Yes, our "Alpenfrische" washing strips have a fresh, subtle scent that stays in the dried laundry for a long time. Please note: immediately after washing and when wet, the laundry smells very little or not at all, only the smell of wet laundry can be smelled. As an alternative, there is the "Unscented" variant, which does not contain any fragrances and is particularly suitable for sensitive skin and baby linen.

bluu offers various products in the area of ​​sustainable washing and cleaning. For example, we have washing strips or dryer balls for environmentally friendly washing but also floor cleaning strips for clean and environmentally friendly floor cleaning.Here you can find all of our products.

We are currently working on additional products, which will also be available in the next few months. It's best to sign up for our newsletter so that you stay up to date.

You can easily redeem your gift voucher in our online shop. The voucher code can be entered when completing the purchase process and the credit on your voucher will be automatically deducted from the total amount in your shopping cart.
To retrieve your balance, you can enter your voucher code here:https://www.bluuwash.com/a/govalo/lookup

No, we didn't invent the technology. This has existed for several years. We are proud that with bluu we have launched the first wash strip brand in Switzerland.

We have a 30-day money-back guarantee. So if you think our bluu products aren't performing as well as you're used to, or just don't meet your needs, write to us at hello@bluuwash.com and we'll refund you.

bluu stands for water, purity and our blue planet. The bluu wash strips are biodegradable. The topic of water is particularly important to us, which is why we have been donating 1% of our sales to our friends from the "Viva con Agua" foundation, which supports water projects in Switzerland and abroad, since day one.

Behind bluu are Marko and Roman from Zurich, who have set themselves the goal of developing sustainable and at the same time practical alternatives to household items. More about this here.

Of course in our online shop and in selected sales outlets: https://www.bluuwash.com/pages/verkaufsstellen-1 .

This list is continuously updated with new locations.

The bluu washing strips are now even available in Germany and Austria .

bluu itself has no plasticizers in it. If you don't want to do without the fabric softener, you can continue to use it. By the way, a simple substitute for fabric softener is normal white household vinegar (no vinegar essences). You can put about 30 - 60 ml of vinegar in the fabric softener compartment. The vinegar softens the water, disinfects and removes limescale and any detergent residue from the fibers of your clothing.

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

Yes! Despite the low weight of only 3 grams, we can absolutely assure you that we have tested the washing performance extensively and countless times so that we can also fully stand behind our product. For stubborn stains, we recommend using an additional stain remover (e.g. curd soap) before washing.

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

If you have a large washing machine with an 8 kg washing drum, you should simply use twice the amount of washing strips specified on the packaging, in contrast to normal washing machines (4-5 kg).

In fact, thanks to their small size and low weight, the washing strips are perfect for washing clean even when travelling. They are also suitable for hand washing.

Yes, the washing 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.

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

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

No. No foam is needed for effective washing! The suds can even have negative effects because air bubbles hinder the washing effect and because it takes a lot of water to flush the suds out and if there is too much suds, the detergent can then remain in the clothes.

The water hardness has a certain influence on the washing result, but in principle 1 - 1.5 washing strips per wash cycle are sufficient even in regions with high water hardness. If the washing performance is not sufficient, you can easily adjust the dosage. You can find your water hardness here: www.bluuwash.com/wasser

We generally recommend pre-treating stains and heavily soiled laundry with our stain remover .

bluu consists of nonionic and anionic surfactants, and long-lasting fragrances are also used in the "Alpenfrische" variant. Although the wash strips are very mild and made without bleach, preservatives, parabens, we do not classify them as hypoallergenic.

In addition, the washing strips were tested by Dermatest for compatibility and rated "very good". They are therefore suitable for every skin type.

You can also wash the cloth diapers with our wash strips. However, please note the care instructions for the diapers. It is best to use our skin-friendly "Unscented" variant, which does not contain any fragrances.

Optionally, we recommend adding oxygen bleach to treat germs and stains so that you don't have to wash the nappies too hot, which in turn would massively reduce the lifespan of the nappies.

The bluu washing strips do not contain any limescale remover. If you have extremely hard (calcareous) water in your region and have been using a lime remover up to now, you should continue to use it. Incidentally, citric acid is an ecological alternative. For basic cleaning, simply put approx. 50-100 grams in the drum and select a 90 degree program. This keeps your machine lime-free.

