Omo blew the competition out of the water in a test of 70 detergents by Choice, but to get value for money the watchdog says using less is best
Best in launderette – and one of the most expensive products tested, at $1.16 a wash – went to Omo Expert Anti-Bacterial Powder laundry detergent, which scored highly in both front and top loading machines.
‘You can use a quarter of the [suggested] amount – the difference is marginal,’ says Matthew Steen, Choice’s director of testing.“Bringing a normal load of washing into the testing laboratory wouldn’t cut it. It’s evidence based,” he said of the testing process. Each detergent was assessed on how effectively it tackled various stains, then given a rating out of 100.
For those not willing or able to spend almost $30 on a single box of detergent, Choice has a best buys category, which deliver value and “a decent wash” says Steen. At $0.11 per wash, Aldi Laundrite Powder, which came in fifth place, costs less than 10% of the top scorer’s price. “You can use a quarter of the [suggested] amount and probably still be happy – the difference is marginal.”
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