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Two brands clean up in our test of laundry detergents.

We tested 21 laundry detergents: 8 for front loaders and 13 for top loaders, testing for general cleaning performance and their ability to remove grass and tomato stains. Two brands stood out for both top- and front-loading machines.

We also look at how suitable washing machine wastewater is for recycling on the garden, and provide tips for getting a cleaner wash.

Highlights of this report


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Test results


Compare washing performance, cost per wash, and more ... Read more

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Dealing with dirt


Top tips for when you're faced with a challenging wash. Read more

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Wash water on the garden


Can you re-use your wash water on the garden? Read more

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