The everyday details · Melt Laundry
Liquid detergent and laundry strips offer different ways to get a suitable dose into the wash. Melt is a dry, tearable format; liquid is measured by volume. The better fit depends on your wash routine, storage and preferences.
Measuring and adjusting
A liquid lets you measure different amounts using its cap or dosing aid. Melt lets you tear a strip according to the pack’s dosing guide. Whichever you use, do not assume the same amount is suitable for a small lightly worn load and a large dirty one.
Space, carrying and spills
A slim box avoids carrying and pouring a bulky liquid bottle. Liquid needs storage where a leak can be managed; strips need protection from moisture. Keep either product labelled and safely stored. Compact packaging is a practical feature, not proof that all other characteristics are superior.
Scent and garment needs
Melt has a subtle fresh fragrance. Liquid detergents can be fragranced or fragrance-free, and some are made for specific fabrics. A preference for less perfume is different from a requirement for fragrance-free detergent. Follow garment labels when specialist care is required.
Compare the actual dose cost
For Melt, start with the price per strip and adjust for your dose. For liquid, divide the bottle price by the number of appropriate doses, not simply its volume in litres. Include delivery charges and avoid relying on a large “washes” claim without checking its assumptions.
Are sheets always better than liquid?
No. Format alone does not prove cleaning performance or suitability. Compare the specific products and instructions against your own laundry.
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Guide updated 16 September 2026. Always follow your current pack instructions and garment care labels.