Have you switched yet? Loving my earth friendly clothes washing detergent!

**BellyBelly** · August 5th, 2010, 10:57 AM

I have to admit I was slow switching my washing detergent, as I react to so many of them, but I was so disturbed at the latest detergent ad on TV using sealife to clean the house with chemicals that I had to swap.

I've gone to Earth's Choice in the Fresh Breeze fragrance and I really like it! I have used an earth friendly one before and didn't like it, so was hesitant, so if you were like me, give that a go and help save our beautiful sea life, especially with the destruction going on in the gulf, we owe them one

**Mum2SweetCs** · August 5th, 2010, 10:59 AM

Ive switched a long time due to DD's eczema to ecostore but im finding it very very hard to get at the local supermarket.

Is Earth's Choices good for eczema sufferers as well?

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · August 5th, 2010, 11:12 AM

I have just gotten the B_E_E Brand off a naturopath friend and i have found it really good....

**Cassius2** · August 5th, 2010, 11:31 AM

we use earthchoice liquid concentrate. seriously it is not only environmentally friendly, but SERIOUS value for money. the instructions say 40ml for a load, but i have found things come up perfect with half that amount

and at $14 it is lasting us at least double what the other stuff (like biozet etc) were.

**Daydream Believer** · August 5th, 2010, 11:33 AM

The earth choice wool wash is great too, & you can use 1/3 to 1/2 less than the bottle says

**BekZ** · August 5th, 2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks Kelly for posting this. like you I am hesitant because my girls and I all react to anything with fragrance. I am interested to hear of other recommendations.

As a side note/question
My SIL is selling Neways atm and whilst I have used their products before I found them very expensive and I wasn't keen on them not being Australian. Has anyone used the washing powder? Is is ok, it seems extra expensive

**krysalyss** · August 5th, 2010, 11:56 AM

I am a soap nut pusher LOL. I really recommend them for clothes and they don't seem to affect people with sensitive skin either.

**Shanti** · August 5th, 2010, 11:58 AM

We use Planet Ark sensitive powder on DD's clothes and MCN's..... but for our clothes we use normal detergents. I'd like to use the Planet stuff for all of our stuff soon.... even though its more expensive it's worth it.

**Liviam** · August 5th, 2010, 12:05 PM

Thanks for this. I've been on the look out for a good earth sensitive washing liquid. I've seen it in the supermarket but have been really hesitant as DD, DS and I all get ezcema. Might have to get it and give it a try. It is economical too. I've been using Purity which has been good but always on the look out for something better/more economical.

**Lenny** · August 5th, 2010, 12:17 PM

DS1 and DH both have eczema and i use Earth Choice liquid concentrate for our front loader. No problems with it - works well enough, good price, no skin irritations.
Is there a "thumbs up" smilie? Oh, here it is

**allycat06** · August 5th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Is it honestly better than any other stuff out there, or just a lot of good marketing? I find it hard to believe something so cheap has all the good environmentally friendly stuff in it...especially when the other brands like EcoStore etc are so expensive. Not dissing it...I'm just curious

**~Kim~** · August 5th, 2010, 12:44 PM

I love all the earth choice products. Sadly they're quite hard to come by up here.

I often mix mine with bicarb so it goes further and I still only use half a scoop. DOes the same job.

**luna moth** · August 5th, 2010, 02:05 PM

Nothing to swap. I've never not considered the planet when it comes to washing.

PLanet Ark powder is actually a bumsteer. Most liquids, like Amolin Sensitive, are actually better for the environment because they have lower sodium levels.

Check out Lanfax Laboratories for the lowdown.

And soap nuts are awesome. I chuck a bit of lavender oil water in with the rinse cycle because I love a nice smell. I use Earth Choice liquid or a woolwash on the really hardcore dirty stuff, like cycling gear, and soapnuts on everything else.