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NOW CLOSED: Tesco’s Naturally Powered (antibacterial spray or non-bio washing powder) product testers review thread

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AnnMumsnet · 01/05/2012 14:54

This thread is for the 1000 Mumsnetters who are trying out the Naturally Powered range of cleaning products by Tesco.

If you don't know about these products, here's what Tesco has to say:

"In the past, green cleaning products have been let down by their performance. Working closely with a team of chemists, scientists and environmental experts, we have created the Naturally Powered range of eco cleaning products - specially formulated to have a reduced impact on the environment than other leading products and with the cleaning performance you'd expect."

Mumsnetters have been testing either the antibacterial spray or the non-bio washing powder. In addition, all testers received a trial-sized sachet of washing up liquid.

If you are a tester, please state which product you were testing and answer the questions below - feel free to also add any other comments you may have.

Everyone who adds their comments to this thread will be entered into a prize draw, where one person will win £200 of Tesco vouchers.

Questions:

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!
MNHQ

OP posts:
jes73 · 10/05/2012 10:28

Thank you for letting me be part of this project. The product is great and highly recommended.

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
I am all for Green products. However, having used some of them before, I found that they do not provide such superior cleaning. I was expecting the same here.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?
A great product. The products really worked. I was thrilled with the performance. The smell is great especially for the kitchen and bathroom. It has a fresh citrus smell that overpowers odours.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?
Although not expected as it was a natural product, this product actually worked better than the products I usually buy.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
With global warming becoming a major threat to life, it is important that we try and go green. It definitely affects my decision to buy.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

I would definitely buy this product because of it superior cleaning capability and it smell and its natural credential.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?
Nothing. It is a great product.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
I definitely would. In fact, I already have because it gave me superior cleaning and I love the smell.

SeriouslyOutnumbered · 10/05/2012 10:29

I tested the washing powder

  1. I had been aware of eco products before but hadn't really used them
  2. The washing powder did work, but not noticeably better than my usual one (the Tesco non-bio liquid). It also clogged up the drawer in my washing machine... The cardboard measuring cup was very cute too!
  3. Answered above!
  4. Green credentials aren't generally important, though I wouldn't buy something that I knew to be vastly damaging
  5. I'd buy a liquid laundry detergent, if the price was comparable to the stuff I usually get
  6. I'd improve it so it didn't clog up the detergent drawer!!
  7. I probably would recommend it.
I haven't used the washing up liquid yet, but will try and remember later on when I wash up :-)
butterflymum · 10/05/2012 10:29

Tested....Antibacterial Spray

Q1. Until hearing about them here on Mumsnet, I wasn't previously aware of the range

Q2. The spray certainly seemed to cope well with our kitchen and indeed bathroom surfaces, even stubborn leftover food marks. The smell was pleasant enough, not overpowering, but didn't linger as long as I would have expected, so the 'fresh smell' aspect was lacking in staying power.

Q3. No noticeable difference in performance over other products. Smell, although not long lasting, was better than some.

Q4. Green Credentials are something I like to consider, but need to be weighed up against cost, and unless the products were reasonably priced, I'm afraid I would probably forego the 'green' aspect for a similarly effective, but much cheaper, non-green product, and make up for it in other 'green' areas.

Q5. At this time, probably not, but if the prices were to come down, then I would consider them more.

Q6. A cosmetic change to the packaging of the spray. The silver coloured spray top on the bottle does look quite 'industrial' and does not immediately strike me, visually, as something that is a 'green' product.

Q7. Similarly to others have said, it is not often a topic of conversation. If it did arise, though, I would at least point out the option of the Naturally Powered range, and leave it to the other person to decide if the cost was acceptable to them in pursuit of their own 'greener' lifestyle'.

arthurfowlersallotment · 10/05/2012 10:30

washing powder

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
I had never heard of them

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

Excellent- cleaned very well, no overpowering smell. Even worked on my baba's horrific up the back poop numbers.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

Better as i needed less powder and it got all stains out.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

I'm sorry to admit that I buy non bio products that are on offer rather than on green credentials. though this is a positive.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?
Yes I will, provided the price is competitive. it works and smells good.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

I can't think of any... aside from It's a bit tricky to get it out of that plastic bag though..

