What Washing Powder Do You Use?

[Bruce]

I buy whatever 9kg tub of washing powder is on special at the time I need it. Currently it is Cold Power Advanced with a touch of Cuddly, Ultra Concentrated- according to the label (I just looked). I think they are usually about $30

It lasts for ages (years?). I once bought a 14kg tub but it was a bugger of a job walking back fro the Mall with it so I stick to 9kg now.

[Omah]

@Mups

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.

NikWax Tech Wash is NOT intended for waxed clothing - it is meant to be used to clean garments with a DWR (Durable Water Repellency) outer layer, which in my case, include jackets, gilets, trousers and shirts.

Nikwax Tech Wash is a soap, not a detergent, which is environmentally friendly, being non-hazardous, water-based and biodegradable - unlike a detergent, Tech Wash does not leave behind hydrophilic (water-attracting) residue after washing.

Although NikWax Tech Wash will revitalise DWR and revive breathability, it will not “re-proof” any garment - for that, another, appropriate, product must be used, e.g. NikWax TX.Direct Wash-In or Spray-On.

Since NikWax Tech Wash is a “mild” cleaner, it can readily be used where another soap product, say Dri-Pak Liquid Soap Flakes, has been used on ‘normal’ garments and found to have disadvantages, such as leaving a residue behind and giving garments a “waxy” feel.

In my post, I said

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

For other clothes and sensitive fabrics, I use Surcare liquid

So, for example, I would not use NikWax Tech Wash for underwear and socks nor would I use it for dress shirts, sweaters or jeans …

[Muddy]

@Artangel

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.

Art my poor mum had a terrible reaction to Persil too.
It used to cause her to have a very angry rash .
I tend to use anything that is on offer as long as it’s non bio.

[SilverTabby]

@Omah

[*]never tested on animals

Those are the magic words - it is on my shopping list now!

Thank you, Omah.

[SilverTabby]

Wow - what a price difference!

Surcare Laundry powder 1.65kg box (25 washes)

Amazon = £14.
Sainsbury’s & Waitrose = £6

Seems Amazon is not always your friend!

[spitfire]

@Artangel

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.

I tried that stuff Arty but every time I went to the cupboard to get a tablet, they had disappeared.:-)

[Primus1]

Problem with non bio powders and liquids are they eventually make your washer smell as they don’t kill the bacteria that builds up over time, use a dedicated machine cleaner or biological detergent every so often or a dedicated cleaner, on a hot wash,

[SilverTabby]

@Primus1

Problem with non bio powders and liquids are they eventually make your washer smell as they don’t kill the bacteria that builds up over time, use a dedicated machine cleaner or biological detergent every so often or a dedicated cleaner, on a hot wash,

Or a generous dollop of white vinegar!

[spitfire]

Omo!!

[scot37]

We use Astonish non bio 2 in 1 liquid with built in conditioner from Home Bargains. Label says it is dermatologically tested and not tested on animals.

[Mups]

@Silver Tabby

Wow - what a price difference!

Surcare Laundry powder 1.65kg box (25 washes)

Amazon = £14.
Sainsbury’s & Waitrose = £6

Seems Amazon is not always your friend!

I often use Surcare washing up liquid for dishes as well Tabs. It’s only £1 in Wilko’s.

https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/surcare-washing-up-liquid-450ml/p/0192939

[Mups]

@Primus1

Problem with non bio powders and liquids are they eventually make your washer smell as they don’t kill the bacteria that builds up over time, use a dedicated machine cleaner or biological detergent every so often or a dedicated cleaner, on a hot wash,

I agree Primus. I often use the Dettol machine cleaner.

They say to use an anti-bac ‘drum cleaner’ once a month on a 60 degs wash (no laundry in it). Otherwise you can do a 90 wash and that kills germs and smells too.

[swimfeeders]

Hi

Cheapest 3 in 1 sachets at the time.

[SilverTabby]

@Mups

I often use Surcare washing up liquid for dishes as well Tabs. It’s only £1 in Wilko’s.

https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/surcare-washing-up-liquid-450ml/p/0192939

Thanks, Mups, will check that out with our branch when I am allowed out again.

[Omah]

@Silver Tabby

Wow - what a price difference!

Surcare Laundry powder 1.65kg box (25 washes)

Amazon = £14.
Sainsbury’s & Waitrose = £6

Seems Amazon is not always your friend!

Wow … :!:

That’s vastly overpriced at Amazon … :shock:

£6 is a very reasonable price …

I have just checked and I paid £3.99 for my last Surcare Laundry powder 1.65kg box (25 washes) at Home Bargains - nobody beats Home Bargains (if they stock it) …

[swimfeeders]

Hi

Life is so much simpler as a man, cheapest sachet available, lob it in on a 30c wash and job done.

Far too many settings on a washing machine anyway.

Women complicate things.

[Mags]

I use Fairy non bio pods and occasionally Ariel non bio pods.

I buy a tub of 55 pods at a time when Sainsbury reduce them to £9 from £12.

[LongDriver]

@Artangel

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?

I too buy in bulk size packs and I opt for the manufacturer’s name McBride. They pack for most major retailers as own name products.

https://www.mcbride.co.uk/our-business/

I buy in bulk and then divi it up between our 4 girls when they call in turn.

[Omah]

@LongDriver

I too buy in bulk size packs and I opt for the manufacturer’s name McBride. They pack for most major retailers as own name products.

Our Business page | McBride

I buy in bulk and then divi it up between our 4 girls when they call in turn.

McBride make Surcare …

[Azure]

@swimfeeders

Hi

Life is so much simpler as a man, cheapest sachet available, lob it in on a 30c wash and job done.

Far too many settings on a washing machine anyway.

Women complicate things.

Washing machines were deigned by men.
There is no need for so many programmes and the lenght of time involved in washing clothes
Any woman can hand wash a few gaments in five minutes and squeeze the water out of them.
Of course soiled garments do need a machine wash.

The shortest cycle on Machines is 30 minutes,using electricity and time and wearing clothes out.

No garments take an hour or more to wash inamchine! They could all be done in 30 minutes including Spin Dry