Laundrite (ALDI) Laundry Detergents

Amazing Aldi Laundrite – Amazing price and quality cleaning. Independent Choice magazine rates Aldi’s Laundrite best value for money. We wash everything, including woollens, in Laundrite. For stubborn stains soak in Laundrite before washing. No rashes, no itchiness, dissolves completely, no residue on clothes at all. Use just enough to commence foaming. Try it you’ll like it. Show details

Itchy skin – Just started using this Detergent and woke up after second washing my sheets itchy skin so changeing my detergent not worth it and wearing clothes been washed itchy skin

Does a great job – Been using this for years washes stains no skin problem no complaints I see choice has just rubbished it typical choice but a UK company has praised it Each to their own I will keep using it Show details

This is My honest and Sincere Review of Laundrite Washing Powder – First of all, let me tell you without fail ALDI thoroughly tests all of their products prior to stocking them and they only sell the highest quality products which are totally safe for you. Second of all, it is CHEAP. Not as in Cheap as in they used ingredients that were obtained Cheaply, but Cheap as in it's been Created in Total Love and Service to you. I love Laundrite Washing Powder. It is CHEAP and it is WONDERFUL! ♡ Show details

Love it, have been using it for 4 years! – I'm a chef and this washing powder manages to get rid of all stains from my work clothes without issues. Can easily keep up with expensive brands for a fraction of the price. I use a electrolux front loader. I also really like the smell, very subtle and lemony and not the usual overpowering perfume stank. Love that the package is recyclable and… Read more

it it safe for septic tank and grey water systems plus the surfactants in it are biodegradable. I have noticed that the package and content gets a bit moist when left in high humidity, so I got a big tupperware container for storage and haven't had any problems since than. Overall amazing value for money and great for the environment, would not buy any other.

Skin rashes and hives over kittens – I recently used this product for washing pet blankets down at stables. My pedigree kittens broke out in hives and rashes all over body. Cat had serious reaction / hives around ears and eyes. Lucky I put two and two together and removed/ rewashed blankets and they improved.

Causes irritation – Bang for buck no frills detergent but be aware this is not great for people with sensitive skin such as myself also if you use cold water exclusively this will cause the dreaded black scrud build up inside the washing maching drum and leave your clothes with black scruds all over them, so either use it with hot water or do not use it at all if you prefer using cold water to wash your clothes. Show details

Caused a severe skin reaction – This detergent caused red blotches all over my body. Head to toe. I don’t normally get reactions. Not worth the risk, especially with children or sensitive skin. Clothes also felt more rough. Show details

Cheap but Exceptional – We as a family of four adults have been using Aldis Laundrite Laundry Liquid 2L for at least the past 15 years in both top-loader and front-loader Fisher Pykel machines. I reckon that if the product was no good we would not have kept using it as my wife is very particular about the quality of our washing - it has to be a very good product. Show details

Weak detergent – I use a Miele W1 PowerWash front loader which requires HE (High Efficiency) detergents to prevent over sudsing. My machine had trouble producing suds at all with the recommended dose of 1/2 cup in hard water. Yes, that’s 1/2 cup, not 1/2 cap. I ended up using twice the recommended dose and it only just looked better than plain water. The small… Read more

print on the rear bottle label states: ‘Do not use for washing delicates, silk, wool’. I get the silk and wool warning but delicates?

I gave this detergent a try on the recommendation of a friend who has read rave reviews.I beg to differ.

Do not waste your money. You get what you pay for with laundry detergents.

Miele laundry detergents are superb but not cheap. That is the reason I tried the Aldi detergent; to save my Miele TwinDos liquid detergents for stubborn stains.

OK for the price but slightly more expensive detergents are worth the extra $ – I'd been using Almat liquid detergents for years and about half a year ago a relative overloaded their washing machine so I had to take the machine to an appliance mechanic. The mechanic recommended pre-dissolving powdered detergent in hot water before adding the detergent to the machine's detergent draw instead of using liquid detergents. The… Read more

mechanic said buying liquid detergent is basically paying a premium for detergent with added water and fragrance so you don't have to dilute the detergent down yourself for an optimised clean. The fragrance can mask how clean laundry is, if you've left clean laundry in a dry location for a few months and find it reeks later it may be the laundry wasn't clean at all and once the fragrance from detergent wore off you can smell just how dirty the laundry is!

