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Purdey and Figg, has anyone tried it.

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Marydoll Thu 17-Oct-24 13:30:47

I am being bombarded with adverts from Purdey and Figg. Has anyone used this and is it as good as it claims to be? I am seriously tempted.

Bluesmum Sat 19-Oct-24 12:16:11

I got duped by Purdue and Figg as I ordered on the recommendation of my cleaner, who loves it. Did not realise I had signed up for a subscription, so do be careful. I personally would not use it, as I consider it very expensive for tiny bottles of concentrated, highly perfumes, coloured liquids that you dilute with plain water. There is inky one if the perfumes I remotely like, the others I find too overpowering and “false”. I feel it’s a trendy gimmick that will run its course, make the inventors very rich millionaires in the meantime! Not ordering again, no matter what my cleaner says, I think I have enough of the concentrate to last me out lol!

mokryna Sat 19-Oct-24 12:32:32

Allira

mokryna

All these smells or fragrances, depending how much you pay, I sometimes have an allergic reaction to them.. These chemicals enter everyone’s lungs and then could enter the bloodstream having a bad affect on health.

Aren't they natural, using organic ingredients and essential oils?

I haven't tried them but I use essential oils sometimes, just wiped round in the conservatory with water with a few drops of geranium and tea tree essential oils to try to keep spiders away. I thi k citrus is the best but I'd run out.

These chemicals enter everyone’s lungs and then could enter the bloodstream having a bad affect on health.gp
So do you avoid flowers?

Allira
These chemicals enter everyone’s lungs and then could enter the bloodstream having a bad affect on health.

So do you avoid flowers? 🤔

We are talking about natural or manmade smells that have been added to household products, which are unnecessary for some.

I personally have to, unfortunately, avoid strong smelling plants and flowers in the home.

Doodledog Sat 19-Oct-24 12:40:04

I'm not in any way connected with P&F, so have no motive to defend them, but they make it very clear that their model is a subscription one. There is even a warning when you order that you will be debited every 90 days unless you opt out, which is very easy to do.

I am not interested in a subscription, as we are away a lot and anyway I like to buy things as and when I need them, so I just cancel and start again when I'm ready. The diluting thing might be a trend, but I think that given how much of what we already buy is made up of water it makes sense to dilute things ourselves and use less packaging. I can't see that changing over time - if anything there is more likely to be more moves to cut down on plastic.

4allweknow Sat 19-Oct-24 12:40:58

If you like smells in your house tgen a winner but cleaning, no different than many other much cheaper products. I am wary of all the organic cleaning products nowadays as many may well stick to purely organic chemicals but production methods can outweigh the organic elements.

Vicks Sat 19-Oct-24 12:43:01

Yes, I use it all the time and find it excellent. You don't actually have to subscribe and if you find you do it by a mistake you can very easily unsubscribe.

Bazza Sat 19-Oct-24 12:44:41

I sometimes wonder how we survived childhood without all these cleaning and antibacterial products. My mother’s cleaning products didn’t go much beyond Vim, bleach, washing up liquid and beeswax.

Cambia Sat 19-Oct-24 12:49:22

I love the fragrances and one spray cleans everything without the use of chemicals so I love it. Easy to put subscription on pause too. Expensive but I really enjoy using it so to me worth it.

Gypsyqueen13 Sat 19-Oct-24 13:03:15

I have tried it. I didn’t like it. I felt it left a surface film on everything and the smell didn’t last.

Aelfrith Sat 19-Oct-24 13:04:53

I've used them. They smell great but clean no better than any similar product. And expensive in comparison to other brands
I use ' Ocean Saver' . Has refills, eco friendly ,effective and not expensive.
I also like'Method' , smells great
Finally using essential oils in a burner or wiped on various things is just as good to make house smell nice!

Pippa22 Sat 19-Oct-24 14:01:57

I use thin bleach, lemon juice, white vinegar and lime scale remover and I have a very clean house.
For freshness I open windows.
I’m not irritating my body or weakening my lungs by breathing in artificial perfumes.
As well as those benefits I save a lot of money.

