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?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw.
MNHQ

Thanks
Helen

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Liked it's compactness, v happy to use something ecologically friendly. V easy to use, no mess.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
DIsappointed to hear it's maufactured in the US - airmiles would make me think twice about buying it. Would producing it here lower the price? Like the refill sack but would probably only buy if on offer.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Really liked the scent, I found it fresh and clean (I don't use separate fabric conditioner) despite being very attached to my usual Bold 2in1 Lavender and camomile! Cleaned everything very well, other than newborn toxic yellow poo! Didn;t try soaking or intensive squirting these yet.

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 bc I liked its scent, it did the job, it's enviro friendly and compact with minimal mess, easy to use. A winner! Tho will look out for special offers on price...

Have had mine for four days now and have done 6 washes so here goes...
Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? Very neat packaging, I did wonder if it really would do 25 washes but following the instructions means you use a relatively small amount per wash. Everything has come out clean and soft so far. Have used it neat on a fabulous ketchup stain and the shirt came out clean, so far so good.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Does it come in a bigger bottle? That would be nice. A lower price would be nice, a good deal on this is the same as full price for top brand names. If money wasn't tight I would consider buying this.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? Fragrance was nice, not too strong and cleaning power great so far. Five children haven't beaten it yet!
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?
Would recommend based on performance as I cannot fault it, the price would be prohibitive for me and possibly for many others so would have to be mentioned. I have enjoyed testing it (still am enjoying it) so thanks for the opportunity. I'll look out for deals and may buy if money allows.

@COCKadoodledooo

I'm still really miffed about the fact I haven't received mine..

You should have mail, cock

Just doing another couple of loads of reading tonight and noticed there its no way of closing the pump (unlike the usual turn to lock pumps), which is a bit annoying

To add to my feedback.... Just seen on Ocado (yep, thats how I spend my Friday nights!) that the refills are £14.00 for 85 washes worth. That makes it seem pretty good value. Will definitely get one and try it some more.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Very excited to try new product. Bottle seemed compact for 25 washes and pump made it easy to put liquid in machine drawer as well as in a little cup I use inside drum.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Not so far. I've used it this week and the clothes smell great, whites seem to have come out really crisp, fabrics feel soft when dry and I feel like I've hardly used any liquid. It'll be interesting to see how the bottle empties as sometimes pump action bottles always seem to have a but left in the bottom which is difficult to get out.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Fragrance lovely in bottle and wen clothes come out of maching wet. Not a long lingering fragrance tho - when they're dry they don't seem to smell as strong. Still smell freshly laundered tho.
Cleaning power - whites seem really crips which is brill with a house full of boys! Everything else seems to be cleaned well except for (untreated) baby poo-stained vesty!! Will prob get the chance to try treating one soon(!) and will comment further if so.

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?
Certainly would. It's a bit more money, I tend to watch pennies closely and use offers in stores, but as its Eco-friendly I'd expect it to be more money. Handy sized and so far so good!!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
I really like it - it's compact, easy to put into the washing machine without getting anything on my hands, washes as well as my normal product (Fairy non-bio), and is better for the environment.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
It'd be great if it came in a refill to save on packaging waste, rather than having to buy another pump bottle each time.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Fragrance was not overly noticeable to me, which is great. Cleaned well on fresh stains/dirt.
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 - I would tell them about its green credentials and that it cleans just as well as my non-bio product.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? I was really surprised about the size of it when it arrived - it was hard to imagine three squirts would do a wash and very tempting to squirt in a bit extra.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Not really, I'm quite impressed by it but I have a fondness for Method products anyway. I agree that a refill pouch would add to the eco credentials though.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? Lovely smell, I love the laundry aisle at the supermarket. And the cleaning power? Washing seemed clean and fresh to me. Not washed a muddy football kit yet 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 probably would - it smells fab, cleans well, it's compact and eco friendly. What's not to like? Maybe pricing?

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to try it!

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

I loved it we have a small utility and this bottle fitted right in much better than the massive box of fairy we have in there currently. It also cleaned brilliantly especially dd's nappies.

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

I was going to say refills but I see from
Belo's recent post you already do them.
The only major problem I had was I usually wash dd's nappies on a 90 degree wash but when I came through there was a load of bubbles coming out of the soap drawer and all over the floor. So maybe it would be good to put on the packaging not to wash at such a high temperature.

