Fairy smells slightly sweeter, while the Lidl product smells like sherbet lemon sweets. Ecover's offering was by far the nicest fragrance, almost like shower gel or hand soap. Effectiveness Looking for an effective way to battle stubborn food stains? Then look no further than this Fairy Original dishwasher detergent. Designed to perform up to the highest standards, this highly effective dishwashing solution can always be counted on to remove even the toughest stains and grease, leaving your dishes shining bright. Six of the eight liquids were simply called "lemon", but two were slightly different. Asda tried to spice things up with "zesty lemon", while Ecover opted for the slightly fancier "lemon and aloe vera". All of the supermarket own-brand versions were used up at a similar rate. I found they had big nozzles so a lot of liquid comes out with each squirt.

Fairy Professional - Washing Up Liquid Original Original Fairy Professional - Washing Up Liquid Original Original

I was surprised to find that the liquids all smelled similar and worked just as well. Fairy and Ecover last the longest, but this is just because of the bottle.

Specification

The Fairy Original dishwasher detergent contains 780 ml of reliable, quality product that lasts for long as you only need one drop to make wonders. Suitable not only for dishes but also windows and mirrors, this versatile cleaning product leaves a nice, subtle lemon fragrance, allowing you to enjoy fresh, pleasant environment while you wash. 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If you have your own dispenser at home, then it really doesn't matter which liquid you buy and you should go for the cheapest option (Lidl). If you don't already have your own dispenser, I would recommend buying a bottle of Ecover and filling it with supermarket-brand liquid once it runs out.

Fairy washing-up liquid to Asda, Tesco and Aldi I compared Fairy washing-up liquid to Asda, Tesco and Aldi

I noticed no difference in the cleaning power of any of the detergents. All worked on plates, cutlery, greasy pans, coffee-stained mugs, and baked-in food.

Liquid detergent for washing up and pre-soaking of tableware, pots and pans, kitchen utensils and other surfaces such as windows, mirrors, tables & seating. A long-lasting and efficient washing-up solution that dissolves grease easily and lifts food residues. Up to 50% longer lasting than the next best-selling product for professional use. Fairy and Ecover for me were on par. The bottles for both of these branded liquids feature a very small nozzle, which minimises how much of the product comes out each time. It makes sense, then, that these brands lasted longer than cheaper options. Verdict Fairy and Ecover were much more expensive than supermarket alternatives. (Image: Emily Withers/WalesOnline) The liquids from Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Tesco smell almost identical: like synthetic lemon flavouring that you would find in car air fresheners or cleaning products.