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Stench from Persil Bio liquid

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JimGran Tue 15-Jun-21 21:07:11

Not sure if men are supposed to use this site but here goes! I came across an old thread while searching for anyone who is as dissatisfied with Persil Bio liquid as we are. We've used Persil for decades but noticed this unpleasant smell in the last year or two. At first I thought it was down to my sweaty cycling kit but this afternoon we washed some sheets that our grandchildren had used on a visit last week. No soiling of any kind and a straightforward 40 wash but the stench when I opened the machine was nasty. I rewashed them in some old non-bio powder we had under the sink and the smell has gone. Earlier posts were too diplomatic, referring to the new "fragrance". This is a stench. Yet another example of change for change's sake leading to an inferior product?

Pammie1 Sat 20-Nov-21 11:13:00

I regularly use a washing machine cleaner and had the same problem with Persia liquid. I started using Dettol laundry cleanser in with the same liquid and the smell has gone.

Kim19 Sat 20-Nov-21 12:06:53

Thanks for this. Just bought a large persil liquid for the first time. Will pay particular attention to results. Happily, I have a good sense of smell.

Calistemon Sat 20-Nov-21 12:57:37

I use Persil liquid and I'm just wondering if we smell odd! No-one has said, or avoided us so far. Apparently they are using more plant-based ingredients now.
hmm