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Product review
Updated October 2023

Laundry detergents

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Persil Ultimate Powder
Persil Ultimate Powder
October 2023

Persil

Ultimate Powder

Price
$7.99
Score
92

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Test results

  • 92
    Cleaning performance

Good points

  • Excellent at removing everyday grime.
  • Excellent at removing collar and cuff grime.
  • Excellent at removing grass stains.
  • Excellent at removing olive oil stains.
  • Good at removing ice cream stains.
  • Excellent at removing baby food stains.
  • Excellent at removing engine oil stains.
  • Excellent at removing tomato stains.

Bad points

  • Washes per pack not stated.

Product

  • Type
    Powder
  • Washes per pack
    Not stated

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment
    Acceptable
  • Environmental assessment
    Poor
  • Safety
    Good

Product details

  • Avg price
    $7.99
  • Cost per wash
    Washes per pack not stated
  • Pack size
    1kg
  • Packaging type
    Cardboard
  • Country of origin
    Vietnam
  • Fragrance
    Not stated
  • Eco

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes
    Yes
  • Has optical brighteners
    Yes
  • Low or no phosphate claim
    Yes
  • Safe for septic tanks claim
  • Grey water safe claim
  • Accreditations
    None

More info

  • Availability

Member reviews

10 Member reviews

Great product
Pros

I use for washing sheets for my holiday let accommodation and it gives reliable cleaning.

Cons

Quite expensive.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

James & Sue McLaren

Used 1 month or less

Dosage on pack Persil Ultimate far too high for frontloader
Pros

Washes well, nice fragrance, price ok if on special only.

Cons

Front loader comes up with "check dosage" = too much foam on my Miele w/m, even with only 1 scoop out of the 1.5 indicated, and then that 1 scoop is split 2/3 in main wash and 1/3 in prewash. No wonder that Persil isn't endorsed by Miele. How can the dosage for all types of w/m be the same when a front loader uses far less water than a top loader. Does not make sense at all. Cardboard scoop breaks up at its handle one the powder becomes lumpy in the laundry.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Anny D.

Used 6 months or more

Smell gives some in the whanau a migraine!
Pros

Washes well

Cons

We had to throw it out, as the smell dominated the laundry room and room next door, and gave some of whanau a migraine.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Lindsey M.

Used 1 month or less

Price always governs
Pros

I won't use it. See below for the reason why.

Cons

This washing powder is tested on animals and I won't use it. There's no reason to be doing this in 2024. There are many products that don't contribute to animal suffering.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Michele M.

Used 1 month or less

Persil ultimate
Pros

It does a good job of cleaning clothes. Seems value for money.

Cons

We have been using this product for years, but lately it has dropped in quality. The clothes after washing don't 'smell' clean as much as they used to.
Have they changed the formula, it used to have specs of blue in it. Not any more.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

David R.

Used 6 months or more

Persil Ultimate
Pros

Does a great job. Don’t need to use as much as stated to get good results. This applies to both top loader and front loader. Putting a small amount in prewash does give brilliant results on tougher stains. I like the smell.

Cons

Price - but I only buy on special. I get frustrated when emptying the box into my glass container, and the powder gets caught in the outer casing and spills everywhere.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Rachael

Used 6 months or more

Scent
Pros

Seems to do a good job at ckeaning

Cons

The dreadful scent!!
I would rather choose my own perfume to apply than have all my clothes smelling (distasteful) of washing powder

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Glenyce G.

Used 1 month or less

Great scent and cleaning results
Pros

True to description other than cost. I got this on special at paknsave for $13.99 as of November 1st 2023

Cons

N/A

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Previous member

Used 1 - 3 months

Dosage on pack Persil Ultimate far too high for frontloader
Pros

Washes well, nice fragrance, price ok if on special only.

Cons

Front loader comes up with "check dosage" = too much foam on my Miele w/m, even with only 1 scoop out of the 1.5 indicated, and then that 1 scoop is split 2/3 in main wash and 1/3 in prewash. No wonder that Persil isn't endorsed by Miele. How can the dosage for all types of w/m be the same when a front loader uses far less water than a top loader. Does not make sense at all.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Anny D.

Used 6 months or more

Price is wrong it's $10
Pros

Gets things cleaner.

Cons

Your stated prices are way lower than reality and this seems to be an ongoing issue from past experience. Current prices for 1kg pack size is $10.50 Fresh Choice, $10 New World, $10 Countdown, $8.69 Pak & Save here in Nelson and online throughout the country. Buying larger pack sizes does not get you a discount either. Highly fragranced.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Allan T.

Used 1 month or less

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