AI Visibility Audit

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Prepared by saigon.digital · May 2026
AI Visibility Audit · May 2026

QLEAN
AI Search Visibility Report

Your customers are no longer just searching on Google — they're asking AI which eco-friendly laundry products to buy. This audit shows exactly where you stand, who's winning, and what to do next.

Company QLEAN
Domain qlean.co
Industry Eco-Friendly Laundry Products / DTC
Market United States
Report Date May 2026
Nick Rowe
Nick Rowe
CEO & Co-Founder
Saigon Digital

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Executive Summary

A snapshot of where QLEAN stands in the AI search era — and the opportunity cost of the current gap.

0 / 4 AI Platforms Citing You
DR 0.4 Domain Authority
5 Keywords Ranking
5 / 5 Competitors Winning AI Results

QLEAN launched in 2025 with a compelling product — bio-enzyme laundry sheets with luxury fragrances, plant-based ingredients, and 1% of profits going to ocean cleanup. But when eco-conscious consumers ask AI which laundry sheets to buy, Earth Breeze, Tru Earth, HeySunday, and Blueland appear instead. Your "Clean Without Compromise" promise is strong; your AI visibility doesn't reflect it. With a DR of just 0.4 and only 5 ranking keywords, QLEAN is invisible to every major AI platform — and competitors are cementing their positions daily.

Critical Gaps Identified

  • 01
    Near-Zero Domain Authority (DR 0.4) QLEAN's domain rating is effectively zero, while competitors range from DR 40 (HeySunday) to DR 72 (Blueland). AI models heavily weight domain authority when selecting brands to recommend — at DR 0.4, QLEAN doesn't register as a credible source for any platform.
  • 02
    Zero Presence in "Best Of" Roundups & Review Sites QLEAN is absent from Consumer Reports, CNN Underscored, The Good Trade, Sustainable Jungle, and every major "best laundry sheets" roundup that AI models cite. Earth Breeze and Tru Earth appear in virtually all of them.
  • 03
    No Authority Content Beyond Product Pages Competitors publish comparison pages ("Earth Breeze vs Tru Earth"), sustainability guides, FAQ content, and ingredient breakdowns. QLEAN's site is a Shopify storefront with minimal content depth — the exact type of site AI models skip over when building recommendations.

AI Platform Audit

We tested how QLEAN appears when potential customers ask AI tools to recommend eco-friendly laundry sheets. Here's what we found.

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ChatGPT

Not Cited

ChatGPT recommends Earth Breeze, Tru Earth, HeySunday, and Blueland for laundry sheet queries. QLEAN is not mentioned in any tested category.

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Google AI Overviews

Not Appearing

Google AIO pulls from Consumer Reports, CNN Underscored, and eco-lifestyle publications — none of which feature QLEAN. Established brands with editorial coverage dominate.

Perplexity

Not Cited

Perplexity surfaces brands with deep third-party review coverage, certifications (USDA, Leaping Bunny), and editorial mentions. QLEAN lacks the external citations needed to appear.

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Gemini

Not Cited

Gemini draws on structured authority content from Amazon best-sellers, sustainability blogs, and expert review platforms. QLEAN has minimal presence on these sources.

Overall AI Visibility Score

0 / 4 platforms currently surface QLEAN in relevant AI-generated recommendations.

What AI Platforms Need to Cite You

Third-party editorial coverage, inclusion in "best laundry sheets" roundups, eco-certifications (USDA BioPreferred, Leaping Bunny), comparison content, and consistent brand signals across review platforms — all of which competitors currently dominate.

Queries We Tested

We ran the exact searches your buyers use when asking AI tools to recommend eco-friendly laundry products. Here's who appeared — and whether QLEAN was in the answer.

"best eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets for sensitive skin" Google AIO
Appeared: HeySunday, ECOS, Earth Breeze, Kind Laundry, Force of Nature
QLEAN: No
"sustainable laundry sheets that actually work zero waste" Google AIO
Appeared: HeySunday, Earth Breeze, Tru Earth, Eco Roots
QLEAN: No
"best biodegradable laundry detergent sheets plant-based" Google AIO
Appeared: HeySunday, Kind Laundry, Molly's Suds, PÜR Evergreen
QLEAN: No
"eco-friendly scented laundry sheets luxury fragrance" Google AIO
Appeared: Scent Si Bon, Kind Laundry, FREY, Laundry Sauce
QLEAN: No

The Pattern

QLEAN appears in 0 of 4 high-intent buyer queries. Competitors with established editorial coverage, eco-certifications, and years of review data — especially HeySunday (DR 40), Earth Breeze (DR 56), and Tru Earth (DR 68) — dominate every query. As a 2025-launched brand with DR 0.4, QLEAN lacks the authority signals AI models require.

