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

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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 30/11/2012 17:38

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

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DeepPurple · 12/12/2012 11:08
  1. my overall impression was very good. At first I wasn't sure that a few squirts would be enough to clean the clothes and make them smell nice. It did both jobs nicely and the compact packaging means it takes up far less space than a box of powder. It's also less messy and means I don't have a utility room floor that looks like it's been snowing!

  2. it would be handy if it came in more than one size. Since it's so compact, doubling it's size wouldn't be an issue. Also, refills could be a good idea. Different fragrances would also be nice as I like to change the fragrance of my laundry regularly.

  3. I quite liked the fragrance. It wasn't overpowering and it smelled fresh. If it was a little stronger it would also be fine with me. It cleaned everything well although I haven't had to use it on any really soiled clothing yet.

  4. I would recommend it to a friend as I think it is a good product. I don't know how much it costs in the shop at the moment but cost is something that I take into account when choosing washing detergent. I tend to buy one of my favourite few depending on what is on offer.

WheresMyJinglingCowBells · 12/12/2012 11:15

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

Loved the bottle and the pump was easy to use - much easier than having to measure out liquid like I would normally do. I also like the idea that it can be refilled

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

The only thing that I can think of at the moment, and many people have already mentioned it, is to change the price

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

I like the fragrance, it is not overpowering and I think that everything smells clean rather than fragranced. I think that it cleaned well, although I haven't tried it on anything very mucky yet, but no issues so far.

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 that I would recommend it, but would probably say that if they saw the product on offer it would be worth a try.

Bean74 · 12/12/2012 11:19

My overall impression is this is a good little product which cleans effectively & is Eco-friendly. It is deemed a premium product & is priced accordingly.
I would perhaps change the design & make the smell longer lasting,
The fragrance is ok but not long lasting enough. It doesn't smell as lovely as other Method products such as the granite cleaner or the shower spray. The product cleans well and leaves clothes feeling cool & '"clean feeling".
I would recommend the product to people who like to use Eco-friendly products if they are not constrained by price.

Thanks for letting me try it out.

RueDeWakening · 12/12/2012 14:25

Mine finally arrived on Monday this week (had to collect from the sorting office).

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
I like the idea, the packaging means it easily fits into the cupboard which is handy, however it's much more expensive per wash than my normal tablets. Particularly as we live in a hard water area so need to use an extra squirt per wash.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Price? If it was closer on a per-wash basis then I'd be tempted to switch to this, definitely. The refill pack looks like better value but £14 is a lot for me to spend on laundry stuff in one go.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Cleaning power seems OK but I haven't had chance to test it on properly dirty stuff yet, just grubby school uniform etc.
Smell wasn't particularly noticeable to be honest, I think the fabric conditioner smell was stronger. Sniffing the bottle isn't unpleasant 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?
Depends on the friend - the ones with more disposable income, yes I would recommend it. But I'd say it's beyond the pockets of some of my friends at that price. I'd say it's convenient, easy to store, smell isn't overpowering.

Thanks for the chance to try it though!

FireEngineDoll · 12/12/2012 14:26

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

I really liked it for ease of use and lack of mess. It created a nice foam you could see in the washing machine which showed despite the tiny amount used it was doing its thing.

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

Stronger fragrance would be nice. And the bottle design is quite dull, I would spruce it up a bit.

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

Fragrance was not strong enough for me. Cleaning power was good but I'm not sure it would do as well on very dirty clothes. I was happy with the not so dirty washes I did do.

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 as it is a nice, small bottle, lasts for ages and good for keeping the weight of your shopping down!

sparklystar · 12/12/2012 14:59

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? Liked the bottle, small compact, space saving fairly easy to use although not sure about being easy to use should a child get hold of it.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Make the lid childproof perhaps
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? Fragrance was ok fresh after the wash, cleaning power again ok got DD's uniform clean on a 30degree wash
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 but at £6 for 25 washes I feel this is quite expensive if you have children I know my DD gets through lots of clothes per week so the washer is always on.

Viewofthehills · 12/12/2012 16:20

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
The small bottle is great. Very solidly made and too good to throw away after one wash. Will there be refills available.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
No.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Like the fragrance. Clean, but not strongly perfumed. Cleaning power is fine and does 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, would recommend. Refills need to be available.

Ouroboros · 12/12/2012 16:33

Q1 The pump is great, I always estimate the amount of liquid I put in so probably use too much, and it means the bottle stays clean, so no spills to mess up the cupboard.

Q2 I think it is a little expensive. The bottle should be bigger. would be more economical and eco-friendly to sell it in larger quantities.

Q3 I thought the fragrance is quite subtle, it's better than other eco-friendly washing liquids. I think that people may equate a strong fragrance on their washing with cleaner clothes so a subtle fragrance might not be enough. The cleaning power seems ok, although one of my husband's tops still had baby sick on the back!

