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Persil & Comfort

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'Persil & Comfort'
5 out of 5 based on 38 user review(s).

www.persil.com

www.comfortpure.co.uk

The reviews of Persil & Comfort below have been written by members of TheBabyWebsite.com. They aren't simply provided by the suppliers or manufacturers, but are a true impression given by someone who has used the product or service. If you own, or have used Persil & Comfort yourself, please feel free to add your own review using the pink link above.

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"Loved it."

Thought I would be keenest on the Non-Bio out of all 3 (Non-Bio, Colour and Bio) however, I found that the smell just didn't linger in the clothes once they were dry. The colour I found to be fairly average as a detergent, used more than the recommended amount to try and keep them smelling fresh though. I found the Bio to be fantastic. My partner is a plumber and comes home every day with clothes covered in pipe dirt, grit, mud etc and this swished through it!! I did use 1/2 the amount again for freshness but would definately still buy it even if I get 12 washes instead of the recommended 18.

Member review by Hayley - Mum to One - review date 8th February 2011

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"Ok!"

I've tried the Persil non bio, bio and colour detergents and all 3 worked well with washing the clothes, however when I use the recommended amount, the clothes don't smell as though they've been washed at all. So I'm having to use 1.5 - 2 times the recommended amount just so the clothes smell like they've been washed. Having said that, once washed with the greater amount, the clothes do smell really nice and are washing really well. They're not getting all the stains out, particularly bolognaise sauce, but it seems to get them out better than my previous detergent.

Overall I'd say it's a good product, but I don't think you can get as many washes out of it as it says, because you need to use that bit more per wash than recommended.

Member review by Jessica - mother to trhee girls - review date 28th January 2011

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"not so sure"

I love the little bottles and the fact you should theoretically get a lot of wahses out of it. In the bottle the smell was lovely but I didnt think the clothes smelt all that great when they were washed. The scent on the clothes needs to be stronger in my opinion and i therefpre put more in each was than the instructions said just to get that 'clean' smell. I used the non-bio of the littles ones clothes and altho the clothes washed up well, I dont find it any different to our usual liquid and not all the stains came out either. I wouldnt choose this brand over my usual but if it was on offer I may be tempted to buy it at the lower price.

Member review by Rosalyn - mum of 2 - review date 16th January 2011

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"Great with stains!"

I, as any person does, like their clothes to be stain free & smell great after they have been washed.

What I found is that whilst they smelt good in the bottle they didn't seem to be able to get all the nasty niffs out of my husbands rather smelly work clothes and as a floor layer it's part of the course. The Persil colour liquid did fare better on the smells and on general day to day wear all three left our clothes smelling great.

What I can say though is that they were fantastic on stains. Both my daughters clothes & my husbands came up fantastic. I did only use the non-bio on my little ones clothes due to the sensitive nature of her skin but it did the trick even at low temperatures.

Overall I was impressed by their power to remove stains at low temperatures and they lasted really well. And my husband's work clothes aside they weren't too bad on smells.

Member review by Zoe - Mum of Amber 5 months - review date 14th January 2011

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"fab highly recommended"

I loved this wash liquid, it smells great, works well on stains, and you use sooo little that it is fantastic value for money. I will continue to use it and have also been telling my friends and family about it. Sooooo its a HUGE thumbs up from me and my very messy family.xxxxxxxxx

Member review by melanie - mum of 4 - review date 12th January 2011

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"Persil Trial"

I have only tried the Persil Non-bio as the little ones have quite sensitive skin. Its been great, nice small bottle, easy to use and smells good too. It has not caused any skin reactions at all and seems to wash really well and get most of the usual stains out. I wouldn't say its any different to the usual brand I use. I have now brought some more of this after seeing it on offer and making it a lot cheaper than my usual choice of washing liquid as I know it does the job just the same. I have only been using one capful per wash but on the bottle I did notice that I should be using more as my machine takes a 6kg load which is more than they suggest as a typical load yet I would say thats a standard family size washing machine, but it seems to do the job with less liquid than required so makes it last that bit longer!

