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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.

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Laundry detergent reviews We review washing powder, laundry liquids, capsules and laundry sheets to find out which are best for stain removal and the environment as well as good value for money.

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

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.

Buying guides

What to know before buying fabric softener Soft fluffy clothes at your fingertips.

How to buy a great laundry detergent Powder or liquid, hot or cold wash, front or top loader? We assess the options.

How to buy a great stain remover How to choose and use a pre-treat spray stain remover or soaker to get your clothing and other laundry items back to their best.

Support and advice

The eco-friendly household products that actually work – and the ones that don't Our experts reveal which products are good for the planet, your wallet, and your home.

The cheap stain removers CHOICE experts recommend, and the best in our test Big-name brands topped our stain remover tests, but we reveal the bargains that annihilate stains, not budgets.

The lookalike stain removers from Woolies and Aldi battling for your cash Same colours, same price, same scores – but which one should you buy?

The laundry products that are a waste of your money Clean up your budget by scrubbing these money-wasters off your shopping list.

The best and worst laundry detergents from our lab tests Omo dominates the top of the table, while yet again we find some products that barely perform better than water.

How we test stain removers Our rigorous testing reveals which products are best at ridding your clothes of common stains.

Should you buy the Comfort In-Wash Scent Booster Beads? We look into whether the latest laundry trend is worth your cash.

How to remove stains from school uniforms Tips and tricks to keep your children looking their best.

How to get period stains out of underwear and clothes We reveal some of the tips and tricks to treating blood stains.

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

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.

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

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Carpet stain remover reviews

Coffee, sauce, red wine, oil, foundation: Our lab tests reveal which carpet stain removers can tackle these tough stains.

Multipurpose cleaner reviews

Which multipurpose cleaners give shining results? We review and compare products from Ajax, Morning Fresh, Dettol, Pine O Cleen and more to find the best.

Stick and cordless vacuum reviews

Our experts rigorously lab test more than 50 stick vacuums from Dyson, LG, Miele, Samsung Electrolux, Bosch, Invictus and more to find the best for your home.

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