Washing Powder or liquid and sensitive skin

Kevin_Blackstone

Could always try Surcare which is non bio without any perfumes etc and is quite cheap too think I may try this next time as I have bad ezema. Currently use Ariel sensetive powder use half the dose and top up with soda crystals if bad stains use one scoop of oxy powder. Seems to do a good job. Tried persil small & mighty does not seem to shift the stains though. Also most supermarket washing powders are made by Robert McBride but with different formulas so they should do the job. I guess it's just trial & error I'm afraid!

IDProtected

I have a similar problem with kids with exzema. What I would try if I were you is soaking. Things that are stained get a good soaking before going in the machine, add some Vanish, Own Brand Oxy stuff or Ace Wash Booster (my favourite which Savers sometimes have in 100% extra free sized bottles). The soaking gets the stains out then the clothes can go in the machine with own brand non-bio powder (repair man told me the liquid bungs up the machine more than the liquid) using the dosage for minimum stains.

mopsy57

I used to use Tesco's own brand for colours (the one without conditioner), and buy anything else on a good offer.

However, I now use soapnuts and think they are brilliant! Mine are from http://www.inasoapnutshell.com/. They are economical and environmentally friendly. I occasionally use Surf liquid on whites to keep them bright.

I gave up using conditioner years ago after I saw the residue it left in the drawer! I now use soda crystals, but I think I'll give the white vinegar a try too.

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snugglepet20

I use Ariel Bio liquid capsules and they are fab, well worth the money (when they're on special offer anyway!) Better than any powder or liquid I've ever used. I have 2 toddlers and a baby and their clothes get filthy but I never have to use any type of stain remover and 1 capsule does a 7kg wash. I don't use fabric conditioner because it just coats clothes and I would rather the detergent was washed off. My baby has always had her clothes washed in Ariel since birth and she has no skin problems.

Ludmilla_2

I bought eco balls for £5.99 from Aldi a few months ago and have since purchased another box as they are so good. I use them on the dark colours and you use the wash cycle and just use one rinse cycle, don't use conditioner either so really economical. You get a stain remover with the balls and it works well. Somehow the washing come out smell free, using no soap at all.
I washed my fully lined velvet curtains on a 30 degree wash with the eco balls and they have saved me a dry cleaning bill of £25/£35. They look like new and didn't need ironing after hanging them out to dry overnight. No soap marks on them, they look great.
I'm lucky in that I can buy the cheapest powder that's on offer for the whites. I use a 60 degree program and add an oxygen powder or soda crystals to heavily stained washes. That works for me.

terrylj

My husband's skin became very sensitive with my new 'eco' washing machine that used less water. When I used the regular amount of water the problem disappeared.

clayre1979

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I use the plastic washball things so don't have this problem,might work out ok for you as they don't use detergent or anything
I'll see if I can find a link for them Kleeneze sometimes have them so do Lakelands and some health food stores

I use these aswell for the day to day washing, save you a fortune per wash over time. I bought mine in a garden centre, but have seen them in Sainsbury's, ASDA, and National Trust shops aswell.

I then just use the Ecover non-bio liquid if I'm washing something muddy or stained (have allergies aswell so have to be really careful, Ecover wins over everything else I've tried)

Rosina

I would suggest you try eCover powder, you use less than other powders therefore it is very economical, also no smell. I always rinse twice, it certainly helps.

adsk

Is it just me who finds liquid detergents have become much more highly perfumed of late. I've just opened a new bottle of Woolite which nearly blew my head off the smell was so strong. The colour liquid detergent I used to buy has been discontinued and all the new highly concentrated versions I have used are very highly perfumed. I only use about 1/2 the recommended amount and even so the smell from freshly washed clothes is overpowering. Does anyone feel my pain? Have you found a detergent that is not so highly perfumed?

Hermia

I have eczema so I can only use non-bio and I find they tend to be unfragranced.