Fairy Non Bio Fabric Conditioner, 2.90 Litre

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The Bold Spring Awakening pods smelt incredible and the scent is inspired by “classical fresh” and “refreshing citrus fruits”. The brand behind the pods said: “Bold All-in-1 pods have a unique three-chamber design that comes with brilliant cleaning even in a cold wash as well as built-in fabric softener.” The unique SolarDry technology mimics the effect of sunlight on wet fabrics when drying outside and I was thoroughly impressed as drying clothing inside during the winter often means you lose the lovely scent of fabric conditioner. I’ve always been drawn to Fairy as a brand because they are suitable for sensitive skin. The brand behind these pods said: “Fairy Non Bio pods gently clean and wrap your family’s delicate skin in huggable softness. Dermatologically accredited, the Fairy Non Bio range has been awarded the Skin Health Alliance seal.

Similar to Fairy, these pods also come in a cardboard box, containing a maximum of five percent plastic. I also used these pods on a 30C wash and they worked really well, removing stains and reducing energy usage.The answer to this question is that no, Fairy Non-Bio Pods do not contain any fabric softener at all, but there’s a very good reason behind this decision!

They have also been awarded the Skin Health Alliance seal, which indicates how safe they are for sensitive skin. When you’ve got kids, you need laundry products that mean business. From grass to pen (and lots of mud!), there’s a lot of stains that need shifting.Many of us have our own favourite brand or scent of fabric softener anyway ( see our favourites here) and this can be combined with the Fairy Non-Bio pods for a pleasantly scented wash. In a poll of 95 Netmums members, 98% said they'd recommend Fairy Non Bio Platinum PODS® and Fairy Fresh Fabric Softener to friends and family. The brand said: “Our powerful formula features plant-based active ingredients to help your clothes last longer. They fight against tough stains and revive colours and brightness. I really liked these washing pods, and knowing they were kind to sensitive skin was extremely important to me. What’s more, they came in a recyclable cardboard box, with each box containing a minimum of five percent plastic. Kids love to get messy, which means your washing machine is always on the go. For extra cleaning power AND a just-washed smell with added freshness, Fairy has just the solution … Fairy Non Bio Platinum PODS® and Fairy Fresh Fabric Softener

What I loved about this product was that there are refill stations all over the country, meaning you never have to throw the plastic bottles away. Refills are available in detergents, soaps, cleaners and washing up liquids. Similar to Method, Ecover is another eco-friendly brand which offers a variety of products, including both cleaning and laundry products. I had actually used an Ecover fabric softener prior to testing out the detergent and loved it so I was excited to give the liquid detergent a go.

These pods don’t contain any of the biological enzymes that make up many other detergents. Instead, they are made without any harsh chemicals and are much less likely to cause irritation.

The reason that there is no fabric softener in Fairy’s Non-Bio Pods is because fabric softeners can cause all types of allergic reactions from our skin. Everyone has very different skin and some skin types are more sensitive and may have an intense reaction to fabric softener.

Method has always been one of my favourite brands, and I love their cleaning products but I had never tried any of their laundry products. I had also never opted for liquid laundry detergent before and was pleasantly surprised. These pods also smelt amazing and I loved that the brand sells a fabric softener as well as scent boosters in the same range, meaning my clothes had an incredible fragrance to them. Bold recommends pairing this detergent pod with a Lenor Fabric Conditioner as well as Lenor Scent Boosters all in a matching scent. You can also use Method’s detergents as a “pre-treat” on clothing before it goes in the machine. The brand said: “Rub a little detergent onto an irksome stain. Wait five minutes and wash as usual.” Fairy’s non-bio pods are specifically designed for babies, as well as those with allergies or eczema, which means that they need to be sure that there are no skin irritants in the formula.