The modern chemical industry offers several types of laundry detergents: liquid, powder and briquetted. They differ in cost, dosage, dissolution rate and other important characteristics. In order for a textile product, clothing, bedding or shoes to be washed better and safer, it is necessary to optimally select the detergent composition according to the type and color of the fabric. We will tell you in detail how to do this without harm to things and the washing machine.
Gel-like compositions
First on the list are gels. They are available both in bottles and in the form of individual laundry sachets with a concentrated substance inside. The main advantage of liquid detergent is that it completely dissolves even in cold water, forms little foam and is quickly rinsed out of the fibers. The advantages also include gentle cleansing, the absence of aggressive abrasive components, economical consumption and hypoallergenicity. The gel concentrate also has a triple action, as it immediately contains a conditioner and a softener. All this allows it to be used when washing delicate fabrics, down jackets, wool and children's clothing.
Among gels, several brands have proven themselves to be excellent.
Synergetic Universal. Hypoallergenic, biodegradable concentrate, which is suitable for machine and hand washing of natural and synthetic fabrics. There are no phosphates in the composition, and the perfume composition is based on essential oils.
PERSIL Freshness from Vernel. Thanks to the presence of enzymes, stain remover and bleaching components in the composition, it perfectly washes even the most old stains on light and white colors. The concentrate is suitable for any type of fabric.
Der Waschkonig Universal. The product “works” at temperatures below 20 degrees, which allows you to use the gel in fast modes. It is added when washing any fabrics, smoothes the fibers, prevents dirt from penetrating deep into the material, protects the washer from hard water and leaves behind a pleasant aroma.
Care & Refresh. Recommended for use on a delicate program and only for synthetic fabrics. Contains 15% surfactants and 5% nonionic surfactants.
Purox Universal. An environmentally friendly product with a hypoallergenic composition. Suitable for automatic and manual washing of white, colored and black all types of fabric.
Gel products dissolve and rinse faster, so they are recommended for use when washing delicate fabrics.
The gel is more expensive than conventional powder mixtures, which is explained by their gentle composition and triple action. In addition to universal products, manufacturers also offer specialized lines: for colored, black, delicate fabrics, sportswear, jeans and down products.
Conventional powdered products
Powders remain the most popular detergent due to their low price and availability. But powder mixtures take a long time to dissolve, only when the water is heated from 30 degrees, and if the dosage is exceeded or the cycle is short, they do not rinse out completely and remain in the fibers. All this leads to the appearance of light spots on clothes, makes the fabric harder and causes allergic reactions in people.
Despite the shortcomings, many brands are popular with consumers. Let's look at a few of them.
Burti Color. Washing powder, characterized by a biodegradable and hypoallergenic composition with enzymes.Suitable for cleaning colored cotton and synthetic fabrics in both automatic and hand washing.
Myth Color Expert. Thanks to the color protection option, the powder washes off, retaining the pigment on the fabric even after several washes. It contains enzymes, effective surfactants and substances that protect the machine from scale and unpleasant odors.
Attack Bio EX. A universal powder concentrate that is suitable for hand and machine washing of white and light-colored linen made of synthetics, cotton and linen. Does not contain phosphates and chlorine, has a light floral aroma.
Many powders contain bleaches and stain removers, so they are used only for white and light-colored items.
Stork Oxi Energy. Universal action powder - washes cotton, linen, synthetic and mixed fabrics for any type of washing. Whitens at low temperatures and has an antimicrobial effect.
PURE WATER. An environmentally friendly concentrate containing only natural ingredients, without artificial brighteners, dyes and flavors. Decomposes within a day, suitable for safe hand and machine washing of colored and white linen made from cotton, linen and synthetics.
When used correctly, the powder perfectly removes old stains. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dosage, turn on high temperature modes and repeat the rinse cycle.
Briquetted products
There are also modern detergents - tablets or capsules. The name speaks for itself: these are individual devices that replace conventional helium or powder mixtures. As a rule, all briquetted chemicals are divided into pressed and capsule.
Pressed.First, the active substances are selected, then combined and pressed into a predominantly round tablet. Afterwards, the consumer loads one or more sachets into the powder receptacle or directly into the drum. How exactly the product is added is indicated in the instructions on the package.
Capsule. In this embodiment, the consumer is offered a capsule with 2-10 compartments, each of which contains a detergent of a certain action. For example, one contains a powder tablet, another contains a conditioner, a third contains bleach, a fourth contains a stain remover, a fifth contains a fragrance, and a sixth contains a softener or color-catching element. Each type of linen has its own combinations.
The advantage of tablets is obvious - convenience. With them, you don’t need to calculate the dosage of detergent, measure the mixture, buy additional softener or rinse. It is enough to load one capsule and start the wash. When using containers with compartments, there will also be no difficulties, since the device is taken out along with the laundry and disposed of in the standard way.
A few examples of such tools:
Nordland ECO - universal hypoallergenic biodegradable tablets with bleach, enzymes, without phosphates and fragrances;
ECOVER – environmentally friendly pressed tablets for white and non-fading laundry, which contain enzymes, natural oxygen bleach and plant components;
Tide Pods – universal 3-in-1 phosphate-free tablets with stain remover and color enhancer;
Ariel PODS 3-in-1 Mountain Spring - capsules offering triple action with a combination of detergent, bleach, stain remover, color remover and fragrance;
One capsule or tablet is designed for one wash cycle.
BabyLine BIO for children's clothes is a capsule universal hypoallergenic concentrate suitable for cleaning white and colored linen made from natural, synthetic and delicate fabrics;
Nature Clean Laundry Pacs Non Parfum - capsules in water-soluble packaging with a hypoallergenic and biodegradable composition for any colored clothing.
What to use when washing, everyone decides for themselves. The main thing is to look at the composition and read the instructions before use.
The modern chemical industry offers several types of laundry detergents: liquid, powder and briquetted. They differ in cost, dosage, dissolution rate and other important characteristics. In order for a textile product, clothing, bedding or shoes to be washed better and safer, it is necessary to optimally select the detergent composition according to the type and color of the fabric. We will tell you in detail how to do this without harm to things and the washing machine.
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