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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 price? We review popular products from Comfort, Fluffy, Cuddly, Coles, Woolworths 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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Which eco-friendly household products actually work? We'd all love to buy eco-friendly cleaners, but some work better than others. We reveal the ones you should and shouldn't buy.

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

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.

Why fabric softener is a waste of money Fabric softeners are unnecessary and expensive, and some don't do much more than plain water.

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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