WHICH SUSTAINABLE LAUNDRY DETERGENT IS BEST FOR YOU?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How sensitive is your skin to detergent?

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  • A.
    My skin is super-sensitive so I really only use hypoallergenic detergents
  • B.
    I’ve never had issues with skin sensitivities so this is not a big deal for me
  • C.
    Someone in my household has sensitive skin so I tend to go for hypoallergenic detergents
• 2.
  How do you feel about using single-use plastic cleaning products? 

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  • A.
    What really matters to me is how well the detergent works
  • B.
    There’s no way I’m using them
  • C.
    I’ll use them if I have to but I'd prefer to find other options instead
• 3.
  What’s the most important thing that you look for in a laundry detergent?

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  • A.
    That it cleans to a brilliant white
  • B.
    That it smells fresh and clean
  • C.
    That it has no synthetic chemicals
• 4.
  How much are you happy to pay for a wash cycle?

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  • A.
    < 15p per wash
  • B.
    < 50p per wash
  • C.
    < £1 per wash
• 5.
  Are you a powder or a liquid person? Or do you like something a little different? Choose the option that suits you best.

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  • A.
    Liquid
  • B.
    Sheets
  • C.
    Mineral Balls
  • D.
    Capsules
  • E.
    Powder
• 6.
  How determined are you to avoid synthetic chemicals in your detergent?

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  • A.
    Extremely: I’m worried about them polluting our waterways and bio-accumulating in our bodies
  • B.
    Reasonably: I’d rather avoid them if I can
  • C.
    Not desperately: I feel there are other pollutants that are worse

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  smol

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  Smol's Laundry Capsules*: The world’s first 100% plastic-free laundry packaging, smol technology uses lower levels of added chemicals per wash compared to the other capsule brands. Their laundry capsules* cost £5.80 for a pack of 24 capsules, which is just 24p per wash.Smol's bio capsules use enzyme technology for incredible stain removal at low temperatures. Their non-bio capsules are perfect for sensitive skin and dermatologically tested, whilst still giving super-clean results. They use ethically sourced essential oils to give their bio and non-bio a fresh, clean fragrance. Use code GREENSALON4 for 25% off the first two paid packs of either laundry or dishwasher tabs (+ free trial pack).*
• 2.
  Clothes Doctor

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  Signature Eco Wash*: Clothes Doctor's classic signature detergent is mineral-based, allowing for a gentle formula that is effective at stain removal & free from harsh chemicals. It is perfect for use at low temperatures, saving you money, whilst having a refreshing fragrance. Packaged in a plastic free, infinitely recyclable bottle. The eco-wash comes in at just under 50p per wash.
• 3.
  Bower Collective

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  Bower Non-Bio Laundry Liquid Refill*: Fresh Linen 1L Bower's eco-friendly non-bio Laundry Liquid Refill leaves your washing with the clean, crisp scent of fresh linen drying in the breeze. This product works hard to clean clothes gently and effectively with no harsh chemicals and only 100% naturally derived ingredients. Whether you're washing clothes by hand or in the machine, there are up to 30 washes in every refill pack to top up your Bower Reusable PET Laundry Bottles.
• 4.
  Bio D

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  Bio D Concentrated Washing Powder*: This fragrance-free, non-biological Bio-D Washing Powder has a powerful yet gentle formula accredited by Allergy UK, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Bio-D powder is also ethically sound, biodegradable and has minimal environmental impact.
• 5.
  Bio D

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  Bio D Concentrated Non-Bio Laundry Liquid*: In Lavender (5L) - Add a little calm to your wash cycle with Bio D's lovely Lavender Laundry Liquid fragrance with lavender essential oil. Their non-bio Laundry Liquid can also be used at low temperature and for washing delicate fabrics by hand. 100% naturally derived, plant based gentle formulations scented with essential oils in 100% UK post consumer waste bottles.
• 6.
  ecoegg

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  ecoegg*: Their products use mineral balls to lift the dirt off your clothes so their products do not contain any harmful or toxic chemicals, making them both great for you and the planet. Ecoegg’s products have held Allergy U.K’s ‘Allergy Friendly Award’ since 2011, meaning that their products do not contain any palm oil, SLS or SLES, parabens, enzymes, phosphates or micro-plastics - at just 14p per wash.
• 7.
  Spruce

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  Spruce’s concentrated laundry sheets*: They effortlessly remove dirt and stains without cost to your health or the planet. They are 100% biodegradable and completely dissolve in both hot and cold temperatures, leaving behind no residue in your machine. Made with plant-based ingredients and free from toxic chemicals and fragrances, Spruce products are kind on sensitive skin. £9.99 per a packet of 30 sheets (which are recommended to be halved for a regular laundry load), which is about 16p per load.