Product review
Updated October 2023
Laundry detergents
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October 2023
Persil
Active Clean Powder
Price
$7.99
Score
89
Price
$7.99
Score
89
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Test results
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89Cleaning performance
Good points
- Excellent at removing everyday grime.
- Excellent at removing collar and cuff grime.
- Good at removing grass stains.
- Good at removing olive oil stains.
- Good at removing ice cream stains.
- Good at removing baby food stains.
- Excellent at removing blood stains.
- Good at removing engine oil stains.
- Excellent at removing tomato stains.
Bad points
- Washes per pack not stated.
Product
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TypePowder
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Washes per packNot stated
Other ratings
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Packaging assessmentAcceptable
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Environmental assessmentAcceptable
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SafetyGood
Product details
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Avg price$7.99
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Cost per washWashes per pack not stated
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Pack size1kg
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Packaging typeCardboard
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Country of originVietnam
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FragranceNot stated
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Eco
Packaging claims
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Has enzymesYes
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Has optical brightenersYes
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Low or no phosphate claimNo
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Safe for septic tanks claim
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Grey water safe claim
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AccreditationsNone
More info
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Availability
Member reviews
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Not found what you want?
We've tested 58 other laundry detergents.
Works for us
Pros
This powder does seem to wash better than the liquid and eco wash detergents I have tried. I do not use any where near as much powder in my front loader as they recommend. for a light load I would use 2 teaspoons and for a larger load I would use 1 tablespoon
Cons
If I used the recommended amounts I get too much foam still in the washing machine and then have to run another rinse through to get rid of it from the machine and the clothes. The price you show is not correct, the best price I have found is the 5kg? boxes from Bunnings
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Nigel T.
Used 6 months or more