Product review
Updated July 2025
Laundry detergents
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July 2025
Persil
Active Clean - Powder
Price
$8.69
Score
92
Price
$8.69
Score
92
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Stain removal performance
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GOODEveryday grime
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GOODPerspiration
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GOODGrass/mud
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GOODOlive oil
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GOODBlood
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AVERAGEBaby food
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GOODTomato
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AVERAGEMakeup
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AVERAGEMineral oil
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AVERAGEChocolate
Product details
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TypePowder
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Pack size1kg
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Cost per wash ($)$0.41
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Packaging typeCardboard box
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Country of manufactureVietnam
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Fragrance
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Eco?
Packaging claims
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Contains enzymesYes
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Contains optical brightenersYes
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Low or no phosphatesYes - phosphate free
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Safe for septic tanksYes
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Grey water safeNot stated
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Accreditations
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High efficiency label
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