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Product review
Updated October 2023

Laundry detergents

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October 2023

Ecostore

UltraPower 3 in 1 Laundry Powder Citrus Fresh

Price
$6.99
Score
71
Recommended

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Test results

  • 71
    Cleaning performance

Good points

  • Good at removing everyday grime.
  • Good at removing grass stains.
  • Good at removing ice cream stains.
  • Good at removing baby food stains.
  • Good at removing blood stains.
  • Good at removing tomato stains.

Bad points

  • Poor at removing collar and cuff grime.
  • Poor at removing make-up stains.

Product

  • Type
    Powder
  • Washes per pack
    Top load-32 Front load-64

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment
    Acceptable
  • Environmental assessment
    Good
  • Safety
    Good

Product details

  • Avg price
    $6.99
  • Cost per wash
    Top load-$0.22 Front load-$0.11
  • Pack size
    1kg
  • Packaging type
    Cardboard
  • Country of origin
    New Zealand
  • Fragrance
    Citrus Fresh
  • Eco

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes
    Yes
  • Has optical brighteners
    No
  • Low or no phosphate claim
    Yes
  • Safe for septic tanks claim
  • Grey water safe claim
  • Accreditations
    Environmental Choice, Toitū Enviromark Diamond, B Certified Corporation, CarboNZero certified.

More info

  • Availability

Member reviews

3 Member reviews

No optical brighteners
Pros

I use this because it is the only detergent in the 10 recommended by Consumer that doesn't have optical brighteners. It is 1 of only 3 of the 10 that isn't packaged in plastic.

Cons

I don't particularly like the smell, but it is not offensive.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Susan S.

Used 6 months or more

Great option for dark items
Pros

Cleans very well in warm water. No optical brighteners so safe for dark colours.
Low price per wash. Environmental.

Cons

Would prefer no fragrance, but find existing fragrance inoffensive and does not sensitise our skin.
Not available at our local New World, so buy online from Chemist Warehouse.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Coco

Used 6 months or more

Makes machine smells funky, itches.
Pros

Eco claims

Cons

Whites get dingy, doesn't remove collar and cuff grime or makeup stains, and it makes my pristine machine REEK of funk in just one wash. Perfume makes my sensitive skin itch, even with extra rinses.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Allan T.

Used 1 - 3 months

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