My husband and I are trying to reduce our use of plastic packaging, so we were excited to learn about laundry detergent strips. I purchased this brand based on prior reviews, but I'm afraid my experience didn't match those of other individuals. While these strips are easy to use and seem to clean well, I found that the detergent didn't seem to dissolve completely in my front load washing machine. The package recommends using one strip for a medium load; I did this but was dismayed to find that the strip hadn't dissolved completely and remnants were stuck on multiple pieces of laundry. I had to run a rinse cycle, then another cycle with an extra rinse to get rid of the residue. Even then, there were still a few small clumps that I had to pull off and rinse by hand. In the future, I plan to use only half a strip in a regular load to see if this helps address the issue.
In addition to the residue issue, potential buyers should be aware that these strips are very heavily scented. This scent is not unpleasant, but it is very strong and cloying, lingering on clothes long after the wash is done. Those who are sensitive to strong scents may want to choose another product.
Overall I would say that these strips were a disappointment for me. I do love the idea behind them (and the biodegradable packaging is a plus), but I will probably seek out another brand like EC30, Tru Earth or Breezeo in the future. Hopefully I can find a way to use the Homevative so they don't go to waste.
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We found 1 bundle with this item:
Homevative Laundry Detergent Sheets, Easy dissolve, 30 sheets, Fresh & Clean scent, Eco-friendly package, Great for travel, college, laundromat and at home, Compatible with HE machines
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Homevative Laundry Detergent Sheet Bundle, Scented & Unscented, 60 Total Sheets$13.99 $15.98This bundle contains 2 items
Product Description
Take back laundry day!
- No need to lift heavy laundry detergent, each sheet weighs less than a sheet of paper!
- Don't measure out powder or liquid, or spill it in the process!
- No measuring liquid detergent. 1 sheet is equal to 1 cap of liquid detergent or 1 pod.
- Put a sheet into your washing machine with your laundry and you are all set.
- Compatible with HE and standard washing machines. Front & Top loading.
- Works with colors or whites. No need to separate.
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Perfect for travel
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Works with all washing machines
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No measuring, no spill, no mess
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Incredibly easy to use
No liquid, no mess, no spilling, no measuring, no lugging, etc.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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Convenient, less plastic, smells good, portable. Love it.
By bmetallo on March 24, 2020
I really like this product. But you can't use it on the short cycle. I rewashed my pants and thank goodness it didn't stain them. My short wash is only 15 min with front load high efficiency washer. I had done 5 loads without any issues. So I think it was because they were dress clothes. And that it was a synthetic cotton mix. But other than that, so convenient, I always use liquids. I just got to pay more attention when doing synthetic clothing I guess. It has a nice scent. The price is a little expensive. But sometimes you pay a little more so you dont have to handle heavy liquids and better for the environment. No plastic waste. I do love that.
By bmetallo on March 24, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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Great laundry alternative
By Trixr4kz on March 3, 2020
I’m trying to reduce plastic use in our household so I gave these a try. I really like them. As you can see in the picture, the sheets dissolve quickly, even in cold water. They do a good job cleaning our clothes. My only complaint is that the sheets really stick together and can be difficult to separate. So I just separated them all at one time and staggered them in the package, problem solved. So my rating would have been 4.5 stars if I could award halves.
By Trixr4kz on March 3, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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