NOW CLOSED Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump - tester review thread

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This thread is for the 1,000 MNers who have been trying out the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Pump.

If you're a tester, please add your feedback to this thread. Below are a few questions for you to answer but please feel free to add any other comments you may have. We'll also email you a link to a short survey that you'll need to complete (will send this next week). Everyone who adds their feedback to this thread and completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a £250 Love2Shop voucher.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

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Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
I really liked the look of it and it was small so it didn't take up too much room. Quite funky looking aswell and easy to use one handed once opened, was unsure if id used enough because the liquid looked so little.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
It was a bit tough to open but once opened it was fine maybe the price but other then that no.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
I used it to wash high thread count bed linen and was very surprised 6 pumps got out a blood spot and the fragrance was nice. It was also gentle so no irritants which I liked.
Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
I would recommend it because it has the cleaning power which is always the danger when switching from a regular product and it can be a lot of money making the switch to a whole new cleaning regime. Loved the feel good factor it has to be said will definitely be using it again.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
The size is great, It fits easily on my shelf under the sink and is not too heavy or bulky. I love the pump, It makes it so easy to know how much liquid you need to use and there is no mess when you're trying to pour and measure at the same time! I also love how concentrated it is and how well it cleans for such little liquid!

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Nothing major, maybe lower the price so its more competitive with other brands, and maybe make the packaging a little more eye catching.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
The fragrance was nice and not too over powering. It smelt natural and clean.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Yes definitely! Mainly because I am so impressed with how well it cleans for an eco friendly product!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

I was very impressed with it, it exceeded my expectations. the actual pump was brilliant and loved the size as its so small conpared to the bix box of powder I normally have.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?

nothing, it did the job it was supposed to.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?

The smell is nice, fresh and not too strong, it had a lovely smell after taking the laundry out of the tumble dryer.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

I definitely would recommend it. it did a brilliant job removing the permenant pen from ds's school jumper and got dh's work shirts really clean so I was very impressed and I did love the pump as its so easy to use and mess free.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Quite intrigued by such a different concept. Love the size and the simplicity of it.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
I'm assuming you can buy different sized bottles. Obviously would prefer the writing on the bottle to be in English and to know more about it's eco-friendly credentials.
Looked up some prices on Amazon and it could do with being a bit more competitvely priced. It's convenient but I'm not prepared to pay extra just for convenience.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
So far so good. Have done a whites and a coloureds wash and both have come out OK. The smell is quite neutral. My son has sensitive skin though so I'm keen to see whether or not it's aggravated by this washing liquid.
Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
I would definately mention it as it's quite different. Probably would recommend it.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

Quite funky packaging with clean graphics and a nice chunky pump that won't clog. At the end of the day it's a bottle of washing detergent so I can't really get that excited about overall impressions. I guess it's about the same size as you'd expect from another liquid detergent for that quantity of washes. If that's the normal size it won't last long so I presume there would be refill pouches or something? It would probably be quite annoying to have to refill that often so a larger bottle might be more practical provided this doesn't impact on environmental credentials.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
It did feel quite harsh on my hands after doing the spot treatments (I'm very sensitive to all detergents so was hoping the plant power wouldn't do the usual, but it did :-( I was also a bit concerned about the dire warnings about not getting it in the eyes, but this could just have been my poor French translation making it sound worse! This triggered a long conversation with DH about the difference between bio and non-bio with the outcome that we didn't really know where Method fell in that.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
I really like the fragance, it's nicer than Persil but not as lovely as Fairy (which I adore but the cleaning power is rubbish). It's stronger than I expected for an environmentally friendly product.

The cleaning power...don't get me started, my DH said I sounded like a crazed 1950s housewife admiring my washing after the first load. I used 5 pumps (with a couple of spot treatments too) on a very large basket of weaning laundry whites (babygros, terries, bibs, muslins) washed at a very environmentally unfriendly 60 degrees with a spoon of napisan and the usual fabric softener (as per instructions). I squirted it into the (leading detergent brand) cap thing that goes straight in the drum along with the napisan. Bar a few elderly carrot(?) stains it got everything out...a giant dubious broccoli poo, blueberry, 50 shades of orange vegetables, a 3 day old giant dry tea stain on a white vest (don't judge, it was a terrifying incident that I wanted to expunge from my memory as well as the vest...) Bibs came out sparkling white and soft, muslins whiter than they've been in 6 months. I couldn't be more impressed with the cleaning power considering that I was highly doubtful about whether it would be up to the job.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Yes, on the proviso that I have no idea of the price point but am presuming that it's significantly more expensive than the leading (evil multinational polluting) brands and other eco products as previous posters have mentioned. Combined environmental credentials and a product that actually does the job can't really be wrong (at the right price point!)