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

The fragrance was fine there was nothing exciting about it but it did the job which is the main thing. It cleaned brilliantly I've done many loads since getting this bottle and they've all come out great.

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 for any one that was short of space or looking for a good eco brand. I would not recommend it to people that just look for whatever one is cheapest because the price is a bit steep but in my opinion it is worth the price.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Really liked the look of the bottle and how you dispensed the liquid. Not sure how it would stand out on the shelves though as the packaging is a little bland. However it does have a look of eco friendly about it that may prompt me to read further into the product. I was a little dubious on how clean my clothes would be with the little amount that is recommended but it fetched my DD school shirts up fantastic which had become the bane of my life.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
I think the price would put some people off as would the instructions being in French. However there is no waste compared to other leading brands and it is fantastic on cleaning power.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
It wasn't overly fragranced which i liked and it did give Superior cleaning compared to my normal brand. I would certainly use this again

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 definitely recommend it. It offers fantastic cleaning whilst being eco friendly and the pump makes it very easy to use.

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

Really good. I admit wasn't expecting it to work all that well given that it is en eco version - but it really does. It gets the clothes lovely and clean, has a really nice smell, and is easy to use.

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

Not really - other than the packaging being in french!

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

The smell was really nice. Not too artificial smelling or overpowering like some. Just smells nice and fresh. The cleaning power was good - it certainly worked on all our clothes (and my two boys get things pretty messy).

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 definitely recommend. I don't like using unnatural chemical stuff on my kids' skin - and laundry detergents are no different. I had expected something that was natural to be less effective, but it worked really well and left the clothes smelling great.Thumbs up.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? I liked the small size & the dinky bottle. I was expecting the pump itself to fill up or do something and was very surprised at the small amount of liquid recommended to use.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Not really. I liked the bottle. Maybe the instructions could be in English

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? The fragrance was nice, not too strong. Just fresh & clean smelling. I was surprised at how well it cleaned though. With the small amount of liquid recommended, I thought it wouldn't stand up to my DC's uniform & sports kit, but it worked really well.

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, especially to my friends with small children. I'd say it was eco friendly, had no chemicals & most importantly, worked well!

Thanks again for letting me try.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
I liked the overall presentation of the container,the fact it was compact and took up less storage space. The pump is less messy than pouring into a cup and is easier to be precise.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
I do a lot of washing so would like an economy 50 wash bottle and a cheaper price. Toward the end of the bottle I poured rather than pumped as there wasn't enough liquid to go up the pump but this was a minor problem.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
I din't think it had a very strong fragrance but it was pleasant. The cleaning power was comparable to all the brands I would usually use. I found method struggled with sweat stains but I find all my usual brands do. I got 21 washes out of my bottle as I have a large drum cacpacity machine and did some spot treatment with the product. My lowest temp wash was a 30 and the highest was 90.
We do a lot of hot washes and have allergy sufferers and method didn't irritate their skin.

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 based on its compact size, cleaning power, eco friendly, and product design. The off putting thing would be price.

Thanks for letting me try it, I liked it.

Hello everyone, thanks to MNHQ for picking me to be a tester. After a visit to the Brighton Sea Life Centre, my 4-yr old son and I are learning about the effect of household chemicals on sea life; hence our search for a detergent that does the least possible harm to aquatic life....

I currently use Ariel bio liquitabs, which remove most of the stains from muslins stained with bolognaise sauce and babygros stained with explosions of yellow newborn poo. I wash in hard water.

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

The small size makes it easy to store and handle. Since it weighs less than non-concentrated liquid, it also emits less CO2 during transport (but I must admit I have not worked the numbers out). Another poster mentioned having to keep the bottle upright to pump out the liquid; I found I could tilt the bottle and still pump.

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

Refills! Completely agree with those who have said there is no point in it eco-credentials if you have to throw the bottle away.

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

The fragrance was almost non-existent compared to Ariel, which is fine by me. Pleasantly surprised, the Method showed exactly the same cleaning power as Ariel on dried bolognaise sauce and yellow newborn poo. I did not pre-treat in either case.

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 of its small size, ability to pump directly into the drum or the washing powder holder, and cleaning power. Given all the other things I spend unnecessarily on (eating out, coke zero, to name two out of an enormous list) and also that we haven't achieved zero food waste in our house, I don't think the price is an issue. I could cut down on these other things. My only question is: I would like to see a report on Method's environmental superiority (if it the case) to the other leading brands. Currently I'm just not clear on how much better it is than Ariel. Is it supposed to biodegrade faster? While degrading, how much damage does it cause? How does Method compare: Ariel liquitabs appear to bean environmental hazard if released directly into the sewage system (see here)

Cheers everyone.

