I Tested 13 Laundry Detergents On The Worst Stains Imaginable!
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Laundry Detergent Test Results
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Overview: The video tests 13 different laundry detergents and detergent sheets across various stains, including mud, oil, egg yolk, soy sauce, berries, and coffee.
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Amazon Basics (Budget Detergent):
- Price: $7 for 110 loads ($0.06 per load)
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Performance: Super concentrated and hypoallergenic; performed well on the coffee stain with a score of 78.92.
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Purex:
- Price: $13 for 165 loads ($0.08 per load)
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Performance: Claims to be ultra-concentrated and four-in-one (brightening, cleaning, tough on stains, boost freshness); slightly outperformed Amazon Basics on egg yolk and soy sauce stains with a score of 78.57.
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Armin Hammer Liquid Detergent:
- Price: $15 for 100 loads ($0.15 per load)
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Performance: Claims two times the stain fighters and blended with baking soda; slightly outperformed Purex on some stains, with a score of 78.21.
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Armin Hammer Sheets:
- Price: $15 for 65 loads ($0.23 per load)
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Performance: Claims two times more concentrated and safer ingredients; performed decently but not as well as the liquid detergent, with a score of 74.96.
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Persil (Premium Detergent):
- Price: $22 for 110 loads ($0.20 per load)
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Performance: Claims premium deep clean without color fading; best performance so far; performed well on mud and coffee stains with a score of 79.66.
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Earth Breeze (Natural Detergent):
- Price: $12 for 60 sheets ($0.20 per sheet)
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Performance: Claims ultra-concentrated, natural ingredients, no parabens; performed better on some stains but not as well as Persil with a score of 75.99.
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Molly's Suds (Concentrated Detergent):
- Price: $15 for 65 loads ($0.23 per load)
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Performance: Claims two times more concentrated and safer ingredients; performed poorly compared to Persil with a score of 74.96.
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Tide Ultra (Oxy Boost Detergent):
- Price: $27 for 112 pods ($0.24 each)
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Performance: Claims set-in stain removal and designed for dermatologists; best performance overall, performed well on both mud and coffee stains with a score of 81.75.
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Gain (HE Detergent):
- Price: $16 for 60 packs ($0.27 per pack)
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Performance: Claims 3-in-1 HE detergent with oxy boost; performed decently but not as well as Tide Ultra, with a score of 86.2.
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All (Sensitive Skin Detergent):
- Price: $15 for 53 loads ($0.28 per load)
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Performance: Claims free from perfumes and dyes; performed worse than Tide Ultra but better than Gain, with a score of 76.17.
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Seventh Generation (Concentrated Detergent):
- Price: $15 for 53 loads ($0.28 per load)
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Performance: Claims concentrated formula and designed for sensitive skin; performed well on coffee stains with a score of 78.13.
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OxiClean (Stain Remover):
- Price: Around $12 for the booster
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Performance: Claims to remove tough odors and stains; outperformed most detergents on berry and mud stains, with scores of 81.75 and 79.84 respectively.
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Conclusion:
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Tide Ultra emerged as the top performer across various stain types, particularly for coffee and mud stains.
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Mud Stain Removal:
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Results:
- Tide Ultra received a score of 79.84 (2nd place)
- Purcell received a score of 79.69 (3rd place)
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Gear Oil Stain Removal:
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Results:
- Tide Pods were the top performer with a score of 72.16
- Tide Ultra followed closely behind at 69.62
- Purcell had the lowest score for this category at 66.87
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Overall Performance Ranking:
- Tide Ultra: Averaged a finish position of 2.3, performing well in every test.
- Purcell: Had an overall average finish of 3.4 and performed in the top half of each test.
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Tide Pods: Finished with a lower average at 4th place but still showed strong performance.
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Price Consideration:
- Tide Ultra is relatively expensive, costing about $0.23 per load.
- It provides excellent results and is deemed worth the cost for those seeking top-quality outcomes.
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Other budget-friendly options like Purex and Amazon Basics also performed well but are cheaper at around half the price of Tide Ultra.
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Winner Analysis:
- Tide Ultra emerged as the clear winner based on its consistent top-four performance across all tests.
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While Tide Pods showed strong overall performance, it underperformed in mud stain removal compared to its competitors.
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Recommendations for Budget-Conscious Consumers:
- For those prioritizing cost-effectiveness, Purex and Amazon Basics are suggested as they performed well and offer a much lower price per load.
- These brands also managed to stay within the top half of the competition.
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