Description

Tri Nature Alpha Plus Gentle Wash Laundry Liquid

Tri Nature says:

The Gentle Wash Laundry Liquid is a herbal wash concentrate that provides a gentle softness and freshening
to wool and delicates.

• Softness and anti-static action provides a natural lubrication to wool and synthetic fabrics.
• Maintains a lasting newness in the fabric, eliminating the need for added conditioners.
• Eliminates skin irritation to even the most sensitive skins.
• Suitable for all types of fabrics.
• Suitable for use in both front and top loading machines.
• Concentrated formula delivers exceptional economy and reduces landfill potential.

My Experience:

There is nothing in Tri Nature’s laundry products to irritate the skin or harm the environment, so there are no phosphates, nitrates, zeolites, chlorine, bleaches, petrochemicals, etc.

I recommend the liquid to new mothers because it’s easy to get into the machine with one hand where the laundry powder isn’t as user friendly for those with newborns.  I started with the Gentle Wash because I get eczema from laundry products and refused to believe that the normal laundry liquid or powder would suit my skin.  7 years on, all of them are fine for me.  

The biggest advantage of the Gentle Wash Laundry Liquid is that it is free rinsing.  This means you don’t have to rinse your clothes after using it.  Perfect for camping or other times when you may have restricted access to water.

Other than that, there’s no significant difference between the Liquid and the powder in terms of cost, performance or skin friendliness.  Both are suitable for all stains, fabrics and skin types.  However, the liquid has a slightly lower sodium content which makes it better for grey water.

I use both Tri Nature’s liquid and powder and my laundry water from all cycles goes straight out the window onto my lawn without treatment.  My lawn is very healthy.

Before you start:

As with Tri Nature’s Laundry Powder, I recommend, the first time you purchase Tri Nature laundry liquid, you finish off whatever your are currently using, descale your machine thoroughly (to get rid of any build up of fillers and extenders and silicone from previous products) and then start using Tri Nature and only use Tri Nature.  This will give you a proper feel for how well this liquid really works.

If you don’t descale your machine, or if you chop and change products, you risk having the Tri Nature liquid break down any build up of fillers/extenders/silicone in your machine and have it come out on your clothing.  This can make it look as though the Tri Nature liquid is leaving chunks of gunk on your clothes, when it’s your old products that are actually causing the issue.

Features & Benefits:

• Highly concentrated, organic liquid formula results in high performance and very easy rinsing
• Eliminates the need for added conditioners
• Gentle cleaning action eliminates pilling and maintains the integrity of the most delicate fabrics
• Neutral wash concentrate due to low sodium formula – safe for grey water usage
• Does not upset the Ecosystem
• Longer life for all fabric fibres
• Contains no phosphates and non-pollutant ingredients do not harm waterways
• Reduces algal blooms and marine toxicity
• Natural Aloe Vera herbal additives assist in the sanitising process and creates a softening and anti-static effect
• Controlled Foaming suitable for both top and front loader washing machines

Directions for use:

Tri Nature Says:

Front loaders – add 1 x 30mL pump to wash.
Top loaders – add 2 x 30mL pumps to wash.
Hand-washing – add 30mL to 16 Litres of water.
* Number of washes is based on a 2Lt container at a usage of 30mL for Front Loaders.

I say:

Use only half the recommended amount on the pack as those instructions are for hard water areas.  If you are on rainwater, or a cleaner water source, you should start out using a quarter of the recommended amount and increase in small increments as required.  This liquid, as with most Tri Nature products, is a concentrate.  A tiny amount goes a long way.

I find this works out to $0.56 in a top loader or $0.28 in a front loader.  It is suitable for use in hot or cold water and in a top or front loader.  High efficiency and small top load washers use front loader quantities.

If this is the first time you have purchased this liquid, you also need to buy a 30ml pump to go with the liquid as it doesn’t come with one. You keep this pump and transfer it from bottle to bottle so it’s a one off purchase.  I put a rubber band about half way down the pump so I can easily restrict how much liquid I put into the machine and prevent overuse and waste.

5L lasts me 9-12 months doing about 5 loads a week or more.

Contains NO:

caustic alkalies, fillers or extenders, petroleum by-products, SLS, toxic colours or fragrances, chlorine, ammoniates,
parabens, or formaldehyde.

Ingredients:

Lauryl polyglucose, Coco Glucoside, Fatty Acid Ethoxylates, Coco Betaine, Coco Dimethyl Amine Oxide, Lauryl
Amidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Vera Gel, Citric Acid, Essential Oil based fragrance, Sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate, Optical Brightener, Food grade colouring.

Product Information Sheet:

Tri Nature Gentle Wash Laundry Liquid Information Sheet