Member review by Lucie - mother of two - review date 12th January 2011

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"Fantastic product"

I have never really taken much notice to the ads in the magazines or on the t.v, as i like to stick to my brand after trying several out. I like a my washing to come out stain free and smelling nice as any other person, and I must say this product definately ticks all those boxes. I tended to use the colour persil liquid on my partner's work clothes as he is groundsman and tends to wear dark coloured clothing as he gets very muddy and often smells when its been raining. This one smelt great and the clothes came out very clean. I used the non bio on the kids clothing and was amazed to see no stains after being washed. the kids have had all kinds of stains..... wotsits, chocolate, paint, you name it, i was quite impressed. All 3 liquids, did the job with just one capful but i was most impressed with the colour one as i preferred the scent. Aftre shopping around i have noticed several deals on this product and think it is well worth the money. it lasts longer and does the job for less.

Member review by suzie - Lewis and hazel's mummy - review date 12th January 2011

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"highly recommended"

I have never been easily influenced by the adverts for washing powders/liquids, claiming to remove every stain imagineable at very low temeratures but I have to say that I was pretty impressed with the results that the Persil liquid gave.

It is very good value for money - only requiring a capful in each wash and it lifted out most stains in my childrens clothing without pre-treating them. The clothes smell beautiful and fresh and the smell stays throughout the day. I had quite a few comments about the smell of the childrens clothes when we had used this liquid.

For someone like me who does an awful lot of washing I think the Persil is great value for money and is an ideal liquid for the whole family - even sensitive skin.

I would recommend this product and will certainly be using it myself in the future.

Member review by Debbie - busy working mum - review date 10th January 2011

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"Fantastic 3"

I've tried the 3 different persil small & mighties and loved all 3. I always use the non bio anyway as it's the only thing that doesn't irritate mine or my baby daughters really sensitive skin so massive thumbs up for this one. Next to try was the bio on my dps work clothes and bear in mind he's a mechanic!!! Well what fantastic results not only did it clean really well at 30 but smelt fantastic. The smell even lasted through a day at work!! Last up was the colour which I used on my teenage sons washing. Again great cleaning at 30 and a fantastic smell that lasted and lasted. Being small & mighty you use hardly any liquid at all so works out great value. I would recommend the fantastic 3 to everyone.

Member review by Danyella - Mum of 2 - review date 6th January 2011

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"great value"

i tested persil small and mighty in the 3 different ranges available: 1) bio 2) non bio and 3)colour. the liquid was easy to dispense and also only using a little to get tough stains out was good. i used the non bio on my baby's clothes as she has sensitive skin and so far it seems to have been fine for her, no irritation. the scent was lovely and in my opinion no need for fabric softener and washed well at 30 degrees too. i guess its value for money as a little goes a long way.

Member review by sumaiya - mum of 3 - review date 21st December 2010

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"great product"

Fantastic product gets things really clean even on 30c wash, removes baby food stains really well without the use of vanish.
smells lovely and fine even on sensitive skin of my 2 yr old and 8 month old

Member review by clare - mum of 2 - review date 20th December 2010

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"Persil Convert!"

Having always been a user of supermarkets own brands due to being sceptical about the difference in quality I have officially been converted!

I have a very sicky baby so can go through three outfits a day and was very pleased with the results of the washing and the pleasent smell. What also suprised me was how long the bottle lasted.

Overall I was very impressed and would now switch from my own brand washing liquid to Persil and would recommend it to other Mum's.

Member review by Clare - Mother of one girl - review date 16th December 2010

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"Great product!"

I have been using the same washing gel for years so i was a little worried about trying a new one. I have been using persil non bio, bio and colour liquids and am pleasantly suprised!

My usual gel doesn't foam very well but persil gives a nice amount of foam which shows that even tho your using just a little, it's doing it's job.

The non-bio smells great and is my favourite,it didn't remove my sons food stains of his vest but neither does my usual.

The bio works just as well but the smell wasn't as nice.

The colour liquid also works just as well.

Overall i would definatly use this again, it's just so confusing! I love the non bio but i'm not sure if it's kind on coloured clothes if used all the time? Do we really need to buy a non-bio and a colour liquid?

Member review by Nicole - Mum of two - review date 14th December 2010

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"great would reccomend"

great very kind to skin and the colour care really worked would reccomend to any one

Member review by joanne - mother of one girl - review date 7th December 2010

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"Persil & Comfort"

I have used this product since I have received it and I must say it seems to last for ages as with four young boys plus myself and my husband you can imagine how much washing I have to do so really would of thought I would of ran out by now lol. The product has a really nice lasting scent too. It also cleans clothes very well and removes stains well too. I would say overall this product is good value for money and I will defintely be using this product in the future.

