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Laundry detergent sheets

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Sarnia Thu 02-Jan-25 18:23:45

Have any GN's used these? I rather like the idea of them. No more huge plastic bottles to get rid of. I would value your opinion of them. Thank you.

Nansypansy Sun 05-Jan-25 11:30:33

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!

Jane112 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:27:48

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.

HousePlantQueen Sun 05-Jan-25 11:23:55

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.

Scottiegran999 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:19:06

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

mabon1 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:12:10

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

RakshaMK Sun 05-Jan-25 11:07:36

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.

surfingsal Fri 03-Jan-25 20:04:48

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

Dempie55 Fri 03-Jan-25 18:52:47

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.

Romola Fri 03-Jan-25 18:47:35

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

HeavenLeigh Fri 03-Jan-25 18:45:17

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

nandad Fri 03-Jan-25 18:42:10

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.

NonGrannyMoll Fri 03-Jan-25 16:05:37

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.

mrswoo Fri 03-Jan-25 15:55:36

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.

theworriedwell Fri 03-Jan-25 11:42:09

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.

theworriedwell Fri 03-Jan-25 11:41:16

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.

Pittcity Fri 03-Jan-25 09:12:26

I use them and love them.

Indigo8 Fri 03-Jan-25 09:11:42

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?

Sago Fri 03-Jan-25 08:55:05

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!

petra Fri 03-Jan-25 08:45:50

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) 🤦🏼‍♀️

eddiecat78 Fri 03-Jan-25 08:34:25

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 Fri 03-Jan-25 07:18:23

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

Sarnia Fri 03-Jan-25 07:15:25

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.

Calendargirl Fri 03-Jan-25 07:09:36

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.

Pantglas2 Fri 03-Jan-25 06:16:53

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.

HowVeryDareYou2 Thu 02-Jan-25 21:39:59

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