I decided to try a few different liquid and powder detergents to see what if any difference(s) there were.

In high efficiency front loading LG WD13020D1 and WV5-1408W washing machines I use at most half the recommended dose of detergent as using the recommended amount of detergent I suspect results in detergent residue being left in the laundry after cycle completion on shorter cycles with one or few rinses.

Considering the above maybe that is why other reviewers had allergy issues but given the very low percentage of listed active ingredients in this detergent I'm surprised such a weak detergent can cause allergic reactions for so many people. Maybe people are overdosing their laundry per the recommended dosage instructions or using even more detergent than the recommended amounts.

It could also be a case of one of the inexpensive ingredients used in this detergent being prone to causing allergic reactions.

If you have a machine with an extra rinse option (rinse+ on some models) you might be able to use that option with the recommended amount of detergent for better cleaning performance and hopefully have the laundry come out free of detergent residue. I don't think washing performance was any better when using the recommended amount of detergent vs half dosage.

I had to use the detergent in recommended or greater dosage to have any apple scent left in washing and while I don't have sensitive skin on a few occasions I did itch but I couldn't conclusively say this was due to the detergent.

In my opinion it is better value to buy the Almat Laundry Powder Concentrate and premix the desired amount of detergent with 1 cup hot water in a jug, mix with a spoon then add the dissolved detergent and water mixture to the washing machine.

The cleaning ability of this detergent is very average and really only good for lightly soiled clothes, for moderate to heavily soiled laundry you're going to need a better detergent and/or pre-treating.

Why has this product changed, I used to depend on it, now it is full of Extra fillers,, not happy – Why has this product changed, I used to depend on it, now it is full of Extra fillers,, not happy.. I purchase this product all the time I don't use any other. Show details

Laundrite Alright! – I was a bit nervous using this to wash my clothes due to all the negative reviews but I can honestly say it is a great product. It washes my clothes perfectly and removes stains and smells. For under $4 for a 4KG box it is a bargain. It does sud up so follow the dosage on the box and don't overuse per wash. Overall I am happy with this product. Why pay $$$ when this detergent works just as well for a fraction of the price.  Show details

Does Laundrite attract moisture? – I bought this powder and it seems to wash OK. Stains need pre wash spray and the fragrance isn't very nice. Lately with all the persistent rain we've been having, the cardboard box of my powder is absorbing water and is in danger of falling apart. Does Laundrite absorb water like salt does in days of continuous rain? Show details

Horrendous stuff – This product causes skin irritation and an all over red rash. Appalling stuff. I have had no reaction to other detergents I have used. I think it should be illegal.

The first and last time! – My usual trusted brand always gets my white chef's uniforms sparkling clean. Today I washed with LaundRite for the first time only because someone gave this box of powder to me. I was so disappointed with the result! First of all it created too much suds in my machine even though I measured out the powder carefully. My frontloader automatically… Read more

stopped the cycle twice for ten minutes each time until the suds settled down. Next, it didn't get my stains out and I had to rewash my uniforms properly with my usual brand. Never again!

Absolute rubbish – This product left orange/brown stains on my sheets,pillowcases ect.Aldi need to remove this from it's shelves.Very disappointed!!! I understand that it was cheap as chips to purchase but no excuse for leaving stains. Show details

Be careful causes allergic reactions – Got hives all over my arms, my thighs and stomach when I washed my clothes with this detergent. I don’t have a problem with any other laundry detergents only this one. Never had allergies with anything until I used this product. I don’t have sensitive skin, but something in this product is harsh that it causes an allergic reaction on my skin. I… Read more

don’t shop at Aldi for this reason now. Best to stick to brands not sold by Aldi. Even their food can’t be trusted, I bought Tzaziki (unopened and completely sealed) but when I opened it there was mould.

