Asda washing up liquid comes "2 for £1" which compares favourably to the likes of Persil which costs 99p for one bottle in my local shop (cheaper in Asda…but then if I was actually in Asda I could buy their own brand, couldn't I?). Therefore the question that springs to my mind is, since brand ... Read review
Advantages: Smells nice, good washing power, not drying on the hands Disadvantages: Not suitable for those 'here's one I prepared earlier' moments
Asda washing up liquid comes "2 for £1" which compares favourably to the likes of Persil which costs 99p for one bottle in my local shop (cheaper in Asda…but then if I was actually in Asda I could buy their own brand, couldn't I?). Therefore the question that springs to my mind is, since brand names cost about twice as much, are they twice as good, do they last twice as long, or are they twice as nice to use?
The ... ...This washing up liquid from Asda comes in various scents, such as lemon, "avocado and mint" and nectarine (no 'orange' here) and pine, all of which are suitably pleasant without being over-powering. More 'subtle' than 'in your face', I can generally agree their descriptions are accurate. After washing up the scent lingers on my sponges for a while until they dry. If you think 'flavour' is a strange one to include here then you've obviously ... more
Asda washing up liquid comes "2 for £1" which compares favourably to the likes of Persil which costs 99p for one bottle in my local shop (cheaper in Asda…but then if I was actually in Asda I could buy their own brand, couldn't I?). Therefore the question that springs to my mind is, since brand names cost about twice as much, are they twice as good, do they last twice as long, or are they twice as nice to use?
The packaging
The bottles this stuff come in are highly unremarkable, just a clear plastic affair (so you can see the colour, and therefore deduce the scent of each version). It's a funny shape, sort of like an odd shaped shop mannequin with no arms and a high waist. It's taller than thinner (though somewhat wider) than other bottles which suits my kitchen as the area behind my sink taps where I like to wedge it in is equally narrow. Other bottles, such as the short squat ones Persil comes in, or the usual tall cylinders of other shops' own brands wouldn't fit in as neatly in my particular kitchen, so I like this one. However, it should be noted that because of the strange shape, and because of the thin, cheap plastic it's made from, this is not the kind of bottle that, when empty, will be of any use to Blue Peter style art projects. Unless, that is, you're making a weirdly shaped Victorian doll, in which case it would be perfect.
The top of the bottle unscrews fully if you need it to, but for the most part the control nozzle on the top suffices. However though it generally dispenses a steady stream, it can become clogged very easily if you're careless like I am, and this then requires degunking (I find the prongs of a fork work particularly well here). In addition the shape of the bottle makes it hard to get the last few drops out as they can get caught in the corner like crevices of the bottle. However, at this price you don't mind missing out on 0.5 - 1% of the liquid. What's that, 0.1p?
The scent and flavour
This washing up liquid from Asda comes in various scents, such as lemon, "avocado and mint" and nectarine (no 'orange' here) and pine, all of which are suitably pleasant without being over-powering. More 'subtle' than 'in your face', I can generally agree their descriptions are accurate. After washing up the scent lingers on my sponges for a while until they dry. If you think 'flavour' is a strange one to include here then you've obviously never seen me wash up. However I am pleased to report that when you do ingest it accidentally, either through a less than thorough rinsing, or through refusing to stop picking up chocolates despite having soapy hands, the taste is neither disgusting nor toxic. I wouldn't recommend you deliberately start to put it on your toast, but a little blob now and then hasn't done me any harm, and bizarrely tastes nicer than my mouthwash.
The cleaning power
I don't regularly challenge my washing up liquids to any baked on grease or grime (though the label on the bottle assures me this product can 'cut through' both of these). However, my washing up bowl does see the results of chocolate fondue parties and delicious yet drippy garlic bread treats, and this has handled both well. You only need a small amount as it is so concentrated, and the bubbles are a bit flimsy, popping at the first sign of an approaching hand, but you get so many of them it doesn't really matter. I've found it leaves all my washing up very clean, without perhaps adding the vibrant sparkle some other brands advertise. However I've not actually ever managed one even when using an expensive name brand, so can only conclude it requires an elbow grease I don't possess. I would say it is very good at getting rid of fingerprints and lipstick rims on glasses, and gets rid of the stickiness at the bottom of day old juice glasses and cereal bowls very easily. I have never had it not manage to get something spotless on the first try, though because the bubbles quickly fizzle away I'm not sure whether when I leave something to soak I'd have the same result soaking it in just plain water.
Other stuff
I don't do a lot of washing up - generally a day's eating results only in a breakfast plate, a dinner pasta bowl, a couple of glasses and the associated cutlery - but I do tend to save it up for a few days so I have a pile that looks turning the tap on for, and as such I can spend 5 or 10 minutes washing up at a time, with my hands constantly going in and out of the soapy water. My hands have had a lot of abuse in their time, not least years of surgical spirit on the palms to toughen the skin, and rubbings of chalk to strengthen my grip on bars at gym, but I have no problems with this washing up liquid. Afterwards my hands don't tend to feel like they need moisturizer, or even a good wash on their own with proper hand soap. If you have especially sensitive hands then you might find this different, but for regular-handed people I would say this should cause you no more problems than any other washing up liquid.
