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Finding a good laundry detergent is one of the first things to do after you've brought your new washer.

You want to make sure you wash your laundry in the correct way.

If you’ve changed from a top loader to a front loader or vice-versa, please note that you will probably have to change your detergent.

HE high efficiency detergents

If you’ve brought a new front loader that is designed to use less water, you would be advised to get an H.E. (high efficiency) washing machine detergent.

We’ve reviewed some of the better detergents on the market today to help you with your choice.

Biological or non biological

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Should I get a biological or non-biological detergent? The biological variety are certainly more popular and do get your whites much cleaner. However you should never use a biological detergent on delicate fabrics such as silk and wool.

Of course biological detergents are full of chemicals. This can leave those of us with sensitive skins a little itchy, especially if you have eczema or dermatitis.

So a big plus for non-biological detergents is that they are kinder to the skin, having fewer chemicals. The lack of chemicals however is the reason why they aren’t as effective at getting the whites white. They lack an enzyme which is put into biological detergents to break the food stains down.

Liquids or Powder

powder laundry detergentWhat about powder or liquids? Powders have been around much longer but there isn’t much difference between them.

Liquids may be better when using cold water to wash your clothes. The laundry detergent is already dissolved in a fluid so doesn’t need hot water to help it dissolve.

Eco friendly ! - going green ?

How about going green?! Washing machines lately are becoming increasingly environmentally friendly. Using less energy and water, which not only help the environment but saves you money.

It’s true that biological detergents are not good for the environment. However there are now washers out there designed not to need any detergents.

Although for most us it’s just not practical to abandon detergents.

You can be eco-friendly though by using lower temperatures in your washes and using the correct amount of detergent. If you do that fewer chemicals will be going out into the environment.

You may find our research into eco friendly detergents and detergent free washing machines useful.

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Ecos Liquid Laundry Detergent  starstarstarstarstar
I am highly sensitive to most cleaning chemicals, including laundry detergent. This detergent uses natural ingredients, like essential oil, but it still ...

Publix Brand Free & Clear  starstarstarstarstar
For a store brand, this detergent is great! For a name brand this detergent is great! My child and I both have allergies and skin sensitivities so we have ...

Seventh Generation  starstarstarstarstar
I switched to Seventh Generation laundry detergent about a year ago because I was concerned with the toxic ingredients found in a lot of household products....

Ariel  starstarstarstarstar
I recently found and fell in love with Ariel powder detergent while on vacation in Barbados. There are a number of reasons why I love this detergent. For ...

Misc. Vinegar  starstarstarstarstar
Hello! I have stumbled upon this easy, cheap and friendly to the ecology laundry detergent. White vinegar!

Yes, plain old vinegar that is used for ...

Ariel - value for money  starstarstarstarstar
The latest Ariel Detergent powder.I want to share my thoughts of my wife ...She is very much happy to use ariel detergent powder.

The blessing smell ...

Member's Mark (Sam's Club) generic for Tide  starstarstarstarstar
I have just recently switched laundry detergents again. Currently I am using the Member's Mark (Sam's Club) generic for Tide. It works extremely well, getting ...

Wintree (Natural Lavender Scent)  starstarstarstarstar
I always buy environmentally friendly cleaning products, and my laundry soap is no different. I have tried many brands and liked them all, but Wintree ...

Clorox Bleach Pen  starstarstarstarstar
This pen works great, and the tip is very small incase you have white mixed with other colors on a fabric and you want to be careful not to get the bleach ...

Oxyclean  starstarstarstarstar
With three young children and one husband, the laundry piles up quickly in my home. I don't have time to go through each article of clothing to stain treat ...

All small and mighty  starstarstarstarstar
This detergent is wonderful. We are on a tight budget due to the gas spike. The price is reasonable for all this little bottle of detergent can do. It ...

XTRA  starstarstarstarstar
I used to be a big Tide user but recently decided it was just way to expensive and I wanted to try a less expensive laundry detergent. I purchased XTRA ...

Wisk  starstarstarstarstar
Wisk is the only laundry detergent that I have ever liked. It may be because when I was young that was the only kind that my mother would use.

When ...

Purex  starstarstarstar
My favorite laundry detergent is Purex. It is perfect for my budget. On the average week my family can easily give about ten different loads of laundry ...

Windfresh Super Concentrated Powder (200 loads)  starstarstarstar
You can purchase this laundry bucket at Sam's Club, and while it is value priced compared to Tide, All or Surf; there is a quality issue here.

It is ...

LG WM2010CW 27in Front-Load Washer 3.5 cu. ft. Capacity  Not rated yet
LG?s WM2010CW is a great washer for any moderately-sized household?s average laundry needs. This washing machine comes in a clean-looking, white finish....

Xtra with Color Safe Bleach  Not rated yet
I like to use Xtra because of it is one of the most affordable detergents out there. I also like it because it gets the job done. I don't care for paying ...

Henko detergent powder  Not rated yet
I am using IFB washing machine. It is fully automatic and front loading machine. Earlier I had another machine which was top loading and was not fully ...

Xtra - Mountain Rain scent  Not rated yet
Our family uses the laundry detergent called Xtra, specifically the Mountain Rain scent. It comes in a large green plastic bottle. Since we do not use ...

PLANET  Not rated yet
I like PLANET laundry detergent because it is environment-friendly. It has no phosphates and it is biodegradable! (The label also says it is not tested ...

SA8  Not rated yet
My personal favorite laundry detergent hands down is SA8. Jess, my 2 year old daughter is allergic to almost every thing, from body wash, body lotion,...

Henko Stain Champion  Not rated yet
I use Henko Stain Champion for doing my laundry. Its price is at par with other detergents available in the market. Henko washes clothes very well. The ...

Color detergent Gut und Billig  Not rated yet
I can only recommend the „Color Waschmittel“ . It’s from “Gut and Billig”. Though it’s one of the cheapest products found on the shelves the results ...

Era  Not rated yet
I think that the best laundry detergent that I've used is Era. I've tried many and none work any better than that one.

I like that it is liquid and ...

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