovers and kraft refills on a warm wooden table
4.65 / 5 · 125 reviews

Bookish laundry detergent sheets

Laundry —
Reimagined.

Pre-measured detergent sheets in a refillable hardcover, with scents inspired by the stories you love.

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How it works

  • 40sheets per box
  • 19plant-based ingredients
  • 0plastic jugs
  • 4.65 / 5125 reviews
  • Free shippingon every order
  • 30-day promiseon your first order
  • HE & standardtop- and front-load washers

The Laundry Book

One sheet. One load. Done.

Put a sheet in the drum, add your clothes, start the wash.

Up to 80 loads

40 sheets per box. Tear one in half for a small load.

Pre-measured

No pouring, no measuring cup, no sticky cap.

High Lady hardcover box: dark purple with silver filigree border and tiara

Hot or cold water

Dissolves in either. Pick the wash your clothes need.

Standard & HE washers

Top-load, front-load, or a sink for hand-washing.

Find your edition

Choose your story.

Two scents. Refills arrive on your schedule.

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High Lady kraft refill
Lilac & Pear · lightly scented

High Lady

Hardcover optional (+$12)

Refills every 30 or 60 days, or buy once. 1, 2 or 3 boxes. The hardcover is optional (+$12, one time).

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Shadow Daddy kraft refill
Midnight Amber

Shadow Daddy

Hardcover included

A one-time preorder with its matching hardcover included.

$30one time, cover included
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Refillable by design

Keep the cover. Refill the story.

01

Shelve the hardcover

A keepsake box that lives on your laundry shelf.

02

Refills arrive in kraft

Slim paper boxes. Just the sheets, no bottle.

03

Slip it inside

Open the hardcover and set the refill inside.

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The difference

Sheets. Not the bottle.

  • 300 loads of laundry a year for the average American family1
  • 55% of US households that do laundry at home mainly use liquid detergent2
  • <3 in 10 HDPE plastic bottles, the kind most detergent jugs are made from, are recycled in the US3
Compare
First EditionsDetergent sheets
LiquidDetergent
Easy dosing
✓Tear your dose
✕Measure a dose
Less mess
✓No pouring
✕Pouring can drip
More shelf room
✓Slim refill box
✕Bulky bottle
Keep the cover
✓Refill your book
✕Utility packaging
Made to display
✓Bookish hardcover
✕Bottle on display

Format comparison with typical pour-from liquid bottles, not a cleaning-performance test. Packaging varies. Hardcovers are optional; any paid add-ons are selected separately.

1. ENERGY STAR (US EPA/DOE), Clothes Washers. 2. American Cleaning Institute, National Laundry Day survey, Wakefield Research, 1,000 US adults, Feb 2026. 3. APR / ISRI / US Plastics Pact bottle recycling report (Stina Inc.), 2021 data: 28.9%, via Resource Recycling.

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Ingredient transparency

What's inside each sheet.

A few of the ingredients from our published list.

Coconut🍃Cocamidopropyl betaine

Derived from coconut oil, provides mild cleaning.CAS 61789-40-0

Soap nuts🍃Saponins

Plant-based cleanser derived from soap nuts.CAS 8047-15-2

Soapbark tree🍃Saponins, Quillaja saponaria

Natural surfactant, extracted from the bark of soapbark trees.CAS 74499-23-3

Sunflower seed oil🍃Helianthus annuus seed oil

Sunflower oil, adds softness and nourishment.CAS 8001-21-6

Green tea leaf oil🍃Camellia sinensis leaf oil

Natural green tea scent.CAS 68916-73-4

Corn starch🍃Edible corn starch

Provides structure and stability to the detergent sheets.CAS 9005-25-8

Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate

A mineral that helps neutralize odors and clean.CAS 144-55-8

Glycerin🍃Glycerin

Retains moisture to keep sheets pliable.CAS 56-81-5

🍃 Marked plant-based in our published disclosure. See the full ingredient list →

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High Lady and Shadow Daddy hardcovers against a green damask wall

Reader reviews

4.65
from 125 customer reviews
“Love the beautiful box it comes in and even the refill boxes are pretty.”Cindy C.
“Great detergent and smells wonderful!”Trish S.
“I love my laundry book! It’s beautiful and smells amazing.”Chandrika C.
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Need a hand?

A little laundry know‑how.

Dosing, care and where to find help. For delivery and order questions, visit the Shop.

01What if a sheet doesn’t dissolve fully?

Follow the dosing and placement directions on your pack and your machine’s instructions. Avoid overloading the drum. Still seeing residue? Email hello@firsteditionsco.com with your machine type and wash settings so we can help.

02Where can I find ingredient information?

For a question about a particular ingredient, email hello@firsteditionsco.com with the scent you’re considering. Ingredient information should match your chosen scent; please do not assume both scents have the same formula.

03How should I wash delicate items?

Follow your garment’s care label and the washing directions on your detergent pack. For help choosing a dose or method, email hello@firsteditionsco.com.

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If it isn't for you, email hello@firsteditionsco.com within 30 days of receiving your first order and we'll help with a refund.

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