Read testers’ feedback on Fairy Non Bio gel - £300 voucher to be won for feedback NOW CLOSED

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This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who have been testing Fairy Non Bio gel.

Here’s what Fairy Non Bio have to say: “Dermatologically tested, Fairy Non Bio gel has been awarded the Skin Health Alliance seal for your peace of mind. Fairy Non Bio gel comes in a unique compact bottle complete with its own dosing cap. Simply put one high precision squeeze of gel into the cap, then place it straight into the centre of the wash to experience great results and a more hassle free laundry experience.”

To give your feedback, you’ll need to complete the survey we’ve emailed to you, as well as answering the below questions about the product - please also feel free to give any other comments you have on your experience:

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

2. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?
3. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

All those who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks, and good luck!

MNHQ

I loved the smell of the gel. To test it for fragrance I used it without fabric conditioner. I think in future I would use a conditioner as the clothes didn't really smell of anything after they had dried on the line. I don't like a heavy perfume as my grandchild has sensitive skin but do like a bit of fragrance.
I found the gel cleaned very well and was happy with the results.
No reaction from gel from little one so am happy with the product.
Will definitely buy again.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel? Love it, really fresh scent.
2. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Very well, I've tried on darks, whites, lights and colours. It cleaned some clothes of my newborns that were stained with poo explosion very well!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Definitely, soft and haven't noticed anything on my sons sensitive skin.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Lovely and subtle, a clean fresh smell which lingers without being overpowering.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Flawlessly! I was surprised at how effective it was at removing tough coffee and tomato sauce stains on a white t shirt!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Definitely. It's biggest success has been how soft it leaves our bedding - so soothing on sensitive skin, and no itchiness at all.

Smell: lovely and fresh, but not overpowering. Made my clean washing smell like it should - especially as I line dried it (hooray for spring!)

Cleaning power: fabulous. Small baby in the house, so lots of pooey reusable nappies, dried on breast milk. Plus small boy general grubbiness etc. All clean with no issues.

Soft and gentle: yes, even on line dried. Very impressed. Thanks for letting me test!

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

It has a strong lovely smell without being overbearing.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

It cleaned mud stains really well along with other stains.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

The clothes came out soft and caused no reaction on ds1 who has eczema

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

I love the smell, it smells so fresh.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

It was good. I did have to rewash one item but that had paint stains on it so was expected.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes, definitely. Clothes were lovely and soft!

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

The smell of fairy non bio gel is nice, fresh and clean. Although the smell has pretty much faded by the time the clothes were out of the dryer.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Overall, the fairy non bio gel made the clothes seem clean. Most stains came out after the first wash which is better than what I usually use. Only a few really bad stains that had been left for awhile before cleaning needed a bit of help to remove.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Definitely. My daughter has sensitive skin but has had no problems with her clothes having been washed with fairy non bio gel. Even my towels are feeling a bit softer.

Thank you for letting me try fairy non bio. I hope my comments will help.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

I like it (and all fairy smelling stuff tbh) although I actually wish that it smelled stronger - I do so much washing that it would be lovely to have the lovely fairy scent throughout the house instead of stinky chef clothes!

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Yes very well, even the work clothes which, as mentioned above, tend to pong and be covered in food stains. I felt the fairy left the clothes feeling clean and stain free. I would also add hag it didn't clog up my machine like powder does, and didn't end up with a sticky pile of tablet stuck in the door like I do with the other versions of washing products. Really impressed.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes really love this product, it feels lovely even after washing things like jeans and kids dungas.

A good product. My son says it makes the towels extra soft and smell better than our usual detergent - a high reward from a 5 year old . Would recommend to those with sensitive skin

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

It's LOVELY! Smells like new baby smell.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Brilliantly. I had my doubts, but it worked wonders on my 6 year olds school clothes!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yep.

I'm a convert. Thanks for letting me try it out :)

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

It smells lush

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Really well. I usually use bio powder and this seems to have matched it.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes. Didn't put any softer in and the clothes are just as soft as they would have been with my usual softener

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

It smells okay

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

It seemed to clean the clothes quite well including getting rid of all of the baby food and sick on them

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

It seemed to but none of us have particularly sensitive skin.

What I would say is that the cap didn't seem very clear on the amount to use as we have a large drum and are in a hard water area

Was a lovely surprise in the post and just in time as I was just about to put the washing on !! So after having my 6 year old dirty school uniform from the day before, my 4 year olds paint and play doh covered clothes from nursery and my 12 month olds stained clothes from last nights dinner we really put fairy to the test !!

