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Product review
Updated June 2022

Laundry detergents

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June 2022

Persil

Original Liquid

Price
$10
Score
65
Recommended

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Good points

  • Excellent at removing make-up stains.
  • Good at removing ice cream stains.
  • Excellent at removing baby food stains.
  • Good at removing engine oil stains.

Bad points

  • Poor at removing blood stains.

Product

  • Type

    Liquid

  • Washes per pack

    20

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Good

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Safety

    Good

Product details

  • Avg price

    $10

  • Cost per wash

    $0.50

  • Pack size

    1L

  • Packaging type

    Plastic bottle

  • Country of origin

    Australia

  • Fragrance

    Not stated

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes

    Yes

  • Has optical brighteners

    Yes

  • Low or no phosphate claim

    Yes

  • Safe for septic tanks claim

    Not stated

  • Grey water safe claim

    Not stated

  • Accreditations

    None stated

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