Price
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Washing machine type
Whether we tested the detergent in a top loader or front loader washing machine. If the detergent claims to be suitable for both, we test in both. You'll find the scores under the requisite machine type.
Type of detergent
We test a range of liquids and powders. Occasionally we also test capsules, but they currently only make up a small part of the market. We've found powders are usually more effective.
Shop Ethical Rating
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Origin
Where is the product made, according to the packaging.
Has enzymes claim
Enzymes target protein, starch or biological-based stains such as grass or blood. Different enzymes target different stains. Enzymes are known to cause irritation, so should be avoided by people with sensitive skin.
Has optical brighteners claim
Optical brighteners coat the fabric with fluorescers that absorb ultraviolet light and re-emit it as blue light, making the clothes look whiter and brighter even though they don't actually remove any dirt. They help minimise greying of whites. Products with brighteners are best avoided by people with sensitive skin.
Low to no phosphorus claim
Phosphates help soften the water and keep extracted dirt in suspension. But high levels of phosphorus can lead to excessive growth of blue-green algae in inland waterways.
Safe for septics claim
A 'Yes' indicates the detergent is claimed to be safe for septic tanks if used as directed. The claim is usually based on the detergent having no chlorine bleach or phosphates. While detergents generally don't have much of an effect on the septic tank's treatment capabilities, a high sodium load can cause problems with the soil over time as it's released into the subsoil trenches.
Company
Company that owns the brand name.
Blood
Differences of seven percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
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General detergency
General detergency is a measure of how well the detergent keeps soils suspended in the wash water and prevents them from being redeposited on your clothes. It's also a measure of how effective enzymes are at removing protein-based stains; and how effectively a detergent removes oil. The 'General detergency swatch' is an 'all-rounder', stained with nut oil, milk and a colour pigment.
Differences of 8 percent or more in general detergency and soil removal are visible to the human eye.
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Grass / Mud
Differences of less than one percentage point are visible to the human eye.
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Chocolate ice cream
Differences of less than one percentage point are visible to the human eye.
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Mineral oil
Differences of 10 percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
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Olive oil
Differences of eight percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
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Perspiration
A measure of how well a detergent removes perspiration stains from your clothes. Differences of eight percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
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Tomato
Differences of four percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
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Included in this review
- Best buy
- Washes per pack
- Cost per wash
- Recommended
- Overall score
- General detergency
- Perspiration
- Grass / Mud
- Olive oil
- Tomato
- Make up
- Chocolate ice cream
- Baby food
- Mineral oil
- Blood
- Total suspended solids
- Safe for septics claim
- Excludes optical brighteners and enzymes
- Contact
- Brand
- Shop Ethical Rating
- Model
- Company
- Status
- Type
- Price
- Machine used
- Pack size (g or mL)
- GreySmart rating
- Low to no phosphorus claim
- Has enzymes claim
- Has optical brighteners claim
- Origin
- Comments