Product review
Updated July 2025
Laundry detergents
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July 2025
Persil
Sensitive - Powder
Price
$8.69
Score
62
Price
$8.69
Score
62
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Stain removal performance
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AVERAGEEveryday grime
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GOODPerspiration
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AVERAGEGrass/mud
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AVERAGEOlive oil
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GOODBlood
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AVERAGEBaby food
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AVERAGETomato
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AVERAGEMakeup
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AVERAGEMineral oil
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AVERAGEChocolate
Product details
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TypePowder
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Pack size1kg
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Cost per wash ($)$0.39
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Packaging typeCardboard box
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Country of manufactureVietnam
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Fragrance
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Eco?
Packaging claims
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Contains enzymesNo
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Contains optical brightenersYes
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Low or no phosphatesYes - phosphate free
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Safe for septic tanksYes
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Grey water safeNot stated
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Accreditations
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High efficiency label
Member reviews
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We've tested 49 other laundry detergents.
Happy despite occasional residue
Pros
I've been using this for many years. I really like the lack of scent. It generally does a fine job cleaning our laundry, noting that we normally use stain remover on any marks. I like the packaging because it isn't plastic. (I refuse to use 3-in-1 capsules because they contain plastic which ends up in the wastewater.)
Cons
Very occasionally a little white residue will remain on an item which is easy enough to re-rinse. It's worse in a top loader but ours is a front loader. The cardboard scoop is a bit flimsy. I still use one of the old plastic ones (& regret giving away my spares!) but I wish they would state the volume of powder needed, and that supermarkets would sell sturdy little stainless steel scoops with the appropriate levels marked. Others have noted issues with the packaging, which we get around by pouring the box into a plastic container with a wide lid & airtight seal when we open it. So much easier!
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Venetia
Used 6 months or more