Which Variant to Use and Where?

washing machine. Ariel Matic topped in overall performance, followed by Henko Matic and Surf Excel Matic. Quick Wash) are recommended for top-loading auto and semi-auto washing machines and tub wash. While both brands are neck and neck, Surf Excel Quick Wash was found to be better due to its higher detergency.

terms of performance and was followed by Tide Plus, Super Nirma Blue and Uni Wash. followed by Active Wheel, 555, Ghari and Nirma. Only one brand, Ghari, claimed applicability for both machine and bucket wash. The other brands did not specify whether they were to be used for machine or bucket wash.

Packing and Marking

All the tested brands were in polypack, with the exception of Henko Matic and Surf Excel Matic, which were in polypack with cardboard packaging. The scores were assigned according to the quality of packing material used.

Each packet of detergent powder should be marked/labelled with these particulars: a) Name and grade of the material b) Indication of the source of manufacture