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Laundry detergent and washing powder


Finding out what's best can save money, improve results and give the environment a helping hand.

Being one of those essentials, we often don't think much about laundry detergent and usually buy the same brand every week – sometimes even using more than we need to. But with gels, pods, powders and liquids saturating the market, finding out what's best can save you money, improve results and give the environment a helping hand.

Meet the laundry detergent experts

Review and compare

Laundry detergent reviews We review washing powder and laundry liquids to find out which perform better for stain removal, the environment and give the best value for money.
Stain remover reviews We test the most popular stain removers to see how well they remove common household stains.
Fabric softener reviews Which fabric softener is best for performance and cost? We review popular products from Huggy, Coles, Soften, Cuddly and more.
Laundry ball reviews We test all the laundry balls we could find on the market to see how they compare to washing in water.

Buying guides

Laundry detergent buying guide How to choose the best washing powder or liquid.

Support and advice

The laundry detergent test team


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