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Washing powder v liquid or tablets

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  • nettles77
    nettles77 Posts: 518 Forumite
    i use ariel non bio tablets on whites n lights n persil liquitabs on colours and comfort blue concentrated fabric softener, i use 1 tab and some soda crystals as they are dear to buy. clothes look new and people always comment on smell and brightness so i dont mind as it saves me from buying new clothes.
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi randomer,

    I use whatever washing powder is on offer split 50/50 with soda crystals and find the result better than washing powder alone.

    There is an existing thread discussing the virtues of washing powder versus washing liquid and tablets that should help so I've added your thread to it to keep the opinions together.

    This thread might interest you too:

    Dare you stop using washing powder?

    Own brand washing powder ?

    Washing Powder cheaper?

    saving money on washing powder

    Pink
  • humfer
    humfer Posts: 1,779 Forumite
    Posted a similar message in another forum but its probably more appropriate here. We have always used normal washing powder in the past but having just got a new washing machine, has made me think again about what we clean our clothes with. For example you can buy the following versions of Persil. Which is best? Some used together or on their own? Or is it just a big marketing ploy and they all basically do the same thing?

    Power
    Liquigel
    Gel Tablets
    Liquid Capsules
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi humfer,

    I have always used 50% washing powder and 50% soda crystals with good results but I got a new machine recently which is cold fill as opposed to the old one which filled with hot and cold water and find on some washes the powder is not dissolving as well as it could, so I'm thinking of changing to a liquid.

    There is a discussion on the merits of powder versus liquids on this thread that may help:

    Washing powder v liquid or tablets

    I'll add your thread to that one later to keep the recommendations together.

    Pink
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Go to www.which.co.uk and type in washing powder and you'll see some comparisons.
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  • OrkneyStar
    OrkneyStar Posts: 7,025 Forumite
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    edited 2 January 2010 at 7:35PM
    I have a cold fill WM and find liquids definitely dissolve better, although TBH have generally always preferred liquids. I find Bold and Ariel work better than any other and would pay more for them over the cheaper ones! I don't use the full recommended dose very often though, and often only use half the recommended amount on a full load.
    hth
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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    edited 2 January 2010 at 4:55PM
    humfer wrote: »
    Or is it just a big marketing ploy and they all basically do the same thing?
    I suspect so. There must be fifty odd laundry detergents on the shelves all of which will clean your clothes efficiently.

    We've got to a point where it can't be improved upon so how are manufacturers going to compete? Answer- change the form of the washing powder, make it sound 'new and improved' and we'll start worrying about which one is better.

    It's the same with almost anything you care to mention from breakfast cereals to tampons to bottles of water to pet food to mobile phones.
  • floyd
    floyd Posts: 2,722 Forumite
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    I am a bit of a lurker on the UKWhitegoods forums and the engineers on there always recommend basic powder

    There is an article on liquid detergents here http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43

    and also a general breakdown of what to do to prolong the life of your washing machine AND your clothes http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=114

    and an interesting article on soapnuts/ecoballs and the like http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=202
  • Lily-Lu
    Lily-Lu Posts: 428 Forumite
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    edited 2 January 2010 at 5:55PM
    floyd wrote: »
    I am a bit of a lurker on the UKWhitegoods forums and the engineers on there always recommend basic powder

    There is an article on liquid detergents here http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43

    and also a general breakdown of what to do to prolong the life of your washing machine AND your clothes http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=114

    and an interesting article on soapnuts/ecoballs and the like http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=202
    I came across that site a few weeks ago, and have been reading through some of the articles, since. There's a lot of good info on there.
    Hadn't seen the ecoball/soap nut one though - interesting. Must say, when I tried the ecoballs a few years ago, I wasn't impressed, so went back to using powder. They were OK with darks (that don't show up stains}. But whites/lights, forget about it.

    I tend to use powder most of the time. Only time I use liquid is when I see a good offer.
  • Thought I'd ask this question here as I wasn't to sure of where to post it.

    I have noticed that washing machine detergent tablets are cheaper than the liquid capules. I have no idea for the reason behind this. Or what the difference actually is.

    Does anyone know why they are more expensive and they do different?

    Thankyou

    T
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