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Product review
Updated June 2022

Laundry detergents

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June 2022

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Tropical Capsules

Price
$7.99
Score
43

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Good points

  • Good at removing make-up stains.

Bad points

  • Terrible at removing everyday grime.
  • Poor at removing grass stains.
  • Poor at removing olive oil stains.
  • Terrible at removing blood stains.
  • Poor at removing tomato stains.

Product

  • Type

    Capsule

  • Washes per pack

    18

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Poor

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Safety

    Good

Product details

  • Avg price

    $7.99

  • Cost per wash

    $0.44

  • Pack size

    234g

  • Packaging type

    Bag/pouch

  • Country of origin

    Vietnam

  • Fragrance

    Tropical

Packaging claims

  • Has enzymes

    Not stated

  • Has optical brighteners

    Not stated

  • Low or no phosphate claim

    Yes

  • Safe for septic tanks claim

    Not stated

  • Grey water safe claim

    Not stated

  • Accreditations

    None stated

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