Trimat (ALDI) Advanced Laundry Powder

Good value powder with excellent cleaning power – I'd been using Almat liquid detergents for years and about half a year ago a relative overloaded their washing machine so I had to take the machine to an appliance mechanic. The mechanic recommended pre-dissolving powdered detergent in hot water before adding the detergent to the machine's detergent draw instead of using liquid detergents. The… Read more

mechanic said buying liquid detergent is basically paying a premium for detergent with added water and fragrance so you don't have to dilute the detergent down yourself for an optimised clean. The fragrance can mask how clean laundry is, if you've left clean laundry in a dry location for a few months and find it reeks later it may be the laundry wasn't clean at all and once the fragrance from detergent wore off you can smell just how dirty the laundry is!

I've bought a few powdered detergents to experiment with and this one works the best. I gave some to a relative and she achieved really good results on children's clothing at half dosage, so she is going to exclusively switch to using this powder in future.

The children have had allergic reactions in the past to detergents but so far they have been OK.

I've been premixing half the recommended amount of detergent with 1 cup hot water in a jug, mixing with a spoon then adding the dissolved detergent and water mixture to the washing machine draw.

Using half the recommended amount of detergent per load means we get twice the amount of washes out of each box. This detergent is a step-up over the Almat Powder but whether it is worth the extra depends on if the Almat is sufficient at cleaning your laundry. No point paying more per load in detergent if you don't need to.

Trimat Sensitive causes a rash. Not good for sensitive skin – Since I started using this I've developed a bad itchy rash. On my doctors visit I had to get prescribed cream. He said have you changed your washing powder, and of course I have. Now I've had to wash all the clothes washed in it in water again to get out whatever chemical is in this powder. I'm finished with Aldi so called sensitive laundry powder, don't buy it. I now have to throw away the 5 kg box I bought for $16.99 Show details

Powder does not dissolve completely – I am at the end of my first box. I cant say it cleans better than other brands I have used. But what I am finding is that I am getting undissolved powder all over my clothes to the extent that when I take them out of the machine and shake before hanging up it flicks all over me. There is still some remaining when I go to put these clothes on later… Read more

when dried, so irritating in all ways other than allergy. I always dissolve powder in warm water in a laundry dish by agitating with my hand before adding to top loader machine. After discovering the undissolved powder on my clothes recently I have paid more attention to when dissolving and found there is a small amount which will not dissolve easily, even tipping out the balance of the water and trying to dissolve by rubbing with my hand around the base of the dish or trying to dissolve with boiling water.

I realise I have probably got a build up of undissolved powder in the machine from the Trimat making the issue worse on each wash. I had already bought another box and was still considering using it. I emailed Aldi on line to bring the issue to their attention and get an explanation, possibly referred to manufacturer. But the person who replied obviously has little experience and asked irrelevant questions, then said I could return the product. Oh well, I tried to be positive and consider to continue using. I will now return unopened box. Customer service needs to be manned by experienced knowledgeable people.

I bought based on reviews by the various product comparison sites. I don't know how this comes out on top considering the reviews here, and I seem to be kind giving a 3 star rating!!

Im out - "fragrence" is overpowering even on drying clothes metres away – Yep, this thing was chosen by Choice - but it must have been years ago. Maybe the reformulation another review talks about is the problem, because I've been using it a few years and this problem seems to be recent. It's the "fragrance". Honestly: I can smell it in the box with (no crap): Four plastic bags around it. It's unpleasantly strong. I can… Read more

smell it on the clothes metres away while wet. And almost as much once dry. Im using the recommended amount. Someone needs to fix this. I will find another brand until it fixes this problem. FWIW PR.com peoples, I just looked up Choice again and the current favourite is 'Coles Lemon Fresh Laundry Powder Hot and Cold Wash Top loader. The Trimat liquid came in at 29th! The powder wasn't even on the list.

Love this product – I always make sure to have an extra rinsing cycle , and I used to have a lots of allergies to quite a few things but I am ok now . I dry all my clothes in the drier as I found out by putting it outside it caused my allergies to come back , especially in Spring . It takes all the stains away , quite pleased with it . Show details

Angry red rash all over body where clothing is worn – Using the trimat advanced sensitive powder, my sons eczema spread from two small patches that were well controlled to a burning red, raised, itchy rash that spread over his body from his legs pants line, sleeve line on both arms, torso and all around his neck and collarbone. I’ve never seen anything like it. All eczema treatment failed to resolve… Read more

the issue. Turns out it was the washing powder. This has never occurred with any other sensitive washing detergent. Going in the bin.

