Unilever Australasia - PERSIL FAQ

• Can I use PERSIL Sensitive laundry detergent in a front loading machine?
• Does PERSIL laundry detergent contain optical brighteners?
• Does PERSIL Low Suds laundry detergent contain optical brighteners?
• Does PERSIL Low Suds Sensitive laundry detergent contain any dyes or perfumes?
• Does PERSIL Sensitive laundry detergent contain any dyes or perfumes?
• How much Persil laundry detergent should I use?
• Is PERSIL laundry detergent biological?
• What is the difference between a concentrate and a standard powder?
• Which PERSIL laundry powder should I use in a front loading washing machine?
• Why do leading manufacturers of front loading washing machines only recommend PERSIL Low Suds laundry detergent?

Persil Sensitive laundry detergent is not designed for use in front loading washing machines. If you own a front loader use Persil Low Suds Sensitive laundry detergent.

Persil laundry powders and Persil Small and Mighty laundry liquids contain optical brighteners. These are ingredients which help to make fabrics look 'whiter and brighter'. The majority of laundry detergents contain optical brighteners. Note: Optical brighteners (OBAs) are also called fluorescers or fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs).

Persil Low Suds laundry detergent contains optical brighteners. These are ingredients which help to make fabrics look 'whiter and brighter'.  The majority of laundry detergents contain optical brighteners. Note: Optical brighteners (OBAs) are also called fluorescers or fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs).

Persil Low Suds Sensitive laundry detergent is dermatologically tested and specially formulated without dyes and perfumes.

Persil Sensitive laundry detergent is dermatologically tested and specially formulated without dyes and perfumes.

To achieve optimum wash results the recommended dosage stated on the pack should be used

Using too little detergent causes poor soil and stain removal, greying of whites and soil build-up in the machine. Using too much detergent is uneconomical and increases the risk of over-foaming and thus poor rinsing of clothes.

The term 'biological' is a European term used to inform consumers when a product contains enzymes. Products without enzymes are termed 'non-biological'. Persil High Performance,  Persil Aloe Vera and Persil Low Suds laundry detergents are 'biological' as they contain enzymes. If you are looking for a non-biological product use Persil Sensitive or Persil Low Suds Sensitive laundry detergent.

Persil Concentrate laundry powder and Persil standard laundry powder are designed to give great wash results.  The concentrate powder has a number of benefits over the standard powder, including packaging in a size and shape compatible with modern laundries, a reclosable lid to prevent powder spillage and a convenient scoop to improve dosage control. When used at the recommended dosage, Persil concentrate laundry powder results in 10% fewer chemicals entering our environment than when using the standard powder.

We recommend using Persil Low suds or Persil Sensitive Low Suds laundry detergents. (Persil High Performance, Persil Aloe Vera and Persil Sensitive laundry detergents are not suitable for use in front loading washing machines.)

Developed in conjunction with leading manufacturers, Persil Low Suds laundry detergent is specially formulated to produce the required level of suds using the correct dose of detergent. In addition, Persil Low Suds laundry detergent low sudsing formulation delivers brilliant results every wash.