Washing machine magic leaves

I hadn't heard of them, but after Googling them I think I will try some.

I use an eco egg for all washing except whites (has to be biological as I cannot cope with whites which are not white) it has saved me £’s.

I use Tesco own washing powder, both the bio and non bio for different wash loads. Cheap as chips and does the job.

At present I use Bold which includes fabric softener. If I changed to Magic Leaves, would I have to use a separate softener to avoid static?

Pods are expensive. I use Tesco or Sainsbury own brand non bio liquid. The Tesco one is currently £3.17 for 60 washes i.e. around 5p per wash.

I have to use Fairy non-bio due to allergies in the family Sometimes even Surcare it costs a bomb, but better the price than all the family scratching like chimps all the time.

shysal there are no claims regarding static using washing sheets - and I have not had the problem since I stopped using a tumble dryer for clothing.
There are some man-made fibres you can spray with a solution of white vinegar when washing comes out of the machine to prevent static- would that be an alternative for you?

Yes, I use them all the time. I add some Oxy stuff for whites on higher temps.

Nobody should be using pods

www.kindlaundry.com/blogs/educational/are-detergent-pods-bad-for-environment

Use any brand washing liquid, and use less than the recommended amount, unless the clothes are very dirty.The washing machine repair man told me we all use far too much liquid, as advised by manufacturers, which clogs the machine, causing breakdowns.

eazybee I was offering this up as an alternative,
and asking if you have used them . 🙂

When I'm only washing my own clothes (not underwear and not stained - just a refresh) I use no detergent. The wash and drying outside cleans them just fine.

Bedding, towels, underwear, dirty clothes get detergent of course.

I use washing soda crystals for coloureds and Oxy white stuff for whites. A bag of soda crystals lasts for ages. Used to be 80p a bag but price has now gone up quite a lot, although still much cheaper than laundry liquid. I've never used the pods.

I’ve just looked at these on Amazon as I’d never heard of them. I might give them a try. I use Tesco own brand liquid and also Lidl own brand. In fact I use own brands on most things I buy. I find they’re good value.

Yes I love them and have been using them a few weeks love the smell,

Thanks for this. Hadn't heard of these but will certainly investigate. I reverted to powder when I read of how very bad pods were for the environment.

I am not a fan of a lavender smell so provided I can find something different I am more than happy to try these washing leaves, especially buying them online as they are definitely so much cheaper.

I am ashamed to say I use pods because I do not measure anything so just slosh liquid or powder into my machine which is not a good idea. At least pods are measured.

Are leaves a newish idea? I saw them in Waitrose yesterday for the first time.

I'm also an ecoegg laundry egg user. Why waste money and pour all those chemicals into the rivers?

It costs £6 for 70 washes, no harmful chemicals, kind to skin and the environment, suitable for vegans.

I have a sticky note inside a kitchen cupboard door to keep a tally on how many times I've used it. I use Vanish Stain Remover spray for stains but I would use that anyway.

ecoegg Fresh Linen

Charleygirl these are not Lavender, and as you can buy a big size they are good value (from Amazon).
The big bonus over liquid detergents is there is no plastic being used for packaging.

Thank you TillyTrotter. I must use up all that I bought yesterday before embarking on buying something new. It does look to be the way forward and at present is a lot cheaper.

I almost have my own personal driver from Amazon I have been buying so much recently. Perhaps it is as well they are going to your house for a change, wherever you live.

I preferred powder tablets because they could be crumbled or halved but didn’t make as much mess as a big box powder.
but lo and behold it is all liquid tabs now and even those cheaper small boxes of powder in discount stores like Savers and Home Bargains have mysteriously become unavailable.
Strange ain’t it.😼

I bought wash nuts from QVC - also available in Holland and Barrett. Four nuts in a bag are supposed to do four loads. I think they were claiming up to 10 years worth in the two bags supplied. However, they aren’t much good on full loads (IMO not enough water to activate properly) but fine to just refresh a few things.

I use the ’éco egg’ for all washes. However, I do use vanish on red wine stains.

I'm afraid the ecoegg laundry egg wins on points.
It has no harmful chemicals so does not harm the environment.

The magic leaves have the following warning:
Danger
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
May cause respiratory irritation.