Bio D Washing-Up Liquid, 5L

This is a detergent to wash dishes, it is not intended as a handwash, but as it is kind to hands and is unscented, it does work well in that role but as always with any detergent, do rinse your hands well. I have been using this dish washing detergent for some years. Most of the dish washing liquids on shop shelves have heavy scents and I really don't want my cups and dishes smelling of lavender or mango or the flavour of the month. I tried a well known and readily available ecologically friendly product and it did some damage to my hands. Bio D came to my rescue. No scent and it cleans the dishes with no smears (not the way I wash anyway!) and my hands love it. I just had to travel some way to buy it. Amazon to the rescue. Note that this is a low foam product. It may be pleasing to our childish memories of bubbles to see lots of foam, but this product will clean the grease off without a sink full of rather permanent bubbles. If you can see a handful of small bubbles on the surface of the water it's probably about right. Go for the 5 litre pack and use it to refill your old bottles (or recycle washing up bottles from the neighbours...). Update- some reviewers have commented on the aroma. Unlike some commercial detergents this has no detectable aroma (to me) in normal use - there are no added fragrances. So I opened a new bottle and put my nose over it. I can just detect the base coconut oil and a hint of the citric acid. All detergents and soaps are created with one oil or another and the oily smell may not please everyone. Perhaps this is why so many soaps and detergents have strong smells added. Unfortunately added aroma oils can cause allergy problems. If you do find coconut oil offensive, try adding just a drop or two of food grade oil flavouring (food grade mint oil? food grade lavender oil?). Another oil used in eco detergents is palm oil, but there are some doubts about sustainability as tropical jungle is being cut down for palm oil monoculture.

I have used Fairy (several fragrances) and they are all top notch at there job of cleaning the dishes and pans. However I have over the years suffered from dry hands, in brief contact dermatitis (so ID from the GP and skin specialists) and therefore been advised to use gloves to avoid contact with the dish water. I have now started to use BIO D and have instantly noticed a difference in the harshness on my hands. In summary I am happy to use BIO D as the only dish washing product. When you get BIO D it comes in a large 5 litre container, I as with Fairy transferred it to an old hand soap pump dispenser, with limits the amount to a desired amount you can control and it also prolongs the length of the product. I used to use 3 squirts of Fairy but I must admit I use 4-5 of BIO D, but at the cost of damage to my skin this is nothing. In summary I and more than happy with BIO D and would not expect it to last as long as Fairy but the cost is trivial. GREAT PRODUCT.

Very reasonable price for 5 ltr. , however a very strange happening. whilst decanting 400ml into a 500ml bottle, the liquid was tihi ck. after settling it became quite liquid, just invert the bottle and liquid poured out without a squeeze, cannot figure the out?. Anyhow, be very careful, as a teeny weeny amount is more than needed, say a teaspoon is being generous when mixing with hot water A good liquid, with no smell. rinse hands and dishes in plenty of clear water afterwards, as it is quite strong, and very drying on your hands same applies to plates and cutlery recommend Bio D highly as have purchased previously, and it's OK. looks like the formula has changed somewhat, like a lot of other products

Got this as a replacement for some more expensive household brands. From my usage so far, I have no real complaints. I guess it could be a bit more soapy, but it seems to get the job done quite well so maybe that isn't an issue. It is scentless, so some may not like that, but as long as it cleans effectively then I am happy. You do get a lot for your money, so in comparison that is a huge positive. Also, with it being a little more biologically friendly, you can feel a bit better about using this product.

after reading the previous comments and having tried the product for a few weeks, I am still wondering if I like it or not... washing properties, very good. you don't need to use a big amount of product. it's not very bubbly but I don't mind that gentle on the skin, I can't be a 100% sure but I think it is my issue is about the smell: one customer said that his/her batch had a very strong antiseptic smell if I recall well... well mine has quite a strong smell too, which I am wondering if it's normal or not. for a natural product, I find the chemical scent quite confusing. I'll finish this bottle nevertheless but don't know if I'll buy again edit 03/2016: I have been using it for a while now and I don't intend to change. I'm very happy with it. The smell was only on one batch, haven't had the problem ever since. very gentle on the skin and efficient at cleaning

Brilliant product with no chemicals and surfactants they cause deformities in fish etc

Very effective dish washing soap. Not diluted with water like many others I've tried. Leave dishes clean and grease free. Very happy with this product. Ecover does not disappoint 👏