After washing, I would like to have the clothes in their original condition. This is especially true for people who work in special sportswear, and mothers who have small children. Among the numerous manufacturers, you can get confused when choosing. After all, it is important which powder washes better and is not harmful to health.
How to choose washing powder
Manufacturers of some brands, performing the function of “cleansing stains and dirt well,” use harmful additives, affecting human health. Itching and redness of the skin may occur. This is especially true for young children and allergy sufferers. They choose hypoallergenic products. What to pay attention to:
- Buy products from well-known and trusted brands.
- The composition contains surfactants (surfactants). They can be anionic, cationic, nonionic. The last 2 components are considered harmless to health. Anionic surfactants accumulate in the body and act negatively: they change the composition of the blood, weaken the immune system, cause infertility, and an allergic reaction. The surfactant content should not exceed 5%, but the best indicators are 2-3.
- Phosphonates are written instead of phosphates.The effect on the human body is the same, so it is better to exclude them. Alternative substitute is a harmless zeolite. It can be found in American, German brands.
- You cannot take a product if there is no information about the composition.
- Eliminate the pronounced aroma of the powder and the addition of chlorine. If the smell is felt through the packaging, it means that the manufacturer is masking harmful additives.
- For washing machines, buy a product marked “automatic”. If you select “hand wash”, there will be a lot of foam in the drum.
- Capsules and gel are superior to loose powder. They are better rinsed with water, other properties are the same.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Look at the composition of the powder, even if you are a regular buyer of one brand. Manufacturers often change the composition.
- Pay attention to the functional data of the product. Regular powder for light soiling, special powder for removing stains and whitening. This universal product is used to remove heterogeneous stains of various types.
Budget washing powders
People who cannot afford to buy expensive brands often use budget laundry detergents that are far from perfect.
Sarma Active
The rating opens with Sarma Active with a five-component complex of enzymes.
From the manufacturer
Active substances successfully combat heavily soiled items and stains at low temperatures. Both hand and machine washable. Used for all types of fabrics, except wool and silk. Destroys dust mites.
Experts
Positive properties:
- has antibacterial properties;
- removes heavy dirt;
- no chlorine.
Negative properties:
- the composition contains harmful substances: optical bleach, phosphates, anionic surfactants above the norm of 5-15%.
- When washing quickly, an additional rinse is required.
According to customer reviews - affordable price. Weight 2.4 kg – 302 rubles.
Losk Total System 9
Nine enzyme components fight stains on any type of clothing. Losk Total System 9 powder is used for washing white items. Softens hard water. Protects Tens from scale. The product is intended for automatic machines.
Pros:
- copes with pollution;
- removes stains;
- The product is available to all customers.
Flaws:
- contains harmful components phosphates;
- a-surfactant – 15%.
The cost of packaging 0.450 kg is 85 rubles.
Chistown
Children's washing powder Chistown is produced by the manufacturer in various packages. The product has been developed specifically for children. The product is economical. A 1.5 kg package is enough for 40 washes of 3 kg of dry laundry. Suitable for adult items, hand and machine washable.
Advantages:
- natural elements in the composition;
- versatility (the product is available for adults and children’s items);
- removes dirt;
- economical product;
- the product is available to the entire population.
Flaws: Things have an unpleasant smell after washing.
Cost 0.6 kg – 149 rubles.
Belive
Japanese washing powder Belive is used for children's and adult items. Removes stains from clothes thanks to 9 components. They are all harmless. Ready to wash white and colored items from any fabric. Wool and silk require the addition of conditioner.
Advantages: harmless components, machine washable and hand washable. The cost of goods is 1.2 kg - 337 rubles.
Popular brands of washing powders
Ariel Mountain spring automatic
Washing powder Ariel Mountain spring has proven itself in the last century. Popular with housewives. Removes stains and dirt from white and colored items. It is not advisable to wash knitted items - they stretch out.
Dignity:
- the product allows you to save 2 times compared to other types;
- copes with dirt, stains;
- the product is affordable;
- phosphates are replaced by zeolites;
- Judging by the reviews, allergic reactions have been noticed.
Flaws:
- the content of a-surfactants is higher than normal – 15%;
- The product is not suitable for delicate items.
Price within 100 rubles. for 0.45 kg.
Persil Expert “Frosty Arctic”
The universal product Persil Expert “Frosty Arctic” is used for any flowers. Even old stains are removed. Since it contains capsules with stain remover. Aromatic substances do not disappear during rinsing and remain on the laundry.
