All suds, no substance: some laundry detergent sheets no better than water for stain removal, Choice study finds

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Several popular brands of laundry detergent sheets are little more effective - and in one case, less effective - than plain water in front loading washing machines, testing by consumer group Choice has found.

A relatively new form of detergent, laundry detergent sheets are usually advertised as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional forms of detergent such as powder and liquid, as they don't contain single-use plastics.

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