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Original poster

Is Aldi washing up liquid good?

37 replies

FreakinScaryCaaw · 09/12/2014 14:09

I don't usually shop in Aldi but was googling to find something better than the washing up liquid I've been using (own brand), and their name came up as top!

I've only ever found Fairy to be any good but apparently they out rank them?

I might pay Aldi a visit as I like shopping their when I do, prefer Lidl and Morrisons if I'm honest, but if the washing up liquid's good it'll be worth a visit. Plus they have battered haggis Grin

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Original poster
FreakinScaryCaaw · 09/12/2014 14:10

Shopping there. Blush

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fusspot66 · 09/12/2014 14:15

You know it has the Good Housekeeping Stamp of approval on the bottle?
Grin

Original poster
FreakinScaryCaaw · 09/12/2014 14:18

Does it? Ah well must be good Smile

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DeePancrisPandevenistaken · 09/12/2014 14:21

yes it is very good. Long lasting and use carefully.

MissFenella · 09/12/2014 14:35

The red/pink one smells of cat pee to me

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FreakinScaryCaaw · 09/12/2014 14:36

Cat pee! I'm going to have to go and get some now and sniff the red/pink one whilst I'm there Grin

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Picturesinthefirelight · 09/12/2014 14:37

Yes, it's much better than Fairy which is too strong & reacts with my skin.

My mum buys it & she could afford to shop at Harrods if she wished. She chooses to shop at Aldi.

Petitgrain · 09/12/2014 14:39

It works but stinks like bathroom cleaner, really strong and unpleasant after a while. Back to Tesco's own make for me.

DeePancrisPandevenistaken · 09/12/2014 14:39

I hear Aldi's referred to as a 'discounter' store.

Surely that's rubbish? Waitrose and Tesco et al should be referred to as the 'inflator' stores.

DeathMetalMum · 09/12/2014 16:05

I think it's really good. We have tried other brands than fairy and always gone back definitely as good, the smell isn't quite as nice as fairy but I can ignore it for the price.

ilovechristmas1 · 09/12/2014 19:23

its great,i bulk buy it as not a local round here

revert to fairy when i run out

no dishwasher here so gets tested well

Bunbaker · 09/12/2014 19:33

"it's much better than Fairy which is too strong & reacts with my skin."

Why don't you wear washing up gloves? I never wash up with bare hands because my hands are so dry. Using gloves means I can have the water hotter as well.

Rattitude · 09/12/2014 19:37

I find that the Aldi PREMIUM washing up liquid (which comes in a small bottle) is good. The other variations which can come in bigger bottles are not great.

BumWad · 09/12/2014 19:37

I don't think it's better than Fairy, very good but not better

BlueberryWafer · 09/12/2014 19:38

I find it much better for sensetive skin as most others make my skin flare up. It's a really good washing up liquid too :) I've only ever used the original one as scented ones are no good for my skin either.

Bunbaker · 09/12/2014 19:43

So why don't you use gloves then Blueberry

Hithere123 · 09/12/2014 19:45

DeePancrisPandevenistaken Haha...I'll second that. Always shop at Aldi myself but am always a little hmmm about their cleaning products...may give it a go. I've recently changed my baby milk to avoid going to the other (shudders) supermarkets each week. These feet may never step through those doors again :)

Picturesinthefirelight · 09/12/2014 20:13

Gloves are too much if a faff

Also my washing up liquid both at home & at work doubles up as a work top cleaner & hand wash.

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FreakinScaryCaaw · 09/12/2014 20:18

I have the water so hot my skin would burn without gloves.

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dementedma · 09/12/2014 20:18

Yes, its excellent. Cheap and lasts forever. Washing powder tabs are fine too.

ilovechristmas1 · 09/12/2014 20:20

yes the premium one,that's the one you want

threepiecesuite · 09/12/2014 20:22

I like Asda own brand washing up liquid. The honey flavoured one. 59p and it's as good as Fairy.

HermioneWeasley · 09/12/2014 20:24

It used to be really good, but not strong enough now. I think using anything other than fairy is a false economy

Gatekeeper · 09/12/2014 20:24

They've changed the formula though as well as the smell and it's not quite as good as it was , or as cheap. I've gone back to Fairy as you can get two large bottles for £2 from Lidl which lasts for weeks and weeks

Ragwort · 09/12/2014 20:26

No - I don't think so, I tried it recently and went back to Fairy (which I decant into the traditional bottles that were issued in Jubilee Year Blush - sad person that I am Grin).