How Much Do You Spend on Laundry Detergent?

alikazi on 25/10/2022 - 13:42

There's the value detergents like
Surf Front & Top Loader Laundry Liquid Tropical Lily, 4L $16.5 or
Fab Perfume Indulgence Gold Absolute Laundry Powder Detergent, 3.8 Kilograms $14.5

and then there are "premium" detergents like
Tide Advanced Power Oxi Liquid Detergent 81 Loads 4.43 L $59.99

I'm sure someone knows better examples of both but thats not the point here.

Both types have 5 stars ratings and both have equal number of ratings which possibly means equal number of people buying both types of detergents.

I personally don't understand the benefits of expensive detergent. Why would someone spend so much on it? Does it really make any difference? In the end its soap isn't it? My clothes have turned out fine after years of washing with inexpensive detergents (I go for the mid-value detergents most of the times). So I'm curious. Which one do you use and are there any remarkable benefits of expensive detergents?

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 25/10/2022 - 13:47

    OMO capsules are frequently half-price at Coles. The 17-pack Ultimate is currently $10 on Amazon which would last me 17 weeks. Normal blue capsules are even cheaper when on offer.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/OMO-LAUNDRY-CAPSULES-ULTIMATE-1371…

    It's meant to have more than just soap but also stain removal chemicals, enzymes to break down sweat patches, built-in softener etc. To what extent these actually work no idea and haven't bothered to try.

    Tide is not sold here, that's a US imported version and will have significant markups so not a direct comparison. Tide is actually basic tier in the USA although that one you linked has added Oxi stuff.

    • alikazi on 25/10/2022 - 13:55

      That specific version of Tide is still around $50 in USD on Amazon US.

    • Boioioioi on 25/10/2022 - 13:59

      Do you wash all your things together? E.g. towels, whites etc. Do you have to use a full pod per load?

      • Hybroid on 25/10/2022 - 14:10

        Don't have any whites at all. Towels, bedsheets, pillowcases etc are separate but have multiple in rotation and not washed weekly.

  • omguleh on 25/10/2022 - 13:49
    +2

    My kid is sensitive to most detergents. We use OMO sensitive and it doesn’t itch him. Around $37 for 6L at Costco.

  • Empharand on 25/10/2022 - 13:57
    +2

    I personally use Earth Choice Ultra Concentrate Laundry Liquid

    Good value and lasts me a while. 80 doses, ends up approx 23c a dose. I do my washing once every 1-2 weeks so yeah I'm still on the same bottle from last year. I'm a little biased as I like 'Nature Organics' products due to their environmentally responsible products (Recycled packaging, not tested on animals, plant-based ingredients etc) + They're an Australian company.

  • justdigi on 25/10/2022 - 13:59
    +2

    It’s not about whether it cleans the clothes better as you’re eluding to. It’s whether the person wearing the clothes has a reaction to the detergent or not. Some people have zero problems and can buy the cheapest product made in China. Others have issues and buy top of the line made in Europe. They could be pretty much on par with how well they clean, but fragrances and other chemicals in them can be very different.

    • alikazi on 25/10/2022 - 15:38

      Yeah I realised this after posting the question. Some people have allergies so naturally they would have to spend extra for a special detergent. But other than that I wonder whats so different and "better" about expensive vs value detergents.

  • Boioioioi on 25/10/2022 - 13:59
    +2

    I use the Aldi dysan one, the clone of napisan. It is really good, I do find it gets stains and such out better compared to when I used to use fab

  • CurlCurl on 25/10/2022 - 14:13
    +5

    I use Biozet Attack and have for years. It's half price once a month at Coles and Woolies.

  • AndyC1 on 25/10/2022 - 14:17

    Go and buy the last choice laundry detergent article where they compare them and have a good read as it will help you out allot.

    I use three types of laundry detergent:
    1) Cheap powder for soaking. Mainly for new cloths to get the color runs out.
    2) ALDI liquid detergent for FL for sheets and towels
    3) Biozet or OMO 2L liquid for cloths. Bought when on special, usually get 2 x 2L. The omo 875ml concentrate IMHO is crud.

    • alikazi on 25/10/2022 - 15:37

      Very specific. Why the 2 and 3? Why not just one of those for everything?

      • AndyC1 on 25/10/2022 - 15:38

        As per choice the info is in the article.

  • JIMB0 on 25/10/2022 - 15:02

    Isn't powder better than liquid due to the chemicals not reacting when dry, which means it can have chemicals together that can't exist together in a liquid.

    • alikazi on 25/10/2022 - 15:36

      Yeah I think so I was just going through powders and liquids and it seems powders have many more features than liquid detergents. I prefer liquids but may have to switch to powders.

    • lgacb08 on 07/11/2022 - 13:09

      If powder be sure it's mixed and dilute well, friend had chemical burn on his back because undiluted powder stayed on one of his shirt. Not sure how he got that either but years ago I found out pouring washing liquid directly into the drum whilst clothes weren't soaked would leave hideous stain mark on them.

  • ForkSnorter on 25/10/2022 - 16:08
    +1

    I've been buying $2/L environmentally friendly detergent for about 15 years. One bottle lasts me about 2 months. That's $12 per year total.

    • Empharand on 25/10/2022 - 23:56

      Care to share with the rest of the class?

  • Euphemistic on 25/10/2022 - 16:12
    +1

    My guess is most of it is marketing hype. A bit of detergent, a bit of fragrance and maybe some enzymes and you’ve got washing powder.

    Just got to pick one that you like the smell of and doesn’t irritate anyone in the family.

  • cookie2 on 25/10/2022 - 17:42

    Worth adding a poll? I buy the cheapest ones really and I don't use a separate rinse aid. I just open the dishwasher when finished to aid the steam escaping.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 25/10/2022 - 17:43

    Dynamo 3.6L bottle from Amazon for $15.30 (S&S) which I use to refill the 5.4L Dynamo bottle from back when Big W did them for $22.

  • jolee3 on 25/10/2022 - 18:03

    I buy the 4L Green Action jugs from Aldi when they have it on Special Buys. It seems to be different formula to their regular one that is always in store.

    I can't remember how much it is, but from memory it's usually reasonably priced and being plant based it seems to be gentler for sensitive skin/kids clothes.

  • Frugal Fi on 06/11/2022 - 10:33

    I spend about $6 for 2kg as we do a lot of washing and if I'm flush buy omo as it's superior. I sometimes get the 7kg tubs online from amazon or big w.

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