To choose the best washing powder, you need to know its composition.
Laundry detergent is divided into two types:
- for hand washing clothes: special substances form a lush foam that helps to remove dirt;
- for automatic washing: anti-foam agents are present.
- for white linen;
- for colored linen;
- for wool and silk;
- for dark and black fabrics (liquid detergent).
Composition and types of washing powder
Detergents are divided into groups:
- universal washing powders wash clothes with moderate to heavy soiling at any temperature. The bleaching agents they contain are activated at temperatures between 40 ° C and 60 ° C;
- special washing powders wash things made of wool, delicate or colored laundry;
- aids are used to soak the laundry. Contains enzymes that break down old dirt and greasy stains;
- After-treatment products help soften and smooth items during the wash process.
5 ingredients of laundry detergents
Pay attention to the composition indicated on the package:
- surface-active substances (surfactants) - the higher the concentration of surfactants, the better the detergent washes away dirt. The optimal amount of active substances is 4.5-4.8%. It is necessary to rinse in more water, wearing gloves. Causes skin irritation and allergy attacks;
- foaming agents (colored granules) - harmless chemicals that increase the effectiveness of surfactants at the time of washing;
- phosphates (sulfates) soften water hardness for improved interaction with other chemicals. The optimal content of phosphates in the powder is 5-10%. If their amount in the detergent is increased, rinse 3-4 times more when washing by hand, in the washing machine program the rinsing cycle up to 5-7 times. Water softeners and fabric softeners, which are used together with detergents, also require an increase in the number of rinses up to 4-7 times. In Ukraine, at the legislative level, a program has been adopted that restricts the use of phosphates from 2014;
- aromatic substances (APM) neutralize chemical odors and give the washed laundry a pleasant aroma. The quality of the rinsed linen is determined by the saturation of the smell;
- chlorides, fluorides - disinfectants and oxidizing agents (for removing limescale in the washing machine). Use rubber gloves and avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes (mouth and eyes).
Baby washing powder
The range of baby powders is wide, but which one is better for washing and does not cause allergic reactions?
5 mandatory requirements for baby powder:
- dissolves quickly;
- rinses well with water;
- natural composition made on the basis of baby soap;
- lack of fragrances (or a minimum of them);
- a mandatory mark on the packaging that the product is suitable for newborns from the first days of life.
All components of baby powder must be free of chemical additives.
They should be:
- no bleach;
- without enzymes;
- without smell.
Children's washing rules:
- do not wash (especially up to 1 year old) baby clothes together with the things of other family members;
- rinse your clothes thoroughly;
- be sure to iron the baby's linen with a hot iron.
Phosphate-free powder: environmentally friendly cleaning product
Phosphate-free washing powders are in great consumer demand. They wash perfectly even in cold water and rinse out completely without leaving unpleasant streaks and chemical marks on things.The detergent decomposes quickly and without residue in the drainage system, so this water is suitable even for watering plants.
The powder is environmentally friendly, does not cause allergic reactions, and is odorless. They perfectly disinfect linen, destroying bacteria and pathogens. The most suitable for washing baby clothes and clothes for newborns.
The concentrated phosphate-free powder washes things qualitatively with a small amount of it in the washing machine - 1-2 teaspoons per kilogram of laundry (the dosage depends on the hardness of the water and the type of powder).
Benefits:
- effective at any temperature: it washes perfectly even the finest delicate items;
- dissolves well in water and rinses out completely;
- unlimited shelf life;
- has no smell;
- does not dry out or irritate the skin of the hands;
- prevents the formation of limescale in washing machines;
- low consumption in application.
disadvantages:
- high price.
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