Cloth nappy detergent index (AU/NZ)

This is an excerpt from the AU/ NZ detergent index. The full index contains 172 different detergents and is available exclusively to our Patreon members and Clean Cloth Nappies website subscribers with a current quarterly or annual subscription..

UK detergents are listed separately.


We recommend washing cloth nappies in 40-60°C water. Some detergents require 60°C to wash effectively.

AU/ NZ dosages are based on a 7.5kg washing machine with an average soiling level. Increase detergent as needed.

More detergent is needed if the load has more soiling, or if you are relying more on detergent to do the cleaning. For example, having multiple children in cloth, older children, hard water, a larger machine, or you are using a top loader. Increase detergent until there are sufficient suds in the wash phase of the cycle.

Biozet Attack 3D Clean Action Powder

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.

Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.

Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Great detergent with enzymes. Excellent clean.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Liquid
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Great detergent. Similar to OMO Regular.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Liquid
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Good detergent with enzymes. Cleans really well, stronger scent than the powder.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Great detergent, pleasant scent when dry, cleans really well. Virtually identical to regular Persil, therefore dose as per regular rather than package.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Good clean. Can become very sudsy in a front loader if inadequate load size.

Choose the liquid if you have soft water.

Scoops phased out ~early 2023.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

Prewash: 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

At a glance:

  • Liquid
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
More Excellent clean in super-soft water. Used at amounts on bottle for heavy soiling, no excess suds. Smells pleasantly like apples.
60°C Hot wash

This temperature may be difficult to achieve in a top loader.


Prewash: 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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