Product review
Updated October 2023
Laundry detergents
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October 2023
Persil
Ultimate Powder
Price
$7.99
Score
92
Recommended
Price
$7.99
Score
92
Recommended
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Test results
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92Cleaning 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
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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 assessmentPoor
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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 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
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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