The Bottom Line
Pros
- Performs well on heavily soiled clothes.
- Pleasant, clean odor.
- Packaging contains 25% recycled plastic.
Cons
- Measuring cap difficult to read.
- Contains perfumes and dyes that could irriate sensitive skin.
Description
- Formulated for High Efficiency washers.
- Clean, pleasant odor.
- Performs well on heavily soiled clothing.
- Packaging contains 25% recycled plastic.
- 50 fluid ounces = 32 normal laundry loads.
Guide Review - Wisk 2X Ultra High Efficiency Laundry Detergent
High efficiency washers use less water during the wash and rinse cycle and require a low-sudsing detergent. Wisk, a long time laundry detergent from Unilever, has added Wisk 2X Ultra HE detergent to its line.
The detergent is concentrated and has a low-sudsing formula that includes biodegradable surfactants to release and bind dirt away from clothing, brightening agents and colorants to help protect clothing colors and a water softener to allow the detergent to work more efficiently. There is perfume and dye in the formula which may be a problem for those with sensitive skin.
I found Wisk HE to perform well in removing medium to heavy soil. The laundry has a pleasant - not too perfumed - clean odor. Wish HE can also be used as a stain remover by applying directly to the stained areas and rubbing in.
My only complaint is with the measuring cap. The lines marking suggested amounts to use for different sized loads are nearly impossible to see. As with all detergents, check those carefully to prevent using too much detergent.
