Cloth nappy detergent index (UK)

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Main wash: start with the amount on the packaging for your machine size, water hardness and heavy soiling.

First wash: use one-third (1/3) of the suggested main wash dose if you run a daily first wash or half (1/2) the dose if you run it every second day.

Increase if there is additional soiling (such as hard water, multiple children in cloth or older children) or if items are not coming out clean.

Add more detergent until you see sufficient suds in the wash phase of the cycle. View our loading videos for guidance.

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Ariel Original Washing Liquid

  • Liquid
  • Bio
  • Top-rated

Performs best in:

  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More Premium detergent. Contains phosphates. Gives an excellent clean on par with powder. Sudsy in soft water.
≥40°C Warm/ hot
Start with the heavily soiled amount for your load size and water hardness.

Ariel Original Washing Powder

  • Powder
  • Bio
  • Top-rated

Performs best in:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More Premium detergent. Powerful clean. Reliable in all water hardnesses. Not overly fragrant.
≥40°C Warm/ hot
Start with the heavily soiled amount for your load size and water hardness.

Fairy Non-Bio Laundry Powder

  • Powder
  • Non-bio
  • Top-rated

Performs best in:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More P&G's premium non bio option. Moderately fragrant. Good stain removal.
60°C Hot
Start with the heavily soiled amount for your load size and water hardness.

Fairy Non-Bio Liquid

  • Liquid
  • Wool-safe
  • Non-bio
  • Top-rated

Performs best in:

  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More Gets very sudsy in soft water, reducing dosage lead to nappies not getting clean. Works fine in hard - moderate water, use powder for soft water.
60°C Hot
Start with the heavily soiled amount for your load size and water hardness.

Persil Bio Washing Powder

  • Powder
  • Bio
  • Top-rated

Performs best in:

  • Soft water
  • Medium water
  • Hard water
More Premium detergent. Powerful clean. Reliable in all water hardnesses. Moderately fragrant.
≥40°C Warm/ hot
Start with the heavily soiled amount for your load size and water hardness.

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