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Best washing detergent for all budgets

Which? Best Buy washing detergent gives you brilliantly clean laundry. We pitted big brands including Ariel, Fairy, Persil, Surf and Daz against the supermarket brands to find the best washing detergent to remove tough stains and keep your whites white. Plus, we look at whether non-bio washing powders are better for people with sensitive skin.

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In our full review you can see...

    • Best buy

    • Best Buys

      The Best Buy laundry detergents we recommend. Pick from our Best Buys to get better all-round cleaning, and see how your usual brand compares.

    • Full test results

      Full laundry detergent test results for washing powders, tablets, liquids and gels from Ariel, Bold, Daz, Fairy, Surf, Persil and Ecover as well as the top supermarkets.

    • Laundry detergent FAQs

      Which? experts explain how to get the best from laundry detergent: which type to choose and how much to use.