Washing powder often causes an allergic reaction not only in young children, but also in adults. Asthmatics may also suffer from the strong odor associated with most powders from the most popular brands. The smells of household chemicals convey a wide variety of notes of natural aromas, from sea breeze to mountain freshness. However, the modern consumer chooses washing powder without odor and phosphates, which pollute the environment and have a detrimental effect on human health. Among odorless washing powders, there are those that are suitable for people with hypersensitive receptors. Allergy sufferers especially carefully select household chemicals for themselves.
Hypoallergenic washing powder
Desire to use quietly washing products without health consequences - the dream of every allergy sufferer. In addition to the smell, it should be free of other chemical components that do not affect the quality of the wash. Hypoallergenic washing powder has a number of advantages that can cope with its task without causing harm to health. So, using a hypoallergenic product, you can avoid the following problems that cause a negative reaction in the body:
- Allergic cough;
- Itching;
- Redness of the skin;
- Allergic edema.
As a rule, household chemicals for allergy sufferers are products of unpopular brands that are not advertised as often as classic ones. The use of additional filters during the manufacture of such products is labor-intensive work, involving additional technologies. Unfortunately, such production of household chemicals is more expensive than usual, and therefore its cost is higher than standard options.
According to the rating of anti-allergy powders, there are five most popular brands:
- Environmentally friendly German brand bleach powder Frosch.
This brand produces various household chemicals that are ideal for families with children. - Washing powder Frau Helga Super.
He is concentrated, due to which it lasts for a long time, and the absence of phosphates and other allergens makes it safe for some categories of consumers. - Washing powder Baby Bon Automat.
Hypoallergenic product, meets all requirements of sanitary and hygienic standards. Price-quality is suitable for a modest pocket and health problems, as evidenced by consumer reviews. - Washing powder Burti Baby.
The hypoallergenic product can be used not only by children, but also by people prone to allergic reactions. Suitable for hand and machine wash. - Washing powder for allergy sufferers Amway SA8 Premium.
This product is not only environmentally friendly, but can also handle even the dirtiest clothes at low washing temperatures.One of the constituent elements of this washing powder is silicon salt, which prevents the formation of rust on metal elements of clothing (fasteners, zippers, buttons).
Washing powders without odor and phosphates
Caring about their health, many people pay attention to the composition of the detergent when purchasing it. The most harmful components are:
- Surfactants (surfactant). It is these active substances that are the main component that copes with pollution. The higher their concentration, the stronger their effect on dirt.
- Phosphonates or phosphates. These are mineral substances that make water softer. It is always added to automatic washing powder to protect parts from water hardness. Phosphates enhance the effect of surfactants.
- Zeolites. Minerals that accelerate the exchange of ions in liquids.
- Fragrances and aromatic elements. These chemical elements are used to give a pleasant aroma to things and make them softer.
It would seem that the chemical composition of the product, which includes the above elements, is the most effective. However, more and more people are striving to use fragrance-free and phosphate-free washing powder. To protect your family from possible health problems, you should give in to your desire to remove washed items with the scent of mountain flowers from the clothesline.
Fragrances have nothing to do with the quality of washing, which means you can do without them altogether.In addition, the powder smell, the so-called “freshness,” is difficult to remove after washing. Often this smell can be felt from the person standing next to you. It’s a dubious pleasure to be in clothes with such a pungent chemical smell. It is not surprising that healthy people, after prolonged use of “fragrant” chemicals, begin to develop allergic coughs and sneezes. The situation gets worse if children begin to suffer from the smell and presence of phosphates in household chemicals.
Baby washing powder
Trademarks that produce hypoallergenic products produce powder intended for washing children's clothes. This product has a symbol familiar to many parents: “+0”. Such products are free of fragrances, aggressive flavors and phosphates. Contaminants on children's things, as a rule, are not caustic and have an organic source: food, children's stool, blood, urine.
Children's washing powder can easily deal with such stains. If you study the composition of the most popular children's laundry detergent, for example "Babyline", 
then you can find that the main cleaning component is soap. This is how the brand presents this product. In large letters on the spread, just above the composition it says "Children's washing powder based on natural soap".
The German manufacturer made sure that children's skin and olfactory organs did not suffer from questionable scents and enhancers. It washes out well, which saves water, does not require additional rinsing, and also does not destroy the structure of the fabric.
Some manufacturers of household chemicals have gone further. They began to produce products designed for washing clothes of children with allergies.This powder can be used to wash the clothes of newborns and those children who suffer from allergies. It is produced in Russia, in the city of Rostov-on-Don and has the trade name Molecola. 
Designed for washing absolutely any children's clothes, from cotton to synthetic, from white to colored.
It is considered environmentally friendly, has no phosphates, does not cause allergic reactions. Contains only natural ingredients: natural baby soap, sodium citrate, soda. The biodegradable box is environmentally friendly. It is sold at an affordable price; for a package of 1.4 kg you will need to pay approximately 400-500 rubles. The manufacturer guarantees the safety of the laundry, even after prolonged use of the powder.
There is a German analogue of this washing powder, it weighs less (1.2 kg) and costs exactly twice as much, trade name "SODASAN Comfort Sensitive". 
It contains organic herbal soap. Unlike its Russian competitor, this product does not require a softening conditioner after washing.
There are manufacturers, including in Russia, who add silver ions to powder granules. As you know from chemistry lessons, it is silver ions that can fight certain types of harmful bacteria. This is exactly what this children's household chemical product offers. "Garden Eco Kids". 
The packaging states that bacteria are not only destroyed by silver ions, but also do not multiply for a month after washing. This product has one drawback: washing can only be done at a water temperature of at least 60 degrees. In addition, this product cannot be bought in a store; it is distributed only through the company’s network representatives.
Japanese manufacturers biodegradable household chemicals include enzymes in their composition, which also does not harm either the human body or the environment. Considered one of the most popular in Japan "Mitsuei New White". 
However, some still complain that it has difficulty coping with pollution.
Liquid washing powder
More and more appearing on the shelves liquid products that perform the function of washing powders. In fact, liquid washing powder has a number of advantages over its solid predecessor:
- Doesn't spill out of the box;
- Dissolves quickly, even in cold water;
- Does not require long rinsing;
- Do not get stuck in the seams of clothes in lumps;
- Leave no streaks;
- Do not whip to a thick foam;
- When closed, they do not evaporate harmful substances.
A significant disadvantage of gel-based products is their inflated cost.. Another disadvantage can be considered the presence of surfactants and phosphates in the composition of such a product. Due to its concentration, it easily removes various types of stains, and additional components make things white. But not all stains will come off after using a liquid product; some dirt can be only powders. It is better to remove stubborn grease, paint, fuel oil and other difficult-to-remove contaminants using the joint efforts of gel and powder. This will give things a washed look, softness (due to the conditioner in the gel) and aroma.
