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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
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Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.
Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).
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
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Works well in harder water. Great fragrance.
Scoop phased out ~2021. Measurements are given in tbsp (15ml).
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
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Great detergent with enzymes. Excellent clean.
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
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Great detergent. Similar to OMO Regular.
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
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Good detergent with enzymes. Cleans really well, stronger scent than the powder.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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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