Member review by Amy - mum of four boys - review date 5th December 2010

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"LOVED THEM!!"

There wasn't anything about the products that I didn't like!! I loved the smell of them, they cleaned fantastically and best of all, they lasted for ages. Would definately recommend and will definately get again!

Member review by Kelly - mother of two - review date 30th July 2010

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"Lovely products"

I was pleased with these products as i use the persil small and mighty anyway so i know it does a great job cleaning our clothes i had not used comfort pure before but it was brill left the clothes so soft with a lovely smell i will be buying both products when i run out.

Member review by Linda - mum of two girls - review date 13th May 2010

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"Not so keen on the small and mighty"

Ok, I have used persil non bio powder and comfort pure for years as my yongest has terrible dry skin and these were the only washing products that didn't irritate it. I love comfort pure it has a plesant smell and is gentle on the whole family's skin. I wasn't so keen on the small and mighty as I am the powder. I loved the smell of it on the clothes but not the smell in my washing machine. It left the machine whith a musty smell every time I used it. I thought perhaps this was the machine so swapped back and tried it again later in the week. As for stain removal I thought this produck was ok. I still had to use stain remover on baby food stains and my partners work clothes. Sorry small and mighty I won't be buying you again, I'm back to the powder.

Member review by Hannah - Mum of three boys - review date 28th April 2010

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"smells really fresh"

Firstly you dont need to use much of this product so i found it excellent value . Also leaves the laundry smelling really fresh and clean . It is also brought hard stains off the washing without having to scrub or use a stain remover , even on a 30 degree wash it brings the laundry up lovely.
i will definately be using again and would recommend to others

Member review by Carly - Mum to 3 yr old & 36 weeks pregnant - review date 20th April 2010

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"smells great!"

very fragrant, and made washing soft and fresh. some clothes did not need ironing - which was a bonus. I'd recommend this product and will use myself in future.

Member review by Karen - mam to be - review date 14th April 2010

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"loved it"

i have never used persil before as i suffer from sensitive slkin but decided to give it a go
i was very impressed with the freshness of clothes and how little you had to use to bring out the dirt
the measuring lid was great a no spills down the sides of the bottle when you put it back on.
and most of all no irritation at all which was great, i will definatley be using persil again i was really impressed

comfort is my favorite fabric condition and i love the feel of my towels etc when i use it you can really feel the difference
it smells nice and fresh and is very reasonably priced
definatley another thumbs up here

Member review by sharon - mum of 3 - review date 12th April 2010

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"lovely fresh smell"

The Persil cleaned my clothes well and the comfort smells lovely and fresh.

it was very easy to measure out the Persil liquid using the cap and you dont need to use much.

Member review by Melanie - new mum - review date 9th April 2010

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"definite buy"

Having always used Ariel due to previous skin problems I found the Persil small & mighty fab. There was no skin irritaion(even when eczema flared up) and it smells lush. As for stains, having a 1yr old daughter and husband who comes home covered in grease and oil it removed these with ease(previously had to add stain remover and do long wash).
The comfort left clothes and bedding very soft, and smelling fab even after being in the cupboards for time before wearing.
I will def be buying this again(is cheaper than what have been using, you use such a small amount it goes further and recommending to friends who ask

Member review by Tracy - mother of 1 - review date 8th April 2010

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"smells divine"

I love these items they are soo fresh and clean so well, with such a small amount its amazing

Member review by diane - mum to 5 - review date 7th April 2010

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"Love Them! "

I have never used Persil before so small and mightly was my first experience and I can say that I was very happy. With a 9 month old there are obviously lots of stains on bibs and this product didn’t seem to have a problem tackling them. I also found that whites seemed white and darks seemed to have a bit more vibrancy.

As another definite plus for me, this product did not irritate my son’s skin at all, I have used Fairy since he was born so it was a bit of a risk using something new on his clothes and I am happy to say that it didn’t have an affect on his skin.

Fantastic cleaning and takes up little room in cupboard under the sink.

