Best Laundry Detergents
Lucent Globe Eco Laundry Sheets 🏆 2026
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
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For many months I had been using the laundry sheets in the ocean breeze fragrance and was happy with the results however, I am extremely… Read more
disappointed with the products I recently received. I’m particularly frustrated that I purchased a ‘special offer’ of eight packets of laundry scents, in eight different scents, with a subscription, only to find that they neither clean effectively nor leave any fragrance behind. After washing, our clothes still smell unclean, and there is no noticeable scent left from the laundry sheets on our clothes. I don’t understand the purpose of offering multiple fragrance options if the scent isn’t detectable on the clothes. This has been a very disappointing experience.
Euca Concentrated Laundry Detergents
- TypeLiquid and Powder

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Hopeful about results in future washloads, but just followed instructions to clean 8kg front loader first with 2 scoops of 20gm which I was told by… Read more
Euca office that 20gm is a bit more than a tbspn. . (I’d lost the little paper measure cup they include.) I’d also read in replies in reviews that it’s about 1 1/3 tbspn. So I used a bit more than a tbspn scooping twice, but disaster: soap suds oozing out of machine and floor flooded with big wet suds. Big cleanup. So be careful how much you use. I’m going to retreat to minimal amts for washing and only increase carefully keeping a watch. Maybe there’s American tbspns and Aus tbspn measure spoons in Australia - still, be careful. * it was about $12 on Sale, don’t have the receipt.
Biozet Attack Plus Eliminator
- TypeLiquid, Powder and Capsules
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It doesn’t clean waste of money! Any bio it attack liquid it’s useless it doesn’t clean. The original powder works fantastic but liquid I will say no it’s waste of money. Show details
Biozet Attack PLUS Softener
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Our clothes smelt great after using – Active family with lots of sport clothing passing through the wash. Our clothes were clean and smelt nice without an overpowering scent using this product. No issues with sensitive skin. Show details
Bosisto's Euco Fresh Pre-Wash Stain Remover
Works wonders on stubborn stains – I purchased this product after reading all the positive reviews and I’m glad to say these reviews are spot-on. This is the most effective stain… Read more
remover I have used. I recently spilt curry sauce on an expensive Tommy Hilfiger sloppy joe. I tried hot water, Sard’s wonder soap but to no avail. I purchased this product off eBay. Worth every cent. I highly recommend this stain remover.
Earth Choice Wool & Delicates Wash
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
I love this detergent. It’s brilliant at cleaning woollens, knits, bamboo/lyocell sheets, and any delicate/hand wash items. It doesn’t cause… Read more
oversudsing in a front loader. It leaves behind a subtle pleasant scent from the eucalyptus. It’s value for money, and a little goes a long way with handwashing. The only thing that annoys me is you cannot measure with the cap. I use a shot glass to measure instead. I used to use Martha’s Wool Mix, but this is just not the same now it’s been reformulated to Softly for Woollens.
re·stor Laundry Detergent Sheets
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
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Very quick delivery. I love these things. They save me a fortune.
Dirt Laundry Detergent Original
- Washing Machine Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
Bought the advanced wash and the food stain remover spray. Really wanted to love this product as trying to use gentler formulas but unfortunately our… Read more
clothes (particularly my children’s clothes) just aren’t coming out of the wash smelling clean and food stains aren’t lifting out of the clothing. I tried a different eco brand and had better results but think I’ll be going back to what we used to use.
Hey Kayla, thank you so much for giving us a try… Read more
Skipper Laundry Detergent Sheets
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeSheets
First batch of sheets were great, a friend bought them too but second batch hasn't been as great, clothes come out and don't smell clean and have to… Read more
rewash. Very disappointing
Finally got a hold of customer service and they were very apologetic and sent out another batch.
Aware Sensitive Laundry Powder
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypePowder
We miss you! – RIP aware sensitive. You served my family well for 30+ years! Such a shame this wonderful product is no longer available. There was no need for pre-treaters or softeners with Aware sensitive, it did a brilliant job.
