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biological washing powder

katiesmummy
katiesmummy Posts: 1,245 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
is it ok to use biological washing powder to wash baby clothes? i have always been told that i should use non-bio, but i am really trying to watch the pennies as my 2nd baby will be here very soon!

if it is ok to use, can anyone recommend which brand? are the cheap supermarket brands ok to use?

thanks in advance
2011- new year, new start.

January 2011 g/c- £150

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  • Big_Bird_4
    Big_Bird_4 Posts: 528 Forumite
    katiesmummy wrote: »
    is it ok to use biological washing powder to wash baby clothes? i have always been told that i should use non-bio, but i am really trying to watch the pennies as my 2nd baby will be here very soon!

    if it is ok to use, can anyone recommend which brand? are the cheap supermarket brands ok to use?

    thanks in advance

    No, a baby's skin is very sensitive. I'd say it's not worth the risk for the little you'd save.

    There are other ways of saving on your washing bills though. Look up ecoballs for example.

    EDIT: Forgot to say Good Luck with the new baby!
  • HariboJunkie
    HariboJunkie Posts: 7,740 Forumite
    I used non bio for the first 2 years with my 2. Always own brand though. Tesco non bio 2 in 1 is fine.
  • Kaz2904
    Kaz2904 Posts: 5,797 Forumite
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    Biological washing powder is really bad for the environment. When it is pumped into the water supply it kills all of the micro-organisms which support life.
    You don't need to go for cheapo washing powder as you can get away with using minimal amounts of powder whilst washing. You just need to get the stuff into the machine daily before the stains get a chance to set.
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  • LOOYATES
    LOOYATES Posts: 68 Forumite
    hi there i tried it with asda smartprice, my 18 month old had a terrible reaction! i felt so guilty, its not worth it i buy non bio sensitive but only use 1 tablespoon that does the trick with tough stains i use soda crystals too.:j
    pats :T
  • joanne0620
    joanne0620 Posts: 435 Forumite
    HariboJunkie wrote: »
    I used non bio for the first 2 years with my 2. Always own brand though. Tesco non bio 2 in 1 is fine.


    2 in 1 Powders (or liquids) are not non bio, certainly not Tesco's own.
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  • katiesmummy
    katiesmummy Posts: 1,245 Forumite
    LOOYATES wrote: »
    hi there i tried it with asda smartprice, my 18 month old had a terrible reaction! i felt so guilty, its not worth it i buy non bio sensitive but only use 1 tablespoon that does the trick with tough stains i use soda crystals too.:j

    sorry to sound really dense, but 1 tablespoon of washing powder and how much soda crystals?

    thanks for all the replies by the way!
    2011- new year, new start.

    January 2011 g/c- £150
  • LOOYATES
    LOOYATES Posts: 68 Forumite
    hi , only 1 tablespoon of each , honestly it doesnt sound much but it works and on only 30 degrees;)
    pats :T
  • katiesmummy
    katiesmummy Posts: 1,245 Forumite
    LOOYATES wrote: »
    hi , only 1 tablespoon of each , honestly it doesnt sound much but it works and on only 30 degrees;)

    flippin eck, a big box of non bio will last me ages! i didnt know you could get away with using that little!
    soooo glad i asked, thank you very much
    2011- new year, new start.

    January 2011 g/c- £150
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