Product review
Updated April 2021
Laundry detergents
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April 2021
Persil
Original
Price
$6.99
Score
58
OK
Recommended
Price
$6.99
Score
58
OK
Recommended
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Test results
- 60Everyday grime
- 48Collar & cuff grime
- 68Grass
- 51Olive oil
- 69Make-up
- 65Chocolate ice cream
- 77Baby food
- 36Blood
Good points
- OK at removing everyday grime.
- OK at removing grass stains.
- OK at removing make-up stains.
- OK at removing chocolate ice cream stains.
- Good at removing baby food stains.
Bad points
- Just OK at removing collar and cuff stains.
- Just OK at removing olive oil stains.
- Poor 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
Yes
- Has optical brighteners
Yes
- Low to no phosphate claim
Yes
- Safe for septic tanks claim
No
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Pros
Have used many brands in the past but always come back to Persil as doing the best job.
Cons
None of any note
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Ian
Used 6 months or more