Product review
Updated June 2022
Laundry detergents
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June 2022
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Tropical Capsules
Price
$7.99
Score
43
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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