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would

fishewen · 10/05/2012 10:31

I used the anti-bacterial spray

What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
Hadn't noticed them on shelf.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?
I found the spray to work well, and I liked the fact it had a very mild, but pleasant smell.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?
It worked just as well, but somehow I don't usually expect "Green " products to work as well! I like the spray nozzle too with jet or fine spray choice.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
The only green product I buy now is Ecover washing up liquid. We were given this to use on a narrowboat, as being kinder to the wildlife, and as it was so effective I continue to use it.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not? Yes - as it works!

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing? Seems fine as it is.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes I would now I have tried it.

arthurfowlersallotment · 10/05/2012 10:32

sorry- i would because it works

applecharlotte · 10/05/2012 10:34

Hello Tesco,

I tried the washing powder.

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

Never heard of them until I saw this ad on Mumsnet.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

I was disappointed. Always on the look out for good eco friendly products and would be willing to pay more if they are up to the job but sadly these fell short.

The washing up liquid wasn't very bubbly so didn't seem to clean dishes very well. It smelt fine.

I thought the packaging of both was fairly none descript - wouldn't stand out in a supermarket. I think for green products the whole green/leaf/flower/earthy design catches peoples eyes. I did like the paper cup for scooping but didn't think the plastic bag was necessary - would have liked it just to be powder in the cardboard box.

The powder did seem to clean clothes well enough, but there was no softness to the dried washed clothes at all - infact my partner commented on how scratchy they were! I tried with softener the next time and it still wasn't great.

The smell of the powder wasn't great. It smelt of soap, v chemical and not at all fresh or green.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

They were def worse performing them my current non-eco brands.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes they are important. If these products were just a little bit worse then my current I would still chose them because of their green-ness. Unfortunately they were too badly performing to change over.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

I might give some other products a try if I see them in tesco's as I would like to find an economical green kitchen cleaner.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Improve packaging, smell, try and make the powder more softening. Get rid of the plastic.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

For the reasons above!

Hervana · 10/05/2012 10:34

I have received the washing powder. I only received it yesterday as I wasn't in when it was originally delivered so have only just been able to collect it from the Post Office (late opening last night).

The only comment I can add at the moment is the smell is very very powerful! I am usually wary of products that smell strongly as I worry they contain a lot of perfume (and will aggravate my DC's eczema) but we shall see.

Will add my comments over the next couple of days when I have tested product.

shiniesam · 10/05/2012 10:34

I was trying the Washing Powder
Q1. I wasn't aware of Tesco doing an eco friendly range.
Q2. I liked the fact the box of powder did actually contain a measure, and I was impressed about how little you had to use. All my washing has come out clean and fresh without a strong perfume clinging to it.
Q3. I have been using Method laundry liquid and had been impressed, I found the Tesco powder just as efficient, the cost of each will decide which I will use in the future.
Q4. The Eco factor is important to me, I have a septic tank so have to be careful what I use, but even without that I prefer to use eco friendly products, I think it is improtant.
Q5. I will definately look out for the naturally powered range, it will be down to the price to decide if I will buy it or not.
Q6. Maybe I would make the smell slightly stronger.
Q7. I would definately reccommend this product.

ChopstheScarletduck · 10/05/2012 10:38

I emailed Katie, I haven't received anything yet. :(

mamaman · 10/05/2012 10:39

Washing powder:
Quite fresh packaging. Pleasant smelling.
1st Wash: I tried a 15 degree wash with one cupful but it did not get all of the food marks out of my childrens school clothes.thumbs down!
2nd wash: I upped the temperature to 30 degree and used 1.5 cups, got out all of the mud from my husbands cycling shors. Much better result. thumbs up.
3rd wash: Hand wash. Removed red wine stains from a fancy dress outfit - great but also took the colour out of the fabric- thumbs down.

mrsDalts · 10/05/2012 10:39

I tested the box of washing powder and a sachet of washing up liquid

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

I had used and liked the previous brand of tesco green products which seem to have disappeared . Hadn't noticed these the packaging is similar to a brand Ive seen in some cheaper outlets and ? Wilkos.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

Both products cleaned clothes and dishes and had a pleasant smell .