Comfort gets a gold star too, I buy this product weekly and love it, I have tried other fabric conditions but always come back to comfort pure, it makes our clothes lovely and soft and the smell is just divine!!

Member review by Jessica - monther of an 9 month old - review date 6th April 2010

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"excellent products"

As a busy mother of 3 children and 1 on the way I need washing products that not only smell good but are good at tackling a variety of stains. My children range in age from 10 to 1 so there is always a wide range of dirt on their clothes. the persil small and mighty did a really good job on all their clothes.I always use comfort pure anyway as I find it leaves their clothes smelling lovely and feeling so soft.I will definitely be using both these products in the future, 10/10 from me.

Member review by ann marie - soon to be mum of 4 - review date 6th April 2010

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"Great on dirty clothes"

I have always used Persil non bio powder as my eldest son has eczema and it is the only washing powder that doesn't irritate his skin. I hadn't tried the liquid before so I was quite keen to see how it compared. After years of using powder I have to say that I love the liquid, it is so easy to use and takes up much less space in the cupboard. My son is a typical boy who loves being outside and as we live on a farm his clothes are always muddy. I was really pleased with the performance of the liquid as it got rid of all the dirt first time.
I have used Comfort for a long time because it doesn't irritate my son's skin and it leaves a lovely fragrance on fabrics. I have been drying my clothes in the utility room and this has meant that the lovely fragrance has drifted throughout the house.
Comfort leaves clothes feeling soft and I would definately recommend both Persil and Comfort.

Member review by Catherine - Mum of 2 boys - review date 22nd March 2010

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"Great Value."

I use the Non Bio Big & Mighty as it is the only washing liquid that dosent flare my 8 month old son's eczema. It washes well, is great value for money, I just wish it would remove those terrible bib stains (but nothing seems to get rid of them.)
The Comfort is lovely and I sometimes use it on the rest of the families washing as it dosent wear well on my son. Again great value and smells lovely for days after washing.
Would highly recommend both products.

Member review by Andrea - Mother of Two - review date 20th March 2010

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"lovely soft washing"

I used the persil liquid and comfort for my families wash and was very happy with the cleanliness, smell and softness of the washing.
They are so easy to use, just a capful in the drawer.
Sausage casserole usually stains my sons clothes so I was very happy when his top came out totally clean!
I also have sensitive skin but had no problems using these.

Member review by victoria - mum of 3 - review date 20th March 2010

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"Clean and fresh washing"

I have used Persil Non Bio and Comfort Pure for quite a while now and they are a great combination. They leave our clothes smelling really lovely and so far all those horrible stains have disappeared without a trace (except banana!). My daughter and my husband would let it be known if they were unhappy with the products but so far so good. I would recommend Persil & Comfort to anyone.

Member review by Victoria - Mother of one - review date 20th March 2010

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"persil and comfort"

I'm a huge fan of comfort and was delighted to try the new naturals range, it lived up to expectations and left mine and my babies clothes soft and smelling fabualous, it's a definate must for me now in my weekly shop, it's fantastic knowing the little ones clothes are soft and smooth against his delicate skin.

The persil small and mighty liquid is not my usual detergent but again I was amazed at how clean it left my white washing, vests looks sparkling new and for such a small bottle it does a lot of washing am converted to this too!!!

Member review by donna - - review date 19th March 2010

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"Love both products, the smell of both sold me x"

I always have mountains of washing with a newborn baba.
I have never actually used Persil before so this was a 1st for me.
After trying Persil Almighty I am definitely going to be using this again. In fact I went out and bought the very large bottle just days after.

The smell I would have to give 10/10, it is divine. It has a very distinctive smell,like Cherry Tunes lozenges I thought personally.
I went to my friends last week, I sat down and removed my babies coat, I then got this whiff of cherry Tunes and asked if she had been spraying something lovely, she said No. Five mins later I asked again as this gorgeous lingering smell was right under my nose, I asked if she had one of them squirty plug in's that spray and she said No. I then realised it was baby on my knee, her dress and tights smelt beautiful. I had washed with Persil Almighty the day before.
For stain removal I would also give 10/10. You only have to use a small cupful too. Previous brands I have used I have had to wash 2-3 times and use Vanish to remove the baby poop stains and as my baby is on Comfort milk the stains can be quite bad. Persil removed on first attempt which I have never experienced before, even my husband commented on this.
I would overall give Persil Almighty 10/10 and would recommend to friends and family which I already have.

