Which washing machine detergent washes better, eliminates the most stubborn stains and helps keep fabrics beautiful for longer? The answer is not always obvious. One product can be very effective against difficult dirt, while another can offer better results in protecting white or counteracting the graying of clothes.
For this reason, Altroconsumo compared different laundry detergents, evaluating both their general performance and some specific characteristics. An interesting fact emerges from the test: the most complete product is not necessarily the one that dominates every single test.
The best washing machine detergent ever: Carrefour Eco Planet wins
Taking first place in the general ranking is Carrefour Eco Planet Lavatrice Mughetto e Lavanda, a liquid detergent with 30 washes.
The product obtained an overall score of 74 points out of 100, the highest result among those analyzed. Its strong point is above all its balance: it not only excels in a certain category, but offers good overall performance, making it suitable for daily laundry.
For those looking for a single detergent to use in the majority of washes, without having a specific need such as particularly difficult stains or exclusively white items, Carrefour Eco Planet therefore represents the most complete choice according to the test.
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The best against stains: Dash Power Extra-Sanitizing
When the main objective is to eliminate the most stubborn dirt, the product that stands out the most is Dash Power Extra-Sanitizing, 20-dose liquid detergent.
In the overall score he reached 63 points out of 100, so he does not surpass the overall winner. In the tests dedicated to removing stains, however, it obtained the best results.
The product stood out against different types of dirt, including:
It is therefore a particularly suitable detergent for those who often have to deal with very dirty laundry, work clothes or fabrics with difficult stains.
The best for maintaining white: Esselunga For Those Who Love Nature Caps Washing Machine
For those who mainly wash shirts, sheets and white items, the most interesting result comes from the Esselunga Per Chi Ama la Natura Caps Washing Machine.
The product obtained the best result in the test dedicated to maintaining the whiteness of fabrics.
However, the overall score was 54 points out of 100, lower than Carrefour Eco Planet. This proves once again that a product can be the best in a single feature without necessarily being the most complete overall. Those who prioritize the brilliance of white garments can therefore consider it a targeted choice.
The best against greying: R5 Tabs Washing machine
Over time, some fabrics may lose their shine and take on a duller appearance. To also evaluate this aspect, Altroconsumo analyzed the ability of detergents to combat greying.
The best result was obtained from R5 Tabs Lavatrice, in the 30-dose format. The product achieved an overall score of 53 points out of 100, but stood out in the specific test dedicated to preserving the original appearance of fabrics.
However, it should be remembered that graying does not only depend on the detergent: the way in which the clothes are separated before washing also has a great influence. Mixing dark, colored and light fabrics can promote color transfer and make whites less bright.
Liquid, capsules or tabs: which format is best?
The Altroconsumo test shows that there is no format that is automatically superior to the others.
In fact, among the best products we find:
The main difference therefore does not seem to be the format, but the formulation of the product and the objective for which it is chosen.
The liquid can be useful for those who prefer to dose the product based on the load and level of dirt, while capsules and tabs offer greater convenience because they contain an already established quantity.
The classification according to different needs
- Best overall: Carrefour Eco Planet Washing Machine Lily of the Valley and Lavender
- Best against stains: Dash Power Extra-Sanitizing
- Best for maintaining white: Esselunga For Those Who Love Nature Caps Washing Machine
- Best against greying: R5 Tabs Washable
The test therefore demonstrates that the “best detergent” also depends on one’s habits: for balanced daily use, Carrefour Eco Planet was the most complete product, while the others proved successful in more specific situations.