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

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

Basically, the "pre-wash" is not necessary in most cases and requires more water and energy. Instead, the stained areas can be pre-treated with a stain remover (e.g. curd soap). If you still choose the prewash program, half a bluu washing strip, which you put in the prewash compartment, is enough, you can also put the other washing strips for the normal program in the compartment instead of putting them in the drum. The best way to do this is simply tear the strips into smaller pieces.

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

Basically, the following applies: 1 washing strip for 1 load of laundry. In the case of heavy soiling or a large amount of laundry, we recommend using 1.5 or 2 strips. It is also advisable to increase the quantity in very hard water. You can find out your water hardness here: www.bluuwash.com/wasser

No, we do not send samples. However, bluu has a 100% "30-day money-back guarantee", which means that if you are not satisfied for understandable reasons, we will refund the purchase price (up to 30 days after the date of purchase). You don't have to send the washing strips back to us, it's best if you give them to someone who can use them.

Yes! You can also order the article 60 washing strips "Alpenfrische" as a subscription. You benefit from a 20% discount on the normal price and can choose the shipping option (1-6 months) yourself. Of course you can cancel the subscription in your customer account at any time.

Invoicing at bluu is handled by our external partner "POWERPAY". Please check your mailbox and spam folder for an email with the subject "bluuwash.com - POWERPAY invoice XXXXXXX" from the sender "no-reply@billing.powerpay.ch". The e-mail will be sent to you immediately after the shipping confirmation.

Please note: You will receive the first invoice from POWERPAY by e-mail with a payment period of 14 days and an additional grace period up to the end of the month. This initial invoice is completely free of charge. The e-mail of the first bill indicates that a monthly bill will follow in the following month by post, which entails administration fees of CHF 2.90. If this invoice is not paid on time, additional dunning costs will be incurred.

You can find the POWERPAY terms and conditions here.

In our online shop you can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX), Paypal, Twint or by invoice. The invoice will be sent by email from our partner POWERPAY as soon as the order has been shipped. If you prefer to pay in cash, you can also buy bluu in selected shops, you can find them here.

With bluu there are no packaging, postage or delivery costs, these are already included in the price.

All orders are dispatched as quickly as possible (until 2:00 p.m. guaranteed on the same day) and reach you by priority mail within 1-2 days (CH).

We currently deliver within Switzerland and Lichtenstein in this shop. For orders to Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg and Belgium, use our EU shop: German: www.bluuwash.de and for French: www.bluuwash.fr . To stay informed about other countries, it is best to subscribe to our newsletter.

No, dryer balls are only intended for use in the tumble dryer. They should not cause any damage in the washing machine, but they also have no positive effect. Dryer balls are often confused with wash balls or laundry balls.

Dryer balls are simply added to the damp laundry in the tumble dryer. Then the usual drying program is selected. Four balls are enough for a normal amount of laundry.

Dryer balls separate the laundry and allow the air in the dryer to circulate optimally between the laundry items. This reduces the drying time by up to 25% and thus helps to save energy. Due to the fact that the laundry does not lie in a large lump in the tumble dryer in connection with the dryer balls, fibers and down have the opportunity to straighten up and relax again .

bluu dryer balls should not rub off. However, we do not recommend using tennis balls instead of dryer balls. These could indeed rub off. So we recommend using the bluu balls to be safe.

Down typically clumps when washed. When drying, you have to help the down to straighten up again. Put your down or quilted jacket in the dryer to dry.
In addition, place the 4 dryer balls from bluu in the drum. They loosen up the down and bed linen as it dries.

The addition of 4 dryer balls ensures sufficient friction. This means that the laundry dries faster because the heat is better distributed. This also creates more movement in the dryer, so the fibers of the laundry can unfold better and the laundry becomes softer and less wrinkled.

Animal hair allergy is not triggered by the animal hair itself, but by certain proteins, for example in sweat, saliva, etc. and fatty alcohols. With carefully treated wool, these are no longer present. Our dryer balls should have been cleaned sufficiently enough to prevent this from happening. However, there can still be a potential reaction if you are directly allergic to sheep's wool. All other allergies should normally not cause a reaction, since our dryer balls are hypoallergenic.

No, our dryer balls act like a natural fabric softener. Both the use of fabric softener and dryer sheets can be dispensed with. The bluu balls make the laundry soft and supple.

Dryer balls made of natural materials such as felt or wool are ideal for baby clothes, children's clothes or diapers. Using plastic dryer balls can irritate children's sensitive skin. At the high temperatures that prevail in the dryer, chemical substances can be released from plastic balls and transferred to the laundry. This doesn't happen with our bluu balls.

Our dryer balls last for approximately 1000 drying cycles.