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

I liked the sleek design and the smooth action of the pump. I was surprised that such a small bottle could cover 25 washes. I had my doubts from the outset that something so insubstantial could cope with the grot created by two small children and I was unfortunately proved right.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?

I don't know if I'm being daft (or that the French was beyond me) but there doesn't seem to be an indication of whether it's bio or non-bio on the packaging. I love the minimal packaging design of the other Method products, especially the clear 'teardrop' style of the handwashes and it seems a shame that this doesn't fit in with that. I assume this is because of the large amount of copy needed to fit on though.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?

The fragrance seems modern and light and fits in well with other products in the Method range (of which I'm a big fan!). The cleaning power was actually rather disappointing. Four squirts didn't thoroughly clean a medium-soiled coloured wash and even six squirts didn't get close to removing the stains from a load of reusable nappies.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

If I had a friend who was short on storage space, was quite well-off and didn't have children I'd suggest they tried it for the compactness and fragrance. Otherwise, for the cost it just isn't effective enough for a family with small grimy kids.

Just been to the post office to collect mine! ( in thr pouring rain!)
Love the spotty box - very exciting!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Cute bottle, nice & small for my tiny kitchen. The missing capital letters annoyed me too - I'm a primary school teacher, I can't help it. I was a bit sceptical at first , not sure it's really going to work with 4 little squirts. But very happy with the results!

Oh, and the French instructions totally threw me! My rubbish 'A' level French helped me in the end!

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
It's too expensive for me. I would buy it if it was cheaper (£3 -£4)

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
The fragrance was OK , I usually use fabric conditioner so not a major problem. Smelt nice and nice and clean. The cleaning power was ace! Really impressed! It cleaned very grubby toddler clothes!

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Definitely! I love it! It cleans really well, it's a nice handy size & it's Eco friendly! I know my mum and sister will love so I'll be telling them all about it.

Thanks for picking to me test this, it really is fab!

Qu1 - What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump.
The bottle was compact and easy to undo. Not sure how the bottle is done up again to stop accidental squirts from inquisative little hands or for taking on your travels. The pump action worked well and left no mess on the pump or in the drawer or the machine.

Qu2 - Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Because it was concentrated I was concerned that I hadn't used enough but I'm sure I would get used to this in time. The fragrance was too strong for me so this I would change.

Qu3 - What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
I do not like my laundry to smell of cleaning solution so for me the fragrance was too strong. I'm having to dry things indoors at the moment and my whole house smells of Method. Saying that, it is not an offensive smell. I would just rather be able to smell my selected perfume/body lotion more then the smell of the clothes that I am wearing. The fragrance did die down abit as the clothes dried. Myself and my son suffer from sensitive skin and eczema and I am always wary of fragranced soaps etc as I consider it to be an added extra that could lead to skin issues, I shall be trying this washing liquid on my own clothes to test for a reaction before washing my sons items with it.

The cleaning power was good. I washed a colour load and a t-shirt with baked bean juice on it came out perfectly clean.

Qu4 - If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Most of my family have sensitive skin so I would discuss this with them but I think they would also be put off by the fragrance. I would recommend it as a sensitive liquid that has dirt removing power but for me this will just be used on select stuff that my usual non-bio can not get clean. I would recommend it to friends that are not quite as fussy as me regarding the scent but for many of them they are struggling on low incomes so the price might make it a turn off.

Overall - It did the job. Clothes came out clean. Wish the fragrance was not quite as strong. Yet to be seen whether it produces a skin reaction in my over sensitive family!

Right, done a couple of different washes with it now with different results so here goes...

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? Overall, nice packaging. Neat little bottle, takes up much less space in my over crowded cupboards. I'm nowhere near the end of the bottle yet, but I hope it's going to be possible to use every last drop of it. I'm sometimes a bit suspicious of the efficiency of pumps (I never buy toothpaste in pump dispensers for that reason)

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? I don't have the bottle in front of me, but a list of ingredients would be nice to fully back up environmental credentials. I imagine it's pretty expensive, price is probably the biggest thing stopping me from buying environmentally friendly cleaning products more.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? The first wash I did smelled lovely with four pumps. It was a fairly small wash, whites at 60 degress. School shirts came up nice and clean. Certainly it performed no worse than my current liquid. For the second wash I did a darks load, also at 60 degrees, five and a half pumps but a much larger load (my machine can take up to 7kg) and initially the clothes didn't smell that great. They still had a slightly musty/dirty smell. That did seem to recede as they dried, but the clothes had pretty much no scent once dried. The clothes were adequately cleaned, a couple of drops of hot chocolate my dd had dropped on to her pyjamas hadn't gone, but everything else seemed ok.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not? I would recommend it for it's space saving size and it's environmentally friendly tag. I would say that the claim you could do 25 washes from that bottle was a bit doubtful, especially if you have a larger size machine or really hard water. It compares adequately with other similar products on the market as far as I can tell.

