Eco washing up liquid & dish brushes
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Eco washing up liquid in bottles and bulk refills, solid soap bars, refill powders and wooden brushes with heads you can replace.Eco washing up liquid in bottles and bulk refills, solid soap bars, refill powders and wooden brushes with heads you can replace. For a plastic-free sink, swap the bottle for a solid dish soap bar and rub a damp brush across it.
42 products9 brandsfrom £2.75
Green Island
Dish Brush Bundle
WABLU
Cleaning Starter Kit
WABLU
Dish Soap Bar
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Choosing an eco washing up liquid
A good eco washing up liquid cuts grease with plant-based cleaning agents, rinses off cleanly and comes in a bottle you can refill. Concentrated formulas need only a small squeeze, so a bottle lasts longer than you might expect. Faith in Nature makes a vegan lemon washing up liquid in 1, 2.5 and 5 litre sizes. eco-mate makes a concentrated, plant-based washing up liquid in pink grapefruit and fragrance free. Every brand here was checked for clear ingredient lists and honest claims about packaging.
Natural washing up liquid and refills
Natural washing up liquid works best when you buy it in bulk and decant it. MadeKind makes a natural dish wash in a 500ml bottle, with refills in 1, 3 and 5 litres and a starter kit. Delphis Eco makes a washing up liquid in 500ml and a 2 litre refill, plus concentrated commercial liquids for busy kitchens. Vove makes powder refills scented with bergamot, mint and basil that you mix with water at home, and a starter set. Fill a bowl with hot water and a small squirt of eco washing up liquid, rather than putting the liquid straight on the sponge.
Solid dish soap bars
Dish soap bars skip the bottle altogether. WABLU makes a dishwashing soap bar, and Vove makes a dish soap bar and a dish bar set. Keep the bar on a draining dish between uses so it dries out. WABLU's Naked Wonder Tabs starter kit adds plastic-free tablets for washing up, laundry and the toilet.
Wooden dish brush and replacement heads
A wooden dish brush with a replaceable head means you keep the handle and only swap the part that wears out. Green Island makes a bamboo dish brush with a replaceable head, and a bundle with a soap dish. WABLU makes a wooden dish brush with tampico fibre bristles and a replacement head, and WiseSip makes a modular dish brush with refill heads. Vove makes a dish brush set and a magnetic scourer for pans. Rinse the dish brush and stand it head up to dry. Tools & Cloths has cloths and pot brushes, Dishwasher has eco dishwasher tablets, Multi-Purpose has kitchen sprays, and Eco swaps for home: The ones that actually move the needle has more swaps for the kitchen.
Common questions
Is eco washing up liquid as good as regular washing up liquid?
For everyday dishes, yes. Plant-based formulas cut grease well, especially in hot water. Soak burnt-on pans first to save scrubbing.
How do you use a dish soap bar?
Wet a brush or cloth, rub it across the bar and wash as normal. Keep the bar on a draining dish so it dries between uses.
How often should you replace a dish brush head?
Replace the head when the bristles splay or start to smell, usually every few months. Rinse and dry the brush after each use to make it last.
Can you refill washing up liquid bottles?
Yes. Buy a 1, 2.5 or 5 litre refill and top up your bottle, then rinse the bottle every few refills.
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