Yes, a few drops of essential oils on the balls make the laundry smell even more pleasant.

Dryer balls do not eliminate static electricity. They only help prevent them. Static charges are caused not only by a dry climate but also by drying in a tumble dryer for too long. To reduce static charges also helps:

• reduction in drying time
• wash with pre-dosed bluu wash strips
• To separate synthetic fabrics from the rest of the laundry

Yes, dryer balls have been lab tested for effectiveness. The test showed a reduction in drying time of up to 25%. In addition, the laundry dried with dryer balls was softer and had fewer wrinkles.

Link to the study

The bluu washing strips consist of nonionic and anionic surfactants, water and perfumes that give your laundry a long-lasting, fine scent.

Detailed information about the ingredients can be found here.

No. We are proud that our bluu washing strips are free of any microplastics, parabens, optical brighteners, bleaches, dyes and preservatives.

Yes, our washing strips in the allergy-friendly version "Unscented", which does not contain any perfume or fragrances and is specially designed for sensitive skin, allergy sufferers and baby laundry. The washing performance remains unchanged.

No, in contrast to many other comparable products, bluu washing strips do not contain any starch, ie there are neither deposits in the machine nor white stripes on the laundry.

Yes, our washing strips completely dissolve in water and are biodegradable.

The bluu washing strips cost around CHF 0.33 per wash, which corresponds to the price of an average detergent. As with any product, there are cheaper and more expensive alternatives. If you e.g. For example, if you order 6 boxes at the same time, you only pay CHF 0.26 per wash.

That depends on the definition. The fact is that the washing strips dissolve themselves in water (biodegradability) and the packaging is 100% recyclable. There is no plastic whatsoever, neither in the product nor in the packaging. We ship individual orders in a 100% compostable shipping bag.

Yes, our wash strips are gluten free.

Since our wash strips are neither made from animal ingredients nor tested on animals, we call them "vegan friendly" with a clear conscience.

The Dermatest seal confirms that our wash strips do not cause any intolerance on sensitive skin. The strips have been dermatologically tested and rated "very good" by medical specialists. You can find out exactly how this is tested here .

Thanks to fragrances, the "Alpenfrische" variant offers a long-lasting scent in your laundry in addition to the "Unscented" variant. The washing performance is identical for both washing strips.

The bluu washing strips should be used within 3 years. Until then, they retain their washing power and their scent.

The bluu wash strips have a fresh, natural scent that reminds us of a morning hike in the Swiss Alps :-). If you prefer it unscented, the "unscented" option is the right one.

Until our production in Europe is completed, our wash strips will still be manufactured in China by a selected supplier. Our supplier recognizes amfori's BSCI code of conduct and is committed and endeavors to enforce the requirements on itself and its suppliers and to constantly improve. However, we not only look for the greatest possible sustainability with the product, but also with transport, so we usually organize it by train to Switzerland.

No way! Our washing strips are vegan-friendly and contain no animal products. The ingredients have not been tested on animals.

Our stain soap is 100% vegan and lovingly made with sustainable ingredients in a traditional German company. It is free of fragrances and dyes and is therefore gentle on textiles and skin.

The stain soap from bluu is particularly suitable for use on cotton, linen, blended fabrics and synthetic textiles.

In traditional products, animal ingredients are often used. Gall soap, for example, contains parts of cattle bile. We do not use any animal ingredients in our stain soap and use high-quality, plant-based ingredients such as olive oil from Greece and soap chews from the Alps. As a result, we not only achieve a good washing result, but also a good result for our blue planet.

Moisten the stains with water, rub gently with the stain soap and leave to act for a few minutes. According to the textile care instructions with bluu
Wash strips in the washing machine or by hand.

The stain soap from bluu is suitable for use on cotton, linen, blended fabrics and synthetic textiles.

Our stain soap contains common soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) from the Alps. The wooden roots of the delicate soapwort flower contain detergent substances and, when combined with water, create a slightly foaming soap solution. This cleans the laundry in a completely natural way and is therefore particularly gentle on the skin and the environment. With our stain soap we want to help the forgotten miracle herb from the Alps to regain its splendor!

While conventional floor cleaners often contain microplastics, environmentally harmful chemicals and animal fats, the bluu floor cleaner strips are completely free of microplastics, biodegradable and also vegan. Our floor cleaner strips consist of anionic and non-ionic surfactants, fatty alcohols, water-soluble salt and water.

Fill a bucket with 3 - 5 liters of lukewarm water, dissolve a strip of floor cleaner in it and start wiping fun!

