Five products, when buying which it is better to overpay for a well-known brand
Products created as a cheaper copy of the branded original are a good way to save money, but in some cases the real version is significantly superior. Of course, for many products of famous brands we overpay just because of the famous brand, but sometimes it’s worth it, writes Money Talks News.
We, as consumers, easily fall for the lure of advertising, in which products are portrayed as more effective, much prestigious, or of significantly superior quality, when in fact there are other brand or no name products that are essentially identical and cost less. But there are exceptions when buying a branded product makes sense, even if it costs you more.
1. Means for washing clothes and linen
If you are not one of those who refuse synthetic detergents, and prefer to buy laundry powders and gels in stores, then it is best to stick to well-known and proven brands. Such a powder not only washes well, but can also serve as a stain remover.
In a recent Consumer Reports test, two brand-name laundry detergents—Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release and Persil ProClean Stain Fighter—were used against six spray stain removers (all brand-name products). Pre-treating stains with laundry detergents was more effective than five of the six stain removers and came close to the results of the sixth stain remover, OxiClean MaxForce.
2. Replaceable nozzle for an electric toothbrush
Is it worth paying more to buy branded electric toothbrush heads? Definitely yes.
What is at stake? In many ways, the analogs that the Wirecutter project tested were just as good. They sit well on toothbrushes and have the same colored rings that will help you distinguish your own nozzle from the nozzles of other family members. But the difference was in the sensations.
The heads of the tips should be soft enough to avoid irritation of the gum tissue. Wirecutter concluded that after six months of testing the cheaper and branded heads, the Oral-B and Philips Sonicare tips were rated the best, especially because they are softer on the gums than their counterparts.
Marcelo Araujo, vice president of the American Dental Association's Scientific Institute, explained to Wirecutter: "Gentle is a lay term we use to say [a toothbrush] is safe."
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3. Dishwashing detergent
If you have washed a lot of dishes by hand, then you know well that foam matters, and aqueous detergents can be cheap, but they cannot handle the task.
The Good Housekeeping home improvement project recently named Dawn Platinum dish detergent the best because it cleans twice as many dishes.
“Dawn dissolves grease and cleans so well that it meets the gold standard we hold to in GH Cleaning Lab tests,” the publication concluded.
4. Paint for home
“You get what you pay for when you buy house paint,” professional painters told Project Wirecutter.
In their opinion, branded paints require fewer coats to apply, last longer and look better than cheaper products. Benjamin Moore Regal Select was named the best choice by half a group of eight professional painters.
Low-quality paints contain lower percentages of essential pigments and binders, The Spruce found when testing interior paints. Top quality products include Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Valspar and Behr.
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5. Ice cream
If you're looking for the best possible flavor, don't shy away from premium ice cream brands—including the big ones like Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry's, Talenti, or Blue Bell (to name a few)—in favor of cheaper local store options.
Looking at the label of high-quality ice cream, you will see only a few ingredients: milk, cream, sugar and, possibly, eggs, as well as natural flavors, crisps and crumbs that you love so much.
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