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Best washing powder or conditioner for children with sensory issues

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Chocolateismyhero · 21/06/2026 10:55

Can anyone recommend a washing powder/gel and fabric conditioner for sensory issues?
I’ve tried everything I can think of. Even the baby fabric conditioners aren’t soft enough and she hates the smell

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MagnesiumBathSalts · 21/06/2026 11:06

Have you tried ecover? The smell is really mild, hardly any at all. You can get it in bulk on Amazon.

what kind of sensory issues? Is it just the smell or is it the texture of the clothing? I have to tumble dry everything I own as I have sensory issues with textures really badly (autism and adhd) and my son also can’t wear things that have not been tumbled and had the labels out.

i only wear fabrics that tumble well

Chocolateismyhero · 21/06/2026 11:12

MagnesiumBathSalts · 21/06/2026 11:06

Have you tried ecover? The smell is really mild, hardly any at all. You can get it in bulk on Amazon.

what kind of sensory issues? Is it just the smell or is it the texture of the clothing? I have to tumble dry everything I own as I have sensory issues with textures really badly (autism and adhd) and my son also can’t wear things that have not been tumbled and had the labels out.

i only wear fabrics that tumble well

I’ve just been looking at Ecover thanks. They have to be really soft but the smell is also a big issue. Even the comfort Pure / Fairy fabric conditioners have too much of a smell

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Chocolateismyhero · 21/06/2026 11:13

Chocolateismyhero · 21/06/2026 11:12

I’ve just been looking at Ecover thanks. They have to be really soft but the smell is also a big issue. Even the comfort Pure / Fairy fabric conditioners have too much of a smell

Oh and I tumble dry everything I can too

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TheSquareMile · 21/06/2026 12:28

Would one of the Mulieres products work, OP?

https://www.biggreensmile.com/brands/mulieres.aspx?brand=Mulieres

Wizzywoo18 · 22/06/2026 23:22

Ecover also do a Zero range with no fragrance at all.

I use Surcare fabric conditioner as it's fragrance free, unlike Fairy etc. They do a laundry liquid too and it's cheaper than Ecover.

Chocolateismyhero · Yesterday 17:51

Wizzywoo18 · 22/06/2026 23:22

Ecover also do a Zero range with no fragrance at all.

I use Surcare fabric conditioner as it's fragrance free, unlike Fairy etc. They do a laundry liquid too and it's cheaper than Ecover.

Thanks for replying
I actually tried those on Sunday afternoon - she hates them! 🙈

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