Laundry detergents

An unexplained sticky residue means we’ve stopped using this powder

Pros

It does get our clothes clean but… 

Cons

In April 2024 we bought a new top loader washing machine which included a feature new to us - lint filters. From the very first wash in that machine, the filters contained a noticeably sticky white residue that was very hard to completely remove.
We tried changing how we put the powder in the machine and varied the washing temperatures. The residue continued to be left by each wash.
Finally, with concerns about what else in the machine was also being gunked, we cleaned the filters yet again and changed to Persil Liquid and have had no problems since.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Washes well BUT clumping and solubility problems

Pros

washes well, only use 2 Tbsp per wash as recommended amount foams too much for a front loader.

Cons

need to store it in tightly sealed container so it doesn't clump. Leaving in the paper box means breaking up clumps soon. Leaves fine insoluble powder in dryer filter over time (sodium percarbonate ?), so that would also have been left on the clothes?.

Consumer testers: you need to add a clumping test and a solubility test to your testing protocol, see https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Sensitive version would be great

Pros

Does the job well;
Recommended dosage way to high.

Cons

Fragrance to strong.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Perfume is tooooooo Strong

Pros

Works efficiently enough but..⬆⬆⬆.

Cons

The intense perfume smell is overpowering.
I can smell it in the drawers without them even being open, it makes me literally feel sick. I use Personal Sensitive liquid as my preference now. Maybe Persil could make this powder with no perfume added??? A win for me..

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

It's changed

Pros

What can I say? It cleans clothes well enough. Seems to shift most stains. Tomato stains are photosensitive and direct sunlight is the best thing for that, straight after washing.

Cons

The recommended amount is ridiculously high. I use about a teaspoon in my front loader which is fine. Too much and my dryer filter system gets clogged with white powder.
Also, it no longer smells the way it used to.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Used for years

Pros

It does a good job

Cons

Only gripe is the recommended dose on the box of 1.5 scoops for ALL machines is way too much for a front loader. I assume they do this to get us to buy more but in those quantities the detergent doesn't rinse out properly in my front loader. I use half a scoop max.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

The best I’ve used

Pros

Excellent performance for my needs. I don’t have to deal with muddy or bloody clothes so others experience may be different. It’s loads better than the Surf that I used for ages. I don’t even use the recommended amount.

Cons

None

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Best washing powder

Pros

Best product tried for keeping sheets looking white.
Good for muddy and fishing clothes.

Cons

High cost

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Good cleaner

Pros

Washing always comes out clean-even minor blood stains.

Cons

No.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Why can't we have a fragrance free version

Pros

Good at cleaning

Cons

'Fragrance' - I have to use the Sensitive version to avoid unwanted fragrance

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Persil smell

Pros

Haven't used it lately so can't comment.

Cons

the reason I don't use this product is that I don't like the smell and that you can't get it out of the clothes.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.