Next Generation Concentrate Powder 1kg RRP $9.99 35 loads per box = 29c per load www.nextgeneration.co.nz
An ultra-mild formulation that is suitable for sensitive skin. Made in New Zealand and Green Tick Sustainable certified. The packaging is recyclable, including the cardboard scoop. Other products in the laundry range include Laundry Soaker, Laundry Fabric Conditioner, and Stain Remover. The good bits: With no synthetic dyes or perfumes, phosphate-free, and suitable for both front- and top-loaders (we used a front-loader, which is why there were 35 loads per box — for a top-loader, you do get less loads, so pay attention to the measuring scoop as it’s calibrated for both), the divine natural lavender essential oil used in this powder makes it the best-smelling of the lot, without being overpowering. Easily removed dirt, tomato sauce, chocolate, and urine, with no residual stains. A pair of white shorts with blood on them (from a scraped knee) needed soaking and another wash to get it out, but a mark from a permanent ink felt-tip marker faded quite a bit with just one wash, when we didn’t expect it to come out at all. The tricky bits: The powder is a wee bit clumpy in the box, and we did find some un-dissolved bits on our washing when we washed a very full load of towels. The scoop can be a little tricky to use, as it’s very deep and you need to use a shovelling action to get the powder to the bottom. Bottom line: A lovely smelling, great homegrown choice that was good value for money (especially if you are using a front-loader) and worked well.
skiltz
21/10/2013 -Next Generation
Concentrate Powder
1kg RRP $9.99
35 loads per box = 29c per load
www.nextgeneration.co.nz
An ultra-mild formulation that is suitable for sensitive skin. Made in New Zealand and Green Tick Sustainable certified. The packaging is recyclable, including the cardboard scoop. Other products in the laundry range include Laundry Soaker, Laundry Fabric Conditioner, and Stain Remover.
The good bits: With no synthetic dyes or perfumes, phosphate-free, and suitable for both front- and top-loaders (we used a front-loader, which is why there were 35 loads per box — for a top-loader, you do get less loads, so pay attention to the measuring scoop as it’s calibrated for both), the divine natural lavender essential oil used in this powder makes it the best-smelling of the lot, without being overpowering. Easily removed dirt, tomato sauce, chocolate, and urine, with no residual stains. A pair of white shorts with blood on them (from a scraped knee) needed soaking and another wash to get it out, but a mark from a permanent ink felt-tip marker faded quite a bit with just one wash, when we didn’t expect it to come out at all.
The tricky bits: The powder is a wee bit clumpy in the box, and we did find some un-dissolved bits on our washing when we washed a very full load of towels. The scoop can be a little tricky to use, as it’s very deep and you need to use a shovelling action to get the powder to the bottom.
Bottom line: A lovely smelling, great homegrown choice that was good value for money (especially if you are using a front-loader) and worked well.