Haven't tried it yet but have ds rugby kit lined up

He wanted me to say that he likes the message about the pants on the bottom

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Love the packaging - nice and compact and no mess on the outside of the bottle. Presume there will be refills available?

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
No I was really impressed. I am mainly comparing vs eco products as that is what I tend to use and it performed really well. The bottle seems to be lasting and i like the way I just put 2 squirts in for a "refresh" but use 4 or 5 for a proper dirty load.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance?
My pet hate is smelly laundry - either smelling stale (obv) but I also hate strong-smelling detergents. this is the main reason I don't use fabric conditioner as I can't bear the smell (ooh are method going to make conditioner?!) My washing came out smelling fresh but it dried to almost no fragrance at all - big thumbs up from me.

And the cleaning power?
Good enough. I use shout spray on stains and it definitely performed as well as any other eco detergent i have tried, if not better.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not? yes I would.

I've just skimmed up the rest of the thread and it is interesting to see people complaining that the smell is strong - I have found it to have hardly any. Different types of water?

I found the product really easy to use ( once given the English instructions!) it's nice and easy to add to the draw and I even managed whilst holding my little boy! I think the size of the bottle could be bigger as I seemed to use loads in just a few days.

The fragrance wasn't strong enough for me when my clothes were dry. On the first wash I used my normal fabric softener and all I could smell after my clothes were dry was the softener. So the next wash I only used the method pump and my clothes were left with no fragrance which was disappointing. I also found that my little boys poo stained vests didn't come out as clean as when I use my normal washing powder even when I applied method straight on the stains. I think it's a great idea that its environmentally friendly but for the reasons above and the cost I probably wouldn't recommend to a friend sorry 😒

Ha that last but was a sad face!!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

Fab product. Really easy to use. My washing smells really clean and fresh after use. Don't think it is an unreasonable price but would like to be able to buy a bigger bottle, 25 washes does not last long in our house!

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?

Just the size of the bottle.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?

Really nice fragrance and clothes feel and look really clean and fresh.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

I would recommend. I would tell them it was very easy to use and cleaned clothes really well.

Thanks for letting me try this great product!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

I like the packaging and pump action bottle, very clever.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?

Obviously English instructions would be a good start and it is expensive! Not sure if I would pay extra - need to use it more before I decide.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?

I thought the smell was fine, could even be stronger. Sadly cleaning power gets a 0/10. I had an ice-cream stain on a white TShirt and it did not remove it. Squirted directly on the stain and then some inside the WM dispenser drawer. Stain still there

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

Not at the moment but I will continue with other laundry and report back again.

Mine arrived today, well actually it arrived on friday but i missed the postie! so i collected it from the depot this morning.

I have yet to try it tho as done a wash this morning but shall test tomorrow.

So mine has arrived and I've used it in two loads of washing.

1. I too was very impressed by the smallness of the bottle and how little liquid was required ( as per instructions) for the wash. As space in our house is tight I begrudge the area taken up in cupboards by cleaning products, so based on size alone I would be tempted to buy this product again. I would be keen to be able to buy refill pouches for this bottle.
2. I can find nothing I would change... Did I miss the price somewhere in the box????
3. I liked the fragrance and even my very fussy DH commented on how fresh the laundry smelled. Not too overpowering. My second load of washing was my 2 year old daughters clothes and sheets... All snot and nappy stains came out. Very impressive. She has very sensitive skin but has not reacted in anyway to clothing used in this laundry load. 4)I would recommend this product, based on cleaning power, smell,kindness to sensitive skin and compactness. I like the ethos of the method brand.

Q1 Overall impression? I loved the compact size of the bottle and felt that was a great idea as it would save space in my already packed cupboard an as was plastic no risk of broken boxes leaking everywhere. Was also very easy to press which is good as I have joint problems. However I felt the packaging was plain and non eye catching and if on a supermarket self wouldnt stand out from the crowd and catch my eye to investigate it further.

Q2 Anything I would change? I would make the bottle brighter and more inviting so it appeals on the already busy supermarket shelf. I would also do different scents as I found the smell bland and not very exciting.

