Price
Expand to view more details.This is the price we paid for the pack size listed. The cost per wash is based on this price, so if you can find it cheaper, your cost per wash will be cheaper as well.
enter value/s in increments of 1 between 0 and 21.99
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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
Shop Ethical utilise formulas based on third party indpendent ratings to derive an Ethical rating for each company (not product) ranging from A for the best to F for the worst. See the link to their website at the top of this review page for more information.
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.
enter value/s in increments of i between 33 and 85
Grass / Mud
Differences of less than one percentage point are visible to the human eye.
enter value/s in increments of i between 51 and 97
Chocolate ice cream
Differences of less than one percentage point are visible to the human eye.
enter value/s in increments of i between 35 and 95
Mineral oil
Differences of 10 percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
enter value/s in increments of i between 30 and 67
Olive oil
Differences of eight percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
enter value/s in increments of i between 31 and 73
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.
enter value/s in increments of i between 33 and 84
Tomato
Differences of four percentage points or more are visible to the human eye.
enter value/s in increments of i between 54 and 88
Origin
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
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