Fairy Hand Dishwashing Max Power Original 370ml

What Is Fairy Washing Up Liquid Max Power Original?

If you're looking for a reliable, everyday dishwashing solution, fairy washing up liquid in the Max Power Original formula is one of the most recognised names in UK households. The Fairy Hand Dishwashing Max Power Original 370ml is a concentrated dish soap designed to tackle stubborn grease and baked-on food residue without requiring excessive product. At just £4.99, it offers genuine value for a bottle that goes a long way. Whether you're washing a single mug or a full sink of pots and pans, this formula is built to handle it.

Keeping your kitchen clean is part of maintaining good overall hygiene at home — something that matters just as much as looking after your health. Just as you might browse our skin care range for products that protect your skin barrier, choosing the right washing up liquid matters too, particularly if you have sensitive hands that react to harsh detergents.

How Does Fairy Max Power Original Work?

The cleaning action in Fairy Max Power Original comes down to its surfactant system. Surfactants are molecules with a water-attracting head and a grease-attracting tail. When you add the liquid to warm water, these molecules surround grease particles on your dishes, breaking them apart and suspending them in the water so they rinse away cleanly. It's a straightforward bit of chemistry — but it works remarkably well.

• Anionic surfactants (such as sodium lauryl ether sulphate) provide the primary degreasing action
• Amphoteric surfactants (such as cocamidopropyl betaine) boost foam and help condition the skin during use
• The concentrated formula means less product is needed per wash compared to standard diluted liquids
• Warm water activates the surfactants more effectively than cold water, improving overall cleaning performance

Who Should Use Fairy Max Power Original?

This product is suitable for most households. It's particularly useful if you do a lot of hand washing rather than relying on a dishwasher, or if you regularly deal with greasy cookware, roasting tins, or heavily soiled dishes. That said, it's worth being mindful if you have a known skin condition such as eczema or contact dermatitis — prolonged exposure to any detergent can aggravate sensitive skin.

• Adults and older teenagers doing regular household washing up
• Households without a dishwasher who rely on hand washing daily
• Anyone dealing with particularly greasy or heavily soiled cookware
• People who want a concentrated formula that lasts longer per bottle

How Does Fairy Max Power Compare to Standard Washing Up Liquids?

Is Fairy Max Power Original Safe for Sensitive Skin?

If you have sensitive or dry skin, it's worth wearing rubber gloves when using any washing up liquid, including this one. Prolonged skin contact with surfactant-based products can strip the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness or irritation over time. This is especially relevant for people who wash up multiple times a day. After washing up, applying a hand moisturiser can help restore the skin barrier.

If you experience persistent skin reactions, it may be worth exploring our creams and ointments range for suitable barrier creams or emollients. The fairy washing up liquid Max Power formula does include amphoteric surfactants which are generally considered milder than purely anionic alternatives, but individual skin responses vary.

This product is a household cleaning product, not a medicine. If you have an underlying skin condition or are concerned about reactions, speak to your pharmacist or GP before use.

What Is Fairy Max Power Original and What Is It Used For?

Fairy Hand Dishwashing Max Power Original 370ml is a concentrated liquid detergent intended for hand washing of dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, and kitchen utensils. It is not a medicine. Its purpose is to remove grease, food residue, and general soiling from kitchenware using a surfactant-based formula. It is used by adding a small amount to warm water in a washing up bowl, then cleaning items by hand using a sponge, cloth, or brush.

This product is for external, household use only. It is not intended for consumption, use on the body as a personal care product, or application to surfaces other than kitchenware and similar items. If you are looking for products to support your health alongside your household routine, our vitamins and supplements range may be of interest.

What Do You Need to Know Before Using Fairy Max Power Original?

Before using this product, read the label carefully. Although it is a household cleaning product rather than a medicine, there are important safety points to be aware of.

Contraindications and warnings:

• Do not swallow. If ingested accidentally, rinse the mouth with water and seek medical advice immediately
• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water for several minutes
• Keep out of reach of children at all times
• Do not use on broken or severely irritated skin
• If you have a known allergy to any of the listed ingredients, do not use this product
• People with eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis should use gloves and limit skin exposure
• Not suitable for use in dishwashing machines — this product is for hand use only

Known interactions:

• No known drug interactions — this is a household cleaning product, not a medicine
• Do not mix with bleach or other cleaning chemicals, as this may produce harmful fumes

How Should You Use Fairy Max Power Original?

Using this product correctly ensures the best cleaning results while minimising any risk of skin irritation. Because it is concentrated, a little goes a long way — you genuinely don't need much per wash.

1. Fill your washing up bowl with warm water
2. Add a small squeeze of Fairy Max Power Original (approximately 5ml) to the water
3. Swirl the water gently to distribute the liquid and create a light foam
4. Wash dishes, pots, and utensils using a sponge, cloth, or brush
5. Rinse all items thoroughly under clean running water to remove all detergent residue
6. Allow items to air dry or dry with a clean cloth
7. After washing up, rinse your hands and apply a moisturiser if needed

What Are the Possible Side Effects of Fairy Max Power Original?

As a household cleaning product, Fairy Max Power Original is not associated with systemic side effects in the way medicines are. However, skin and eye reactions can occur, particularly with frequent or prolonged use without protective gloves.

Common side effects (with repeated skin contact):

• Skin dryness or tightness after washing up
• Mild redness or irritation on the hands
• Temporary dryness of the fingertips or knuckles

Less common side effects:

• Contact dermatitis in individuals with sensitive or reactive skin
• Eye irritation if splashed — rinse immediately with water
• Allergic skin reaction in those with a known sensitivity to any listed ingredient

If you develop a persistent skin rash, blistering, or significant irritation, stop using the product and consult your pharmacist or GP. Wearing rubber gloves during washing up is the simplest way to protect your hands. If you're managing a skin condition alongside household chores, our skin care range includes emollients and barrier creams that may help.

How Should You Store Fairy Max Power Original?

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Store out of reach and sight of children
• Do not store near food, drink, or medicines
• Do not transfer to another container — always keep in the original bottle
• Check the expiry date on the bottle before use and do not use if past this date