Sustainable use

• Choose products that have the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning logo on their label, this indicates that you are choosing a product that meets strict sustainability criteria.

• The largest environmental impact of detergents is when they are being used, because of the energy required to heat the water. So think about choosing a lower temperature.

• Follow the sustainable use tips on the packaging to have a positive impact on the environment. 

• Dose according to soil and water hardness – follow the dosing instructions.

• Wash your whites separately if you want to keep them bright. Do not mix whites and coloured items.

• Avoid washing pastels with a detergent for whites that contains optical brighteners: this may cause the colours to fade. Instead, use a detergent for coloured textiles.

• Wash coloured laundry inside out to minimise colour fading and wear-and-tear from the clothes rubbing against each other and against the drum.

• Where available, use compact or concentrated products, as they allow you to dose less, which saves product and reduces packaging waste.

• Choose a special detergent for dark or black clothes if you are concerned about keeping dark items from fading over time.

• Wash at the lowest recommended temperature, which saves energy without compromising cleaning performance or convenience.

• Ensure the hygiene of your washing machine with a solid detergent which contains bleach at a higher temperature (e.g. 60°c) once a week.

• Wash at the lowest recommended temperature to save energy. However, if someone is ill in the household, wash their laundry with a solid detergent which contains bleach at a higher temperature (e.g. 60°c).