#EcoverLaundry Challenge: Inspired by nature, recommended by mums

Buying the right type of a laundry detergent to wash our clothes has always been a priority as my husband suffers with eczema and L has generally dry and sensitive skin. When buying laundry detergent I normally would look at the price, it's properties such as non-bio, suitable for sensitive skin and only then what brand it is.

This method worked well for us until recently when my husband had suffered with terrible allergy reaction from one of the cheaper brands. We had to reconsider what we buy and how I wash clothes.

When we were asked to take part in Ecover non-bio laundry detergent challenge I was elated to try something that was recommended by 89% of mums according to Mumsnet.

'Natural born innovators since 1979, we unlock the power of plant-based biodegradable ingredients to bring you a cleaner clean'...

Ecover’s new Non-Bio Concentrated Laundry Detergent delivers a powerful clean and features a new delightful naturally-inspired fragrance, Lavender & Sandalwood. From your baby’s first wash to the average bedding load, this dermatologically tested, plant-based Non-Bio formula delivers spotlessly clean results, even on a cold wash". 

For our challenge I have received: 

- a full size (875 ml) sample of lavender & sandalwood non-bio laundry detergent from Ecover worth £6.50
- exclusive laundry bag designed by the on-pack botanical illustrator Freya Morgan

I have waited until I have a large load of washing to do including some clothing with stains. I would normally do a large load of bedding every 2 weeks with a full cap of laundry detergent on an Eco setting allowing to wash bedding on 50 degrees, followed by a long drying setting (depending on the weather and the load it could be between1 hours to 3 hours).

When I have opened the cap for the first time I expected a really strong Lavender scent but to my surprise it was quite the opposite. I don't actually know how sandalwood smells but it's not off putting and rather pleasant scent.

One of the garments was my daughter's dress which she wore at pre-school meaning it had stains and didn't smell too good.

                                   
As you can see from the picture Ecover does what it says on the tin 'tough stain action', but not only it got rid of the stains, the washing had a very light, settled smell of laundry detergent which is just perfect as I'm not always sure how L would react to 'smelly' clothes or bedding.

Overall, after using the product my family has rash-free, happy skin and our bedding and clothes look much cleaner/stain free and even brighter than before!

This post is an entry for BritMums #EcoverLaundry Challenge, sponsored by Ecover.