Q4 I might recommend it to someone who already used eco-friendly products, or if it was on offer somewhere.

janglebells2013 · 12/12/2012 16:54

q1 loved the size of the pump and how easy it would be to store these. ease of use.

q2 cheaper price than £6

q3 i liked the smell and cleaning power seemed fine.

q4 im not usually talking about washing powder but if i did and my friend can afford it yes i would as its the cutest bottle ive had

minimoonumbertwo · 12/12/2012 17:21

My overall impression was good - the bottle is a good size, looks smart & Eco friendly.

I wouldn't change anything about it

I liked the fragrance although I am used to more of a washing powder/stronger fragrance I suppose. It's quite subtle/delicate but appealing. It smells clean.

I would definitely recommend method to family & friends. I would say it cleans well, smells nice, is easy to carry home (I don't drive) and the pump is really easy to use.

Thank you!

down2earthwithabump · 12/12/2012 18:43

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Well apart from the instructions being in french, the responsibility of using an eco-friendly product was a bonus and the packaging was small and neat, although I couldn't see to "lock" the bottle and to have some neat bottle that could get accidentally left out of a cupboard and so easily squirted by little people who would probably highly approve of doing so, was a bit concerning. I did try to lock it but couldn't without doing an extra spray. Have I missed it, or is it a lacking feature of the otherwise very neat and small packaging?

Talking about packaging, my current choice of fabric detergent is a large brand non-bio which comes in a recycled? recyclable cardboard box. I wondered about the plastic packaging on an eco product... but not sure what the alternative would be for a liquid, so maybe have it refillable? Could there be vats available. A now closed organic shop near us used to have vats for other eco products from a competitor... could this be an option in smaller stockists? Just a thought?

Good to have the same product for pre-treating as washing and done so easily too. This is a really good feature.

First impression on a full load of washing (towels/flannels) in a 8kg drum in a hard water area, was that 4 squirts created too much foam and the "too much detergent" light flashed away so I needed to do a further rinse and spin. However on subsequent washes I reduced the number of sprays and this worked well. I was impressed with how well it lathered up when the washing got going.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
I would consider a child-lock as an extra precaution for little meddlers or someway of having it so it is not quite so easy to squirt.
I would consider instructions in English for the UK market! Xmas Wink
I would like clearer scientific based evidence on the claims of it being environmentally friendly and balanced with the evidence on cleaning power and how that works. I am somewhat sceptical Xmas Hmm about companies' claims i.e. fairtrade being used where just one part of the product is actually fairtrade etc.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Well despite having a poorly DD during the trial, it hasn't been that sort of poorly where I can suitably test the cleaning power to the max! I believe this to be a good thing, but really haven't had much in the way of visibly dirty clothes, as we haven't been out much either. The general cleaning power appears to be good.

I can't comment direct on the fragrance as I lack a sense of smell. However, DH and DD say that the washed clothes smell fresh but with little perfume. They think this is fine, and to be honest, that seems fine to me, but I don't know how long the freshness smell lasts. Perhaps a perfume would be better, but then you have to have different perfumes for different smell preferences, don't you? I know my DD raves about the smell of the foaming handwash we get from time to time, "sweet water" perhaps? Surely that would add to cost of what already appears a pricey product on the shelf (though I think the price is competitive for the amount of squirts needed for any one wash).

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 and mention it, particularly in conversations about becoming more environmentally responsible, and from a tidy cupboard point of view too Xmas Smile. I would consider buying it too, but find some of Method's products in some supermarkets and shops and others in others, and have not yet seen a good full range in any one. I don't always find the product when looking either. I know this is probably more in the shops' power rather than Method's but it doesn't help the consumer change their ways. Over all I am impressed with the product. Thanks for asking me to be a tester. Xmas Grin

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goingdownhill · 12/12/2012 21:17

Q1, My overall impression of the liquid was positive. I thought it seemed like a small container that could not possibly last that long, but I was wrong! I really like how little space it takes to store and that there is no mess or spillages.

Q2, The only change I would suggest is a larger bottle to be available.

Q3, I liked the fragrance. It smelt fresh and clean but not over powering. The cleaning power I found good on lightly dirty clothes, but my children can get filthy and some of these clothes did not come out completely clean.

Q4, I would tell my friends it performed reasonably well and was convenient to use.

sleepyhead · 12/12/2012 21:28

Mine's been languishing at the sorting office for a week after delivery of the Red Card of Doom, but I collected it yesterday and have done a couple of loads so:

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

I love the compact size. Tricky that the instructions were in French, but it seems pretty straightforward to use. I was skeptical about how little liquid was in one squirt, but followed the dosage as instructed and it did seem to be plenty which was great.

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

Not so far. I like that it's a colourless liquid and the bottle is a great size for storage.

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

I thought it was a really fresh fragrance. I really dislike a lot of the detergent fragrances on the market at the moment, but this one was nice. The two loads I've done so far have been as clean as with my normal washing powder, despite the tiny amount used.

