Product review
Updated October 2023
Laundry detergents
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October 2023
Fab
Fresh Frangipani
Price
$4.5
Score
49
Price
$4.5
Score
49
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Good points
- Good at removing blood stains.
Bad points
- Poor at removing everyday grime.
- Terrible at removing olive oil stains.
- Terrible at removing make-up stains.
- Terrible at removing ice cream stains.
- Terrible at removing baby food stains.
- Terrible at removing engine oil stains.
- Washes per pack not stated.
Product
- Type
Powder
- Washes per pack
Not stated
Other ratings
- Packaging assessment
Acceptable
- Environmental assessment
Poor
- Safety
Acceptable
Product details
- Avg price
$4.5
- Cost per wash
Washes per pack not stated
- Pack size
1kg
- Packaging type
Cardboard
- Country of origin
Australia
- Fragrance
Fresh Frangipani
Packaging claims
- Has enzymes
Not stated
- Has optical brighteners
Not stated
- Low or no phosphate claim
No
- Safe for septic tanks claim
No
- Grey water safe claim
No
- Accreditations
None
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Pros
I have used it for years. It is not owned by Unilever. It states it is biodegradable which is good for septic tank systems. It states to dissolve in water, which I do every time. It washes everything clean. I do add Handy Andy to the heavy duty wash, but no laundry product cleans mens work clothes spotless. I use less than recommended with good results. The price is good.
Cons
None
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Robyn & Max K.
Used 6 months or more