On the market there are dozens and dozens of detergents for laundry, each with different promises: more white, brighter, cleaner, more fragrant, etc. But which one really works? And which also respects the environment and our wallet? To answer these questions, Altroconsumo He tried beyond 70 detergents for washing machine, By comparing the performance in the laboratory, sustainability and quality-price ratio.
The tested products include liquid detergents, powder or capsulesboth universal and specific for colored, delicate or ecological garments. The result is a useful guide to choose the most suitable product for your needs with greater awareness.
The best test detergents
Among liquid detergents, Carrefour Eco Planet washing machine thrush and lavender has obtained the highest scoreearning the title of Better than the test. In addition to the high publishing efficacy, it also stands out for the excellent balance between quality and price: a package costs on average 4.09 euros for 30 washes.
Good results also for other Eco-friendly products such as:
Best purchase and green choices
For those looking for maximum savings without sacrificing quality, Formil Marseille (Lidl) won the best purchase titlewith an annual cost of only 11 euros and a good quality, demonstrating that the low price does not always mean poor performance.
Among the green choices, Altroconsumo has reported several products with low environmental impact Thanks to formulations more attentive to the less impactful ingredients and packaging. In addition to those already mentioned, also I love to be echo (Eurospin) and coop live green liquid washing machine have distinguished themselves as valid ecological alternatives.
Following the ranking of all the detergents for the washing machine tested, with relative score.
The complete ranking
How the test was conducted
The investigation of Altroconsumo It is based on standardized laboratory tests, repeated six times for each detergent. The products were tested on a series of common spots (such as fat, red wine, coffee and dirt from daily use) with washes at 30 ° C, using the dose recommended by the manufacturer.
The overall judgment is based on:
The selection of products is updated by Altroconsumo Twice a year (April and October), including market novelties and updating average prices to guarantee an always current confrontation.
