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Laundry & cleaning

We've uncovered the best products for keeping your home clean and tidy. Our A-Z stain removal guide also explains how to treat everything from beer to tomato sauce.


Kitchen

Dishwashers

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Dishwasher detergent reviews


Laundry

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Washing machines

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Clothes dryers

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Washer dryer reviews

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Laundry stain remover (spot treatment) reviews

Laundry stain remover (soaker) reviews

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Irons and steam stations

Laundry detergents


Latest laundry & cleaning news & articles

Stay informed about product recalls, cleaning tips, and new laundry product launches.

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Front loader vs top loader washing machines: Which is better?

Trying to choose between a front loader and top loader washing machine? We compare cleaning performance, water use, running costs, reliability and convenience.

Why we love vented clothes dryers and which ones are best

Find out why vented clothes dryers are still a good buy, and which models we consider the best in NZ.

Best auto-dosing washing machines in NZ (and the detergents to use)

Find the best auto-dosing washing machines and the best liquid laundry detergents to use with them.

Best and worst cheap clothes dryers

It’s possible to get a great dryer for under $1,000. There are two we recommend.