In a recent evaluation of 31 dishwashing liquids, consumer advocacy group Choice found that Aldi's Tandil Ultra Quick Dry Raspberry and Apple ranked second with a score of 85%, making it one of the best and least expensive options at $0.40 per 100ml. The top scorer, Morning Fresh Ultimate Pro Brilliance Original Ultra Concentrate, achieved a score of 90% but costs $1.71 per 100ml. Interestingly, some products, including the Ecostore Lemon Dish Liquid, scored as low as 55%, performing worse than plain water, which received a score of 65%. Chris Barnes, a senior project officer at Choice, noted that price does not guarantee effectiveness, as some expensive brands, like Saba Organic’s Dishwashing Liquid, scored only 75% despite costing $2.40 per 100ml. The study involved rigorous testing, including scrubbing tiles stained with various foods to assess cleaning performance. Barnes emphasized that sometimes, effective cleaning may rely more on warm water and scrubbing than on the detergent itself. This highlights the ongoing competition among brands to improve formulations while balancing cost and performance.