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How do you wash best with laundry sheets?

Hoe was je het beste met wasstrips?
Laundry detergent sheets are a space saving and more sustainable alternative to heavy bottles of liquid detergent. This article explains how to use them properly for the best washing results.

Big plastic bottles of liquid detergent quickly take up all the space in your laundry room. Plus, those heavy bottles and boxes mean a lot of transport, so washing your clothes this way isn’t exactly eco-friendly. But there’s a better way—with laundry detergent sheets! It’s the detergent you know, just in paper form.

These strips have left out all the unnecessary liquid, so you get a highly concentrated detergent that completely dissolves in water. (Even in cold water!) Say goodbye to bulky plastic, harsh chemicals, and expensive pods—now all you need is a slim, cardboard box of eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets in your home. But how do you get the best results when washing with these strips?

Washing with a washing machine

It might look totally different from what you're used to—a sheet instead of a cap full of liquid—but honestly, it works just the same.
You want to put half or a whole sheet of the laundry detergent sheet in the drum on your clothes, or in the detergent drawer. Half a sheet is enough for a small load (5kg). Got more laundry (10kg), is it really dirty, or do you have hard water? Then go for a whole sheet. The strip has a handy tear line in the middle, so you can easily split it in half.

During washing, the strip will completely dissolve in the water and clean your laundry just like you're used to!

What should you look out for?

  • Make sure your drum isn’t too full, so the laundry detergent sheet has enough space to dissolve properly.
  • Don't put the strip between your clothes to keep it from getting stuck anywhere.
  • Don't leave your laundry wet for too long, so it stays smelling fresh
  • There’s no chlorine bleach in the strips, so keep that in mind when doing your whites.

Hand wash
You might not think it at first, but the laundry detergent sheets are also perfect for handwashing! Just fill your bucket or sink with warm water, toss in half a laundry detergent sheet, and watch it dissolve. Give the water a quick stir so the detergent spreads evenly, then wash your clothes like you normally do. The laundry detergent sheets are 100% biodegradable and hypoallergenic, so they're totally safe for your skin!

Traveling with laundry detergent sheets
Because the strips don’t contain any liquid, they’re perfect for taking with you on trips. They’re super compact and fit right into your carry-on during a flight. That way, you can do your laundry with your favorite detergent even when you’re on vacation—no matter how you wash. Hard or soft water, hot or cold, washing machine or hand wash, these strips can handle it all!

Save
The laundry detergent sheets come in a cardboard box, but it doesn't close 100% airtight. If you keep the strips in a humid place or want to keep the scent at its best, store them in a scent-proof, sealable container.

Extra tips
  • The strips are also suitable for silk and wool, so you don’t have to worry about a thing!
  • Because of the gentle formula, the scent might be a bit less strong than you're used to – use
Add another strip for extra fragrance or go for Cosmeau's sustainable scent booster!

 

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