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. It's expensive compared to some, but the eco credentials and the fact that you use so little mitigate for that. I think my mum & SIL would both like this.

puddingbabysonic · 12/12/2012 22:23

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump? Nice pump idea, compact design.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid? Some kind of child lock!
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power? Smells nice but I didn't notice the fragrance lingering once dry. I'm afraid I like really strong smelling freshness.. It didn't take out juice or tea stains from my daughter's white top and it was freshly stained.
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'd recommend the compactness and pump but nothing else seemed remarkable.

PeaPodPop · 12/12/2012 22:48

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Neat and tidy. Love the pump and no messing with caps and losing half in process. Easy to store, doesn't take up much space, and stays upright which is much better than large gel bottles which always seem to end up falling over.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Don't think so.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Fragrance was lovely, not too powerful. Smelt clean. Clothes weren't too dirty but came out 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, much easier to use than other brands and washed clothes nicely. I love the other method products too.

PfftTheMagicDraco · 12/12/2012 22:55

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

I liked it. I liked the liquid (I usually use powders), and the pump, very easy to use rather than measuring out powder. I thought the bottle was small.

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

I don't know if this is a test size, or a real size, but I would never buy anything that only came in 25 washes. It looks small. I am the women who uses half the powder she is supposed to and gets months from a box of powder.

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

I prefer washing powders and liquids without fragrances, as I like my clothes to smell like clothes, not perfume. As such, I like the very light smell to the washing liquid and this would tempt me to buy it. I thought it cleaned well, I used it to wash the school uniform and it came out clean, which is usually a challenge. It cleaned better than expected for an eco product, I usually find they don't cut it with dirty stuff.

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 might, even though I make a habit of not discussing such topics when I want my conversational partner to stay awake ;)

cutie101 · 13/12/2012 06:10

I have already left feedback but felt it was important for me to add more. We have done a few more washes and I have found that some of my husbands shirts are coming out with patches (possibly bleached) on them. The first time this happened I put it down to maybe him having spilt something but now it has happened again (on the back of the shirt) I am pretty sure it is due to the method liquid. to say I am not thrilled is an understatement as I now need to replace his shirts which is an expense I didn't need.
Now I know this I would not choose to buy this product.

HappyHippyChick · 13/12/2012 06:59

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Love how small and sturdy looking the bottle is and how easy it is to use.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
The price, it does seem quite expensive.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
I love the fragrance, clean and fresh smelling - although it doesn't seem to last very long. It cleans ok as well, although I did spot test it on the collars and cuffs of the boys school shirts and although they were better, they were still a bit grubby!

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, especially if there was a cheaper refill available. I think it works as well as my usual detergent and smells great as well.

QueenOfAllBiscuitsandMuffins · 13/12/2012 07:13

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Methon Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Liked the bottle, nice and compact. Easy to put into detergent drawer with no spillage (not got to end of bottle however). Bit pricer than I would usually buy but that is probably because of eco and brand. you need a way to lock the top to stop children playing.

Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?
Not the liquid but you need to put a lock on the top.

Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Really liked the smell, but like all detergents it was lost in the tumble dryer. It got my clothes clean, I don't think I really tested it with any bad stains however. Towels were softer when coming out of 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?
Whilst I don't think I have ever discussed laundry detergent in my life if someone was looking for an Eco brand then yes I would recommend.

(I use your floor cleaner and love it)

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wookiemonster · 13/12/2012 11:14

I've been using my Method laundry liquid for about a week and a half, and I'm impressed. Good cleaning power, even on paint spattered school uniform; and the smell isn't overpowering, just nice and fresh. I love the dispenser; so much more attractive and easier to store than bulky boxes of powder, plus it eliminates powdery spills on the floor!

I'm a big fan of Method products, so I'd definitely recommend it, but the price would put me off. I'm hoping they'll introduce refill pouches that were cheaper; I'd definitely be tempted by those. Delighted to have been part of the test; will enjoy using my bottle til the last drop!

VeganCow · 13/12/2012 11:58

I have a question, I have about half a bottle left and when pumping into the washer drawer, the liquid now does not come out easily, it splutters as if the bottle is empty but it isn't, its half full?

Puppypoppet · 13/12/2012 12:01

Q1 What was your overall impression of the Method Laundry Liquid 25 Wash Pump?
Lovely neat, compact bottle and the pump works every time. Better than guessing with usual liquid and probably putting way too much in.
Q2 Is there anything you'd change about Method Laundry Liquid?

Lower price or to have on promotion more regularly. Also to provide refills as it seems a shame to throw the bottle away.
Q3 What did you think of the fragrance? And the cleaning power?
Fragrance was very subtle - I was hoping for something more like the granite cleaner. Cleaned as well as the big brands.
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, it is effective and comes in a really good compact bottle with accurate dosing.

worldgonecrazy · 13/12/2012 12:05

vegancow if you look underneath the bottle you will see a dot, line up the nozzle with this dot and it moves the end of the suction tube to the right place to get the liquid out.

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