Ecowash that works (Ecover Washing Up Liquid)

Member Name: LadyAudley

Product:	Ecover Washing Up Liquid
Date:	11/01/08 (137 review reads)
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Advantages: Fragrant, better for the environment

Disadvantages: Slightly pricier.

It might not be an all-singing, all-dancing entertainment system, but Ecover washing up liquid is still my brand of choice on the rare occasion that I'm forced to don the Marigolds and scrub something that my dishwasher has failed to clean.

Here are my five reasons why:

First of all, though it's not the most bubbly liquid on the market, it works well, cutting through grease and grime, leaving everything really clean.

Second of all, it's made of vegetable detergents (based on coconut oil) which are less toxic to aquatic life and which biodegrade quickly and completely, minimizing the damage that your washing up is doing to the planet.

Thirdly, it's not tested on animals, unlike some other major brands such as Fairy. So no white rats or bunnies are suffering to make your dishes sparkle!

Fourthly, when you buy it from a health food store, you can often reuse the bottle, taking it back to be refilled from a vat of the stuff, thus reducing packaging and recycling!

Finally, it's super fresh smelling. It comes in two fragrances: camomile and lemon, both equally pleasant.

The only slight disadvantage is the price - at £1.20, it's a whisker more expensive than supermarket brands.

Summary: Buy it!