Member review by lorraine - Mother of baby grace - 17weeks old - review date 17th March 2010

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"Great product x"

Comfort is a product I use regularly. I have used Comfort for years as I love the gorgeous scents they offer and your clothes smell lovely when they have been washed and this lingers when you wear them
I would recommend Comfort and my mum uses it too.The house always smells gorgeous when your Comfort washed clothes are on the radiator. I would give Comfort 10/10.

Member review by lorraine - Mum of baby grace - review date 17th March 2010

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"Persil & Comfort"

My favourite thing about the Persil is the smell - it so fresh and strong without being over powering. It makes my whole house smell of clean washing :o) It's a smell which last too. It's effective on strong stains - we all know what baby food and poo can be like!
I've been using Comfort Pure since my baby boy was born - it makes all our clothes feel lovely and doesn't smell strong. I will continue to use it.

Member review by Colette - Mum of 7 month old boy - review date 16th March 2010

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"washes and smells great!!"

There are five people living in my house so the washing machine is on a lot!! I never really used fabric softener before but after trying comfort I certainly will be in future!!
I was surprised at how little it took to do a wash and with the lid it was easy to measure out. The Persil removed lots of tough stains from my daughters clothes including tomato sauce and banana!
The Comfort was great too, it smelt lovely and when I took the clothes out the machine they felt softer then normal. Also when I came back in from work I could instantly tell my mum had done a washing as you could smell it throughout the house. The clothes stayed soft and fresh for ages after too!
I would definitely recommend this to other people and will be buying it in the future!

Member review by Nicola - mum to a 10 month old girl - review date 14th March 2010

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"overal great product!"

I am a young mother of one messy child, well two if you count my partner haha, so I have a lot of washing everyday. I used the persil washing detergent and the comfort fabric softener together and our clothes came out smelling gorgeous, i dont have a dryer so we dry our clothes on the radiators. After puting the clothes to dry on the radiators I went out to do some shopping and came home and the whole house smelt gorgeous, which was a nice change as we have just recently moved to our house and the last tennant smoked and left a horrible stale smoke smell in the house and that seems to have gone now. I think the products are really easy to use, you can measure the correct amount in the caps i couldnt believe how little it took to clean the clothes, it really is small and mighty! when the clothes were dry they still smelt wonderful and they were very soft as well, and the products are great value for money i will definatly be buying them in the future :)

Member review by susan - young mother of 18 month old boy - review date 12th March 2010

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"Ethically unsound choice"

I am sure these products work perfectly well. Unfortunately Unilever, the manufacturer of both Comfort and Persil still test ingredients on animals, despite there being plenty of ingredients available that are known to be safe for human use.

The chemicals in these products are also environmentally unsound; petrochemical-based surfactants are depleting finite oil supplies, are poorly degradable and toxic to aquatic life.

I also worry about the effect on our health of all these chemicals on our clothes right next to our skin as it is now known the skin can absorb them.

I shall not be using these products as I would not want them near my daughters vulnerable skin and developing body.

Member review by Amina - Mum to 17 month daughter - review date 12th March 2010

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"great washing products"

As a busy mum of three children i do a lot of washing each week , so need products that wash clothes well and also leave them soft and fragrant.
Persil non bio and comfort pure were easy to use, with measuring caps to fill the machine with the correct doses.
My washing often has stains from food and sports clothes from my son which are filthy from rugby and football. persil non bio washed them really well and removed all stains, and came out very clean, especially ketchup and baked beans stains from a messy toddler.I sometimes buy the supermarket own brand if I am trying to save money, but I will stick with Persil as it washes well, and I need a good reliable product with so much washing to do.
The smell of comfort pure was lovely when i opened the bottle, and after the washes, which is important to me, the smell was still there after ironing and wearing so very good compared to other fabric conditioners I have used.
The clothes after washing with comfort pure were nice and soft, and many things did not need ironing, especially with my bedding.
I will continue using both products for my washing, as I think the cheaper products are a false economy. The products will be lovely to use for my new baby clothes ,who is due soon, to make everything soft and fragrant. I would recommend persil products to my friends, especially new mums.

Member review by tania - mum of three, and pregnant - review date 11th March 2010

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