Often dry laundry detergents cannot penetrate deep into the fabric structure and effectively remove dirt. In addition, loose powders sometimes leave white spots on laundry, after which you need to reload it into the washer tank for additional rinsing. Housewives have long been able to appreciate the benefits of liquid gels. The list of the most popular products includes the “Losk” washing gel.
Main advantage
Main the advantage of liquid laundry detergents, which highlight many housewives is as follows:
- efficiency. The gel is a concentrated substance, so much less is required for one wash cycle, unlike dry powder. At the same time, by adding “Losk” gel concentrate, you do not need to use conditioner, which means you save on its purchase;
- instant effect. There is no need to wait until the loose dry agent dissolves in water and begins to act on dirt - the liquid detergent removes dirt even during the “Quick Wash” mode;
- doesn't take up much space. Losk washing gel can be bought in convenient small bottles that do not take up much space in the closet, unlike large plastic packaging with washing powders;
- leaves no streaks. Very often, after washing, stains from loose powder appear on dark clothes, so you have to additionally turn on a second rinse;
- ease of use. Housewives who regularly do laundry know how annoying it is when dry detergent spills all over the room or spills past the compartment while loading it into the washing machine. Liquid gel “Losk”, even if it spills, can be easily removed from the surface, while pouring it into the machine compartment is much more convenient;
- safety. Families with children will definitely appreciate the fact that the liquid composition is made in tightly sealed bottles. But open, loose laundry detergent can cause some problems. It must be poured into a sealable container, since children can easily taste the product.
General information
Gel for washing clothes “Losk” is produced by the Henkel company (Germany). One of the directions of this concern is the production of detergent compositions.
On the back of the bottle there is a detailed “cheat sheet” for housewives on how much product needs to be added for washing in a certain mode and at what temperature different types of clothes should be washed.
The cost of “Gloss” may vary and ranges from:
- you can buy a large bottle for 750-950 rubles;
- a small container of gel costs 370-510 rubles.
Instructions for use
Operating instructions for "Losk":
- used when washing at a temperature of 30-95 degrees.This is quite convenient because delicate linen It is forbidden to wash at high temperatures, while cotton, on the contrary, often needs to be boiled;
- before washing, apply locally to the dirty stain. The manufacturer recommends treating the stain with a small amount of “Gloss” to completely get rid of it in one wash;
- “Losk” product can be added to the compartment for bulk powders, a pre-filled lid with a dispenser can be installed in it, or the gel can be poured into the laundry tank;
- one full lid of the product is enough to thoroughly wash 7 kg of dry clothes;
- if the stains are light, it is recommended to add 74 ml of product per 4.5-5 kg of clothing, for complex stains - 160 ml;
- during soaking or for hand washing, 45 ml of product is dissolved in 10 liters of water.
Composition "Gloss"
Buyers have the opportunity to purchase the washing gel that is best suited for each specific case. There are several types of Losk gels:
- "Active Gel" – concentrated product;
- "Gloss" Color – intended for colored linen, has the smell of meadow plants;
- "Gloss" Aromatherapy has two scents: white lily and Balinese lotus, aroma orchid
- and sandalwood;
- "Mountain Lake", used for white clothes;
- "Gloss" Children's. Liquid gel for washing baby clothes.
Consumer Reviews
Among the reviews on various forums, it can be noted that most housewives are satisfied with the effect after washing “Gloss”. This is indicated by the following consumer arguments:
- the most problematic areas on blouses, sweaters, or rather the collar and sleeve cuffs become clean after using the gel;
- “Gloss” Active perfectly washes both white and colored clothes, as well as winter items - down jackets and sheepskin coats;
- According to customer reviews, the “Losk” Color product can remove grease and coffee stains at a temperature of 45 degrees. If you look closely, you can see a barely visible outline of the stain;
- Children's clothes are washed the first time, provided that the product is applied to the contaminated area itself. Housewives also recommend leaving the detergent composition on the laundry for 15 minutes and then washing;
- the colors of bright wardrobe items remain saturated for a long time, since the gel does not discolor them;
- no streaks appear on linen and whitens cotton items well at a temperature of 80-85 degrees;
- despite the fact that the instructions on “Loska” say that the product is not suitable for silk and woolen items, the active substances carefully wash clothes made from this material at a temperature of 35 degrees;
- even with “Quick Wash” the gel can perfectly cope with grease stains and significant dirt;
- It is better to add less products than the manufacturer recommends, so that the aroma of the washed laundry is not very pronounced.
Despite this, customer reviews indicate that “Losk” is a 3 in 1 composition. This product can also replace a rinse aid and stain remover, and this justifies the high price. That is, purchasing the Losk gel is a sound investment.
The effective product “Losk” is very popular among customers. It can perfectly cope with any stains, retains rich colors and whitens things efficiently. The disadvantage is the price, but this is not a big problem since various liquid powders for washing are often sold at promotional prices.
