Dettol Antibacterial Laundry Cleanser Fresh Cotton 1.5 L, Pack of 4

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When it comes to liquid and powder detergents, these are the bottom scoring products in our top loader tests (keep in mind, plain water scores 45%): From blue antibacterial Fairy washing-up liquid to Carex hand wash and Dettol detergent, you'll see lots of hand wash, washing-up liquid and laundry products that claim to kill bacteria. Typically they're pricier than standard cleaners, but are they worth it? Cleanright.eu by the International Association for Soaps, Cleaning and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E) Washing your hands regularly is likely to be significantly more important than clothes washing at preventing most infections. However, germs can get on clothes and so it is important to keep them hygienically clean to prevent germs from spreading. Underwear, for example, may contain germs from traces of faeces (poo). While you may be tempted by its low cost per wash of just 6c, the Aldi Laundrite Laundry Liquid was the worst performer out of all the liquids and powders we tested, scoring just 50% – no better than plain water.

They're certainly convenient with no messy pouring or measuring required – but other benefits are limited.Persil Antibacterial Laundry Sanitiser works in one easy step; simply add it to your fabric conditioner drawer and then use your regular laundry detergent to leave your clothes, towels and bedding hygienically clean every time.

For more ways to keep your household running smoothly, sign up for our Home newsletter – it's free monthly. As part of an overall general hygiene routine, it is also recommended to do a monthly maintenance wash to clean the washing machine: A hot wash at 60Cº, or preferably 90Cº with no clothes and a standard dose of powder detergent containing active-oxygen bleach. See the user manual of your washing machine for more guidance or read our washing machine care tips. Washing with an effective detergent like Persil Bio is also important to make sure your clothes are properly clean. And what about green brands? We dug into the sustainability details on brands including Ecover , Smol , Method and Bio-D . Laundry detergent test results You may see some laundry detergents that come with antibacterial claims, as well as products you can soak your clothes in to kill bacteria, such as the Dettol Laundry Cleanser, as seen above.For items that might need an extra hygienic clean, such as bedding, towels, or underwear, high temperatures such as 40-60°C are usually recommended to reduce the risk of germs that are lingering on the fabric. Ariel Professional Washing Powder Antibacterial is a professional detergent specially formulated to deliver 5-star cleaning results for professionals: excellent stain removal, deep down cleaning, brilliant whiteness, great freshness and efficiency at low temperature. Kills 99.999% bacteria including MRSA & eColi and 40 degrees.