Who invented it?

We didn't invent anything. The idea is so simple that we didn't even think of it ourselves.

The innovation originally comes from Canada and is already known in many parts of the world. We were immediately convinced by the idea of washing more sustainably and protecting our waters. With the Washo washing strips, we now want to make this option available to all Swiss Households as quickly as possible.

Washo Story

This is contained in our washing strips

Washo deliberately uses a minimalist composition for the sake of the environment.

  • Non-ionic surfactants
  • Water
  • Anionic surfactants
  • Fragrances (Fresh Breeze, Lavender, Sensitive)

What makes Washo sustainably clean?

  • Washo is biodegradable and free from microplastics

  • Washo dispenses with unnecessary additives

  • Washo is vegan, cruelty free and free from animal testing

  • Washo relies on recycling instead of disposable waste

Washo products also need active washing substances (surfactants). We use them very sparingly and deliberately avoid many unnecessary additives.

For the specialists among you, below are the safety data sheets (SDS) for our products:

Household

Body Care

Do you have a specific question about the safety data sheets or the ingredients? Then send an email to info@washo.ch and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Washo wash strips are tested for biodegradability according to OECD302B. You can find the test report here. The proven degradability after 28 days is 99%. Additional degradability then occurs over time.

What does the small print on the packaging mean?

  • Washo is registered in the Swiss Product Register of Chemicals (RPC) and, like all detergents, must carry statutory warnings on the packaging.

    The wording of these warnings is precisely prescribed and most of them will come as no surprise to you: It's clear to keep laundry detergent away from children, don't rub it in your eyes or even swallow a Washo.

    Nevertheless, we have asked our Swiss testing company for an understandable explanation for our customers:

    "The mandatory P-phrases were actually formulated primarily for the situation in the manufacturing chemical industry, where large quantities of products with correspondingly greater hazards are used. Nevertheless, they are always mandatory even for small quantities."

  • The following sentence is particularly irritating for consumers: "Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects". Therefore, the specialist explained the background to us.


    "If the sum of the ingredients classified with H412 (and these are surfactants in all detergents) in the mixture is greater than 25%, this rate must be indicated. In the case of Washo, the percentage is also so high because the product is only 2g in total. However, precisely because of its low weight, the following applies to Washo: the low consumption of raw materials conserves resources and promotes sustainable development of the planet."

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Where does Washo produce?

As an ecologically and socially sustainable Swiss company, we would of course prefer to produce only in Switzerland. However, in view of the origin of the raw materials and special production processes, this is unfortunately not realistic.

All Washo washing strips are produced in Germany. The same applies to Washo dishwasher tabs.

Washo Care products are manufactured both in Switzerland (Swiss Edition) and in Germany (Ecocert certified).

Washo wash strips

We are the first washing strip brand in Switzerland to produce washing strips in Europe. All Washo wash strips are manufactured 100% in an owner-managed German SME.

This also sets us apart from our online competitors, who mainly source from China.

Washo dishwasher tabs & Co.

Produced exclusively for Washo by an ECOCERT-certified German family business, our dishwasher tabs are manufactured according to the highest quality standards and a consistent ECO recipe. Also produced in Germany and with carefully selected ingredients are Washo's additional products, such as the ecological oxygen-based bleach, the stain remover soap with soapnut extract, etc. Even the high-quality storage tins in the stylish Washo design are the result of our high standards of quality and sustainability from German production.