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Product review
Updated October 2023

Laundry detergents

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October 2023

Persil

Ultimate Liquid

Price
$12
Score
75
Recommended

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Test results

  • 75
    Cleaning performance

Good points

  • Good at removing collar and cuff grime.
  • Good at removing grass stains.
  • Good at removing olive oil stains.
  • Good at removing make-up stains.
  • Excellent at removing ice cream stains.
  • Excellent at removing baby food stains.
  • Good at removing engine oil stains.
  • Good at removing tomato stains.

Bad points

  • Expensive per wash.

Product

  • Type
    Liquid
  • Washes per pack
    18

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment
    Good
  • Environmental assessment
    Poor
  • Safety
    Good

Product details

  • Avg price
    $12
  • Cost per wash
    $0.67
  • Pack size
    900ml
  • Packaging type
    Plastic
  • Country of origin
    Australia
  • Fragrance
    Not stated
  • Eco

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes
    Yes
  • Has optical brighteners
    Yes
  • Low or no phosphate claim
    Yes
  • Safe for septic tanks claim
  • Grey water safe claim
  • Accreditations
    None

More info

  • Availability

Member reviews

1 Member review

Average
Pros

Cleans well

Cons

Smell is overwhelming on clothes

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Simon H.

Used 1 month or less

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