Product review
Updated October 2023
Laundry detergents
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October 2023
Surf
5 in 1 Sensitive Liquid
Price
$13.49
Score
42
Price
$13.49
Score
42
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Test results
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42Cleaning performance
Good points
- No obvious good points.
Bad points
- Terrible at removing everyday grime.
- Poor at removing grass stains.
- Poor at removing olive oil stains.
- Poor at removing ice cream stains.
- Poor at removing blood stains.
- Poor at removing engine oil stains.
- Poor at removing tomato stains.
Product
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TypeLiquid
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Washes per pack40
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$13.49
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Cost per wash$0.34
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Pack size2L
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Packaging typePlastic
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Country of originAustralia
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FragranceSensitive
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Eco
Packaging claims
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Has enzymesNot stated
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Has optical brightenersNot stated
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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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