What Washing Powder Do You Use?

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Today, l have been to Costco to buy a box of Ariel Professional Washing Powder for 140 washes. It was 17.99.
It was a toss up between buying that, or the same size Persil Non Bio washing powder.
I find Ariel washing powder very good.

What do you use? Do you use, powder, liquid, tablets or, sachets?

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I use liquid in my machine.

I always use these Eco friendly washes and same with fabric conditioner.
Also use eco-friendly floorwash and loo cleaner too. :slight_smile:

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Mups, l can’t use fabric conditioners as their fragrance makes me feel ill.

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I use Aldi’s own brand - one for coloureds and one for whites. Can’t remember the price offhand but I think under £3 for 40 washes. Both excellent and I’ve had carers ask what I use so that they can buy some.

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For all my walking clothes - outer, liner and inner - I use NikWax Tech Wash:

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For other clothes and sensitive fabrics, I use Surcare liquid:

For heavy-duty washing, I use Surcare powder:

I use Dri Pak White Vinegar as a “softener” for towels and sheets.

I also deep-clean my washing machine every month - Dri Pak Soda Crystals, Citric Acid and White Vinegar.

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Persil non-bio, used it for years as my Mother did before me. Comfort softener also.

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Persil non-bio powder. Would like to change to something more eco friendly but find them expensive by comparison

Since Omah recommended it for restoring my towels - I now use white vinegar instead of fabric softener - it is brilliant.

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Am not familiar with those brands, Omah. How do they compare on price with the run of the mill stuff? Are they available in supermarkets?

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I’m using surf at the moment

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Artangel.
Remember when Mother gave clothes a good scrubbing with Castle Soap and put them through a huge Manual Wringer, that seem to get all the water out so they did not take long to dry.

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Did you know that there are 13 harmful chemicals in Laundry Detergent?

Source: Natural Living Famly. DR. Z & Mamma Z.

MyGreenFills Company, Sells Chemiclal Free Detergents ,
Also Green Scents made in UK

I will try a Chemical Free Brand soon.

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Aerial liquid tabs and Lenor softener.

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Surcare is available in most supermarkets but can be expensive in the “posher” ones - I buy the powder in Home Bargains (cut-price North-West supermarket) but, locally, the liquid is only available from Booths (“posh” supermarket).

Of course, there’s always Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surcare-Fragrance-Laundry-Powder-Washes/dp/B01IPHVNY6

If you have an allergic or sensitive skin, it’s worth paying the extra for Surcare, though:

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[*]0% fragrances, enzymes, acids, and dyes

[*]dermatologically approved and has received the Allergy UK Seal of Approval

[*]never tested on animals
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My wife has always used the old tried and tested method of washing clothes and stuff. Taught to her by her Mum back in the 70s. Down to the river with a big stone. Works well and extremely cheap too.

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Main problem there, she is polluting the river.:frowning: It probably wouldn’t be allowed now anyway.:slight_smile:

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I use the liquid pods that you throw in the back of the machine. Any bio type will do - I go for what’s on special offer.

I use pink stuff stain remover for any staining before I put the washing in the machine.

Unperfumed fabric softener to finish off.

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Next time you are out, take the lids off and have a sniff to see what you think.
The Eco ones don’t smell anything like the Comfort/Lenor ones, they are no where near as strong smell.
Eco are all plant based too.

This is the one I am using at the mo, and the same brand softener too. You can get smaller sizes as well.
Don’t take too much notice of the price because they seem a different price in every shop you go in! :slight_smile:

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ecover-non-bio-concentrated-laundry-liquid-15l-42-washes?catalogId=10241&productId=102314&storeId=10151&langId=44&krypto=FXaxJFg021rLrSUBqoEk5yGVdbjfohS45%2Bk38XboAwLXrONsrjdBIIMYhMSn0z4QjIAmdJFXcI5Wnytmiex60AMCa3kvGOyKyUo9ZgM4ob06Eki9wDpR5sZbrOrKs0Nqhe7wKFQf8IB5rB71oR549dKhMlnsV4hZf%2BD5bi%2BOA5H8qyAg3K72LayjYSwCp2aRGdAoVb%2BqEeJePD9h2YQ6CQ%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fecover-non-bio-concentrated-laundry-liquid-15l-42-washes

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So quite a few like, Ariel. A few like Persil non bio. That was a lot cheaper in Costco, than Ariel. I suppose really, the Persil might have been suffice for me as my clothes aren’t heavily soiled!
I used Persil years ago and got an ‘itchy band’ around my tummy where a waist band had been. That might have been Persil bio?

I have never heard of the ones Omah mentioned. We have Home Bargains down here but l’d have to travel quite a way.

Paula, Surf, reminds me a bit of Daz. I think, l might find them a little harsh?
Yes, Azure. I remember someone using a mangle years ago!

Carol, l have never heard of the pink stain remover.

Mups, l know you said, don’t take any notice of the prices but l do find £9 a bit expensive for the fabric conditioner.

I use a Vanish soap tablet for stains.

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No Art, the ÂŁ9 was the laundry liquid, the fabric conditioner is here:

I know Tesco, Waitrose, and Sainsburys all sell it.

The one Omah mentioned is (to my knowledge) really for helping outdoor clothing to stay waxed and weather-proof.
I have used it on a showerproof jacket I had, to try and keep it weather-proof.
I have never heard of it being used for ‘normal’ laundry requirements.