Coles Smart Buy Laundry Liquid
- TypeLiquid
WHY PAY MORE? – Drawn to the idea of cheaper washing detergent, I started using ALDI detergent, my family all suffered skin irritation and contact dermatitis from… Read more
ALDI powder. I later found out this is very common. After that incident I put away the idea of cheaper detergent and had been bouncing between OMO and biozet/cold power depending on the sales. I stumbled upon this and gave it a smell, not bad, so thought I'd give it a shot. I can now report I won't ever go back to more expensive brands. I've got a baby, a toddler and sweaty hard working husband, no issues at all. Clothes are clean and clothes smell clean. It lifts dirt and minor stains, tough stains need extra work, but tough stains always needed extra work, even when using brands x 10 the price. Just for fun I calculated what I was spending before vs what I am spending now. On half price detergent (cold power, OMO etc) spend was approx. 0.25c a load, this detergent is 0.02c a load!!! ME = 1, Rising cost of living = 0
Softly Pure Soap Flakes
- Washing Machine Top Loaders
- TypeSoap Flakes
Softly flakes lost nice smell – I just very disappointed because l really loved smell from Softly flakes. I bought new two packs is not the some as before I really don’t like that new smell. It was my last shopping. Thank u
Bosisto's Sensitive Laundry Powder
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypePowder
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Actually I'm using the pods, for sensitive skin, for approximately 2 months, I've discontinued using them because it's absolutely rubbish, scratching… Read more
irritating skin, doesn't even clean your clothes, and even when you triple the pods in a load, i have to wash twice and even that's not enough. Nope, I'm going back to Surf liquid
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. If you would… Read more
Euca Laundry Powder Boost
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypePowder
Great laundry powder with that extra "kick" – Had the opportunity to try this new laundry powder out and as someone who has used the normal Euca Laundry powered for a few years you can defiantly… Read more
tell it is a lot stronger. I can't tell if it does a better job on stains or not since the normal one already did a excellent job. It does leave your clothes smelling extra fresh once they come out!
Only issues I have is the price, I don't think I can justify the extra cost of this over the normal Euca Laundry powder, if I need that extra "kick" I usually add a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil to essentially achieve the same thing.
But the product itself is a 10/10 and I would buy again if the price was right.
Hurricane Laundry Liquid
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
Hurricane Laundry Liquid, is it still made? – I am finding it impossible to find Hurricane Laundry Liquid instore at Coles or Woolworths. does anyone know if the product is still available or has… Read more
it been discontinued? Since trying other products my allergies have been much worse leading to numerous asthma attacks. The scents in some other products are extreme and completely unnecessary.
Earth Choice Laundry Liquid
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
I have been using earth laundry detergent for years because of allergies and sensitive skin. The new enzyme boosted detergent, has caused rashes for… Read more
the entire family. Why would a product designed for sensitive consumers, add irritants?? What a terrible shame! I can’t buy the regular earth detergent anymore. They don’t sell it in the local supermarkets. Now need to find a new company, that does what it claims it is designed for.
EcoStore Laundry Powder
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypePowder
Not doing its job – Had to purchase the fragrance free for work and was hoping it would be ok but, unfortunately, I’m not happy with this product. I wash mostly 30C, 40C… Read more
and a 60C for mainly towels and underwear and it’s just not getting my laundry clean. Collars on business shirts only worn for just one day, don’t come out clean. Usually a short run on 30C is enough but not with this product. Even t-towels on 60C aren’t coming out without stains. Same for the towels I use for the dog, coming out still smelling and dirty. Just to make sure it was the powder and not the that towels were dirty beyond cleaning, I washed the same towels with my usual product (Omo) and they came out clean. I tried adding the EcoStore Laundry Soaker but that didn’t help either so no, unfortunately, won’t recommend this product.
