BRANDS TESTED
The 14 shortlisted brands went through a gamut of tests on parameters including detergency, active ingredients, ash built-up, active alkalinity, total phosphates and STPP, among others. As per their printed price, the brands have been categorized into four groups to make comparison within a particular price range; recommended applications have also been considered while categorising. The price of these Category (MRP Range)
Rs 203–Rs 220
Rank
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
78
75
75
80
79
78
74
73
72
79
76
74
72
67 detergent brands varies from Rs 45 per kg to Rs 205 per kg, and we have rated them not just according to their washing performances but also according to how environment-friendly they were (if they were at all) and how much value they gave for the money spent. Care was taken to ensure that no cross-comparisons were made across the categories for overall ranking purposes. Total Score out of 100
(rounded off)
Brand
Ariel Matic
Henko Matic
Surf Excel Matic
Surf Excel Quick Wash
Henko Stain Champion
Rin
Tide Plus
Super Nirma Blue
Uni Wash
Fena Advanced
Active Wheel
555
Ghari
Nirma
Net Weight
500 gm
1 kg
2 kg
1 kg
1 kg
1 kg
500 gm
500 gm
500 gm
700 gm
1 kg
1 kg
1 kg
1 kg