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.

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

I bought this as a replacement for Fairy Liquid and other competitors and it does the job nicely. I find it convenient to purchase this in five litres format - it's easy enough to use a funnel to pour into an existing washing up liquid bottle (just be careful holding it or you might spill one or the other), and it lasts for ages, making it very good value for money. The odour is absolutely fine - I don't notice it at all, which is how I like it. I don't particularly want a plate smelling of apple soap residue, for example. It does feel gentler on my hands than other products (though mostly I use washing up gloves so I don't get left over food grime on me) and I like the fact it's (said to be) a natural, 'safe' soap. It doesn't foam as much as mass-market liquids but it cleans just as well. Would certainly purchase again.

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.

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.

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

This brand is good value but thinner than the one we usually use. But prices have increased so price over brand wins right now. Great for akin and environment.

So many eco cleaning products don't actually clean that well. This one works just as well as any non-eco leading brand, but is far less harsh on hands or the environment. I like purchasing the 5l container as cuts down on plastic waste (we just decant into an existing pump dispenser bottle for use at the sink). Managed burnt on stains on an enamelled cast iron pan I'm rather fond of. Does cut through grease well for washing up dishes. It seems just as concentrated as the leading non-eco brands in terms of how much you need to use. So the 5l container should last a good few months. (I'll be happy with 6). Have also found it is effective at cleaning our plastic chicken coop, the cat litter tray and a few other items I'd not normally use washing up liquid for. This will be a repeat purchase.

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 👏