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Laundry capsule boxes

44 replies

Fairysteps11 · 09/09/2024 22:58

The new cardboard one where you poke your fingers in the side to get the lid off, and the plastic ones where you need to flick the tabs up.

I can't get them open. However much I follow the instructions, I cannot open them. I have tried one handed, both hands, asked dp to show me - slowly. He does it easily.

Is it just me?! I can change spark plugs, tighten sink pipes, hang wallpaper but not these. Impossible.

OP posts:
Solmum1964 · 10/09/2024 08:27

deeahgwitch · 10/09/2024 07:38

I hate laundry capsules.
I far prefer the tablets and Which consumer magazine says they are better than capsules but I don't see them in the shops anymore so I buy a box of detergent powder.

Misses point of thread and wanders off.

I totally agree!
They were a measured dose of powder to chuck in the drum and fully dissolved,which I don't think the pods do.
I like Ariel colour but can't find the powder so have resorted to the liquid with more plastic waste ☹️

LostittoBostik · 10/09/2024 08:10

I can do it very easily but my husband can't despite me showing him very slowly and carefully

Ohmych · 10/09/2024 08:09

They are so hard to open. At least the cardboard ones I can rip. The plastic ones no chance. You aren't alone with this.

Soontobe60 · 10/09/2024 08:08

Slightly off topic - but laundry capsules are the devils work! They can bugger up the insides of your washing machine, disperse microplastics into the water table and are expensive! Honestly, the absolute best thing I have discovered for laundry is Aldi laundry powder. It does a great job, smells nice and is cheap. Plus the insides of my machine no longer smell gross. An added bonus is the box is really easy to open. Go on, try a box for a month. You’ll be surprised.

Original poster
Fairysteps11 · 10/09/2024 08:00

The struggle is real then!

Sprry about my delay in replying, I've been trying to put a wash on 😉

OP posts:
Rory17384949 · 10/09/2024 07:55

I don't find it hard personally but get a container to transfer them in to - problem solved

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 10/09/2024 07:48

I don't have a problem with the cardboard ones at all. I really struggled with the plastic ones though!

FatLarrysBanned · 10/09/2024 07:45

I'm the same with Smol, the packaging beats me every time (laundry pods and dishwasher tablets). It gets opened with scissors and contents decanted into another container.

OllyBJolly · 10/09/2024 07:41

I use Smol and have to attack the eco friendly cardboard packaging with scissors to open it! The instructions just don't work for me - open here, squeeze here, push here - I only have two hands!

As for the bottle caps. Just no. Don't know what the problem was with the unattached caps?

Sharptonguedwoman · 10/09/2024 07:41

I gave up and cut mine open with scissors.

Watchinglost · 10/09/2024 07:39

I absolutely cannot do the smol ones. I end up ripping them open.

deeahgwitch · 10/09/2024 07:38

I hate laundry capsules.
I far prefer the tablets and Which consumer magazine says they are better than capsules but I don't see them in the shops anymore so I buy a box of detergent powder.

Misses point of thread and wanders off.

Londonrach1 · 10/09/2024 07:27

I found the cardboard is easier than the plastic ones. However the new caps attached the bottles are not fit for purpose they stop the bottles being closed.

Georgethat · 10/09/2024 07:09

Not to sound smug but I’ve never struggled with either, maybe I can offer my services to the local area 😂

stripybobblehat · 10/09/2024 07:06

I've had a cardboard one and found it far to easy to open after the initial open. It didn't seem child safe at all. I hope you're talking about a redesign. I agree the plastic ones are tricky.

TealTraybake · 10/09/2024 07:00

🙋‍♀️ same here

HateMyselfToo · 09/09/2024 23:03

My husband made fun of me the other day, saying it was obviously child proof.

CF does NO household laundry and realised he'd misjudged immediately!

I got it eventually.

Singleandproud · 09/09/2024 23:02

There's a knack, get DP to open and then transfer to an opaque waterproof container like an ice cream tub, or a clear container kept in a dark cupboard

DragonCatcher · 09/09/2024 23:01

Me too! Glad I'm not alone in this.

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