Best and worst dishwashing liquids revealed
CHOICE has released its list of the best and worst dishwashing liquids on the Australian market, slamming numerous detergent brands which the consumer watchdog claims are “worse than water” when it comes to cleaning dishes.
The consumer advocacy group put 30 common commercial products to the test, scrubbing a marked white tile, and found seven brands were less effective than warm water.
“Most people would find it shocking to hear that regular tap water and a bit of elbow grease works better than some of the common detergents found at the supermarket,” Choice spokeswoman Stefanie Menezes told news.com.au.
The consumer watchdog tested a variety of stains on the white tiles which were left overnight before they came into contact with the different detergent varieties, with each product tested multiple times for consistency.
“CHOICE put 30 commercial detergents and two D.I.Y. recipes to the test in its latest review and found seven performed worse than water,” Menezes said.
“That’s because the detergents are slippery and can actually lubricate your sponge so it glides off your plate, meaning they don’t work as well when you’re trying to scrub off those tough bolognaise stains from dinner.”
Earth Choice dishwashing liquid, Coles Smart Buy dishwashing liquid and Coles Super Strength Dishwashing Liquid fared worst out of the detergents, tested, with Morning Fresh Ultra Concentrate Ultimate, Kin Kin naturals Eco Dishwash Liquid, and Woolworths Select Shine Super Concentrate Antibacterial were the top performers.
TOP SCORES
Morning Fresh Ultra Concentrate Ultimate — 80 per cent
Kin Kin Naturals Eco — 75 per cent
Morning Fresh Ultra Concentrate Advanced (fast dry technology) — 70 per cent
LOWEST SCORES
Earth Choice — 28 per cent
Coles Smart Buy — 29 per cent
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