Atomic Laundry Capsules
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeCapsules
Pleased – I purchased a jacket from an op shop which reeked of cigarette smoke. I washed it at home in my front loader washing machine using an Atomic Laundry… Read more
capsule on a warm wash with a splash of vinegar in the fabric softener section. What a surprise that the jacket came out clean and smelt lovely - without a hint of cigarette smoke. I've used this product on numerous washes including warm and cold washes, heavy loads and small loads. Each time I have been pleased with the result.
Hudstone Regular Laundry Powder
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypePowder
Excellent Choice of Laundry Powder. Minimalist packaging, efficient, kind to the environment and to the skin. I took me a while to get used to the… Read more
lack of synthetic fragrance after using supermarket brands for most of my life, but with the addition of eucalyptus oil it is perfect. Happy to be able to make a difference by keeping waste and water pollution low and support an Australian, family owned business.
Omo Ultimate
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Switched to this after using the Omo Ultimate powder with no issues and great results, after getting a new LG machine with auto liquid dosing. Used… Read more
about 30ml instead of the recommended 50ml dose for a load of work uniforms and other clothes. It cleaned the clothes brilliantly, however I've had a contact/allergic dermatitis reaction from the liquid. All under my underarms, neck and groin area is very dry and raw, skin has peeled, and it feels like sunburn. I've had to use a hydrocortisone and barrier repairing products to heal and repair my skin. I've had rewash everything the liquid has touched, add multiple rinses, and use white vinegar in the final rinse to remove the residue. The scent of the liquid seems to be really strong, and it's almost as if the liquid is far more concentrated than indicated. I haven't had reactions to Omo before. If you have any sensitivities, avoid this product.
Laundrite (ALDI) Laundry Detergents
- TypeLiquid and Powder
Worst laundry powder ever! – I have hives and rashes all over my body for almost 2 weeks now . I wish I read these reviews before purchasing . Show details
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TERRIBLE LAUNDRY LIQUID – Used this product years ago as my son had eczema when he was little. Stop using it for several years due to the cost but went back to using it a few… Read more
months ago. IT HAS CAUSED MY SON'S SKIN TO BECOME VERY IRRITATED, ITCHY AND COVERED IN A RED RASH. HAS COST US A FORTUNE IN MEDICATIONS, CREAMS ETC. DO NOT USE THIS LAUNDRY LIQUID. I NOW WASH HIS CLOTHES ETC IN WATER AND VINEGAR.
It's what inside that makes the difference – The key ingredient here is Sodium Percarbonate. Check the label. When I worked in a tannery we used commercial quantities of this chemical to remove… Read more
skin discolorations from animal hides. It's the real deal, the best there is. These days, this is the only washing powder I use. Removes grey tones and gets whites really clean. By the way, it's excellent when added to your toilet bowl to remove stains there too.
ALDI Almat Laundry Concentrate
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Formula changed & getting a refund tommorrow. They never changed the packaging which doesn't say anything about a new formula. Very deceptive as it… Read more
still says "Enchanting Fragrance" on the label. New clear liquid is total rubbish. Clothes just wet, not washed, ZERO FRAGRANCE. So disappointed, this product used to be awesome & the fragrance & clean was awesome. Consumers understand shrinkflation & the price of everything going up. Why didn't they just increase the price instead of ruining an awesome product. BAD DECISION!
Rubbedin Washing Machine Magic
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Washing Machine Magic all right – Magic all right! This product I rate as number 1 as it does exactly what it said, on my last Bowl clean which I average every 3 months, it got rid of… Read more
the brown flakes that I was getting on my white sheets. Made not only my washing machine smell amazing but the whole laundry, loving the strong pleasant fragrance & hope it doesn’t change!
