Ariel All in 1 Pods + Oxi Stain Removers review
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- Bio
- 28p per wash
- 25 washes

verdict: The best capsules we tested
Leading laundry-detergent brand Ariel’s All in 1 Washing Pods with Oxi Stain Removers are a pricey choice – but are they also a wise one? Mud, tomato purée and tea are just some of the stains we tested them on, and we’ve also assessed how pristine they can keep your white shirts. Find out whether you should stock up on these laundry capsules by checking our full test results.
- A good all-round cleaner
- The only capsules to achieve a maximum five stars for removing drink and make-up stains
- Good at keeping colours from fading
- Whites stay bright without greying
- The joint-most expensive on test
Aldi Almat Bio Washing Powder review
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- Bio
- 8p per wash
- 40 washes

verdict: Great-value Best Buy
Aldi claims its Almat Bio Powder is ‘tough on stains’ and can help turn out ‘brilliant whites’. We’ve put these claims to the test in our lab, to see how well this Aldi laundry powder removed a variety of stains – from red wine and tea to blood and mud. Check out our results to decide whether it’s worthy of a place in your shopping basket.
- One of only two powder detergents to achieve a maximum five stars for removing food stains and marks left by mud and grass
- The joint-best powder on test for keeping white items looking bright
- Cheap
- Not as effective as other laundry powders at preventing colours from fading
Aldi Almat Super Concentrated Bio Laundry Liquid review
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- Bio
- 6p per wash
- 25 washes

verdict: Best laundry liquid on test
Costing just 6p per wash, Aldi’s Almat Bio Super Concentrated laundry liquid is the cheapest liquid or gel we’ve tested – but is it one of the best? Check our full test results to find out how well this bio laundry liquid detergent shifts stains while keeping whites and coloured laundry bright
- Good all-round stain removal
- Best liquid or gel at removing grease and oil stains
- One of the only laundry liquids to score five stars for keeping whites bright
- Cheap
- Could be better at removing drink stains such as red wine and tea
Sainsburys Bio Laundry Powder review
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- Bio
- 9p per wash
- 45 washes

verdict: A good choice
‘Tough on stains’ is how Sainsbury’s describes its Bio Laundry Powder. So we’ve put this to the test in our lab, and also looked at how well it keeps whites bright and preserves colours. Find out how it matches up to big brands and other supermarket own-brand washing powders in our full test results.
- One of only two powder detergents to achieve a maximum five stars for removing food stains and marks left by mud and grass
- Joint-best powder for keeping whites bright
- Not the best at removing oil and grease stains
- Other powders are better at protecting coloured clothes from fading
Ariel Original Washing Liquid review
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- Bio
- 13p per wash
- 54 washes

verdict: Great all-round Best Buy
Leading laundry brand Ariel’s Original Bio washing liquid is a pricier choice than some – but is it also a wise one? Mud, tomato purée and tea are some of the stains we tested it on, as well as assessing how pristine it can keep your white shirts. Find out whether you should stock up on this laundry liquid by checking our full test results.
- One of the only liquids or gels we tested to score five stars for keeping whites pristine
- A solid choice if you’re faced with a lot of different stains
- Keeps colours bright
- More expensive per wash than some other Best Buy liquids
Morrisons Bio Laundry Capsules review
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- Bio
- 15p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Good-value Best Buy
Morrisons states its Bio Laundry Capsules are ‘tough on stains’ and ‘keep whites bright’. We put them to the test on dirty laundry and pristine whites to find out whether they deliver on those claims. Read our full results and verdict on these laundry capsules to see what our tests revealed.
- Good at removing all types of stains
- Colours stay vibrant and don’t fade
- Whites stay bright without turning grey
- Well-priced at 15p per wash
- Not quite as good as Ariel Pods with Oxi Stain Removers at tackling make-up and drink stains
Sainsburys Non-Bio Laundry Powder review
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- Non-bio
- 9p per wash
- 45 washes

