The Persil ProClean guy is Peter Hermann, and Peter Hermann is an actor who has been in the 'biz for quite a number of years. That is why he looks so familiar.

Persil has been on sale in the U.S. since mid-2015, but it has long been a best-selling laundry detergent in Europe. Our photospectrometer revealed that - across all our tests - Persil removed an average of 2% more stains than Tide detergents.

In testing, Persil removed an average of 2 percent more stains than Tide detergents. While that's a small amount, it makes a difference over repeated washings - and that's how Persil beat the longstanding U.S. favorite.

On average, Persil removes an average of 2% more stains than Tide detergents - and that's why it's our top-ranked liquid laundry detergent. Persil has been on sale in the U.S. since mid-2015, but it has long been a best-selling laundry detergent in Europe.

If you or someone in your family has sensitive skin, then you know how important it is to find the right washing detergent for them. Recognised by the British Skin Foundation and dermatologically tested, Persil's Non Bio detergent is designed to be gentle next to sensitive skin.

Ultimately, Persil ProClean (available at Amazon) was the best laundry detergent of the bunch, because it had the best stain-removing prowess, especially over the tough stuff. For even more of a deal, our Best Value winner is an old favorite: Tide.

Persil® ProClean® Stain Fighter is our best product if you want to get to the heart of stubborn stains, as it's formulated with Pro-Lift technology and is tough on heavily soiled items, kitchen towels, and all sorts of stains that manage to end up on your kids' clothing!

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-12, Sodium C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium C12-18 Alkyl Ether Sulfate, C12-18 Fatty Acids Sodium Salts, Propylene Glycol, Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, Sodium Metaborate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrances, Ethanol, Sodium Formate, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl ...

Best for Sensitive Skin CR's take: Persil ProClean for Sensitive Skin cleans very well in our tests, but it's also among the priciest. It's the best of the detergents that are marketed for sensitive skin at tackling grown-up stains like body oil, chocolate, and salad dressing, acing our tests for all three.

All Persil® ProClean® detergents are formulated to help keep white clothing, linens, and other laundry looking white and bright:

• All Persil® Power-Liquid® detergents.
• All Persil® Discs™ detergents.

• Best Overall: HEX Performance Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Scented Pods: Tide Pods Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Liquid: Tide Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Scent: Gain Original Liquid Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Pods: Gain Flings at Amazon.
• Best Natural:
• Best for Sensitive Skin:
• Best Eco-Friendly:

Nowadays some laundry products, such as Persil Handwash, already contain colour-safe oxygen bleach that is specially designed for excellent stain removal when washing whites and colours.