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Fresh, Clean, light fragrance with out be to overpowering which stayed on the clothes too unlike some where the fragrance tends to fade too quickly.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

AMAZING !!
I am so impressed with fairy non bio, it beat all the stains my three boys could possibly put it through and got all the stains out. Grass, mud, paint, playdoh, bolognese sauce, lasagne, tomato sauce, strawberries, baby food, PVA glue, you name it my kids put it to the test. I am so impressed I will definitely add this to my weekly shop !! It literally got every stain out without any problems !!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes definitely does leave everything so soft and gentle. My 4 year old suffers from eczema and this did not irritate it at all, his skin calmed down and the clothes were so soft against his skin that it didn't aggravate it at all.

I would highly recommend to all mummy's or anyone who wants soft fluffy cuddly towels and clothes that smell gorgeous !!

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Very gentle smell, which I like I'm not keen on heavy perfumed washing

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Very well, removed mud, children's paint, food stains

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes would definitely recommend, my son has very sensitive skin and he was fine

This is a great product for hand washing and its initial smell is really lovely, but after the 4th & 5th times of using it, we all really went off the smell & decided not to use it-shame

Edit: I have had an eczema flair up. It's possible it's from the detergent (I haven't had one for 4 years) but can't be sure.

*1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio Gel?

I think Fairy non bio gel smells wonderfully fresh & clean.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio Gel cleaned your clothes?

For a Non Bio Fairy is up there with the best for cleaning. The Gel cleaned well & as good as expected.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio Gel leaves clothes soft & gentle on sensitive skin?

All 3 guys in my life have sensitivie skin. They're all fine using this product so yes, I would say it is gentle.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

I really like the smell of the product. Clean and fresh but not too strong.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

Great. I never wash any hotter than 40 and the product cleaned perfectly even on food stained baby clothes!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes, my baby's skin is quite sensitive and she had no reaction to this product. Clothes were lovely and soft.

1. Smells lovely and fresh without being artificial or perfumey - I'd forgotten I'd used Fairy for the first wash and on emptying the machine, definitely noticed the pleasant fragrance.
2. Clothes came out clean - including felt tips, red pasta sauce and muddy puddle splashes.
3. Yes. My own skin hasn't been irritated by it and nor has that of my sensitive-skinned kids.

A little embarrassed to say that i struggled to open the bottle at first but subsequently, the squeezy dosing system was quick and simple to use!

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Nice fragrance(but I LOVED the old fairy smell- reminded me of my newborns and this just isn't the same)

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes? No complaints- Clothes came out clean, even on low temperature washes.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin? Clothes are soft. My daughter has very sensitive skin and did come out in a rash but I'm not sure the detergent was to blame as the trial coincided with a slack weekend of food. It hasn't stopped me using product.

To add to my comments...

Fairy did well getting a toddler poo explosion out of a fabric change mat and white baby vest. No staining, no poo smells. All on the standard wash cycle with no extra stain remover. So far, whites are looking good.

Having had our washing on the airer yesterday due to the weather, our bedroom smells delightful

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

A lovely clean fresh smell.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

I'm really impressed, everything so far has come up spotless!

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes, clothes feel lovely and no signs of any skin irritation on anyone at home.

Thanks for including us in the trial 😀

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Really like the smell. It's very subtle which I prefer.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

I was impressed with how well it cleaned. My DD is 11months and her clothes are always covered in food, Fairy seemed to get rid of these easily.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes. Both my DD and I have sensitive skin and the has been fine for both of us.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

I was pleased with the smell. It was a fresh and clean smell without being too strong or overpowering. My laundry smelt clean.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

It worked brilliantly. I dipped one particularly bad stain into the undiluted liquid before putting it in the wash and it came out first time. My whites looked clean and bright. I have a newborn and a toddler so lots of different challenges for a washing liquid and this dealt with them all.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes, I was happy to use it on both of my children's clothes and they were very soft. As too was my towels.
Thank you for letting me test this washing liquid.

1. What are your thoughts on the smell of Fairy Non Bio gel?

Really nice. I'm very sensitive to smells, especially on clothes, but the Fairy gel left my laundry smelling lovely without being overpowering.

1. How well did you feel Fairy Non Bio gel cleaned your clothes?

It worked as well as the non bio liquid that I usually use. My DS1 is very hard on his school shirts and they needed to be pre-treated with stain removal but that is normal for him so I wasn't expecting anything different.

1. Would you say Fairy Non Bio gel leaves clothes soft and gentle on sensitive skin?

Yes although I do use Comfort Pure fabric softener as well.

Overall the Fairy Non Bio gel performed as well as my usual washing liquid (Persil non bio) but the smell of the clean laundry is nicer. I would be quite likely to switch to Fairy, depending on the cost which I haven't compared yet. I was very happy with the product and would definitely recommend it.