ALDI Almat Laundry Powder Concentrate

I have been using this washing powder for 13 years now as it is the ONLY washing powder my daughter doesn't have a reaction too!! and I have tried THOUSANDS over the 13 years!!

Good value midrange washing powder – 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 decided to experiment with a few different detergents so I picked up 10KG of Almat Laundry Powder Concentrate Soft Sensations and I was surprised just how much better the clean is vs the liquid equivalent. I can't recall the exact price but it was $20-something.

In high efficiency front loading LG WD13020D1 and WV5-1408W washing machines I use at most half the recommended dose of detergent as using the recommended amount of detergent I suspect results in detergent residue being left in the laundry after cycle completion on shorter cycles with one or few rinses.

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.

The powder leaves little if any fragrance in washing vs the equivalent Almat liquid products but the actual clean is better, some soiling that was not lifted by the liquid was lifted by the powder.

I gave some Almat Powder and Trimat Powder to a relative with young children and she also achieved better results with 50% of the recommended dose for both compared to Almat liquid. She said Trimat was better than anything else she'd tried so once her current liquid detergent runs out she was going to buy and stick with Trimat powder in future .

I will be sticking with Almat powder pre-dissolving it before adding it to my machines and use the more expensive Trimat powder for heavily soiled loads.

Great detergent But instructions in hard to read colours! – This is a GREAT stain removing detergent But instructions is hard to read due to packet colours! A yellow background with white instructions is something that must be improved. The safety instructions are barely readable. Smarten this up please ALDI! Also many here are reporting skin irritations. This causes by bad rinsing and cold water washing… Read more

which causes germ build up, especially in front load washing machines. Early failure of these front loader washing machines is caused by fungal buildup and water level switches being blocked, stopping the machine and either not filling, not emptying or worse flooding. Hot water, very hot cycles, with no washing,(empty) should be part of a maintenance and to kill these germs. Environmentalists are ignorant of these things. I am a washing machine technician. I do know!

Works well and affordable – Good product, works well. However Aldi, can you consider not printing colour on the bottom of the boxes, ink leaks and stains bench tops particularly when they are white like many have nowadays, it’s frustrating! Show details

Awful stuff – My partner has sensitive skin and is really suffering from an eruption to the point where the doctor has had the prescribe a stronger cream. The only thing that’s changed is I starting using Almat!! Not only that my poor dog who has a history of skin allergies has also erupted. Not even steroids have helped her. Now in the process of re-washing EVERYTHING…. But NOT in Almat!!! Show details

If I could give it a zero I would – My toddler has been suffering the worst rash through her entire body. She’s had steroids, so many antihistamines, doctors trips and pain. Today is the first time in a week it started to clear up during the day, I laid her in bed on her side and came back to welts on her whole side, face to toe on just ONE SIDE. I remembered I changed liquid to… Read more

this just last week before she began the worst case of hives/reactions I ever seen. I’ve come on here to check reviews and to my surprise, She is far from the first one this has happened too! This product should be recalled!! My toddler has been miserable!!

Coconut powder – I’ve had the worst itchy rash on my bag and legs been trying to figure out what has caused it only thing I can think of is this as I only bought this for first time last week please don’t use iff you have sensitive skin it’s really unpleasant Show details

Worst Washing Powder On the Market!!! Do NOT buy!!!! – This cheap washing powder has caused great anxiety and sleepless nights!!! My husband who has never been allergic to anything before, developed itchy welts along his torso, inner thighs and elbows, they have left him scarring! Paid so much for doctors appointments and different creams and medicines only to realise it's due to this horrible Almat… Read more

Laundry Powder Concentrate, and can see that my husband isn't the only one to suffer from this disgusting product still available on Aldi shelves. Shame on you Aldi!!! This item shouldn't be available- need to investigate and eliminate the cause of this debilitating reaction that has affected numerous of people!!! Honestly thinking of taking legal action for this.

