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Product review
Updated October 2023

Laundry detergents

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October 2023

Fab

Fresh Frangipani

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

More info

    Member reviews

    2 Member reviews

    Fab Laundry Powder

    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

    Fab Frangipani washing powder

    Pros

    None

    Cons

    With every wash I get a hard clump of undissolved washing power. No response from the supplier.

    Recommend it?

    No, this product has too many drawbacks.

    Stephen C.

    Used 1 month or less

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