Dri-pak Soap Flakes

I always keep a pack of soap flakes handy in the kitchen cupboard for all my delicates such as woollens, silk items and specially treated outdoor clothing such as gaters and raincoats. I sometimes use them for towels and my son's bibs too as they can help prevent a build-up from all the more artificial conditioners and improve their absorbency. My raincoat has been washed in soap flakes a few times since I first bought it and is still just as water-repellant and breathable as when it was new - they are just as effective as the washing solutions that you can buy from camping shops and far, far cheaper. Another benefit to using soap flakes is that ...  Read the complete review

Mention Soap Flakes to your Gran, and she will undoubtedly know what they are – although the only brand people seem to remember is ‘Lux’. Apparently the only manufacturer now is a company called Dri-Pak. A friend recommended them for my little girls sensitive skin. She was being irritated by other brands I had been using to wash her clothes, and they are the only product that seemed to work (as they are hypoallergenic). Apart from using them for my daughter’s clothes in the washing machine, it turned out they are also great for hand washing my delicates such as silk nighties, wool jumpers and lingerie – just add a handful of flakes to a bowl of ...  Read the complete review