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We recommend washing cloth nappies in 40-60°C water. Some detergents require 60°C to wash effectively.
AU/ NZ detergent quantities are based on a 7.5kg capacity washing machine. Increase your main wash dose by 25% for each additional kg.
You may also need to adjust your detergent dose based on your water hardness and soiling levels.
Unsure of your water hardness? If you are connected to a public water supply search for your water hardness online. If you have bore water use a test kit from a pool shop. Rainwater is typically very soft. More information.
b clean Baby
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Works well and removes stains without laundry booster.
Pre wash: 0.5 scoop
Main wash: 1.5-2 scoops
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
b clean Soft
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Works well and removes stains without laundry booster.
Pre wash: 0.5 scoop
Main wash: 1.5-2 scoops
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Biozet Attack 3D Clean Action Powder
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Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.
Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).
Pre wash: 2 tbsp/ 30ml / 0.5 scoop
Main wash: 4 tbsp / 60ml/ 1 scoop
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Scoop size: 60ml
Biozet Attack Plus Softener Powder
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Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.
Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).
Pre wash: 2 tbsp/ 30ml / 0.5 scoop
Main wash: 4 tbsp / 60ml/ 1 scoop
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Scoop size: 60ml
Omo Powder Front & Top
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Great detergent with enzymes. Excellent clean.
Pre wash: 1/2 scoop
Main wash: 1.5-2 scoops
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Scoop size: 65ml
Omo Ultimate Liquid Front & Top
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Great detergent. Similar to OMO Regular.
Pre wash: 1/2 cap
Main wash: 1-1.5 caps
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Cap/ lid size: 70ml
Persil Liquid Front & Top
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Good detergent with enzymes. Cleans really well, stronger scent than the powder.
Pre wash: 1/2 cap
Main wash: 1 cap
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Persil Ultimate Powder Front & Top
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Great detergent, pleasant scent when dry, cleans really well. Virtually identical to regular Persil, therefore dose as per regular rather than package.
Pre wash: 1/2 scoop
Main wash: 1.5 scoops
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Radiant Front and Top Loader Powder
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A good clean. Can become very sudsy in a front loader if inadequate load size. Choose the liquid if you have soft water.Pre wash: 0.5 scoop
Main wash: 1-1.5 scoops
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
Radiant Liquid
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Excellent clean in super-soft water. Used at amounts on bottle for heavy soiling, no excess suds. Smells pleasantly like apples.This temperature may be difficult to achieve in a top loader.
Pre wash: 0.5 cap
Main wash: 1.5 caps
Amounts are based on a 7.5kg washing machine. If you have a larger machine increase by 25% for each kg over 7kg.
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