Review roundup: plant-based detergent edition
In 2024, we had back-to-back obsessions with wool-safe detergents and laundry boosters. In 2025, we took a deep dive into detergent capsules. This year, we are firmly in our plant-based detergent era.
Environment
Plant-based, sensitive and ‘eco’ detergents
We support people with all kinds of washing contexts, including their personal values towards consumer goods.
Septic systems are tougher than you think
Don’t let the myths and ultraconservative recommendations put you off. Septic systems can and do survive real-life laundry.
Laminated fabrics and causes of premature delamination
We explain the usage expectations for Polyurethane Laminate (PUL). Learn what does, and does not, cause premature delamination.
Saved it! September
This month we asked our Clean Cloth Nappies Facebook group members to share their best saves. We’re calling it Saved it! September.
Selecting a laundry detergent for cloth nappies and general laundry
Worried about using ‘wrong’ or ‘harsh’ detergents on baby’s skin? Learn more about detergents, laundry boosters and optical brighteners.
Our advice for dealing with flooded textiles
With our help, you can easily salvage mouldy nappies, clothes and prams. Mould can be safely removed from textiles using chlorine bleach or high heat.
Benzalkonium chloride laundry products
Benzalkonium chloride is environmentally problematic and can irritate the skin. We do not recommend it as part of a nappy routine.
How many nappies have you prevented going into landfill?
Use our calculator to figure out how many nappies you’ve saved from landfill and the amount of money you would have spent on disposables!
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.
Compostable disposable nappies
What is the difference between degradable, biodegradable and compostable disposable nappies? Don’t get sucked into greenwashing, look for the compostable…
Using cloth with water restrictions
Our advice on using cloth nappies during water restrictions and drought.
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