SMOL – Eco Friendly Cleaning Delivered to Your Door

Gifted/Affiliate Link – It’s been a fair old while since I posted in the Green is the New Black Series. I need to do better. There is a lot going on in the world right now. I definitely get that. But climate change certainly isn’t sitting this one out just because we are in the middle of a global pandemic (still surreal writing that). Our focus may have shifted but making more sustainable choices is still just as important now, as it was pre Covid-19. Maybe you’re thinking that it’s harder to get your hands on zero waste alternatives whilst staying home? That it takes too much effort? It doesn’t have to. I’ve teamed up with SMOL who are delivering eco friendly cleaning products right to your door, now and always. So if you’re interested in saving money whilst protecting the planet, read on.

I think the majority of us are all for the idea of having less plastic in our homes. The reality is that zero waste products can be more difficult to get hold of, especially if you aren’t able to visit your regular refill shops or eco friendly stores at the moment. And let’s be honest, reducing our plastic usage can also be expensive. Choosing the more sustainable option often seems to result in paying a higher price. We can’t deny the fact that opting for the environmentally friendly choice is a privilege that not everyone can afford. This is where SMOL step in.

With SMOL you order your laundry detergent, dishwasher tablets or fabric conditioner online and they are simply sent out and popped through your letterbox. Because you’re effectively cutting out the middle man this ends up being around 50% cheaper than buying your regular cleaning brands in a shop or supermarket. Hurrah for saving the pennies but SMOL cleaning products are also plastic free, eco friendly, cruelty free and suitable for vegans.

What about the packaging?

SMOL have developed, what is thought to be, the world’s first entirely plastic-free packaging for laundry and dishwasher capsules. This has been an entire year in the making and it’s something they’ve worked so hard on. The boxes that you receive your eco friendly cleaning products in are recyclable/compostable and have a child safety lock (and when they say child safe, they mean it, I struggled to get in lol) to ensure your little ones can’t gain accidental access. As a mother to a very curious and mischievous 9 year old who poured my last bottle of detergent (the WHOLE bottle) in to the washing machine drum, this is greatly appreciated. The fabric conditioner bottle is made from 100% post-consumer waste. You can even return it directly to SMOL for a refill to reuse or you can choose to recycle it yourself.

What about the actual capsules?

The bio and non bio laundry capsules look pretty much like all of their competitors. You could easily assume that the capsule casing is plastic. However, SMOL’s casings are entirely soluble and they simply break down in to water during the wash cycle. The laundry capsules are highly concentrated and contain far less chemicals than all rival brands. The fragrance is crafted using ethically sourced essential oils and none of the SMOL products are tested on animals or contain animal products.

So do they work?

I’ve been sampling the SMOL non bio laundry capsules for a couple of weeks now and I can honestly say that they are incredible. So far they have eradicated pizza sauce, grease and coffee stains from our laundry with absolutely no problem whatsoever, even on a 30 degree wash. After washing, the clothes smell so fresh that I don’t even mind hanging them up to dry indoors. Plus a pack of 24 SMOL capsules costs just £4.50. When I compare this to the brand I was using previously, I am paying £2.70 less for the same amount of washes, and the products are being delivered straight to me. It’s a bit of a no brainer right? SMOL will even calculate your delivery frequency for you based on how many washes you do per week/month. You can then manage your deliveries online, either skipping, postponing or bringing forward the next delivery. Imagine never going to the cupboard and realising that you’ve run out of washing detergent. That’s literally going to be you’re reality with SMOL. SMOL also offer a full money back guarantee. This applies to all of their eco friendly cleaning products. You can find all of the details in the terms and conditions section of their website.

Fancy giving it a try? You can get a free trial pack right now. All you have to do is cover the £1 postage cost and you’re off to a planet saving start.

As I said earlier in the post, it can sometimes feel difficult to make the more sustainable choice, but that really isn’t the case with SMOL and I feel so much better knowing that my laundry (and I do a lot of laundry) is now low waste.

If you do decide to give it a go, be sure to pop back here and tell me what you think in the comments section below.

Beth Anne xoxo

*I was gifted a 24 pack of SMOL Laundry Capsules but as always, all opinions are my own