Product review
Updated April 2021
Laundry detergents
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April 2021
Persil
Sensitive
Price
$6.99
Score
53
Just OK
Price
$6.99
Score
53
Just OK
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Test results
- 49Everyday grime
- 45Collar & cuff grime
- 66Grass
- 48Olive oil
- 71Make-up
- 49Chocolate ice cream
- 64Baby food
- 46Blood
Good points
- OK at removing grass stains.
- Good at removing make-up stains.
- OK at removing baby food stains.
Bad points
- Just OK at removing everyday grime.
- Just OK at removing collar and cuff stains.
- Just OK at removing olive oil stains.
- Just OK at removing chocolate ice cream stains.
- Just OK at removing blood stains.
Product
- Avg price
$6.99
- Cost per wash
$0.32
- Test machine
Top
- Type
Powder
- Pack size (g/ml)
1000
- Washes per pack
22
Label claims
- Has enzymes
No
- Has optical brighteners
Yes
- Low to no phosphate claim
Yes
- Safe for septic tanks claim
Yes
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