Composition of washing gels

Today, many buyers prefer to purchase gels for washing clothes. The advantages of liquid powders are that they quickly dissolve in water, therefore they wash better and are completely rinsed out of the fabric fibers. They also attract due to their economical consumption and, often, safe composition.

Let's figure out what components are included in the composition of gels for washing clothes. What are the pros and cons of liquid detergents? How to use them correctly, which manufacturers should you pay attention to?

Washing gel components

What should be the composition of a good gel? It is better to give preference to hypoallergenic products, without aggressive components that can cause a negative reaction. The basis of liquid powder is usually surfactants, often of the anionic type. They effectively remove various stains.

The laundry gel may also contain:

• oxygen or optical brighteners;
• functional additives;
• defoamers;
• enzymes (they effectively fight organic stains in cold water);
• phosphates, zeolites and phosphonates (serve to soften hard water and are also responsible for the effectiveness of surfactants);
• flavorings;
• preservatives;
• components that protect the washing machine from scale and limescale.

Washing gels usually contain fewer harmful substances than powders, so they are much less likely to cause allergies.

The manufacturer always indicates the composition of the product on the packaging. It is better to buy gels that do not contain phosphates, chlorine, optical brighteners, fragrances and other components that can cause an allergic reaction.You need to pay special attention to the choice of liquid powder for washing children's clothes.

What is included in the most popular gels?

The components contained in any detergent are always listed on the packaging. Therefore, you can familiarize yourself with this information before purchasing the gel. This makes it possible to choose a truly high-quality product.

Mepsi gel, designed specifically for washing children's clothes, has a safe composition. It is hypoallergenic, does not contain phosphonates and dyes, and is made from artesian water. The cost of a two-liter bottle is about $5 - this package is enough for an average of 25 cycles.

Mepsi gel contains:

• more than 30% artesian water;
• APAS 5-15%;
• Non-ionic surfactants up to 5%;
• preservative;
• hypoallergenic fragrance.

The Korean remedy is safe even for newborns. Suitable for use both by hand and machine wash. Gel Mepsi works effectively at any temperature, completely rinses out of fabric fibers.

Synergetic washing gel is very popular. It can be used to care for the clothes of the whole family. The biodegradable product has an environmental certificate of conformity. Contains:

• prepared water;
• glycerol;
• A-tensides and H-tensides (active substances from vegetable oil);
• green chelate;
• antiresorbents of plant origin;
• enzymes;
• sea ​​salt;
• perfume composition;
• preservatives.

Eucalyptus and orange essential oils give the gel a pleasant aroma. The product is suitable for automatic washing machines and hand washing. Judging by the reviews, Synergetic liquid powder perfectly removes any dirt.

Another eco-friendly and safe gel is BioMio with cotton extract. Suitable for caring for any fabrics, including delicate ones.Can be used for washing clothes of children and allergy sufferers. Contains:

• up to 5% surfactants;
• soap;
• amphoteric and nonionic surfactants;
• glycerol;
• lemon acid;
• cotton extract;
• preservative;
• complexing agents.

The biodegradable product has an antibacterial effect, is hypoallergenic, and does not cause irritation. The composition does not contain such aggressive components as phosphates, phosphonates, chlorine, and petroleum products. The cost of a liter package for 20 washes is about $3.

If you consider more budget options, you can choose the Laska Aroma-Care gel. The cost of a 3.85 liter bottle is about 900 rubles. This package is enough for about 60 washes.

Laska washing gel contains:

• 5-15% APAS;
• up to 5% nonionic surfactants;
• soap;
• phosphonates;
• enzymes;
• preservative;
• fragrance;
• dye.

Liquid powder effectively and gently removes dirt, leaving a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma of freshness on things. Laska Aroma-Care maintains the brightness of the fabric, preventing fading. The recommended dosage is on the gel packaging.

One of the most popular gels is Tide Color. This is a powerful remedy that copes even with old stains. Contains:

• 5-15% APAS;
• less than 5% nonionic surfactants;
• phosphonates;
• soap;
• enzymes;
• preservatives;
• flavoring

Tide Color Liquid Powder helps maintain vibrant color, cycle after cycle. The product can also be used on white laundry. The concentrate is ideal for hand washing and automatic washing machines. The cost of a liter package is about $4.

Pros and cons of this tool

Today, many housewives stop at washing gels. What are their advantages compared to conventional washing powders? Let's try to figure it out.

Among the advantages of the gel:

• dissolves completely and without residue;
• works most efficiently even in cold water;
• usually contains little or no phosphonates;
• can be taken for both hand and machine washing;
• gently affects the fabric without destroying the structure of its fibers;
• differs in economical consumption;
• conveniently dosed (with a cap that closes the bottle);
• does not cause allergic reactions when loaded into a washing machine (as it does not create a dust suspension in the air);
• is easy to rinse out of fabric and does not leave streaks;
• does not clog sewer pipes;
• safer for the environment.

Most gels contain substances that protect the washing machine, preventing the appearance of scale on its internal parts.

You can also highlight some disadvantages of washing gels. Compared to washing powders:

• liquid products are more expensive;
• gels are less effective at removing old, stubborn stains - usually in this case, pre-soaking is required.

If you look at the list of pros and cons, gels still have more advantages. Liquid powders are safe, hypoallergenic, and provide effective care for the clothes of all family members. And if we talk about the price, it is not that much higher than that of granules.

How to apply the gel correctly

How to use liquid powder? The product is also added to the powder receptacle. The gel should be poured into the main wash compartment. This is usually the central compartment of the cuvette.

To put it simply, the gel is loaded in the same place as regular powder. Some washing machines have a special tray for liquid detergents. It can be removed when using granules.

You can also pour the gel directly into the drum. It is advisable to use a special container for this. You can purchase the container at a hardware store or online.

If there is no container, measure the required amount of gel, dilute it in a small amount of water and pour the solution into the drum, under the laundry. This precaution is necessary so that the components included in the liquid powder do not harm things.

The dosage of the gel is determined in accordance with the amount of laundry washed, water hardness and the intensity of contamination. Recommendations are given on the packaging. Often, in order to achieve the most effective result, housewives adjust the dose experimentally.

Standard liquid consumption:

• 2 caps per 5 kg of moderately soiled laundry;
• 3-4 caps if there are more things or they are very dirty.

Each manufacturer indicates the recommended dosage on the product packaging.

If you do not put enough gel into the washing machine, dirt may remain on your clothes. Excessive dosage is fraught with increased foaming. This, in turn, can cause the automatic machine to break down.

   

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