No itching and clean pants – I use half of the recommended amount of this detergent, in my daily wash. I can safely say that my clothes look fantastic, true stains may not be removed, but most stains need some form of treatment. My skin in hypersensitive (i cant use most of the popular brands) and suffers no ill effects from this detergent and most certainly cannot use… Read more

softeners as they have perfumes.

As a side note I am pretty fussy with my washing and this passes my test.

Terrible product – This product is terrible. It leave bleach stains on clothes and crystallisers in in the machines soap dispenser. I won’t buy this product again. Price us very cheap. I will try another Aldi product.

Think twice before purchasing – Unfortunately this product is not good quality. Although the price maybe cheap it has caused several issues . Firstly this powder leaves orange stains on clothing which destroyed many expensive towels and other clothing of items. Secondly this product is a health hazard, our entire family broke into hives or rashes. don't buy it. I'll be getting a refund at my nearest aldi store.

Bleach spots on coloured sheets – I have found small bleach marks on my coloured sheets after they were washed in Laundrite powder. I have written to Aldi .They tell me this has neverbeen reported before. The sheets are good quality items. This is most disappointing. I have submitted photos of 2 different sheets with similar blrach spots.

Saves us heaps of money – Laundrite clothes wash for the big 4kg box is not much over $4 and lasts for so long and fantastic in my opinion and the big box is good for the machine. The best laundry detergents will remove spills like oils, tomato, and starches from your clothes. Detergent also amounts to at least half the running cost of your washing machine, so it pays to pick the right one.

Great value – I recently bought my first box after always buying expensive powders at Aldi. So far I have found it washes just as well as more expensive powders. i will now use Laundrite for towels and light loads and the expensive powder for stained clothes.

Skin Reaction – This is shocking. Massive skin reaction from this product. Rashes and hives all over back, both shoulders, parts of stomach, both arms. It shouldn't be on the shelf. I know 4 others that react the same to this poor product.

Eczema and allergy skin- this stuff was great on my daughter's skin – I tried more than 20 different brands, including some very expensive ones from allergy websites. Even tried making my own clothes detergent- bad idea. Then I found this. The only one that didn't make her complain/cry/strip off her clothes. Aldi doesn't advertise it as good for Sensitive eczema skin, but it certainly was in our experience. … Read more

...I still have boxes of other detergent in the cupboard that we opened and couldn't use because of my daughter's sensitive eczema.

Thank goodness for this. Good price too.

Concern about packaging – That's a lot of plastic. Can it be made out of what long life milk containers are made out of? With a handle similar and rectangle. Concerned about the environment.

Powder caused a skin problem – Just a warning be in sure to rinse this out well value is not there because it caused skin irritation. Please be careful with the use. Recommend trimat or almat instead.

Think hard – Ive been using this for a couple of years now basically because its cheap and works most of the time We have a small washer now that we are on our own just 2 of us. The apple smell is only in the bottle,it doesnt leave a smell on the clothes once washed bit disappointed there. I have also found ,like other reviewers that I tend to use 2/3 cup… Read more

for a normal wash .its isnt sudsy and half the time Im wondering if it works but my clothes are nice and clean,gets my work clothes clean,im a cleaner and if left on a stain for ten min and washed it will 9/10 get rid of the stain

The label says it can get 25 washes but im yet to see that,a bottle lasts me about 2/3 weeks doing 4 loads a week.

I will keep using it as its cheap and works.

I found it great! – Our Aldi opens tomorrow, but I bought this on an interstate trip... I have to say that efficiency and cost is in the eye of the beholder... or rather - in the hardness of your water! I thought it was crap when I bought it in Sydney, and had to use more than recommended. I used it when I got home to Adelaide, and found the same amount way too… Read more

sudsy. I can do a full load of light soiled clothes on two tablespoons, here. Just depends on your water and washer. The fragrance is a bit cloying after a while and has the downside of attracting bees to the washing on the line. However, I found it did an excellent job in the Onkaparinga district water supply. I will purchase again, but I won't use it every time. I found it left the towels nice and soft with my usual vinegar rinse, and the vinegar helped to strip away some of the fragrance.

Beats Dynamo.

