Aldi / Lidl detergents - any good?

poppellerant

I already use Lidl biological soap powder and practically swear by it. I don't like the smell of Aldi's detergents and in particular find that their soap powder makes things go hard after being line dried. I can get away with Persil, but find that Ariel's stain removal is far superior. I would say Peril and Lidl's soap powder are almost equal.

I am just wondering what other people think of cheaper laundry detergents compared to the big brands such as Persil and Ariel.

Although I know long term use of liquid capsules can be bad for washing machines, I am currently trialling Aldi's biological premium 3-in-1 liquid capsules. They smell nice, but I haven't washed with them yet. The box states that 1 capsule is suitable for 4-5kg loads, but I find that my Bosch machine more than capable of cleaning my clothes with small doses of detergent.

jk0

My mother gave me some Formil tablets some years ago. I did not think they were very good.

cool_dude_2000

Branding is one of the biggest marketing trucks of the modern age.

Think about it. Where do you think all these products are manufactured?

Is there a factory for Tesco own brand soap, and a separate one for Sainburys, and a separate one for Lidl. Where do the big housebrands like Glaxo and P&G make their products?

Years ago I remember when temping on a production line. After a while, the foreman would shut the line, then proceed to change the labels and the plastic moulded packaging to a competitor brand, and then we would continue as if nothing happened.

sevenhills

I often buy the cheapest power, if I want to get rid of a stain, then its about pre scrubbing or spraying.
I never buy any cleaner on brand name, why would you?

ka7e

I use a powder (own brand or cheapest by weight) and use an ice-cream scoop as a measure. A normal full load has one scoop - mucky stuff has one and a bit! According to manufacturer's recommendations I'm madly under-dosing, but my washing is perfectly clean!

Moss5

Aldi Almat Bio Super Concentrated Laundry Liquid is a Which? best buy today.

RelievedSheff

We have been using the Aldi wash capsules for a few months. They are just as good as the branded ones at less than half the price.

kittieviolet

I have used Almat liquid for some time, no problems what so ever.

Aylesbury_Duck

I use the Lidl biological powder. Something like £5 for 65 washes. I had tried Aldi's own, Tesco's own, etc but the Lidl one works best for me. Hard water area, 40C economy wash (which takes 2h45m) and I always add a tablespoon of soda granules to the powder. Every couple of months I run a hot, empty cycle with the same chemicals to clean the machine.

sevenhills

Aylesbury_Duck wrote: »

I use the Lidl biological powder. Something like £5 for 65 washes. I had tried Aldi's own, Tesco's own, etc but the Lidl one works best for me. Hard water area, 40C economy wash (which takes 2h 45m) and I always add a tablespoon of soda granules to the powder. Every couple of months I run a hot, empty cycle with the same chemicals to clean the machine.

If you put your clothes on a shorter program you could cut the cost of washing your clothes.


A washing cycle will take around 20p per hour, the powder about 20p


I put my clothes on a cycle that takes around an hour, there is also a 30m quick wash.

poppellerant

sevenhills wrote: »

If you put your clothes on a shorter program you could cut the cost of washing your clothes.


A washing cycle will take around 20p per hour, the powder about 20p


I put my clothes on a cycle that takes around an hour, there is also a 30m quick wash.

Now while I agree that it might be cheaper to run a shorter cycle, I would have to say it is less economical as you are only getting the full cleaning performance from your detergent when it is being used on longer cycles.