EcoStore Laundry Liquid
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
Does a decent job – We've been using this for many years now. The ingredients changed slightly a while back, but it's still been OK. Whites don't come out super white or… Read more
anything, but they get clean, smell fine, and with all the allergies and sensitivities our household have, this laundry liquid doesn't seem to bother us - so that's good!! It's expensive, though, so I only buy it when it's on special. Nevertheless, I always seem to have extras in my cupboard! Usual special is $7.70 per litre. Refuse to buy it for $10 or $11. That's highway robbery. We have noticed a build-up of brown crud in our front loader's drain hose (looks like wet cardboard?!) - but that's only since we've been using the town water where we moved to. On tank water it's been fine, and once we move into our built house, we'll be back on tank water, so the problem should go away again. Perhaps there's a chemical problem between what's in the town water and what's in this laundry liquid, I don't know, but given I filter and boil the town water before drinking it now, I'm pretty sure it's a water problem!! However, the crud in the drain hose causes problems for the washing machine, and I have to clean in out now and then, so unless you're on good water, perhaps it would be safer to buy another brand?
Bosisto's Sensitive Laundry Liquid
- Washing Machine Front Loaders and Top Loaders
- TypeLiquid
Disappointing Change – I have used Bosistos (Sensitive) Laundry Detergent for decades. Disappointingly, it recently appears there has been a change in consistency, more watery. I find it provides half the washes than did before. Show details
Hi There. Thanks so much for your feedback. As we use… Read more
Wet Woolys
Wet Woolys – The wet woolys really do work I put them in with my clothes and towels while drying and I was really impressed with them my clothes came out not crinkled and they didn’t have any static in them at all Show details
Radiant Black Wash
Seriously, it stinks – I have navy work uniforms, navy school uniforms and colour fade can be a real pain particularly in work pants and black dresses. I saw mixed reviews… Read more
about the smell. I thought perhaps it has a more masculine smell and decided I could handle smelling like a guy and something akin to old spice if it stopped me having to replace perfectly good work clothes from fading.
Its more like bad BO meets laundry that was left to stagnate in the machine and my washing goes straight from machine to dryer. Especially if you stand in the sun within a couple of mins the smell emanating from my shirt is horrid. It is not helped by the addition of perfume. Its been 8 months and I have been trying to slowly use the bottle but as I write the review after discovering my freshly laundered dark PJ's smell like someone with very poor body hygiene has been wearing them for a month while living under a bridge I think I'm going to just throw it out.
Tri Nature Alpha Plus
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Baby pack is fantastic value – Previously bought tri nature massage oil for my daughter due to pregnancy nausea and works a treat then meet the lovely ladies Leah and Amy yesterday… Read more
at the One Fine Baby Expo yesterday they were more helpful and lovely to meet in person. Love the baby pack for my new grand daughter due in October Love your products. Debbie
Types of detergents
Whether you’re meticulous about separating whites and colours, or you like to throw everything in the machine, there’s a wide range of liquid and powder detergents to choose from.
While we’re by no means going to end the powder vs. liquid debate once and for all, understanding the differences between detergents will help you find something that suits you, your washing machine, and your laundry.
Powder detergent
Laundry powder is the most commonly used detergent, but there’s a lot to consider about this tried and true product.
Liquid detergent
While it hasn’t quite overtaken powder as the most popular detergent of choice, laundry liquid is still widely used because it’s easy to use and is great at doing its job.
Laundry pods
A laundry pod is a pre-measured, concentrated dose of detergent liquid that is encased in water-soluble packaging. These capsules dissolve when they come in contact with water or moisture.
Factors to consider when buying a detergent
Top and front loader detergents: what's the difference?
The main difference between front and top loading detergents is the lather formula they contain.
Front loading washing machines use less water and spin more than top loader machines, so front loader detergents are designed to stop the development of too many suds. Using a top-loading washing detergent in your front loader can damage your machine’s motor and cause it (and potentially your whole laundry room) to overflow with foam.