Glad to know there are refills - someone mentioned Ocado...

Q1
Liked the design of the product. Nice smell to the clothes after they were washed. Seemed easy to use.
Q2
The size. Bigger size normally means better value.
Q3
Fragrance was nice. Not too overpowering on the clothes after the wash.
Clothes seemed nice and clean. Partner is a builder so his clothes are disgusting. This seemed to get them as clean as they can be!
Q4
It's definately something i recommend to friends and family. I know my mum will be interested in this!

COCKadoodledooo - sorry for lack of response - Helen will be in touch asap on Monday

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Well apart from the huge amount of packaging it came it.... I love it. The pump is a fabulous idea, no more sticky fingers or spills. The bottle is sturdy and small, but would not be good without the refill.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
The price, maybe make it slightly cheaper.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
It's cleaned all our clothes and still smells fresh after 5 days. I have a 5yo dd who uses her school uniform as a napkin and a 3yo ds who likes mud and mess, so cleaning their clothes is a mission that Method has managed.

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 eco statement, and obviously the pump which I love. I guess it would come up in conversation with other mums when talking about how hard it is getting stains out kids clothes, I would then say Method works and the pump is handy.

1, I liked the shape of the bottle easy to use and store i just picked it up and squirted it straight into the drum.

2, A bigger bottle with more washes or a refill, it won't last long for this soon to be family of 8.

3, I liked the mild fragrance not overpowering just clean but i did also use a fabric conditioner so not sure what it smells like when hung up to dry.

4, I would recommend it but only if on special offer as at the current selling price it would be out of most the other mums and my price range,

I still haven't had mine yet but I did get a card through (when I was in...) so have something to collect from the post office on Monday.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? Looks good, smaller than equivalent amount of other brands. I think the 4 pump dosing advertised all over it is slightly misleading as it's based on a 4-5kg load, and I don't think that's a standard size for a washing machine any more. I have a 7kg machine so I've been using 6 pumps. Easy to dispense.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? I haven't looked at the price in the supermarkets, but looking at other posts I guess I'd find it more expensive than the brands I usually get (shop's own or other brands if on offer)

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? Fragrance was good; I don't like strongly fragranced laundry products but it just left a clean fresh smell. Generally the cleaning has been fine, though I did find one of my DD's tops was still stained afterwards but I probably should have pretreated it as they recommend. I have used it for everything - clothes, bedding, dirty nappies and that is my only complaint so that's pretty good!

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 think I'd say I liked it, and it was easy to use, but may be priceier.

First of all thank you very much for choosing me one of the testers of Method Laundry Liquid. Before submitting this feedback I have done four washes using different cycles: rapid, 30%, big load.
I have to say I was very impressed by overall performance considering the small amount of laundry liquid I was using. I didn't have any problems with the cleaning power, all the stains were gone first time even without pre-treating. I was surprised that some old stains of unknown origin on kids clothing had disappeared as well.
The fragrance was pleasant but too subtle for my liking.
I did like the compact size of the Method Laundry Liquid, space is key in our kitchen.
Both of my kids have eczema/sensitive skin but with this Laundry Liquid we didn't have any problems/outbreaks.
I would definitely recommend it to everyone. The only downside is it's pricey but I did like the cleaning performance and ecological benefits so I will buy it in future.

Overall impression: not amazing, not convinced it will do as many washes as it says. To open the pump I ended up ripping off all the plastic round the bottle so lost the instructions (tho in French seemed to differ from the instructions in the email, ie at least 4 pumps if you're French?) The fragrance is too strong for me - use Persil or own brand nonbio or Ecover for delicates. Have done whites, coloureds and delicates and happy with how it washes and like how you can put a spot of detergent onto a grease mark etc, though how long should it then stand, had to delay time the wash went on. Might recommend a friend try it if they were looking for an alternative.

First impressions were good. Small and compact. I have been using 5 pumps for my 7 kg machine.

There was nothing I would change about it although at £6 it is more expensive than my usual.

I liked the mild fragrance.

I would recommend it to friends but expect the price would prove prohibitive.