Choosing a detergent to match your water hardness
Water is often described as soft, moderately hard and hard. Water hardness affects your laundry and how much detergent you need to use.
Detergent
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….
Excess suds in front loaders
Learn what causes excess suds in your front loader and how to prevent suds lock.
How to read detergent information (UK)
How to read UK detergent packaging and work out how much detergent to use for your cloth nappy wash cycles (and household launry).
A deeper look at fragrance in detergents
Detergent fragrances cover the smell of surfactants. Sensitive, plant-based and ‘eco’ detergents contain less fragrances than mainstream detergents.
Homemade detergents
Homemade detergents may save money, but they can harm cloth nappies by causing inadequate cleaning, build-up, irritation, and reduced effectiveness.
Environmental impact of detergent and laundry products
What is the environmental impact of laundry and household cleaning products products? Where does water go when it goes down the drain?
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