Cloth nappy detergent index (AU/NZ)

This is an excerpt from the AU/ NZ detergent index. The full index contains 170 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 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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes
  • Plant-based

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Works well and removes stains without laundry booster.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

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

At a glance:

  • Powder
  • Top rated
  • Enzymes
  • Plant-based

Recommended for:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More

Works well and removes stains without laundry booster.


≥40°C Warm or hot wash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.


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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