Advantages:
- the product copes with fresh, old stains;
- is used sparingly;
- there are no harmful components - phosphates, surfactants are within normal limits;
- affordable price.
Cost 0.4 kg – 90 rub.
BiMax 100 spots automatic
BiMax washing powder 100 stains for machines. Perfectly removes stains from all types of fabrics in hot water. For low temperatures it is advisable not to use the product; it dissolves poorly. The 3 kg package is convenient to use, as there is a measuring container and a zipper.
Pros:
- the product copes with stains and dirt;
- affordable price for different soybeans of the population;
- is used sparingly;
- used for all types of fabrics.
Minuses:
- when washing quickly, additional rinsing is required;
- The product does not dissolve in cold water.
The cost of a 0.4 kg package is 84 rubles. Successfully used for washing overalls.
Eared nanny
Washing powder "Ushaty Nyan" can be used for children's things, starting from scratch. Does not cause allergic reactions, does not spoil the structure of the fibers. There is no soap in the composition, so it rinses well. The aroma of flowers is captured during washing, but does not remain on the laundry. The composition of the product includes substances against scale. Warning: you cannot stay in the solution for a long time, skin irritation may occur.
Advantages:
- the product copes with stains;
- dissolves in cold water;
- hypoallergenic;
- you can choose the packaging at your discretion from 450 g to 9 kg;
- the product is odorless;
- the powder is available to budget buyers.
Disadvantages: the presence of aggressive components: phosphates, sulfates, a-surfactants inflated standards of 5-15%, phosphonates.
Premium class powders
The list of premium class includes brands from Russia, Asia, Europe. Each manufacturer is interested in the best quality and performance of the direct purpose of the product. Therefore, they introduce a number of other components that successfully combat pollution, stains, while improving the characteristics.
Aist Profi color automatic
Manufacturer of washing powder Aist Profi color, Russia. The presence of a laboratory allows you to control the product, search for new components. The product is used for any wash. The indicator remains high when using different fabrics.
Advantages:
- the product copes with dirt, stains, on any fabrics without additional effort;
- enzymes are harmless.
Disadvantages:
- a-surfactants above the norm 5-15%;
- high price.
The cost of the product is 1900 rubles.
Klar Basis Compact Color
Manufacturer of premium washing powder Klar Basis Compact Color – Germany. The composition is filled with natural ingredients: shellfish salt, soda, starch and other substances. They allow you to easily deal with old stains and dirt. Thanks to natural elements, the washing powder is hypoallergenic. They wash the clothes of adults and children. There are no fragrances or phosphates. Hard water is not a problem for washing.
Dignity:
- versatility (they wash children's and adult clothes);
- no aggressive components;
- Allergy sufferers can use the product.
Flaws:
- it is impossible to read the composition if you do not know German;
- high price;
- palm oil is used.
Package price 1.375 kg – 1250 rub.
Wirek color
The Polish manufacturer of laundry detergent Wirek color tried to add as few aggressive components as possible to the composition. Surfactants are within normal limits. You can safely wash it by hand, and nothing will endanger your health. The product contains harmless enzymes.
Advantages:
- aggressive components (surfactants) are normal;
- phosphates replace zeolites;
- wash in any mode from 30 to 90 degrees.
The only problem, high cost of the product - 1100 rubles.
Washing powders for children's clothes
Young mothers vigilantly monitor the composition of washing powder and choose the most gentle product for children's underwear. So that it does not contain phosphates, chlorine, ammonia. Surfactants are anionic, cationic should be within 2%, nonionic up to 3. These data are confirmed by hygienic science. The content of salts and toxic substances is allowed 1%, flavorings - 0.01%. With this composition, the components evaporate and do not remain on things. Hence, there is no threat to health.
Top of the list is "Cleantown."
The next detergent is BabyLine and Burti Compact Baby.
Liquid gels
You can replace dry washing powder with liquid gels. There is no significant difference between liquid and dry powder. Therefore, the choice depends on the preference of the owner. Although washing machine manufacturers do not recommend using the gel at low temperatures. The liquid settles on the walls, Tens. The following brands are in demand among buyers: Salton Sport, Cotico, Ecover Essential.
Cotico
A consumer buys Cotico detergent to wash sports uniforms. At the same time, membrane tissues are preserved, and sweat, dirt, and fat evaporate. Mattresses, travel mattresses, and thermal underwear are also washed with Cotico gel.
Advantages:
- convenient plastic container with a handle;
- The product can be dosed using a cap;
- 1 liter is used economically for 20 washes;
- no phosphates;
- does not damage membrane tissues.
Flaws: There are no notes on the cylinder about functional additives.
