The Great Australian Showdown: Which Washing Powder Won the Coles vs. Woolworths Battle?
Some of you may remember the days when washing laundry was not as simple as pouring some detergent into a machine and pressing a button.
Oh, how far we've come! From scrubbing our clothes with soap and a washboard to the ease of the washing machine and washing powder.
Now, the question arises: which washing powder does the best job? Is it Coles or Woolworths’ products that ensure our clothes smell the freshest and feel the cleanest?
A lively community of mums took up this debate and came to a resounding decision.
Woolworths’ 'Ka Turbocharged Laundry Capsules' were cited as the preferred choice, taking the majority vote in the group poll.
It all began when a group member asked, ‘Best washing powder that makes your clothes smell amazing?’
Gladly expressing their satisfaction, customers commonly remarked. One member responded, ‘Ka pods, they smell f****** amazing!’
Another one said, ‘Ka pods from Woolies!’
A third agreed, ‘I love the smell too!’
The Ka Pod-mania didn’t stop at the fragrance. One member shared an enlightening anecdote, 'Have to agree. They even left a scent on my kids' dad's clothes—you know, the one who's a mechanic and constantly covered in grease and oil.'
Now, that's a testimonial to note!
In this washing powder game, affordability also seemed to play a part in customers’ loyalty.
'When they're on special', suggested a budget-conscious member on the secret of buying Ka Pods.
With Ka Pods flown off the virtual shelves, other worthy contestants included OMO and ALDI’s Trimat Laundry Powder.
'I can't go past OMO pods, 50 pack for $26 at Coles.' said one group member.
Now, for those with top loaders, the all-time dilemma is—'Do pods go in the loader or straight onto the clothes?' Well, they suggested, ‘Just drop it in on top of the load’.
But which product is the best?
According to a review by consumer expert CHOICE, OMO Laundry Detergent Powder holds the laurel for front-loaders with an 84 per cent CHOICE rating.
Surprisingly, the resoundingly popular Ka Pods scored a modest 61 per cent, losing points on general detergency compared to OMO.
For the top-loading bunch, ALDI's Almat won with a 62 per cent satisfaction score, with Ka Pods following behind at an overall rating of 45 per cent.
While we're at it, here is a little tip—it's a good idea to understand the ingredients list on the back of the washing powders.
Some chemicals might provoke allergic reactions, and excessive foam can damage your machine in the long run. A bit of care and understanding here goes a long way!
We’d like to know: Which washing powder do you prefer? Are there any other brands or products you recommend?
Oh, how far we've come! From scrubbing our clothes with soap and a washboard to the ease of the washing machine and washing powder.
Now, the question arises: which washing powder does the best job? Is it Coles or Woolworths’ products that ensure our clothes smell the freshest and feel the cleanest?
A lively community of mums took up this debate and came to a resounding decision.
Woolworths’ 'Ka Turbocharged Laundry Capsules' were cited as the preferred choice, taking the majority vote in the group poll.
It all began when a group member asked, ‘Best washing powder that makes your clothes smell amazing?’
Gladly expressing their satisfaction, customers commonly remarked. One member responded, ‘Ka pods, they smell f****** amazing!’
Another one said, ‘Ka pods from Woolies!’
A third agreed, ‘I love the smell too!’
The Ka Pod-mania didn’t stop at the fragrance. One member shared an enlightening anecdote, 'Have to agree. They even left a scent on my kids' dad's clothes—you know, the one who's a mechanic and constantly covered in grease and oil.'
Now, that's a testimonial to note!
In this washing powder game, affordability also seemed to play a part in customers’ loyalty.
'When they're on special', suggested a budget-conscious member on the secret of buying Ka Pods.
With Ka Pods flown off the virtual shelves, other worthy contestants included OMO and ALDI’s Trimat Laundry Powder.
'I can't go past OMO pods, 50 pack for $26 at Coles.' said one group member.
Now, for those with top loaders, the all-time dilemma is—'Do pods go in the loader or straight onto the clothes?' Well, they suggested, ‘Just drop it in on top of the load’.
But which product is the best?
According to a review by consumer expert CHOICE, OMO Laundry Detergent Powder holds the laurel for front-loaders with an 84 per cent CHOICE rating.
Surprisingly, the resoundingly popular Ka Pods scored a modest 61 per cent, losing points on general detergency compared to OMO.
For the top-loading bunch, ALDI's Almat won with a 62 per cent satisfaction score, with Ka Pods following behind at an overall rating of 45 per cent.
Key Takeaways
- In the discussion about the best supermarket washing powder, Woolworths' Ka Turbocharged Laundry Capsules emerged as the crowd favourite.
- Numerous customers echoed the sentiment, praising the outstanding smell and cleaning capabilities.
- Other notable mentions included OMO and ALDI's Trimat Laundry Powder.
- However, in a review conducted by CHOICE, OMO Laundry Detergent Powder for front loaders and ALDI's Almat for top loaders scored higher than KA pods in terms of effectiveness in removing tough stains and their value for money.
While we're at it, here is a little tip—it's a good idea to understand the ingredients list on the back of the washing powders.
Some chemicals might provoke allergic reactions, and excessive foam can damage your machine in the long run. A bit of care and understanding here goes a long way!
We’d like to know: Which washing powder do you prefer? Are there any other brands or products you recommend?