verdict: Best non-bio powder
Sainsbury’s Non-Bio Laundry Powder is one of the cheaper non-bio products on the market. But how well will it clean your clothes? We put this Sainsbury’s washing powder through its paces to see whether or not it’s value for money. You can use our test results to find out how good Sainsbury’s Non-Bio Laundry Powder is, and whether it’s worthy of a place in your shopping trolley.
- The only powder to score a maximum five stars for tackling make-up stains
- Joint-best for removing everyday stains such as mud and grass
- Does a good job of removing grease and food stains
- Good at keeping coloured clothes bright
- Whites turn grey over time
Method Laundry Detergent Wild Lavender review
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- Bio
- 17p per wash
- 39 washes

verdict: Best ever eco detergent
It says on the bottle of this plant-based Method concentrated laundry detergent that it’s a ‘powerful stain shifter’. So we put plant power to the test in our lab to find out how well it shifts mud, blood, chocolate and more. Find out how Method’s laundry liquid fared in our full test results.
- Works well when removing food and make-up marks
- Does a good job of shifting grass and mud stains
- Keeps colours vibrant and whites bright
- Eco-friendly credentials
- Bottle made from 50% recycled plastic
- Could do a better job of removing oil marks and stains from tea and wine
- Expensive compared with other washing liquids
Ariel Original Bio Laundry Gel review
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- Bio
- 17p per wash
- 24 washes

verdict: Impressive all-rounder
Ariel claims its Original Bio Gel delivers brilliant cleaning. But does this branded laundry gel really banish all traces of tough marks from your clothes? Head to our results to see whether this laundry gel did well enough in our tests to earn a place in your shopping basket.
- A very good all-round laundry gel
- Can handle all types of stains
- Will preserve your coloured clothes without turning your whites grey
- Not among the cheapest per wash
Tesco Bio 3 in 1 Detergent Capsules review
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- Bio
- 17p per wash
- 16 washes

verdict: One of the best
Tesco claims its Bio 3 in 1 Detergent Capsules remove stains and keep whites brighter for longer, which sounds great if you don’t want your clothes to gradually end up grey. But do these capsules really shift stubborn curry, make-up and red wine stains while keeping your whites dazzlingly bright? Read our full test results to find out.
- A good all-round stain-buster
- Preserves colours
- Helps prevent whites from greying after multiple washes
- Not quite as good as Ariel Pods with Oxi Stain Removers at tackling make-up and drink stains
Tesco Bio Capsules review
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- Bio
- 14p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Good cleaning and well-priced
Costing just 14p per wash, Tesco’s Bio Capsules are the cheapest laundry capsules we’ve tested – but are they also one of the very best? Check our full test results to find out how well these laundry capsules shift stains while keeping whites and coloured laundry bright.
- The cheapest capsules on test at 14p per wash
- Consistently good at removing all types of stains
- Colours are protected from fading so stay vibrant
- Not as good as some at keeping whites bright through multiple washes
Lidl Formil 3 in 1 Bio Caps review
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- Bio
- 15p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Worth a look
If you’re looking for budget-friendly liquid capsules, Lidl Formil 3 in 1 Bio Caps may be on your shopping list. They’re just 15p per wash and one of the cheaper products on test. But how do they match up with pricier capsules on cleaning power, and keeping whites and colours bright? Our test results reveal all.
- Good all-round stain buster
- Colours are protected from fading
- Well-priced at 15p per wash
- Other capsules do a better job of keeping whites bright
Lidl Formil Bio Caps review
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- Bio
- 15p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Good option
These budget-friendly capsules from Lidl are among the cheapest on test, but they could prove to be a false economy if they don’t clean properly. We tested these Formil Bio capsules to find out how they compare with pricier products when it comes to cleaning away everyday stains. Read on for our expert verdict and full test results.
- Removes a range of stains well
- Colours are protected from fading
- Well-priced at 15p per wash
- Not among the best at keeping whites bright
Tesco Bio Detergent Powder review
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- Bio
- 9p per wash
- 40 washes

