Budget Aldi Detergent Ties Top Brand Omo for Cleaning Power

Consumer group Choice tested 48 laundry detergents in 2026. Aldi's Trimat powder tied with two Omo powders for best cleaning in front-loading machines, scoring 82%. The Aldi wash costs 44 cents; Omo costs $1.16. Trimat also won top-loader testing at 66%. Choice measured stain removal with a device that reads how much dirt lifts from fabric.