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Product review
Updated June 2022

Laundry detergents

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June 2022

Surf

5 in 1 Sensitive

Price
$5
Score
55

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Good points

  • Good at removing collar and cuff grime.
  • Good at removing blood stains.
  • Good at removing tomato stains.

Bad points

  • Poor at removing everyday grime.
  • Poor at removing olive oil stains.
  • Poor at removing make-up stains.
  • Poor at removing ice cream stains.
  • Poor at removing baby food stains.
  • Washes per pack not stated.

Product

  • Type

    Powder

  • Washes per pack

    Washes per pack not stated

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Acceptable

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Safety

    Good

Product details

  • Avg price

    $5

  • Cost per wash

    Not stated

  • Pack size

    1kg

  • Packaging type

    Cardboard

  • Country of origin

    Vietnam

  • Fragrance

    Not stated

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes

    Not stated

  • Has optical brighteners

    Yes

  • Low or no phosphate claim

    Yes

  • Safe for septic tanks claim

    Yes

  • Grey water safe claim

    Not stated

  • Accreditations

    None stated

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