If your detergent specifies what kind of machine it’s designed for, you should follow that. You shouldn’t use top and front-loading detergents interchangeably - this could not only damage your machine, but it also just won’t clean your clothes as well.
Laundry detergents for sensitive skin
Finding a detergent that works with sensitive skin or with a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or dry skin can be difficult. There are plenty of detergents that claim to not aggravate your skin, and these either substitute irritant ingredients or omit them altogether. However keep in mind that just because a detergent is labelled as suitable for people for sensitive skin, that doesn’t mean it will work for you.
Below are a few ingredients and things to consider when you’re shopping around.
Enzymes
Used for speeding up dirt removal, enzymes are a common additive in most laundry detergents. While different enzymes are added for different purposes, in that they each target certain kinds of stains, the one thing they have in common is that they can aggravate your skin. Scanning the ingredients of detergents will help you avoid laundry detergents with enzymes.
Optical brighteners
Optical brighteners are irritants that are added to detergents to help make your clothes appear whiter and brighter. They don’t clean your clothes in any way, and are better avoided if you have sensitive skin. Luckily, there are plenty of laundry detergents without optical brighteners available to buy, and almost all ‘green’ detergents don’t have them.
Fragrances
Fragrances in detergents don’t help clean your laundry, and sensitive detergent formulas are generally expected to be fragrance-free. Avoiding perfumes as well as colourings altogether is a safe bet for sensitive skin and sensitive noses.
Changing how you wash
There are also washing practices that you can follow to help curb the risk of irritating your skin. Rigorous rinsing is an effective way to ensure there are no traces of detergent left behind on your clothes or in your machine. If you do notice there’s soap on your clothes or in the corners of your machine, you can program an extra rinse cycle to your wash to help get rid of any residue.
You can also try experimenting with the amount of detergent you use - using less detergent may leave your skin better off and will also reduce the environmental footprint of your washing.
Laundry detergents for babies
Babies, especially newborns, have sensitive skin and often soil their clothes, which makes finding a detergent even more difficult. If you’re worried that regular detergent is too harsh on your baby’s skin, there’s a wide range of baby laundry detergent available for you to try out.
When doing your baby’s laundry, practising the same washing as you would for sensitive skin - that is, using less detergent and thorough rinsing - is a good way to keep your bub comfortable and happy.
Environmental friendliness
When you look on supermarket shelves, you’ll see plenty of packaging that includes words like ‘green’, ‘eco’ and ‘natural’. This means they have no or fewer chemicals which are damaging to the environment. Rather than taking these words at face value, looking out for certain ingredients can help you be sure that you’re mitigating the harm your laundry does to the planet. Here are some to keep an eye out for.
- Phosphates: Most laundry detergents contain phosphates, which help to soften water and remove dirt, oil and grease. Laundry detergents with phosphates are more polluting for our waterways, so if you’re also shopping with the planet in mind, try looking for laundry detergents which have a ‘P’ on their packaging, meaning low phosphorus (<7.8g/wash) or ‘NP’, meaning that there’s no or less than 0.5% phosphorus content.
- Sodium: Washing powders often also contain sodium, which can damage the quality of soil that comes into contact with liquid waste. Because it’s used as a bulking agent and to help detergent bubble up rather than for cleaning purposes, looking for a detergent with a lower sodium content can help save the environment with little difference made to the freshness of your laundry.
Price
Per wash, laundry powder is the cheapest detergent type available. You can expect to pay anywhere from $7 to $22 for 2kg of powder, which can last you up to 40 washes depending on the amount used per wash. Liquid detergent will set you back between $6 to upwards of $20 for a 2L bottle, and will usually last you up to 25 washes.
There are almost always deals on different detergents at major supermarkets, so doing your research pays off - literally.
Wrapping up
There’s no laundry detergent that suits everyone. Between different smells, price points, stain removal abilities and varying degrees of eco-friendliness, the right detergent looks different for everyone.
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your detailed feedback — and… Read more (+2 replies)