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

As well

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

Very important to me. I would only to buy greener product.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

as another tester commented I would like to see clearer labelling re animal testing and animal ingredients and green credentials The Coop products do this very well.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Clearer labelling the box the washing powder was in had come apart at the bottom but this could have been with being posted.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

If the labelling was clearer about the animal testing (and they were not tested on animals) i would . I tend to now try to buy products from our local health food shop if possible but if it would encourage people who normally shop at larger supermarkets to make a greener choice that is a good thing.

Ellie · 10/05/2012 10:42

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
Hadn't noticed them. Haven't used eco products before as the price usually puts me off.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?
I used the washing powder and was pleased with it. It did the job by getting the clothes clean and smelt absolutely gorgeous!

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?
Worked just as well.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
Now I know that the washing powder is effective I would probably buy it for 'green reasons' - dependent on price of course.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?
Yes, if the price is right!

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?
Nothing - no complaints

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, definitely

knowitallstrikesagain · 10/05/2012 10:45

Tested the washing powder.

Q1. I had never heard of Naturally Powered, despite shopping at Tesco, so don't know how well promoted they are.

Q2. Cleaned well. I didn't notcie clothes being scratchy like some other posters but then I never use softener so maybe have lower standards? The smell was strong but I guess you get used to your own brand after a while. Once clothes were dry they didn't smell.

Q3. Washing powder worked as well as any other brands I have tried, even at low temperatures.

Q4. I like to buy green and have bought ecover in the past, although never found its perfomance comparable with non green brands. I would buy green if the price and performance was comparable.

Q5. I will look for it in tesco. If it is as cheap as what I can get elsewhere that does the same job, I would definately buy it.

Q6. Can the powder be stored directly in the box? I thought the plastic bag was a bit unnecessary.

Q7. Yes.

Thanks

BigBadBear · 10/05/2012 10:46

I tested the cleaning spray.

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

I have bought a few products from this range in the past. They have been OK but I don't tend to shop at Tesco anymore so don't use them anymore.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

This was a good product. It did the job, smelt nice, didn't leak.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

This was as good as other products I have used.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

I try and buy green products when I can, but am not ardent about it. This wasn't truly green and that annoys me a bit - either do it properly, or not at all.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

Depends how the product is priced. I tend to buy whatever is on offer, and will elect for a green product if one is keenly priced and does the job to my satisfaction. I have tried Ecover in the past and thought the laundry and cleaning products were good, but found the washing up liquid really harsh on my skin.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Seemed fine to me other than the product name making it sound greener than it actually is.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Probably not. Sorry.

Gemmacrossley · 10/05/2012 10:48

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

I thought they wouldnt be as good as traditional powders

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

I was very happy, cleaned my clothes well and smelt lovely

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

It worked just as well

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

its important as my son has ezcema and he neads to be carefull what to put near his skin

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

Yes if the price is similar to other brands

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

none

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes

mammamic · 10/05/2012 10:55

I tested the washing powder and had a small (one use) sample of the washing up liquid

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

Not very high, to be honest, as I have a strong aversion to anything to do with Tesco.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

I was pleasantly surprised. The product worked well. It smelt great - better than my usual product.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

just as well

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

quite important. If price and performance are comparable to non 'eco'/green products, then it would choose the earth friendly option :)

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

Probably not - I don't shop at Tesco

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

We were not given indication of price point but pricing is probably one...

