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Do I still need fabric softener?

bluu itself does not contain any fabric softeners. If you don't want to do without fabric softener, you can continue to use it. A simple substitute for fabric softener is normal white household vinegar (no vinegar essences). You can add approx. 30 -

Do the bluu wash strips also work in cold water?

Yes, the bluu washing strips are suitable for all temperatures, including cold water. To ensure washing performance, we recommend using water that is at least 15 °C warm.

Do these small washing strips work at all?

Yes! Despite the low weight of just 3 grams, we can absolutely assure you that we have tested the washing performance thoroughly and countless times so that we can fully stand behind our product. For stubborn stains, we recommend using an additional

What temperatures are bluu wash strips suitable for?

The bluu wash strips are suitable for all temperatures from 15 - 95 °C.

I have a large washing machine (8 kg), what should I bear in mind?

If you have a large washing machine with an 8 kg washing drum, unlike normal washing machines (4-5 kg), you should simply use double the amount of washing strips indicated on the packaging.

Can I take bluu wash strips with me when I travel?

Thanks to their small size and low weight, the wash strips are indeed perfect for washing clean when traveling. They are also suitable for hand washing.

Can I also use bluu wash strips for hand washing?

Yes, the wash strips can be used very well for hand washing. Important: wash your hands well afterwards! For sensitive skin, we especially recommend our “Unscented” wash strips, which are free from fragrances and perfumes.

Can I also use the washing strips for silk, cashmere, down and wool?

Yes, the bluu washing strips can be used for all textiles, including wool, cashmere, down and silk. And for all temperatures, from 15 - 95 °C.

Can the bluu washing strips also be used for technical and breathable textiles?

Yes, the washing strips are suitable for all textiles. Please follow the care instructions on the garments. As the washing strips do not contain any cationic surfactants or solvents, the breathability of the textiles is not impaired.

The bluu wash strips only produce a little foam, do I need to use more wash strips?

No. Effective washing does not require foam! Foam can even have negative effects, because air bubbles hinder the washing effect and because it takes a lot of water to rinse foam out again and if there is too much foam, the detergent may remain in the

Do I have to take the water hardness in my region into account when dosing?

The water hardness has a certain influence on the washing result, but 1 - 1.5 washing strips per wash cycle are generally sufficient even in regions with high water hardness. If the washing performance is not sufficient, you can easily adjust the dos

Does heavily soiled laundry need to be pretreated?

We generally recommend pretreating stains and heavily soiled laundry with our stain remover soap.

Are the bluu washing strips also suitable for allergy sufferers (detergent intolerance)?

Are the bluu washing strips also suitable for allergy sufferers (detergent intolerance)?. bluu consists of non-ionic and anionic surfactants, and long-lasting fragrances are also used in the “Alpine freshness” variant. Although the wash strips are ve

Are the bluu wash strips also suitable for cloth diapers?

You can also wash cloth diapers with our wash strips. However, please follow the care instructions for the diapers. It is best to use our skin-friendly “Unscented” version, which does not contain any fragrances. Optionally, we recommend adding oxygen

Should I continue to use limescale remover if the water is hard?

Depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use of the machine, we recommend descaling every one to three months. Our calcbusters are perfect for this. These effective and environmentally friendly washing machine descaling agents elim

What else do I need to bear in mind when using bluu?

bluu is a detergent that must be kept out of the reach of children and should be stored in a dry place, please follow the instructions on the packaging.

Which textiles can I wash with bluu washing strips?

Our washing strips are suitable for all textiles, whether white, colored or black laundry. They can also be used for wool, silk and cashmere.

How do I proceed with the “prewash”?

In most cases, “pre-washing” is not necessary and requires more water and energy. Instead, the stained areas can be pre-treated with a stain remover (e.g. curd soap). If you choose the prewash program anyway, half a bluu wash strip is enough to put i

How do I use the bluu washing strips?

It couldn't be easier: open the washing machine, put the laundry in the drum, put the washing strips on top, start the machine and off you go.

How many washing strips should I use?

As a general rule: 1 wash strip for 1 load of laundry. For heavily soiled or very dirty laundry, we recommend using 1.5 or 2 strips. We also recommend increasing the quantity if the water is very hard. You can find out your water hardness here:www.bl

How do I use the bluu washing strips?

It couldn't be easier: open the washing machine, put the laundry in the drum, put the washing strips on top, start the machine and off you go.