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8 March 2010

Review: Ecover Concentrated Non Bio Laundry Liquid





Last year I tested and reviewed Ecover household cleaning products. The lovely Melita from Bray Leino emailed me recently to ask if I would like to try Ecover's new concentrated laundry liquid. I asked to try the non bio version.

I already use non bio concentrated laundry liquid, so this would be a direct comparison. Concentrated liquids require less packaging and less transport miles and give you more washes per bottle.

I liked:

  • The clean smell. It's not an over-powering floral or soapy smell and it doesn't linger on the washing.
  • The packaging, particularly the measuring cap. No drips or messy lids here.
  • The washing. All perfectly clean (and boy do my children know how to get their clothes dirty)!
  • The green credentials: no optical brighteners, no phosphates and no petrochemical-based surfactants.
  • I have sensitive skin and had no reaction to this gentle product.


I didn't like:

  • It's currently only available at Waitrose and Ocado, although Ecover are working on this.
  • It's slightly more expensive than Fairy or Persil. Ecover is £5.69 for 750ml or 21 washes. Fairy is £4.49 for 740ml and Persil is £4.18 for 730ml. (Prices taken from Ocado.com today).


Would I buy it?
  • Yes. In line with us trying to be more eco-friendly I will be using Ecover for my laundry as well as my washing up and cleaning.




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