Mix it up! – As the title suggests - Mix it up. I buy 1 x 2kg Omo and mix it with 8kg or 2 boxes of laundrite - 10kg washing powder for $16.00. Never had any issues with stains / brightness / smells etc. Washing powder is otherwise A RIP OFF!

Correct dosage for this product is at least 2 cups for your average 6kg washer - NOT CHEAP! – The dosage instructions on the Laundrite Liquid label say 1/3 cup for light loads and 2/3 cup for heavy loads. Aldi claims a cost of 6c per wash based on the 1/3 cup dosage. Well I say: "What a lot of hogwash" This is deliberate and deceptive misrepresentation of this product by Aldi. After continually testing this product to ascertain just… Read more

how much is required for a modern 5kg machine I have found that you would require at least 1 cup of Laundrite costing 18c per wash. For your average 6-7kg machine you would need up to 2 cups of Laundrite at a cost of up to 36c per wash and that is getting very expensive.

A single dose for brand name laundry detergents such as Surf or Fab is sufficient for a 6-7kg washer so for a 5kg washer you only need about half their dose. At $3.50 per 1kg of Surf Laundry Powder (Woolworths, BiLo & Coles) that equates to just 8c per wash (Laundrite 18c) for a 5kg machine and about 16c (Laundrite 36c) for a 7kg machine. Now that is real economy.

So if you think you are buying cheap when you buy Aldi's Laundrite Liquid you are making a very, very BIG Mistake! Buy Surf from Coles or Woolies if you want great value and a good wash result.

PS I rang Aldi to alert them about this product's ineffectiveness and the deceptive dosage instructions. All they could say is to return the product for a refund. This is why I found it necessary to write this review. You deserve to know the truth about such bad products.

November 19th 2017 Update: Getting so diluted now that its useless even as a hand wash

Laundrite Liquid was once a half decent product but Aldi has diluted this product so much over the last couple of years in the name of profit that it has become useless. So it has actually become very expensive to use. You need to use at least one cup (250ml) per wash. That equates to just 8 washes per bottle. Thats a huge 19c per wash! And thats even if you find it does anything at all. I have been using Landrite as a handwash for the last 3 years. Initially I had to dilute it. Now I find I am using much more and it can no longer clean my hands properly! How is it supposed to wash dirty clothes???

By the way - this product is still selling in Aldi as of the date of this review. Don't know why its marked as discontinued. Leaves nice apple fragerance in washed items but doesnt last very long. So weak that it makes a good, economical hand soap. Totally ineffective at the recommended dosage. Misrepresented dosage instructions - requires 3 to 6 times the suggested dosage making this product very expensive to use. Deliberate and misleading advertising by Aldi suggesting a cost of 6c per wash when in reality it costs up to 36c per wash.

LaundWrong – Laundrite is biodegradable and phosphorous free as I have used this grey water for my garden and lawn without the burning of plants etc. for years. As for my clothes it’s really LaundWrong!? I agree that it’s cheap 12c per wash and cleans up to a point… As others have commented; by them using additives, Laundrite does/can get your laundry clean. … Read more

The other week; I lashed out and bought my first pack of OMO 2x concentrate 1.5kg $10.00 in over 20 years and was impressed with the results! Apart from fragrance; OMO bought my dull coloured sheets etc. back to live in one wash! Here the OMO scoop is smaller, filling only ¾ of the Laundrite scoop.

My usage: Top Loader set on normal wash cycle 12 minutes plus another 12 minutes when using Laundrite Laundry Powder.

4kg Laundrite $3.69 – Full Scoop = 126gm full wash load

Plus additives – DI-SAN PLUS laundry soaker = 1 cap full 65gm+

Wash Cycle – 2x = 24minutes

1.5kg OMO $10.00 – Full Scoop = 68gm full wash load

Wash Cycle – 1x = 12 minutes Biodegradable, Phosphorous-free and 12c per wash Price is not everything after all… Needs additives & further wash cycle for good results

Worst laundry powder ever! – I have hives and rashes all over my body for almost 2 weeks now . I wish I read these reviews before purchasing . Show details