Product review
Updated October 2023
Laundry detergents
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October 2023
Persil
Sensitive Powder
Price
$7.99
Score
62
Price
$7.99
Score
62
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Test results
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62Cleaning performance
Good points
- Good at removing collar and cuff grime.
- Good at removing grass stains.
- Good at removing blood stains.
- Good at removing tomato stains.
Bad points
- Poor at removing make-up stains.
- Poor at removing ice cream stains.
- Poor at removing engine oil stains.
- 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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FragranceFragrance free
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Eco
Packaging claims
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Has enzymesNot stated
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Has optical brightenersYes
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Low or no phosphate claimYes
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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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We've tested 58 other laundry detergents.
Good for sensitive people
Pros
No fragrance, therefore no allergy reactions.
Cleans well in my top loader for my cleaning needs.
But it when the 4kg is on a good special. Sometimes stock.pile.
Have used this product for more than 10 years.
Cons
Expensive if you have to buy at normal price.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Sue H.
Used 6 months or more