This is an excerpt of the UK detergent index. The full index contains 40 different detergents and is available exclusively to Clean Cloth Nappies website members with a current quarterly or annual subscription.
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Ariel Original Washing Liquid
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Premium detergent. Contains phosphates. Gives an excellent clean on par with powder.
Sudsy in soft water.
≥40℃
Warm or hot wash.
UK detergent doses vary depending on water hardness and machine size. More information .
Ariel Original Washing Powder
Recommended for:
Soft water Medium water Hard water
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Premium detergent. Contains added wash boosters (sodium percarbonate). Leaves nappies stain-free and beautifully clean.
Incredibly reliable in soft water.
≥40℃
Warm or hot wash.
UK detergent doses vary depending on water hardness and machine size. More information .
Fairy Non Bio Laundry Powder
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Soft water Medium water Hard water
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Hot (60ºC) wash only. Contains perfumes so not “sensitive safe”. Phosphate-free.
60℃
Hot wash.
UK detergent doses vary depending on water hardness and machine size. More information .
Fairy Non-Bio Liquid
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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℃
Hot wash.
UK detergent doses vary depending on water hardness and machine size. More information .
Persil (UK) Bio Laundry Powder
Recommended for:
Soft water Medium water Hard water
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Persil (UK) Bio powder is suitable for most water hardness. A significant amount is required to work well in harder water.
≥40℃
Warm or hot wash.
UK detergent doses vary depending on water hardness and machine size. More information .
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