Another of this product's claims is that it 'controls harmful bacteria on dishcloths'. I'm not one to use a sponge or washing up rag once and throw it away, but I do find well-used ones a bit icky. Though I don't doubt the statement that this liquid includes ingredients to combat germs, it can't prevent general build up on a dishcloth and so I prefer my own approach of nuking them in the microwave for half a minute and / or throwing them into the washing machine with a load.
Availability
It's Asda's own brand therefore only available from them, either online or in your usual supermarket branch. Not worth going out of your way for, but if you tend to shop there occasionally, and have to wash-up by hand at any point, I'd certainly recommend it.
Final word
I tend to use own brand liquids but none are especially memorable apart from one I got from Aldi once which was so scented it gave my nostrils a major fright. I'm recommending Asda's because I know it works, but that's not to say another shop's isn't just as good. A 500ml bottle lasts as long as other brands' 500ml bottles - in other words, quite a long time as you only need a tiny bit each time you wash-up (I've just finished the bottle I started in January…but then I have also perfect the art of washing up using only water when I'm in a rush). Price wise I have to say it does offer excellent value for money, and is just as good as the twice as expensive brands. It may only be 50p cheaper, but it's the sort of product that's not a treat to buy anyway, so save your pennies here to indulge in something special elsewhere.
...until now, having recently chosen Asda Lavender & Tea tree washing up liquid and being won over by such a simple, everyday product.
Asda Lavender & Tea Tree is part of Asdas premium washing up range, naturally only available from Asda it costs 84p for a 500ml bottle. The liquid is a pale purple colour and is of a medium consistency, showing some quality to the liquid that many other cheaper versions lack. Strangely the lavender is not the dominant ... ...does as well as leaving your hands feeling pleasant after use, which is quite nice as there's nothing worse than pungent dish pan hands. If you're an Asda shopper and not tried this variety I'd highly recommend giving it a go. --
Also on Dooyoo (Butterbear) ...
piggypine 05.04.2008
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Advantages: Does EXACTLY what it claims to do (and more) Disadvantages: honestly can't think of any!
...Jaffa cakes to fabric fresheners, Asda are always committed to trying to cut in on the action and bring us the same thing for a fraction of the price.
This time it’s washing up liquid with a serious attitude! Asda have brought out a new range of tough acting washing up liquid that have a soft side to them, actually a soft fragrence. There are a few to choose from, but I am going to concentrate on the one that I just purchased, Avocado and mint.
... ...a green label with the Asda logo in bold white lettering. Below the Asda logo, it informs us that this is the Avocado and mint variety with ‘antibacterial agents’. At the bottom of the label, there are three blue boxes containing the following text:
Controls harmful bacteria on dishcloths
Powerful cleaning action
Cuts through grease and grime.
On the back of the bottle, there is a box that goes into more detail about how it controls harmful bacteria ...
Sarcasm101 25.11.2004
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...wreck my hands - and Asda own brand washing up liquid ticks all those boxes . These are always on offer at 2 for £1, which is a pretty good price considering a bottle of Fairy in a slightly smaller bottle costs 96 pence . With Asdas own brand being a little over half the price when purchased on the multibuy offer, does that mean it's only half as good ? Not at all! The packaging for this is just a clear plastic bottle, thruogh which you can see the ... ...red flip cap , that can be easily opened even with wet or greasy hands, and has an illustration of a load of bubbles on the front . You can also unscrew this lid - handy for getting out the last few little drops of washing up liquid . The bottles squeeze easily, making dispensing the required amount of washing up liquid a breeze. However, the nozzle can get a bit gunked up, so a quick wipe round the spout with a dishcloth is always a good idea . ...
Thehonesttruth 20.09.2009
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...gained the reaction from using Asda Lemon Washing Up Liquid, something which comes in to contact with millions if people on a daily basis. Packaging & Product Appearance __________________________
This was a 500ml translucent bottle, with a stop cap at it’s peak for easy opening/closing and pouring. The bottle itself is similar in shape and design to that of fairy and could be quite easily be mistaken for the fairy brand, if trying to do a quick ... ...____
Well it’s asda price so it is less expensive than the brand named products, but un-fortunately as I did not buy this product on this occasion I am unable to tell you it’s exact price. Seen as I had to use double the amount of liquid to brand named products, I do not believe there is a product saving to be had in this case. Overall ______
I would never use or buy this product not only because it has left my body marked and left me suffering ...
SexySOS 15.03.2004
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Advantages: Loads of bubbles and it cleaned my big caserole dish Disadvantages: The fact that I have to do the washing up.
I have a life, honestly, and I hate spending it cleaning up. The only way I can do it is if I have music blasting in the background for me to sing along to (at the moment it is Sissors Sisters) so there I was a few days warbling along when I noticed that I had a sink full of fluffy bubbles. Strange I thought, must be the influence of the music. Then the following night I had a bit of Gary Numan on (no I was not singing to that) and yet again BUBBLES. ... ...my music (Mc Almont and Butler) filled up the sink and YESSS my sink was overflowing. Blimey what fun, plunging you arms in a sink full of fluffyness. Then I had got through the easy stuff and was starting on my big glass casserole dish. The one that has the black burned on bits around the handles and the rim and as for the matching glass top!!!!! I left it in with the usual though OH I'll let that steep but I returned after I put everthing away ...
SuzanneB 08.10.2004
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