Hands up if you like doing the washing. Anyone?
For most of us, the constant cycle of sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding, sorting again and putting away can certainly get a little draining. But thankfully, there’s some good news for anyone who doesn’t live to launder.
Less laundry = a healthier planet
The average Kiwi uses about 36 litres per day to wash their clothes.* Sounds like a pretty good reason to put your feet up and skip laundry day every now and again. It also makes sense to make sure you have a full load before you push go. Check your manufacturer’s instructions to work out the perfect load size for your machine.
Clothes don’t need to be washed every time they’re worn
In fact, they’d prefer not to be. Your favourite trousers, skirts, sweaters and tees will last a lot longer if you don’t wash them each time you wear them. And natural fabrics like wool, cotton and silk can often be freshened up with a good airing, rather than washing them regularly.
You only need to wash once if you wash well
Choosing high performance products that do less harm to the environment is the key to making sure your laundry takes it easy on both you and the planet. Look for concentrated, plant-based formulations with biodegradable ingredients, that get great results from less product and reduce the need to pre-treat or re-launder. And remember that pre-dosed capsules are a great way to make sure you’re using the perfect amount of product to get the job done.
Trust the experts
Recently, Consumer Magazine tested all of the market leading laundry detergents that are making eco claims. Ecostore’s laundry range “cleaned up”, performing overall highest and consistently in the top three.
Ultra Power, ecostore’s most powerful, plant-based laundry powder with PlantActive™ enzymes, came out tops receiving the “Best Eco Laundry Detergent in NZ” rating.
Ecostore UItra Power Laundry Powder effectively removes odour and leaves clothes smelling fresh. Its renewable enzymes boost stain fighting power by 20%* ‒ perfect for stubborn stains like wine, baby food, and chocolate.
ECOSTORE, 1 Scotland Street, Freemans Bay, T: 09 360 8477, www.ecostore.co.nz
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Published: March 2024