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I Tested 13 Laundry Detergents On The Worst Stains Imaginable!

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Laundry Detergent Test Results

  • Overview: The video tests 13 different laundry detergents and detergent sheets across various stains, including mud, oil, egg yolk, soy sauce, berries, and coffee.

  • Amazon Basics (Budget Detergent):

  • Price: $7 for 110 loads ($0.06 per load)
  • Performance: Super concentrated and hypoallergenic; performed well on the coffee stain with a score of 78.92.

  • Purex:

  • Price: $13 for 165 loads ($0.08 per load)
  • 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.

  • Armin Hammer Liquid Detergent:

  • Price: $15 for 100 loads ($0.15 per load)
  • Performance: Claims two times the stain fighters and blended with baking soda; slightly outperformed Purex on some stains, with a score of 78.21.

  • Armin Hammer Sheets:

  • Price: $15 for 65 loads ($0.23 per load)
  • 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.

  • Persil (Premium Detergent):

  • Price: $22 for 110 loads ($0.20 per load)
  • 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.

  • Earth Breeze (Natural Detergent):

  • Price: $12 for 60 sheets ($0.20 per sheet)
  • 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.

  • Molly's Suds (Concentrated Detergent):

  • Price: $15 for 65 loads ($0.23 per load)
  • Performance: Claims two times more concentrated and safer ingredients; performed poorly compared to Persil with a score of 74.96.

  • Tide Ultra (Oxy Boost Detergent):

  • Price: $27 for 112 pods ($0.24 each)
  • 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.

  • Gain (HE Detergent):

  • Price: $16 for 60 packs ($0.27 per pack)
  • 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.

  • All (Sensitive Skin Detergent):

  • Price: $15 for 53 loads ($0.28 per load)
  • Performance: Claims free from perfumes and dyes; performed worse than Tide Ultra but better than Gain, with a score of 76.17.

  • Seventh Generation (Concentrated Detergent):

  • Price: $15 for 53 loads ($0.28 per load)
  • Performance: Claims concentrated formula and designed for sensitive skin; performed well on coffee stains with a score of 78.13.

  • OxiClean (Stain Remover):

  • Price: Around $12 for the booster
  • 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.

  • Conclusion:

  • Tide Ultra emerged as the top performer across various stain types, particularly for coffee and mud stains.

  • Mud Stain Removal:

  • Results:

    • Tide Ultra received a score of 79.84 (2nd place)
    • Purcell received a score of 79.69 (3rd place)
  • Gear Oil Stain Removal:

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Tide Pods: Finished with a lower average at 4th place but still showed strong performance.

  • 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.
  • Other budget-friendly options like Purex and Amazon Basics also performed well but are cheaper at around half the price of Tide Ultra.

  • Winner Analysis:

  • Tide Ultra emerged as the clear winner based on its consistent top-four performance across all tests.
  • While Tide Pods showed strong overall performance, it underperformed in mud stain removal compared to its competitors.

  • 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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