Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place
Summary
A consumer group named Choice tested 48 laundry detergents sold in Australian supermarkets. They found Aldi Trimat Advanced Laundry Powder Concentrate and two Omo powders tied for the best cleaning performance, with Aldi offering better value for money.Key Facts
- Choice tested 48 laundry powders, liquids, and capsules for cleaning power.
- Aldi Trimat Advanced Laundry Powder Concentrate and Omo Active Clean Powder and Ultimate Powder all scored 82% in front loader washing machines.
- Aldi’s detergent costs 44 cents per wash, while Omo Ultimate Powder costs $1.16 per wash, making Aldi the cheaper option.
- The detergents were tested on stains like grass, mud, oil, makeup, and blood using special machines and instruments to measure cleanliness.
- Some detergents performed poorly, scoring below 50%, hardly better than washing with water alone.
- Earthwise Sensitive Laundry Liquid scored lowest with 47% and costs 50 cents per wash.
- The environmental claims on detergent packaging do not always clearly show how eco-friendly the products actually are.
- Manufacturers have reduced harmful chemicals like phosphates but do not always highlight their environmental efforts.
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