We recommend detergents and laundry products that are readily available, inexpensive and useful in a wide range of applications.
Selecting a laundry detergent for cloth nappies and general laundry
Worried about using ‘wrong’ or ‘harsh’ detergents on baby’s skin? Learn more about detergents, laundry boosters and optical brighteners.
Buying a new washing machine
Our tips for choosing a new washing machine. We delve into cost, size, cycle options and energy and water efficiency.
Top-rated detergents for cloth nappies
Our favourite Australian and NZ detergents collated in one page. Find the best clean for your family.
Top-rated detergents for cloth nappies (UK)
Our favourite UK detergents collated in one page. Find the best clean for your budget.
Benzalkonium chloride laundry products
Benzalkonium chloride is environmentally problematic and can irritate the skin. Regular sanitisation is unnecessary with a good wash routine.
Cloth nappy detergent index (AU/NZ)
We have reviewed over 160 Australian and NZ detergents. Prewash and main wash dosage recommendations for cloth suitable detergents.
Cloth nappy detergent index (UK)
Our comprehensive UK cloth nappy detergent index lists 40 different detergents available on the UK market.
Oxygen Bleach vs Chlorine Bleach
Oxygen bleach is one of the active ingredients in laundry boosters (for example vanish). Chlorine bleach is standard household bleach.
Chlorine Bleach
Chlorine bleach (standard household bleach) can remove minor stains, major stains, oxidise ammonia and sanitise against certain pathogens.
Vinegar
Separate fact from fiction and learn what use vinegar has with cloth nappy laundry.
Soapberries (aka Soap Nuts)
Soapberries or soap nuts come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree. They contain saponin,1 which is a glucoside with foaming characteristics, i.e….
Using essential oils with cloth wipes
We do not recommend using essential oils with cloth wipes. There is no way to conclusively know safe dosages, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and infants.
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