Product review
Updated July 2025
Laundry detergents
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July 2025
Persil
Ultimate - Liquid
Price
$12
Score
76
Price
$12
Score
76
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Stain removal performance
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GOODEveryday grime
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AVERAGEPerspiration
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AVERAGEGrass/mud
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AVERAGEOlive oil
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AVERAGEBlood
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GOODBaby food
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AVERAGETomato
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GOODMakeup
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GOODMineral oil
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GOODChocolate
Product details
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TypeLiquid
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Pack size1litre
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Cost per wash ($)$0.6
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Packaging typePlastic bottle
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Country of manufactureAustralia
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Fragrance
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Eco?
Packaging claims
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Contains enzymesYes
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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 safeYes
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AccreditationsB corporation
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High efficiency label
Member reviews
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Not found what you want?
We've tested 49 other laundry detergents.
Product is fine
Pros
It does what I need it to do - keeps my clothes, etc. clean
Cons
The container/bottle is extremely difficult to manage, particularly for someone with arthritis in their hands. A handle would make all the difference and is usually standard in this sort of container.
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
Christine W.
Used 1 - 3 months