Allie’s Answers

I used Ecover Delicate Wash to wash some bras and a sweater, and was really impressed. It’s suitable for top and front loading washing machines, but I decided to handwash.

It has a very light citrus-y scent and cleaned well. Five minutes was all it took to get my laundry clean. One of the reasons I hate handwashing is that even after several minutes of rinsing there’s usually a soap residue left behind. This was not the case with Ecover Delicate Wash. The soap suds rinsed away immediately.

Here are some of the benefits of Ecover Delicate Wash:

• fresh fragrance from plant based ingredients
• ideal for fine fabrics, silks and wool
• preserves the softness of delicate fibers and protects their color
• safe for your skin thanks to plant based ingredients
• plant based ingredients
• quick and complete biodegradability
• minimum impact on aquatic life
• no animal testing
• approved by the Vegan Society

It’s also gentle enough to use on baby clothes.

Based on the performance of this product, I’m planning to sample the entire Ecover line of products. I found the delicate wash in my local grocery store, but you can order it (and other Ecover products) here.

Ecover is based in Belgium, and has been recognized by the United Nations for their achievements in protecting and improving the environment. Not only are their products eco-friendly, but their factory is too — the roof uses grass for insulation, wood from sustainable forests, and bricks made from coal mine waste. There’s a picture of the grass roof in a slide show on the opening page of their website.

Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.

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