Good afternoon. I just wanted to share a useful tip with you that will save having to buy commercial detergents. English ivy is abundant. If you fill a pot with it and simmer it in water for 30/40 minutes you can use 1 to 2 litres of it in your washing machine with a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Your clothes will come out clean and fresh.
I first tried it when I was given the old cloth from a snooker table. I was amazed that it came out the machine like new.