Laundry detergent sheets

eddiecat78

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

Another vote here for Smol products. You can also buy them in Sainsbury's I think, but I find the system of delivery through my letter box works very well. I also use their tablet and refillable bottle system for kitchen and bathroom cleaner, vast reduction in plastic bottles. Ref the OP; I have used the laundry sheets (was given some) and they work very well in the washing machine.

The Dr Beckman laundry sheets are excellent, I've been using them for over a year now and have had no problems. I priced all types of detergents at the time and they worked out at the same price or cheaper than liquids or powders and way cheaper than big brand names.

I’ve got some and used them when I first bought them but I’ve sort of forgotten they’re “in the cupboard” and I drifted back to liquid stuff. I must use them up!

I’ve found the Eco sheets excellent. I usually use one, but two for gardening trousers etc.
I also us the Eco dish washer tablets and am very pleased with the results.

I forgot to say in my post that another reason I like them and I quote form their site ...
These lightweight laundry sheets use 80% less plastic, and as they are compact and concentrated, they use less packaging and less space. This means less environmental impact from transportation – indeed, the product claims to be carbon-neutral.

I use them all the time - get them delivered so no carrying. They’re fine in a machine but I imagine wouldn’t work well for hand washing. I’ve also taken to using Bounce sheets in the dryer to cut back on plastic. (No dryer hate please -I live in a very cold US state and there is no way clothes would dry outside for at least half the year).

Complete waste of time and money.

Another one using Dr Beckmann’s Magic Leaves and find they are very good at 30 degrees, much better than the Bold pods I was using before and cheaper.

Bought some Dr Beckmann's as they work out the same price as my usual liquid. I used them yesterday and they were great, everything lovely and clean and fresh smelling.

I use them without problems.

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.

I have a newish Bosch and use powder. I checked on line and it says all Bosch machines can use powder but they recommend liquid! I think you have to do something to modify the drawer that you put liquid into. I wouldn’t buy a machine that didn’t use powder. I don’t see a problem as long as you run a very hot cleaning cycle occasionally.

I think pods and liquid is just a way of getting consumers to part with more cash for a basic item.

mrswoo

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 use them all the time, mostly 30 degree washes, and they're fine. Never found any mess or gloop.

I use sheets from a company called The Lab Co which are excellent and I get mail order. I discovered them when I was sent a free sample with a clothes order - it might have been from Pure of Harrogate. Anyway I was so impressed I’ve used them ever since and find my machine no longer gets a sour smell.

I use them and like them. I would add that in my hard water area I need two sheets each time.
However, my DIL felt they weren't adequate for her laundry, which includes items stained with little GC's eczema cream.

Sarnia, my Bosch machine is supposed to use liquids, too - it has a ‘clever’ auto-dosing system, but I have used just powder in the drum, no conditioner either - no plastic! - for some years now.
Laundry comes out fine.

Never used laundry sheets,never will,I use laundry pods from smol,they do 3 sorts bio,non bio and fragrance free,they are eco friendly,and if you set up a subscription they are delivered through the letterbox every month,smol also do fabric conditioner,stain remover,and other cleaning products

I use the sheets on frequent trips away in our touring caravan, they are much easier to pack, lighter and no risks of spillage. I use them in different machines on caravan sites in UK and abroad, and use them for handwashing and have never had a problem.

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.

My washing engineer said soap powder is the best thing to use as it cleans the washing machine, gel/ pods just rot the drum. Thing is I’ve 4 boxes of pods to get through but do alternate with bio powder.

I use Dr Beckams they are great

Have you considered laundry nuts or a laundry egg? No nasty chemicals and very eco friendly

I tried dr beckam ones and they are not eco friendly as although no plastic used if you read the label the are harmful to animal and aquatic life. I stopped using them and now use smol products which come in cardboard containers and in tablet form which you top up with water.

I like them but at least in the US, they are more expensive.

I do not understand why in UK and Ireland have bio and non bio washing detergents while other countries don't.

I've been using Dr Beckmann sheets in the washing machine for a year now and find them excellent. Always use the whole sheet. They smell good too but not too strong.

I use Dr Beckman and find them very good.

Tried them but soon reverted to my longstanding fave ... Aldi's big box powder, non bio .
Used this for years and years now.
Still really happy with it.
Doesn't break the bank , don't need much. I have lovely, clean , fresh smelling laundry ( youngest daughter says the smell reminds her of home now ) and I recycle the empty box.
Love it .