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

yes

avelte · 10/05/2012 10:56

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them? not positive and pricey

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products? more than pleased with products,very effective

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use? it works very well as other branded products

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
very important,i will buy the product definitely

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?
yes,i will,does what it says on label

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?
none
Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
definitely yes

BIWItheBold · 10/05/2012 11:00

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
We are using the washing powder. I had never heard of this (sub) brand, but the idea of something more natural is appealing. I liked the look of the pack - lots of white, plus blue and green makes it look eco-friendly, as well as clinical and therefore suggesting clean. But, I was less sure about the logo. It is meaningless and suggests neither natural, nor eco nor efficacy. And I thought that 13 washes was a bit of an odd number! Why not round it up to 14, therefore suggesting a fortnight's worth of washes?

I like the idea of the 15 degree promise, but my washing machine doesn't have a setting for such a low temperature, so i couldn't test that option out.

I especially liked the promise of being dermatologically tested. This is very important as both DH and I have sensitive skin, and have to avoid most washing detergents, even non-bio ones. However, I thought the use of the hand was a bit Hmm as it suggests that it is endorsed by the British Skin Foundation - which it isn't. This is a bit dubious and a bit of a con.

'Plant-derived cleaning ingredients' sounds good - but I have no idea what this actually means, nor how it compares with current detergents on the market!

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

It smelt very nice, and the clothes smelt very pleasant after washing. As far as I can tell, the clothes have all come out clean. That said, we have very little really dirty stuff that we're washing - my DC are older, so we're not having to deal with many spills and dribbles!

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

In terms of cleaning, then it seems fine. I didn't like the way it stayed clumped up in the dispenser drawer - but this was initially because I used a double dose of the powder. I didn't spot the measuring line on the outside of the cup.

We haven't suffered from any skin reactions - at least not so far - but we have only used about half of the box (my DH, who does most of the washing, keeps forgetting to use this and is using our other products instead - sorry!)

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

They are important, and would be a purchase influence - but ultimately, our skin sensitivity is the most important consideration that I have when I'm buying/choosing a detergent.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

It depends on the price ultimately, and whether or not it's kind to our skin. I would certainly consider buying it, assuming that it causes no skin problems.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Personally I prefer a liquid detergent, so would like to see it in that format.

Re the measuring cup - why make it so big? Why not just make it big enough for a 'one shot' 30g dose? I also agree with other posters here - a plastic bag inside a cardboard box, with what looks like expensive finishes and printing on the outside, doesn't seem very eco-friendly, thereby undermining the green credentials a bit. I also notice that the carton is recyclable - but what about the plastic bag?

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

I doubt very much I would be likely to be having such a dull conversation! I have not really had such impressive results that I'm likely to recommend it. I'm not entirely convinced that it's really that green an offer. The ingredients list certainly doesn't really sound that green/natural. I also am not very happy about the implication that the product has BSF endorsement - that makes me quite cross actually - it seems like a cynical mis-use of someone else's logo.

BIWItheBold · 10/05/2012 11:02

Sorry - just realised - I described this as a sub-brand as I thought it was a Tesco product. Then I went to have a look at the website, where it suggests that it's a separate company.

Then I went back to the packaging to discover it is a Tesco product, albeit manufactured by someone else.

So I'm a bit confused. Is this a Tesco brand or not? If it is, why not market it as such?

I feel I'm being a bit conned by the marketing now. (and I work in marketing ...)

PiedWagtail · 10/05/2012 11:09

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

I hadn't noticed them - I usualy use Ecover

Q2. After using the products, what was your overall opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

The antibac spray cleaned a dirty cooker well, cleaned a loo very well and did a good job on a kitchen worktop.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

About the same

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

The green credentials of a product are important to me. I would be more likely to buy a greener product.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

I need more information - I don't know if it has been tested on animals. It also contains quite a few chemicals and I need to do more research to see if other 'green' products also contain these.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

none apart from the above

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, i think so - but would also mention my concerns re animal testing/chemicals.

