Laundry strips or liquid detergent: which is better?

Laundry Strips or Liquid Detergent: Which is Better?

More and more people are switching from liquid detergent to laundry strips. But is it really better? And for whom? On this page, we honestly compare both — so you can decide what suits you best.

What are laundry strips?

Laundry strips are thin, concentrated sheets of detergent that you throw directly into the drum. They dissolve in water and clean your clothes — without a plastic bottle, without the hassle of dosing, and without lugging heavy jerry cans.

Lavayette's laundry strips are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and plastic-free. One strip is good for two washes. A pack of 50 strips is therefore good for 100 washes.

Laundry Strips versus Liquid Detergent

Effectiveness

Laundry strips clean just as well as a quality liquid detergent for normal stains and daily use. For heavy stains (oil, paint, mud), a liquid detergent with enzymes may be slightly more powerful — but for most washes, you won't notice a difference.

Environment

Laundry strips win in terms of environmental impact. Liquid detergent largely consists of water — so you're actually paying for water in a plastic bottle. Laundry strips are concentrated, plastic-free, and lighter to transport, which also reduces CO2 emissions.

• Laundry strips: plastic-free, concentrated, light transport
• Liquid detergent: plastic bottle, heavier, more transport emissions

Sensitive skin

This is where laundry strips truly excel. Lavayette's laundry strips are hypoallergenic and free from perfume, dyes, and irritating substances. Ideal for people with sensitive skin, eczema, or an allergy to detergent fragrance.

Many liquid detergents contain perfume and preservatives that can cause skin reactions. Laundry strips do not.

Price

Laundry strips are similarly priced to a quality liquid detergent — sometimes slightly cheaper per wash, especially considering that with liquid detergent, you often dose too much.

• Lavayette Laundry Strips: 50 strips = 100 washes
• Liquid detergent: price varies greatly by brand and dosage

Convenience

Laundry strips are easier to use. No fuss with dosing caps, no spilled liquid, no lifting heavy bottles. Just throw one strip into the drum and you're done. Also ideal for on the go or on holiday — a few strips fit in a small bag.

Fragrance

Lavayette's laundry strips are fragrance-free. Do you still want a fresh scent for your laundry? Combine them with laundry perfume. This way, you choose which scent you use — or you use no scent at all if your skin is sensitive to it.

For whom are laundry strips most suitable?

• Sensitive skin or allergy — hypoallergenic and fragrance-free
• Environmentally conscious — plastic-free and sustainable
• Families — easy to dose, no spills
• Traveling — compact and light
• People who want to simplify — no hassle with bottles and dosages

When do you choose liquid detergent?

• If you regularly wash heavily stained items (construction work, muddy sports)
• If you use a specific detergent on doctor's advice

Try it yourself

Still in doubt? Lavayette's laundry strips are available in our webshop. Order a pack and try it for a month — most people don't go back to liquid detergent after that.

Do you want to adjust the scent of your laundry? Combine the laundry strips with our laundry perfume — available in Chestnut Blossom, Lavender, Rose, and Argan & Licorice.

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Frequently asked questions

Do laundry strips work in all washing machines?

Yes, laundry strips work in all washing machines — both front-loaders and top-loaders. You simply throw the strip into the drum, not in the detergent dispenser.

Can I use laundry strips with a cold wash program?

Yes, laundry strips also dissolve in cold water (20-30 degrees). They are even suitable for hand washing.

Are laundry strips suitable for eczema?

Yes. Lavayette's laundry strips are hypoallergenic and free from perfume and irritating substances. They are especially suitable for people with sensitive skin or eczema.

How do I combine laundry strips with laundry perfume?

Throw the laundry strip into the drum and add a few drops of laundry perfume to the fabric softener compartment. This way, your laundry is clean and smells wonderful.

Are laundry strips also suitable for white laundry?

Yes, laundry strips are suitable for all colors of laundry, including white. For stubborn stains on white, you can add a stain treatment before washing.