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which washing powder would you recommend?

helzbelz_57
helzbelz_57 Posts: 315 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
i've been using persil non bio for ages now but i dont think its great. alot of times the clothes will come out with marks still on them and they never have that lovely freshly washed smell.

what would you recommend, i have two LO's so non-bio it must be. also as money is tight, the cheaper the better.
"it's better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick" - my dad, regularly throughout my childhood when I complained about something being too small/not perfect/not tasty/not what I wanted. he was right every time. :D
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  • StrawberryYogurt
    StrawberryYogurt Posts: 145 Forumite
    Sorry I can't help as I tend to buy whatever is on offer. Next shopping day, I am going to buy the biggest and cheapest and cut it with Soda crystals....I hear they are good.
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  • MsRed1
    MsRed1 Posts: 324 Forumite
    edited 9 January 2010 at 10:06PM
    Lidl's bio and non-bio are good. The bio was a 'Which' best buy.
    I went away and now I'm back.:j:j
  • helzbelz_57
    helzbelz_57 Posts: 315 Forumite
    oh thank you, and is Lidl good cost wise in comparison to the others?
    "it's better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick" - my dad, regularly throughout my childhood when I complained about something being too small/not perfect/not tasty/not what I wanted. he was right every time. :D
  • catch_me_if_you_can
    catch_me_if_you_can Posts: 521 Forumite
    StrawberryYogurt wrote: »
    Sorry I can't help as I tend to buy whatever is on offer. Next shopping day, I am going to buy the biggest and cheapest and cut it with Soda crystals....I hear they are good.

    I do the same! At the moment it's asda's own brand.Next time we need washing powder it'll be whichever is the best deal. :)
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  • Sublime_2
    Sublime_2 Posts: 15,741 Forumite
    Lidl's for me too. Can't remember how much they are, but they're a lot cheaper than Tesco's (£1 something? :confused:), and much more effective. Same with their dishwasher tablets.

    I always try to get the best product, for the cheapest price, and Lidl's work.
  • MsRed1
    MsRed1 Posts: 324 Forumite
    helzbelz_57 wrote: »
    oh thank you, and is Lidl good cost wise in comparison to the others?

    Formil Biological (Lidl)

    Score 74%
    Price per box £5.00 (5.1kg) 60 washes
    Price per wash 8p


    Persil Bio

    Score 71%
    Price per box £10.48 (4.25kg) 50 washes
    Price per wash 21p


    From the 'Which' website. Both are best buys. Hope this helps.
    I went away and now I'm back.:j:j
  • helzbelz_57
    helzbelz_57 Posts: 315 Forumite
    MsRed1 wrote: »
    Formil Biological (Lidl)

    Score 74%
    Price per box £5.00 (5.1kg) 60 washes
    Price per wash 8p


    Persil Bio

    Score 71%
    Price per box £10.48 (4.25kg) 50 washes
    Price per wash 21p


    From the 'Which' website. Both are best buys. Hope this helps.

    yes that's a great help, thank you. that's going on the list now that my second gigantic box of persil is nearing it's end- eventually.
    "it's better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick" - my dad, regularly throughout my childhood when I complained about something being too small/not perfect/not tasty/not what I wanted. he was right every time. :D
  • katieclampet
    katieclampet Posts: 832 Forumite
    500 Posts
    I always use Fairy non bio, not the cheapest, but good value (I only use about 1/3 recommended amount) clothes always seem to come up clean, even at 30 degree wash & I love the smell.

    katiex
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,162 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I use Ariel colour - for colours
    I use Fairy for jumpers
    I use Daz for whites, sheets & towels (all white), but been thinking if trying Ariel normal/white for whites as I think Daz isn't as good as Ariel.

    I only use tablets, as I find them MSE - portion control, otherwise I am heaby handed.
  • nuttywoman
    nuttywoman Posts: 2,203 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I`ve used Aldi`s own brand and was really happy with it until me and dd got allergy rash`s from it ! lol
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