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Laundry detergents

Laundry detergent and washing powder

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

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Stain remover reviews We test the most popular stain removers to see how well they remove common household stains.

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.

Fabric softener reviews Which fabric softener is best for performance and cost? We review popular products from Huggie, Coles, Fluffy, 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.

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The best and worst stain removers: Vanish, Sard Wonder, Coles, Aldi and more How do brand-name stain removers compare with supermarket products? Our lab test reveals all.

Euca plays on coronavirus fears to sell 'laundry sanitiser' Selling us things we don't need has long been part of marketing efforts, and this hasn't stopped during the current pandemic.

How we test laundry detergents The rigorous testing that helps you find the best laundry detergent for your washing machine.

Aldi fabric softener is a total waste of money It performs worse than plain water, according to our experts, who also recommend ditching fabric softeners completely.

The best and worst laundry detergents Our expert testers reveal which brands to buy and which to avoid for top and front loaders.

How we test stain removers Our rigorous testing helps you find the best laundry product to rid your clothing of stains.

Sard Colour Catcher dye remover review These little white rectangles claim to prevent colours from running in the wash. But do they work?

How we test fabric softeners Our rigorous testing helps you find the best fabric softener for your towels and clothes

Colgate-Palmolive fined for anti-competitive activity 29 April 2016 | Price fixing on laundry detergents Cold Power, Radiant and Omo.

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