good luck reading instructions – would be nice to be able to read the instructions on the box.... rest of these reviews leave me wondering/ have used contact form from aldi do not expect a rteply/

Aldi Almat laundry powder doesn't dissolve – I bought a package of Aldi Almat laundry powder because it was cheaper than any other brand of laundry powder. Both times the powder solidified in the laundry powder dispenser and very little if any entered into the washing water. Not sure if it would cause irritation because it not even reached the clothes. Not recommended. Show details

Causes horrible rash – I have never had an allergic reaction to anything but this powder has caused a very itchy rash, inflammation and raised welts on different parts of my body. Aldi, please investigate. Show details

Should have learned after first time – The powder washes clothes fine in my front loader. However, about four years ago I noticed it had left a concrete like residue in the dispenser drawer. I was able to scrape out some but the rest was just too hard - like a rock. A couple of months ago I read a Choice review that led me to try it again. Same outcome. Washes well, leaves… Read more

concrete like residue in drawer.

Rather than throw it out, I thought to dissolve it in hot water in a large bottle. Next day, the whole bottle had set like a rock. Now I’ve learned my lesson. I will still use Aldi in my washer, but liquid, not powder.

Harsh on skin – I tried this powder as it was given to me by a neighbour who had reacted to it and come out in a rash. The results were great. But. My skin has reacted severely to it too! I never react to anything usually so it must be pretty harsh! The itching is insane. My whole body is red and inflamed. I wont be buying this again. Show details

Won't dissolve – This was a good product but not any more. As soon as it comes into contact with water, it turns into a rock hard lump. At first I thought it must have been a fault with my washing machine as this powder always did a good job. I didn't know that Almat recently changed their winning formula, apparently just to save production money. Now, this… Read more

product is a miserable FAIL and having read some of the other recent reviews it explains why my clothes cause an itch.

Not impressed with latest update of this powder smaller box and expensive – Hi used to love this product but for the last 4 months - clothes do not smell fresh leaves residue on clothes and hard clunks of soap powder in the soap dispenser Show details

Lumpy Bumpy Crusty Rusty All Things Above Bad – Omg you guys.... its soo bloody great that it left me feeling all hot and itchy ! Literally, y'all thought id say that this thing slaps? yeah right more like crushes your CONFIDENCE... One touch of this laundry powder and you'll be looking like a pink giraffe all spotty and lumpy. Recommend? -0/10 Oh and also this product has caused me emotional… Read more

damage too, been trying to find a diagnoses my 'symptoms' of this mysterious rash literally on the midst of calling off every event and shutting my blinds and turning off all my lights just to find some lingering answers for this thing. How did i find out that it was 'almat?' well... doing an experiment that i should've done like from the start, i decided to try out a different detergent and ya know what? NO RASHES... Thanks Aldi... Thanks ALOT

Horrible skin rashes - this product should be recalled – I used this washing powder once and I got severe rashes on my upper body. I don’t have sensitive skin. After reading everyone’s comment, I agree that this product causes skin rushes and is not safe. Show details

Itchiness and allergic reaction – Wow... I was randomly browsing product reviews to see if Costco Fab rated better than Aldi almat/trimat. Then I saw the reviews about itchiness. 6 months ago, I figured I didn't need the fancy more expensive trimat, and switched to almat. For the past few weeks I have had itchiness like as if one didn't rinse the chlorine off in an highly… Read more

chlorinated pool. For months, I have occasionally been getting red welts going up my neck.

I didn't suspect the laundry detergent as I have happily used trimat for a decade. I have never had a reaction to laundry detergent ever, including that green bottle at Aldi for like $1.

Upon visiting the Trimat reviews, same complaints, and a few people saying Aldi changed the formulation. I was thinking of going back to Trimat, but with the same complaints on Trimat, my trust has evaporated. My reaction has been to Almat, but this, very reasonably, has me scared of Trimat too, now.