No. Our bluu floor cleaning strips are biodegradable and 100% plastic-free. We are proud of that!

Yes, our floor cleaning strips are absolutely free of animal ingredients and are therefore 100% vegan.

The bluu floor cleaner strips are an all-in-one solution - they can be used on all sealed floors without hesitation! However, we recommend following the floor manufacturer's cleaning instructions.

Our floor cleaner has a pH value of 7 and is therefore a neutral cleaner. Neutral cleaners have the advantage that they are suitable for almost all surfaces, are gentle on materials and are therefore also suitable for sensitive floors. The pH-neutral formula not only protects materials, but is also gentle on the skin. Neutral cleaners are also superior to all other cleaners in terms of environmental properties.

No, the pads come unopened in the main detergent compartment (II).

Yes, the cover completely dissolves in the washing machine.

The cover prevents direct skin contact with the descaler when using the calcbusters.

The inorganic acid makes the calcbusters up to 6x stronger and up to 10x more effective in terms of decalcification time than other decalcifiers. The cellulose cover prevents the descaler from coming into contact with the skin.

Water contains calcium and magnesium ions, as well as various minerals, which can lead to limescale deposits when the water is heated. The harder the water, the higher the concentration of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium ions. In hard water, the potential for limescale buildup is correspondingly higher. Since water is heated in every washing machine, regular descaling is necessary! The dosage of laundry detergent also plays a role: If the detergent is overdosed or underdosed, it can promote the formation of limescale deposits. The bluu laundry sheets are optimally formulated and pre-dosed, helping to minimize limescale buildup in the washing machine. For thorough cleaning and descaling of your washing machine, we recommend using bluu calcbusters every 1-3 months: once a month for hard water and every 2-3 months for soft water. The calcbusters reliably remove limescale deposits, ensuring an efficient and hygienic washing machine. This ensures that you continue to achieve the desired washing results and extend the lifespan of your washing machine.

Amidosulfonic acid is an inorganic acid that, in contrast to citric acid, is about 10 times more effective in terms of descaling time and up to 6 times stronger than other descalers.

Descaling tablets do not remove limescale; they primarily target unpleasant odors. The tablets contain bleach, which is intended to combat bacteria. However, since the bacteria reside within the limescale deposits, they can only be effectively eliminated if the limescale is also removed. Additionally, competing descaling tablets often need to be handled without protection. Our calcbusters eliminate limescale deposits, thereby also combating bacteria and unpleasant odors.

Whether the calcbusters are biodegradable depends significantly on the descaling process. Depending on the amount of limescale in the washing machine, the acid may or may not be neutralized. If there is not enough limescale in the machine, the acid cannot be properly neutralized and thus may not be effectively biodegradable

Yes, it really works! Silver ions are released in the water have the ability to kill bacteria, which are often responsible for unpleasant odors. By eliminating these bacteria, the silvertrooper also reduces the breakdown products that cause sweat odor. The result is that unpleasant smells are avoided because there are no bacteria present to produce the odor. The strong antibacterial effect of the product on laundry has also been confirmed by a recognized Institute.

The silvertrooper allows you to lower the washing temperature by 20°C. This means that a 90°C wash can be replaced by a 70°C wash, and a 60°C wash can be replaced by a 40°C wash.

A bluu washing subscription can only be purchased for the product "60 universal washing strips - Alpenfrische" and "unscented".

Yes. The wash subscription can be canceled at any time.

With the bluu washing subscription, you no longer have to worry about getting your washing strips yourself. Never again will you be left without washing strips on your laundry day and you will also save 20%.

Since the frequency of washing is very individual and the water hardness plays a major role in the dosing of the washing strips, we calculate the recommended delivery cycle with 1.5 strips per wash cycle and the use of a 4-5 kg ​​washing machine.

Recommendation:
Delivery cycle - single household = every 3 months

Delivery cycle - 2-person household = every 2 months

Delivery cycle - 4-person household = every month

A washing subscription can only be purchased with a valid credit card.

The delivery rhythm can be changed at any time in your customer account.

The bluu washing subscription can easily be selected in our online shop under the product "60 universal washing strips - Alpenfrische" in the application "Washing subscription (save 20%): 15.92 CHF". The desired delivery cycle of 1 to 6 months is then selected. To take out a car wash subscription, a profile is required for which personal data and the credit card must be entered. After filling out this information, the subscription can be finalized and you will now receive your bluu washing strips in your desired delivery rhythm.