The Opportunity

QLEAN's unique bio-enzyme formula, luxury fragrance positioning, and ocean cleanup mission are powerful differentiators that no competitor owns. Building comparison content, securing editorial placements, and earning eco-certifications could unlock AI visibility within 60–90 days — especially for the underserved "luxury eco laundry" niche.

Competitor AI Visibility Comparison

These are the brands currently winning AI recommendations in your market. Understanding why they're cited — and you're not — reveals the exact gap to close.

Company DR ChatGPT Google AIO Perplexity Why They Win
QLEAN You 0.4 Not Cited Not Appearing Not Cited Audit target
Blueland 72 Cited Appearing Cited Shark Tank exposure, B Corp certified, massive PR coverage, content-rich sustainability hub
Tru Earth 68 Cited Appearing Cited Pioneer brand, CNN/Consumer Reports featured, deep comparison content, 50K+ reviews
Earth Breeze 56 Cited Appearing Cited B Corp, social impact model (10 sheets donated per sale), featured in every major roundup
Kind Laundry 43 Partial Appearing Partial USDA-certified biobased, Leaping Bunny certified, strong sustainability blog content
HeySunday 40 Cited Appearing Partial Third-party tested, #1 in multiple reviews, expert-endorsed, strong SEO content strategy

Badge key: Cited   Partial   Not Cited

Top 3 Quick Win Opportunities

These are the highest-leverage changes QLEAN can make right now to start appearing in AI-generated recommendations within 30–90 days.

Build a Content Hub: Comparisons, Guides & FAQ Pages

High Impact

Create 8–10 authority pages targeting the exact queries AI models answer: "best eco laundry sheets for sensitive skin", "QLEAN vs Earth Breeze vs Tru Earth", "bio-enzyme laundry sheets explained". Include FAQ schema, ingredient breakdowns, and third-party test results. This is exactly how HeySunday (DR 40) leapfrogged older brands to earn AI citations despite lower domain authority.

Timeline: 30–45 days

Secure Editorial Coverage in Top Roundups

High Impact

Pitch QLEAN for inclusion in CNN Underscored, Consumer Reports, The Good Trade, Sustainable Jungle, and House Digest "best laundry sheets" roundups. Leverage the unique bio-enzyme + luxury fragrance angle and the ocean cleanup mission. These publications are the primary sources AI models cite — getting featured in even 2–3 can trigger AI recommendations.

Timeline: 30–60 days

Earn Eco-Certifications & Build Backlink Authority

Medium Impact

Apply for USDA BioPreferred and Leaping Bunny certifications — both are trust signals AI models weight heavily when recommending eco products. Simultaneously, launch a targeted digital PR campaign to build referring domains from sustainability blogs, zero-waste publications, and eco-influencer sites. Moving DR from 0.4 to 15–20 would dramatically increase QLEAN's chances of AI citation.

Timeline: 60–90 days

What Happens Next

This audit shows the problem. We have a clear strategy to fix it — and results typically show within the first 60 days of engagement.

Ready to Become Visible to AI?

QLEAN has a clear path to AI search visibility. Your bio-enzyme formula, luxury fragrances, and ocean-first mission are differentiators no competitor owns — but without the right content and authority strategy, AI will keep recommending Earth Breeze and Tru Earth instead. A 30-minute call is all it takes to map out a plan.

01 30-min strategy call
02 Custom GEO growth plan
03 Results in 60 days
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Nick Rowe · CEO & Co-Founder, Saigon Digital

What's Included

Full GEO strategy, content plan, authority-building roadmap, and monthly performance reporting — all focused on AI search visibility for the eco-friendly laundry market.

Typical Timeline to Results

Most clients start seeing AI citation improvements within 45–60 days. Full competitive parity typically achieved in 90–120 days.

The Cost of Waiting

Every month your competitors build more authority signals, the gap widens. AI models are training on content published now — delay compounds the problem. As a new brand, the window to establish AI presence while the category is still forming is closing fast.