Mt61 Sat 19-Oct-24 14:13:19

Bluesmum

I got duped by Purdue and Figg as I ordered on the recommendation of my cleaner, who loves it. Did not realise I had signed up for a subscription, so do be careful. I personally would not use it, as I consider it very expensive for tiny bottles of concentrated, highly perfumes, coloured liquids that you dilute with plain water. There is inky one if the perfumes I remotely like, the others I find too overpowering and “false”. I feel it’s a trendy gimmick that will run its course, make the inventors very rich millionaires in the meantime! Not ordering again, no matter what my cleaner says, I think I have enough of the concentrate to last me out lol!

You can cancel the subscription

Doodledog Sat 19-Oct-24 14:23:13

Yes, and there is no duping involved. If you read the order form it is very clear.

This thread is making me smile. How is inhaling bleach better for the body than using essential oils? Yes, our mothers managed with vinegar and baking soda, but they also had twin tubs and heavy vacuums instead of automatic washing machines and cordless cleaners - do we want to go backwards?

Not everyone will like the P&F products, which is fine. I like the house to smell good (which to me is achieved by non-chemical scents), so I use them. My sister likes her house to smell of Pledge and Mr Muscle, as to her that is associated with being 'properly clean' - each to her own.

hollysteers Sat 19-Oct-24 14:40:31

I hate the huge variety of cleaning products, air scents etc. rammed down our throats.
Why can’t we live simply as some here do, making their own with smells they like?
I don’t mind it so much staying in an expensive hotel, but at home? Nah, forget it.

GrannyIris5 Sat 19-Oct-24 14:48:40

I bought it, makes all the surfaces clean and smell lovely. I was using Fabulosa but I’m sure there are so many chemicals in it. P & F is a little luxury.

Usedtobeblonde Sat 19-Oct-24 15:00:23

I agree that it cleans no better than other cheaper products and also agree it leaves a film on glass and mirrors.
I did not have any problem though on cancelling my subscription after two deliveries.

JustkeepswimmingDonna Sat 19-Oct-24 15:17:54

grin

Rubyava Sat 19-Oct-24 15:47:22

I have used it...had to cancel subscription. Initially smells good but the fragrance is soon gone. Iwould not buy again

Cambsnan Sat 19-Oct-24 16:13:58

V.Expensive. Have a look at Nancy Birtwistle green cleaning hacks (books and online). Make your own green products

AnD1 Sat 19-Oct-24 16:30:17

I bought a set on offer last year but as others have said cancelled subscription. Honestly I wouldn’t clean with it though. I clean with my usual cleaners and spritz after with P&F because the essences do smell really lovely. I also spritz my pot pouri to enliven it. I’m just about to order some more whilst on offer.

Doodledog Sat 19-Oct-24 16:36:31

I hate the huge variety of cleaning products, air scents etc. rammed down our throats.
Crikey! I would hate that too. I just squirt some on a duster, I don't ram it down anyone's throat grin. You should complain.

hollysteers Sat 19-Oct-24 16:39:12

Doodledog

*I hate the huge variety of cleaning products, air scents etc. rammed down our throats. *
Crikey! I would hate that too. I just squirt some on a duster, I don't ram it down anyone's throat grin. You should complain.

Haha, love it😁

Mollygo Sat 19-Oct-24 16:42:01

Rubyava

I have used it...had to cancel subscription. Initially smells good but the fragrance is soon gone. Iwould not buy again

You possibly weren’t using it often enough or, like really expensive perfumes, you don’t notice it after a while.
I’m currently looking up the Nancy Birtwistle green hacks mentioned above.

Doodledog Sat 19-Oct-24 16:44:40

If you squirt some onto a cotton wool ball or pad, and put it on a radiator, the room smells of if for ages. That works with all essential oils too.

pinkprincess Sat 19-Oct-24 20:03:33

I avoid anything scented as I have COPD. I just a whiff of a strong scent,(does not matter about the price as all guilty) and I have an instant flare up my lungs almost close up.
I used to be addicted to Zoflora.That was one of the worst offenders.

Missiseff Sat 19-Oct-24 22:20:41

You can buy a glass bottle from Home Bargains for £3 and essential oils from a whole host of places, a lot cheaper than P&F