Allergic Reaction Skin felt hot itchy – I have never reacted to any laundry powder. BIN this powder. Should have read the reviews before purchasing. Even now if I’m in the room with something washed with this powder I still become hot and itchy let alone wearing anything that’s washed with it. This should not be allowed to be sold. Serves me right for being tight. I’m sticking with Biozet Laundry Powder with fabric softener and Omo. Show details

Bad rash – I usually love my Aldi products, and this powder was fine when it came to washing my clothes; however, I got a pretty bad rash all over my arms. I have never reacted this bad to a washing powder, and I don't have sensitive skin.  Show details

I cant believe how useless this rubbish brand is – It must have been while Coronavirus lockdown was on, my partner took me to Aldi and I bought some of this garbage. I honestly thought I had picked up "Biozet" a proven Brand. I dont wear my glasses all the time but when i did the first load of washing, it was dirtier than before I washed it. After two or three loads I picked up the bottle… Read more

believing I got a bad batch of Biozet, looking for a contact to complain? Then I discovered it was Trimat Advanced??? I have done three loads now and have binned it, and have to go get a real Laundry Liquid for my Front Loader today and see if I can get the "washed in" grime and dirt from my clothes.

Horrible itchy rash – Washed clothes as well as any other product but caused me to develop a horrible itchy rash from using this product. I will never use this product again and its going straight in the bin! Show details

If it ain't broke, why fix it? – After reading the Choice review, I switched to Aldi Trimat Advanced Sensitive powder for my top loader. It was brilliant, fresh clean washing every time. Then they recently reformulated, now the powder doesn't dissolve in the dispenser, leaving a large pumice stone like chunk in the tray. Very dissapointing. If you have similar prblems, please let Aldi know, because they claim to not know of any other complaints. Show details

Not suitable for Frontloader – Terrible, left residue in the drawer, used the sensitive one, and threw it in the bin, had bought another box of regular, which i used in my old Frontloader.... Lets see if this works in the new Elektrolux... Very disappointed. Scored top by Choice for toploaders, silly me, i have a Frontloader... Not suitable, even if it says so, hope it did not destroy the premixing spray of the machine Show details

Do not buy – Broke out in a rash all over my body. Not allergic to anything! I tested it on my wrist to double check and it felt like it was burning my skin! Show details

Brilliant – Aldi Trimart advanced concentrated laundry liquid T&F I tried many laudry products but this product is outstanding perfect, wash well, smell fresh and nice

cant believe Choice could be so wrong with their review – never have I had alergies to anything.. Dont know what is in this powder, but I have rashes and blemishes all over my body... It doesnt clean work clothes at all - Has no accompanying fresh smell In the bin it goes after using it four times

Good reputation - bad outcome – I bought this because of the recommendation by Choice and its very reasonable price. I was expecting a good result from using it in my front loader. Don't get me wrong - it washes well, despite me using half of the very large scoop for a full load, probably as well as a big-name brand. I didn't like the fragrance - no big deal. BUT today I have… Read more

re-washed two weeks' worth of clothes, sheets, towels: the works!

I thought I had hives, scabies, eczema, perhaps all at the same time, until I finally twigged.

I am massively allergic to it. No other washing powder has ever done this to me before. It has been a horrible couple of weeks, particularly due to lost sleep - sheets, pyjamas, even itchy feet from socks. Grrrrrr.

I'll be keeping an eye out for Omo Sensitive on special.

Terrible smell – This washing powder is more expensive then the one i usually use and only purchased it because the one i usually use was out of stock. I was very disappointed as it didnt wash the clothes properly and left marks and stains. It also left my clothes smelling awful and i threw it away due to the smell it left. Will never use this product again

Rave reviews and recommendations disappoint – I normally only buy a particular brand of washing powder or liquid but had heard so much good recommendations about Aldi Trimat liquid and power so decided to try both. The liquid seemed ok to use but noticed didn't have the in wash stain removal i normally get in wash and had no particular clean fragrance or smell which is a personal peference… Read more

that I'm use to with Omo.Tried the powder and immediately noticed how big the scoop of powder is and what's recommended per wash.I found for the first time ever my clothes were hard and wrinkled on drying.The stain removal was good but not great.The main issue is the skin reaction of being itchy wearing clothes after using this powder.I have never had to use sensitive washing powder or liquid before as this has never been a issue.The other issue is my machine hygiene and clean cycle is activated on every wash.I rang my machines helpdesk and they have advised to discontinue use so not to cause issues with my machine.I am really disappointed in Trimat as i was really expecting so much more with all the reviews and was looking forward to spending much less on washing for a family of boys!