Washing Powder or liquid and sensitive skin

Chipps

We have the same problem with allergies - used to find persil was the worst, although haven't tried it recently. We use Lidl non-bio for whites and their colour one for dark clothes & haven't had any problems with those.

r.mac_2

I used to use tesco non-bio liquid, but they have recently changed it an its not so good anymore. I have been using persil small and mighty and buying it when on offer. Its the one we have least reaction to in our household and I use less than the recommended doseage with still great results. I usually wash on 40 degrees, but do put bedding and hubbys shirts through at 60 every so often. Also do an empty wash with a littel bleach at 95 degrees once a year or so which I help cleans the machine out a bit.

cats_whiskers

As you have found a cheaper non bio that you like or should I say that likes your husband but are having problems getting the clothes really clean then maybe if you trial and error some of the more expensive brands to see if they are agreeable to you hubby and also get your clothes clean, once you have found one then maybe you could use half and half, mixing the expensive one with the cheaper one. Of course only buying the expensive one when on BOGOFF

I do this regularly as I like the cleaning power of the expensive brands but not the expense, fortunately I can use bio

Penelope_Penguin

randm wrote: »

Is it worth paying more money for the brand name washing powders? I used to use the tesco value bio powder which did its job, but they changed the formula and it brought my husband out in a skin allergy.

I use supermarket branded liquid We have older threads on this topic:

Own brand washing powder?

Washing and sensitive skin

CupOfChai

I use Fairy non-bio, because it doesn't irritate me, cleans the clothes perfectly well and I like the smell. I'm willing to pay a bit more for the one I like than settle for one I don't, and instead try to compensate by saving in other areas where I don't mind what I'm using as much. It also says it's certified by the British Allergy Foundation as being kind on skin. But everyone is different and what suits any one of us may not suit your husband.

I always heard/thought it was the biological stuff that irritated skin more. What might be something to bear in mind is the amount of washing powder/liquid you're using. Like many people have posted on MSE, you don't actually need to use as much laundry detergent as the manufacturer recommends in order to get the clothes clean. I'm a bit puzzled by your saying some of the detergents you've tried don't get your wash clean? Not really had that problem myself, the only thing it didn't get in the first wash was a pair of jeans absolutely saturated in mud. However you might need to spot-treat stubborn marks with Vanish or similar prior to the machine wash.

My point about the amount of detergent is that I've also heard that washing machines, especially the more 'eco-friendly' type, don't always manage to fully rinse all this detergent out in the normal cycle, so the clothes are still full of it when you come to wear them which can then cause irritation. Less detergent (try half the recommended amount) and/or an extra rinse may be an idea, spot-treating stains or stubborn marks beforehand may be needed.

meritaten

its not the detergent usually which brings people out in rashes - its the perfumes etc which are added! dont assume that because the big brands have more money for research they concentrate on allergy - they could be spending the big bucks finding out what smells people prefer!
I have very sensitive skin and use bio powders with no problem - usually the cheapest ones! Aldi and Lidl powders are fine, so is the Happy Shopper one. Cannot use Ariel, Persil, Daz or or the Asda one. havent tried Tesco one recently but a couple of years ago their cheapy bio was fine too. Surf was Ok until they introduced all the smelly ones! I have also used the ones from the pound shops - most with no problem.
oh and I cant use Fairy either...............and thats supposed to be gentle enough for babies washing!

I NEVER use the recommended amount of detergent - with Aldis I am currently using about a quarter, but usually with a different powder will put in half the recommended amount and nearly always find it cleans well. if you use a quick cycle and too much powder then you arent rinsing enough though. clothes do need a good rinse!

azureblue_2

I tend to use green pack Aeriel for bedding and towels and whites (cheapest price from Lidl) and any own brand non-bio for everything else. I like to think the bleach and water softener in the Aeriel kills all the nasties lurking. All the clothes are only worn for one day so less nasties I hope ...

Butterfly_Brain

I usually use Asda's smart price washing powder and find it just as good as a lot of the named brands- which I only buy when they are on offer

maman

Butterfly_Brain wrote: »

I usually use Asda's smart price washing powder and find it just as good as a lot of the named brands- which I only buy when they are on offer

Another vote for Asda SP which I'm currently using with vinegar as a softener. Luckily (thanks to a tip-off on here) I have loads stored from when it was 25p a kg 'cos they were changing some of the printing on the packaging.:D

P.S. Don't have any allergies so can't vouch for that.

red_devil

i use bold daz and surf