Best and worst washing-up liquids

Our washing-up liquid tests separate the best washing-up liquids from the products you should leave on the shelf. 

The Best Buy washing-up liquids revealed by our latest tests are outstanding at removing fatty foods and baked-on grease, meaning they will help you get through the dishes faster. 

We’ve tested washing-up liquids from big brands Fairy Liquid and Ecover, plus supermarket products from Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Tesco. 

Thanks to our tough tests, we've discovered which washing-up liquids make short work of even the grimiest pots and pans. So you can use our results to help you cut down on elbow grease.  

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The best washing-up liquids can wash two-and-a-half times the number of dirty plates as the worst (per 100ml). 

The most expensive washing-up liquids aren’t always the best, so we’ve calculated the cost per 100ml so you can easily compare prices.

Washing-up liquid test results

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