Q3 Fragrance/ cleaning power? It cleaned really well and got rid of all the staines on my 2 and 10 year old boys clothes which is no small achievement! The smell wasnt really anything to write home anbout and to be hoest wastn really noticeable at all - I would use this for a newborn who I wouldnt want in highly perfurmed stuff but for day to day washing and my other boys and family stuff i like the clothes to smell nice as well as be clean.

Q4 Would I recomment? I would def recommend this product and loved the bottle and space saving it gave but would only recmmend it as a product for people with newborns as I felt the small was a huge let down for it. I would of also found it useful to know the RRP of this as I think this is important when reviewing a product as to where it is pitched in the market.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
A1 I really like the style and design of the bottle and packaging. Nice size, can be stored away discreetly.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
A2 English instructions! Haha, although Mumsnet did kindly email and translate for numpties like me who can't read French!

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
A3 Loved the smell of the laundry after washing, not too overpowering.
I tested it out on muddy school clothes and on my bedding and towels. everything came out clean, fresh and soft.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
A4 Yes, I would recommend.

Few more comments:

We are a bunch of sensitive skins in this house so will be interesting to see how this product will work long-term. Fine so far, but I'm wary of changing laundry products incase of irritation.

I would also like to know the retail price. If toopricey - not sure if I would buy again, maybe if it was on offer.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
I like it - I like how small it is and that it doesn't take up the entire cupboard under the sink.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Probably the cost, it's too expensive for me.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
The smell is OK, not lovely and not offensive. I do really like the rest of the Method range, esp the hand soaps, and was expecting this to smell much nicer.

I wasn't impressed with the cleaning power. I did a small white load and it didn't come out looking very fresh. One of the tops had sauce down the front, and it was no cleaner than if it had been rinsed in warm water.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Probably not, I don't think it's powerful enough. I really like the design and the idea, but I don't think it does the job well enough.

Q1. Overall, I like it - much handier and less drippy to squirt it in than pour a measured dose. I like that it's compact too.
Q2 I'd like refill pouches - I checked Tesco today and didn't see any.

Q3 Fragrance - I like it - smells really clean and linen-y but I think I prefer it a bit stronger. I'm 8.5mths pregnant at the moment and will be interested to see how I rate it after I've had the baby as my nose has been doing all kinds of weird and wonderful things for the past 5 months!
It cleaned very well.

Q4 Yes I would recommend it I think, esp if the price were a bit lower.

Thank you - appreciate the opportunity to take part.

Q1 - I really like the convenience of the packaging. The washing results were the same as the big messy powders but without the yucky residue in the drawer particularly at low temperatures. One thing though - maybe it's the way I was holding it - I found it difficult to maintain the even amount for every pump, I think I must have been holding it at too much of an angle.

Q2 - As most other people have said, it is a bit pricier that others, but that wouldn't necessarily put me off buying it. I would like to have some information on if it safe to use on coloured washing - currently I buy bio and non-bio (whites and coloureds), so if this suitable for both I would see that as a huge bonus.

Q3 - Fragrance is fine, smells clean and fresh so can't ask for more than that. I think it will be even nicer once I can get my washing outside to line dry! Cleaning absolutely fine too, so far have done white school and DH office shirts at 40 degrees, big load of towels at 60 degrees and a mixed wash at 30 degrees - all fine, even the smelly pits hard working DH shirts

Q4 - Yes I would recommend Method Laundry Liquid, most of my friends and my Dsis buy whatever smells the nicest and like me try new things all the time. 25 washes will last us about 4 - 5 weeks (family of 3), towels once a week, bedding once a week , 1 white load and 2 coloured loads so it's actually not bad value really (convinces self)

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Like the small size and it is easy to use.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Price & make it refillable
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Fragrance good, I don't like my washing to smell of artificial fragrance.
It got my washing clean, I started with 4 pumps and am now using just 2 pumps on a normal machine load, everything is still clean :) I have used it on 6 loads of coloured washing with no issue. Yet to try it on a white load though.
Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?
Yes I would recommend it but do think it is expensive.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?

I liked the look and design of it, but it must be used upright to squirt, so when nearly empty you need to put it in the drum as I found it wouldn't squirt at an angle

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Is it refillable, lots of plastic waste as such a small bottle

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?

Didn't notice any fragrance, it did get olive oil out of a woollen jumper on a low wash, so quite impressed with that - I squirted it directly onto the jumper first.

Q4 If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend Method Laundry Liquid to a friend/relative or not? If so, what would you say about it? If not, why not?

Not really, never talk about such mundane things!

I do love testing things though!