starlight36 · 10/05/2012 11:13

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
I hadn't heard about the products until I saw the product test come up. I was interested to see how they would compare versus the leading brand.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?
The antibacterial spray worked well and had a more natural smell than comparable products. It managed to clean away dried on red-wine stains off a work surface with minimal scrubbing. The washing up liquid smelt fresh but I probably used more than I needed to because it didnt lather up as much as the usual brand I use.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?
The spray worked better than my existing brand. As above I probably used more washing liquid than I normally would do, this was probably more of a user error and if I used the product again I would put less in.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes the green credentials are important to me. We try to buy products which are going to be beneficial to the environment.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?
Yes, depending on availability (whether or not they will be stocked in our local Tesco store) and on price

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?
The packaging of the spray could be improved. Unless the top is firmly screwed off it leaks very easily. With other brands I don't have this issue.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I would recommend the products based on the test.

MrsFifty2 · 10/05/2012 11:13

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?
I had used the bathroom cleaner and washing powder before and was happy with both of them; I wasn't sure how the range had been changed with this relaunch though.

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?
I used the antibacterial spray; the smell was a little strong and didn't smell very natural! I also found the list of ingredients wasn't very clear about the green credentials. I also looked on the website it linked to for info on the ingredients but unless you've got a chemistry degree I still don't think it would be much use. My concern about using cleaning products is about the residue left behind on surfaces that kids will then ingest from touching it.
The performance of the spray was good though - got our dining table nice and clean despite a baby and a toddler. And the sample of washing up liquid also did a good job.

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?
I usually use my own antibacterial solution made from aromatherapy oils so it worked just as well at getting things clean, but as I mentioned above I didn't get enough info about how safe the chemicals are compared to my own solution.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?
The green credentials are very important to us, both in terms of the chemicals in our home and also the effect on the environment with chemicals being washed into the soil and our water supply.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?
I will continue to buy some products as necessary but won't buy the antibacterial spray as I'm not happy with the smell.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?
Make the ingredients clearer! How many people actually know what non-ionic surfactants and didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride are? I'd like the detergent.co.uk website to give proper info on the chemicals used and the safety of them.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
Probably, depending on their opinions of green cleaning.

SexyDragonStarlet · 10/05/2012 11:16

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them? - Wasn't sure if they would be up to the cleaning power needed by 2 grubby children and a soldier!

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products? The product worked well, my clothes came clean and smelt very fresh. The only issue I had was that the powder didn't always dissolve well so I was left with a lump of it in the drawer and white residue on some dark clothes. We also had no adverse reaction to it on a physical basis which is important to us as we have had this with other washing powders

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use? I think it worked slightly better apart from the dissolving issue

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not? I like to buy "green" where I can so as long as it is price comparable I would consider it.

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not? Unlikely, I don't often shop in tesco and it wouldn't be worth a special trip just to get it.

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing? Make it dissolve better.

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not? I would yes, especially if they shop in Tesco.

mynameis · 10/05/2012 11:17

Q1. What was your opinion of the Naturally Powered products before using them?

I hadnt heard of them before

Q2. After using the products, what was your over all opinion? Did the products work? Were you happy with the performance? Did you like the smell and feel of the products?

Pleasantly surprised! stains removed at lower temperatures and didn't irritate my sons excema

Q3. How did the products compare to your usual cleaning products? Did it work just as well, better or worse than the products you usually use?

I choose soap powder based on skin sensitivity and then price. Naturally powered compared well cleaning wise and with sensitivity but would like to know the retail price.

Q4. How important are the green credentials of the Naturally Powered range to you? Would this affect your decision to buy? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would like to buy more green products but unfortunately they tend to be more expensive, so this wouldn't effect my decision to buy

Q5. Will you continue to buy the Tesco Naturally Powered range? If so, why? If not why not?

If the price is reasonable then I would buy again

Q6. What, if any, improvements would you make to the Naturally Powered products you were testing?

Happy with product and packaging

Q7. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the products to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes for high cleaning performance