The best laundry detergent to buy in the UK, tried and tested by us

One of Jade's new favourite products, she says: "I’m a sucker for a delightful smell and I’ve landed on this tropical lily and ylang-ylang detergent from Surf after testing a selection of the leading supermarket brands. I’ll do anything to trick my brain into feeling like I’m on holiday! I like that the bottle is made from recycled plastic and that it’s available in this huge 5L bottle (as well as several other sizes) and is often on offer making it great value for money. It leaves my washing stunningly clean, but in my experience, it can stain clothes if you use too much so make sure to check the suggested dosage. Top tip: combine this with Fairy Fabric Softener for the ultimate scent sensation."

Perfect for Piper's sensitive skin, she says: "I love my Ecover Non-Bio Laundry Detergent. As someone who wears a lot of delicate eco-friendly fabrics, this detergent handles my favourite garments with so much care. A long-time allergy sufferer, I appreciate the fragrance-less/enzyme-less formula to minimise any risks of flaring up my sensitive skin. You can recycle the bottle - or even refill your supply at a local zero-waste shop. I love Ecover's waste-free, gentle approach to laundry."

Natalie Knowles, also a Home Writer at Closer, agrees, stating she loves it "because I have an allergy to laundry detergents and this one doesn't upset my sensitive skin. Plus, a little goes a long way and it's got great eco-credentials."

Ellie has found this detergent has been a godsend for both quick and long washes: "I started using the Persil Wonder Wash a few months ago, initially sceptical because it was a) a new product and b) not my usual choice of liquid detergent. However, I was blown away and it's become a go-to since. The first thing I noticed was the scent - amazingly fresh and so nice; the chore of laundry day didn't seem so bad with this wafting through the air. It did a fantastic job leaving my clothes clean and soft, and can be used to effectively shift dirt on short cycles and long. A huge timesaver when there's a pile of laundry to get through.

"The only thing to bear in mind is that you'll need to use more liquid for bigger washes, which means you might not stretch to 55 washes per bottle."

If you're looking to save some money, Ruby says: "I've recently moved and my nearest grocery shop is Morrisons, so I was hoping to find a stellar home-brand laundry detergent in store, to make life that bit easier. If I feel peckish for a packet of crisps, I can pick up my laundry products in the same shop, and feel better about myself. Well, I picked up the Morrisons Savers Biological Laundry Liquid, packaged in cute cardboard cartons to cut back on plastic production. DO NOT get this carton mixed up with your orange juice. Anyway, I've been using this alongside the Morrisons Lavender Fresh Fabric Conditioner for the past two months, and I've hit the jackpot. They're super cheap, super effective and smell LUSH combined. I have sensitive skin and have had no reactions thus far."

Being a busy mum on the go, Clare says: "I'll take anything that helps lighten the mental load and Smol does that for me. I use the Smol non-bio plan, 72 tablets delivered right to my door every three months. We switched specifically as my husband and daughter suffer from eczema and I find this detergent soft and gentle without causing any flair-ups. The bonus is that the company is committed to being plastic-free. However, it's not overly scented and hasn't tackled stains to any huge degree."

Add a bit of je ne sai qua to your laundry routine, Aimee says: "Tallow + Ash's roster of laundry shampoo and conditioners not only make my clothes/sheets/flat smell incredible, but they also make me very excited to use the washing machine. The hard-working formulas are proudly skin-safe and non-bio whilst refusing to scrimp on cleaning power. I have recommended them to every one of my friends. They do plenty of different scents including 'Duvet Day' and 'Oud' but my current obsession is 'Date Night', packed with cherry and vanilla notes and smells very similar to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry."

For a no-fuss option that'll keep everyone happy, Rosie says: "Ironically, I'm allergic to most of the ones that say are non-bio/for sensitive skin so I tend to just use this Ariel gel. Easy to chuck straight in with the clothes and they always seem to smell nice when coming out of the machine even at 20 degrees. My only annoyance is that every single bottle comes with the green plastic thing to put the gel in but I don't need one every time because I just reuse it from a previous bottle. You can get it in-store and online, it's a bit more expensive on Amazon at £12."

Used by Amy-Mae for many years, she says: "Classic powdered Fairy is my choice. Used it since my kid was a babe and has always been a great affordable choice for everyday laundry. This has been voted the best laundry brand for sensitive skin. As a family, we've never had any issues with any kind of skin irritation. I also like that this doesn't have a strong smell which means the fragrance of whatever scented fabric conditioner you use gets to shine through." You can get a 6-pack for £24.99 on Amazon if you want to bulk-buy.

A go-to for Ellie for quality on a budget: "This is my go-to supermarket own-brand detergent - the pods are really easy to just throw in before a wash and clothes come out lovely and clean, even when I wash at 30 degrees - which is always. Plus it comes out smelling DELIGHTFUL. I also love that it comes in a fully cardboard box so I can recycle once I run out.

"While this is my normal choice, I'd also recommend the Tesco Tropical Sunshine Detergent Capsules which are just as easy and effective to use, and make for a nifty dupe of the Surf Tropical Lily Capsules."