verdict: Decent, not dazzling
Packs of Tesco Bio Detergent Powder announce that this powder has ‘powerful stain-lift’ for ‘simple and effective cleaning’. We tested Tesco’s Bio Powder to see just how true the supermarket’s claim is. From curry stains to ink spills, we saw how well this powder removed the most common stains. Find out how it fared in our full lab test review.
- Shifts make-up and drink stains effectively
- Good on oil and grease
- Keeps whites and colours bright
- Unexceptional on food and other everyday stains
Lidl Formil Non-Bio Caps review
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- Non-bio
- 15p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Best non-bio capsules on test
These liquid capsules from Lidl are among the cheapest on test, but they could prove to be a false economy if they don’t clean properly. We tested these Formil Non-Bio Caps to find out how they compare with pricier products when it comes to cleaning away everyday stains. Read on for our expert verdict and full test results.
- Good at getting rid of stains left by spilled drinks
- Shifts grease and oil marks
- Preserves whites and colours
- Unexceptional cleaning of make-up and food stains
Ecover Bio Laundry Liquid review
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- Bio
- 19p per wash
- 42 washes

verdict: Decent eco-friendly option
Ecover says that its bio laundry detergent liquid will revive colours and fight against tough stains. Our tests include repeatedly washing materials to see how well vibrant colours are preserved and whether stains such as wine, mud, mustard and make-up are removed. Discover how Ecover Bio laundry liquid compares with other laundry detergents by checking our full test results.
- Good at removing make-up and food stains such as curry and mustard
- Works well on mud and grass marks
- Won’t fade colours
- Eco-friendly credentials
- Bottle made from 100% recycled plastic and lid made from 50% recycled plastic
- 5 and 15-litre refill bottles available
- Whites aren’t kept pristine
- Unexceptional drink and oil stain removal
- More expensive than most
Tesco Non-Bio Laundry Gel review
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- Non-bio
- 11p per wash
- 24 washes

verdict: Decent non-bio option
Tesco says that its Non-Bio Laundry Gel will deliver powerful cleaning. Our independent test results reveal the truth behind the claims, including how well this laundry detergent removes a raft of stains, and how well it preserves the brightness of whites after repeated washing. Check our full results to find out how Tesco’s non-bio gel compares with other laundry liquids and gels.
- Very good at dealing with grease and make-up stains
- Does a fine job of keeping whites white
- Protects colours from fading
- Well-priced at 11p per wash
- Struggles to get rid of stains caused by curry or mustard
Ariel All-in-1 Pods + Active Odour Defence review
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- Bio
- 28p per wash
- 25 washes

verdict: Inconsistent stain-buster
Ariel claims that its All-in-1 Pods + Active Odour Defence are ‘its most potent laundry capsule when it comes to getting rid of malodour’ – but do they shift stains, keep whites pristine and colours bright at the same time? We’ve sent them to our lab to find out and reveal all in our in-depth test results.
- Good at removing make-up stains
- Colours are protected from fading so they stay vibrant
- Poor on greasy stains
- Not particularly impressive at shifting the other stains we use in our tough tests
- The joint-most expensive on test
Ariel Original Bio Washing Powder review
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- Bio
- 17p per wash
- 40 washes

verdict: Mediocre
Ariel claims its Original biological washing powder removes tough stains by cleaning deep down into the fabric’s fibres. But can this big-brand washing powder really banish all traces of food, drink and grease from your laundry? Read on to find out the results of our tests.
- Colours are protected from fading
- Not as effective as the best laundry powders at removing stains
- Lags behind when it comes to maintaining the whiteness of whites
Aldi Almat Premium 3 in 1 Bio Laundry Capsules review
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- Bio
- 15p per wash
- 20 washes

verdict: Hit and miss
Aldi’s detergent products are often praised for combining great cleaning with outstanding value. But how do Almat Premium 3 in 1 Bio Laundry Capsules compare with other laundry capsules powders on the shelves? We measured their cleaning power on a broad range of stains, from baby food to beef fat. Check out our results to decide whether they’re worthy of a place in your shopping basket.
- The only capsules we tested to score a maximum five stars for keeping whites bright
- Protect colours from fading
- Not the best at removing drink stains and don’t excel when tackling oil and grease spills