Laundry detergent sheets

I took some on holiday to wash smalls in hotel rooms. I found them quite useless.

I dissolved two whole sheets to wash a couple of pairs of knickers and some socks, soaking them overnight. I thought one sheet was supposed to be enough for a whole machine full, so I don't know how that would work!.

May as well have just washed them in plain water.

I’ve used them for washing sheets and towels and have been pleased with them. They take up so much less room.

I bought some unperfumed ones for my son, who has Eczema, and he has found them very good.

I’ve just bought a non bio pack for whites and another for coloureds…will report back end of the month after using the last of my liquids.

No more huge plastic bottles to get rid of

Why not just use soap powder? In cardboard, easy to recycle.

And cheaper too, I imagine.

Calendargirl

^No more huge plastic bottles to get rid of^

Why not just use soap powder? In cardboard, easy to recycle.

And cheaper too, I imagine.

I have a Bosch washing machine that only uses liquids.

Oh, I didn’t realise some machines only used liquid.

Sarnia look at Smol products . I have their laundry pods and they are excellent - they are eco-friendly and are delivered to you in a small cardboard box. I also have their all purpose cleaner which comes as a tablet that you dilute in water. They are only available online from their website

Calendargirl

^No more huge plastic bottles to get rid of^

Why not just use soap powder? In cardboard, easy to recycle.

And cheaper too, I imagine.

A bi radical ( insert sarcastic emoji) 🤦🏼‍♀️

I tried sheets, they were fine for towels but useless for anything stained.
I buy a big box of powder from Lidl it’s excellent.

At our holiday let I used to leave a box of capsules, they were having to be replaced regularly, I now leave a box of powder, it lasts months!

What is the rational behind Bosch manufacturing a machine that can only be used with liquid detergents? Have they done away with the little drawer where you put detergents and softeners etc?

I use them and love them.

Sarnia

Calendargirl

No more huge plastic bottles to get rid of

Why not just use soap powder? In cardboard, easy to recycle.

And cheaper too, I imagine.

I have a Bosch washing machine that only uses liquids.

Couldn't you just put the powder in the drum, I assume that's what happens with the sheets.

Sago

I tried sheets, they were fine for towels but useless for anything stained.
I buy a big box of powder from Lidl it’s excellent.

At our holiday let I used to leave a box of capsules, they were having to be replaced regularly, I now leave a box of powder, it lasts months!

I use the Lidl non bio powder, can't use bio as DH has allergies. I find it very good.

I have been using Dr Beckmann bio Magic Leaves and have been very happy with the results. Also, on the plus side, they are easy and lightweight to carry - especially good if you walk to the supermarket.
However, since getting a new washing machine I have reverted to using liquid as I began to worry that on a 30° wash they wouldn't dissolve completely and end a gloopy mess inside the machine.

I must be living off the grid because I've never heard of laundry sheets. What are they made of? When they "dissolve" (presuming they do dissolve and aren't just impregnated tissues), what happens to the particles? Do they end up as miniscule bits of grot that fish will swallow? I don't often use detergent anyway (I'm an ad man's nightmare when it comes to falling for their tosh) but, if they're not just another way of slipping environmental crud past us, I may give them a try.

JackyB

I took some on holiday to wash smalls in hotel rooms. I found them quite useless.

I dissolved two whole sheets to wash a couple of pairs of knickers and some socks, soaking them overnight. I thought one sheet was supposed to be enough for a whole machine full, so I don't know how that would work!.

May as well have just washed them in plain water.

They're not very good for hand washing but I found them ok in a machine.

Use them on each wash have done since they came out love them

I've recently started using Dr Beckmann's Magic Leaves and am very satisfied, No problems at 30°.

I have a subscription for a company called Melt. They send out a box every couple of months. The box fits through the letterbox. I find the sheets adequate and I like the smell, not too perfumey.

I use Dr Beckmann bio Magic Leaves and have no problems with, they do Non bio as well which are also good.

I use them at the moment. No issues with the cleaning properties, but my washing machine is out in the garage and they don't store well in those damp conditions.

Aldi and Lidl own brand washing powers are super and in recyclable cardboard boxes and a fair price.

I love the Dr Beckmann sheets too. I find Fairy etc way too scented