Love Aldi, and never had a complaint. But this laundry detergent is horrendous. I have suffered for months due to this stuff, and had no idea what was causing this.

Thank you so much to the other reviewers. You have literally saved me months / years of discomfort and breakouts. Aldi, get this stuff off the market, please.

I will still shop at your store, but never again will I trust your laundry detergent.

You are literally harming people, by allowing this stuff to stay on the market. Something is seriously wrong. I also had never previously reacted to a laundry detergent. I am lucky I found these reviews by chance, identifying the itchiness and welts, which I also have had for months, without knowing the cause. Get this dangerous stuff off the market, please.

You are going to end up with a class action lawsuit, if you don't take action. I am not litigious, and am just happy to have my life back. But this is not fair. Get this off the market, now, please.

Edit: Aldi's Trimat was the top performing, affordable detergent on choice.com.au. Will be switching to Costco Kirkland detergent. Choice did not review. But web reviews for Kirkland detergent are high, and it almost certainly won't give me itchiness and hives...

Coles detergent was also a decent performing bargain on choice, but I'm not adding a 4th grocery store (Coles) just for detergent. Kirkland's it is. Ty Costco

Aldi... fix your product. You are literally hurting people.

Aldi washing powder – Hello I’m shocked to read these reviews. I’ve been using Aldi washing powder and fabric conditioner for years and never once had a problem. My husband has sensitive skin and we have never had a problem. It smells nice and my bedding is always fresh when I take it from the cupboard.  Show details

Caused me weeks of intense itching – As per other reviews of the Aldi washing powder (could be the Tropical Escape or other "flavours" - unsure), I too have suffered weeks of unexplained itching of skin all over areas in contact with my clothing, (particularly irritating under my bra and knickers), including on my neck and scalp which I believe would be contact from my pillow case.… Read more

The penny finally dropped a few days ago when my husband suggested it could be the washing powder. I have now triple washed all undies and pillow cases in a different non-allergenic brand and the itching has largely stopped.

Worst washing powder ever – Creates bad skin allergies all over your body, see many online reviews to back this up. Painful skin rashes all over your body. Tell everyone you know to steer clear of this horrid ALDI product Show details

Someone please help me – I have been going through a similar 2 month nightmare with another washing powder biozet attack. Severe itching and burning all over body. Been to the doctor, dermatologist and emergency department with no answers except to use prednisolone which did nothing. Literally nothing is removing the rash from my skin, can anyone please help me?

Avoid! Causes Nasty Rashes! – A few months ago I started using the Almat Tropical Escape powder. At first I noticed small red dots on my torso. The dots then began to multiply and enlargen, then it took over my whole torso and hips (probably because these parts were in direct contact with my washed clothes). The powder caused contact dermatitis, it looked similar to a heat… Read more

rash.

After reading about others having similar reactions I realised it was the washing powder causing the rash.

I have since discontinued using it and have re-washed all my clothes, towels and bed linen. It took about three weeks for the rash to disappear.

Avoid at all costs!

DO NOT BUY. NIGHTMARE FOR FOUR MONTHS – I’ve been itching from this product the itch is horrible it keeps me and my boyfriend up at night sometimes I’ve to stand outside in the cold when it gets really bad. Initially I thought I had scabies as it was red little bumps forming everywhere but I realised this all started around the time I started using this product on my clothes, bedsheets… Read more

etc. Not worth saving the money please do not buy I’m still trying to get rid of the itch because I’ve only just found these other reviews proving I’m right.

Severe rash, so itchy & cannot stop scratching. Do not buy this powder – My daughter’s rash started on her back & we thought it was a heat rash. My rash appeared all over my neck and arms & I initially thought it was something in the garden that had bitten me. After reading these reviews, we realised it was the powder. The itch is UNBEARABLE & I have never reacted to anything before. Please Aldi, read these reviews and alter your ingredients, not all these reviews can be wrong. Show details