I think in my early Ecover days I probably did use more of the product because it felt like I need to generate more bubbles etc, however after using it for 6 years now and through some really skint times it is a brilliant product, easy to have just one product in the house, does a marvellous job on laminate floors too, no streaks and doesn't have that fake smell or greasy feel that other wul's have.
Think I even put some in kids bath in absence of soap a couple of times...please don't judge!
Have considered more organic products like vinegar, but who can be bothered, I'm all for cost-cutting but not at the expense of making life more difficult. Very stinky! False economy and wouldn't work very well in kids bath.
I use ecover non-bio powder for washing and only use half the qty, isn't expensive and does an absolute grand job. No sickly smell, only downside washing can't linger in machine, if you can line dry perfect!
Happy saving everyone, less is more and all that!
Mumsnet is so fun (am new to it), but can't quite believe it's so addictive...