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BriAndOlisMum 
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 3:22pm |
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How many of you would be interested in trying eco products around your house or for use with your children? DO you currently use eco products?
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Kellz
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 3:31pm |
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Yep would like to use more eco friendly products. Currently use eco friendly washing powder and a few other cleaning products and thats it.
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kellie
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 3:49pm |
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I use ecostore soap and baby shampoo.
I also use soapnuts for washing laundry.
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MyLilSquishy
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 4:16pm |
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depends on how cheap they are. if for example an eco friendly spray and wipe cost $5, but there was a "standard" spray n wipe for $3... ill get the $3... but if they are the same price i would go for the eco one but would prefer samples to try. if it worked just as well or better, *then* i might actually go for it on the shelf, no just the cheaper one.
(and i know that you might get more use [ie not need as much] of the eco product and it might last longer, but with only once income we aim for the cheapest grocery bill as opposed to how long will it last us... iygwim)
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 4:37pm |
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I use eco-friendly dishwashing liquid, laundry powder, shampoo, soap, baby shampoo and body wash, nappy cream, cream cleanser, the list goes on... it's just part of our life style.
I am always interested in trying new "green" products, but tend to be a bit label-reading-obsessed as my daughter has allergies.
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BriAndOlisMum
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 4:57pm |
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I am just getting into eco products at the moment. i used to use a few like detergent and laundry powder but am now using a lot more.
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AandCsmum
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 6:45pm |
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I really like the eco store spray & wipe. Gone off their washing powder though. Might get some soap nuts
LilSquishy...surely if you buy something that last longer you are saving in the long run???
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 6:54pm |
I ONLY use eco products for cleaning & washing.....or I make my own 
Also since I was a teenager I've only ever used cruelty-free make up and to be really anal I also only buy from companies that don't test on animals and who don't have a morally corrupt approach to their workers or to the environment. Which pretty much rules out all the multinationals lol 
Alas I'm slightly screwed buying petrol but they're all as bad as each other there  so I try not to use the car too much.
I'm a real greenie can you tell
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kebakat
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:07pm |
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For me it comes down to cost effectiveness and price. I've tried some dishwasher stuff that was ecofriendly and half my dishes don't come out clean so I won't try that again for a long time cause its just a waste of money for me.
I find DH's clothes don't smell totally clean with eco laundry powder so we just use surf which is cheaper anyway and at least his clothes smell much cleaner. We did use ecostore for nappies etc though
If I find a product that doesn't cost loads more and it actually works as well as normal stuff then I get it.
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:07pm |
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im an eco girl :)
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 8:47pm |
I like to use eco product, but I do struggle to find ones that work effectively. I've been using eco store laundry powder for sometime, but just recently have noticed its not cleaning as well as it used to. I'm thinking I might try these products as they come with the recipe so you can make the refills if you feel so inclined! All of our cleaning products have been replaced with eco ones as they've run out - those are all working a treat
Also I'm looking for a shampoo, and for my hair I've discovered I'm looking for the least harmful chemicals rather than a super eco friendly product as they just don't clean my hair.
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 8:49pm |
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We use Ecostore stuff as well.
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 8:52pm |
I use these products when I can: Ethique And ecostore for washing powder and soaking. I haven't tried it in the dishwasher yet, but baking soda and white vinegar works pretty well :)
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Posted: 27 May 2010 at 9:13pm |
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I dont cos they are too expensive..and the ones I have tried sucked.
I use dettol diluted in a spray bottle for my benches etc and just normal brands for everything else, I use Amway washing powder and their bleach stuff for colours(its lime napisan).
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Posted: 28 May 2010 at 7:49am |
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I use baking powder and white vinegar for pretty much all our cleaning and eco store baby care stuff (but only when its on special, its last quite a while but atm I cant stand the smell of the shampoo.. darn pg)..
I have not found a washing powder that cleans DH shirts so the armpits dont smell so still using persil for clothes...
I use morning fresh for dishes because its so ecomical....
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Posted: 28 May 2010 at 11:39pm |
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I currenlty use Greenworks spray and wipe (its great stuff. Awesome for cleaning windows) and Eco Store dishwashing liquid, washing liquid, and baby products. Altho looking for an alternative for the washing liquid (as in clothes washing) cause it's got a real nasty smell. After doing a wash, our laundry stinks!
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Posted: 29 May 2010 at 12:39pm |
 nzlisajo wrote:
Altho looking for an alternative for the washing liquid (as in clothes washing) cause it's got a real nasty smell. After doing a wash, our laundry stinks! |
i brought a bottle of natural stuff from Bin Inn, its 6.60 fro 1Litre, its bright blue and it uses 2-3 capfulls (a tiny cap) per load.
i havent tried it yet but i figure its going to last ages and if im allergic (i have to use persil sensitive) then my flatmate can use it, but being all natural i shouldnt be allergic
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