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We tested both conventional and high-efficiency liquid, powdered and concentrated laundry detergents. - We look for:
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We found detergents for both conventional and high-efficiency washers that provided excellent cleaning for less than 20 cents a load. We did find one good but expensive eco-friendly detergent.
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Some high-efficiency detergents can work in top-loaders, but it's still best to stick to a detergent made for your specific model. Triple-concentrated formulas also didn't perform as well as 2X formulations.
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Our laundry detergent tests show that some laundry detergents deal especially well with specific stains, such as ring around
the collar, grass, tea, chocolate, or clay. But most people need a laundry detergent that can tackle a wide range of common
stains. If you're looking for information about laundry detergents, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our laundry detergent buying guide to learn about the laundry detergent features that are most
important to consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations on the best high-efficiency and conventional types of laundry
detergent.
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