As you know, advertising is the engine of trade, and the quality of washing powder is not always in line with expectations. What are the best remedies? How to choose washing powder? Reviews about famous brands - should they believe? A review of popular detergents in this article will help determine the choice of powder, as well as dispel several myths regarding some products.
Fundraising: the basics
When buying a powder, the following nuances are important:
- chemical composition;
- cost;
- the presence of allergic reactions;
- type of washing;
- type of washing machine;
- the origin of the spots that need to be removed.
The task is greatly complicated by factors such as:
- an overly wide selection of washing products;
- fakes;
- regular changes in the basic composition;
- features of operation.
Classification of washing powders
The considered category of SMS (synthetic detergents) is divided into several types, according to its main purpose:
- With the presence of biological additives.
- Designed to eliminate contamination.
- Intended for whitening.
Some tools may combine the above functions. Such reviews are best described, for example, by such reviews: this type of washing powder is quite capricious in “combat” conditions, and under certain circumstances it may not be able to cope with the job.
In accordance with the functional qualities, the means can be conditionally divided into the following enlarged groups and types of pollution:
Type of pollution | Type of powder |
Mild to moderate | Normal |
Whitening, removing stubborn stains and heavily soiled areas | With special additives |
Uneven and heterogeneous pollution | Universal |
What does washing powder consist of?
The principle of action of any washing powder is to dissolve the active substances in water, due to which the process of hydrolysis begins - the splitting of solid starting elements with the subsequent emergence of new compounds, otherwise, foam. Thus, the washing begins. Foam collects dirt from the fabric and absorbs its particles.
Washing powder, reviews of which praise the quality of washing results, most often contains a large amount of phosphates and polymers. If the former makes the water softer, the latter prevents the rejected particles of dirt from settling back onto the fabric.
Powders for automatic washing include silicates - substances that protect the inside of the washing machine from the harmful effects of water and foam. Means with a bleaching function have either certain sodium compounds that directly eliminate stains, or compounds with special optical properties that only camouflage contaminants.
SMS with the so-called enzymes have earned the best reviews. Laundry detergent with these additives is used to remove stubborn stains. Enzymes are synthesized proteins that can cope with fat, blood, wine and other particularly complex contaminants.
Some products are concentrates that are diluted with water or consumed in much smaller quantities than conventional products. This method somewhat reduces the cost of washing, but the wrong dosage can cause allergies. For example, AOS-concentrated washing powder, reviews of which, although positive, should be carefully measured. Otherwise, the laundry will at least smell very strong as perfumes, and at the maximum it will cause irritation.
Powder and type of washing machine
Since washing machines are of different types, then the powders for them should be selected appropriate:
- For an activator washing machine, SMS recommended for hand washing is suitable. This is due to the fact that at the bottom of this device there is a shaft with blades, which mixes clothes quite slowly and at the same time creates poor foam. Accordingly, the lower its number, the worse the result will be.
- According to manufacturers recommendations and numerous reviews, washing powder for machines should not emit a large amount of foam - cleaning occurs due to strong mechanical stress during torsion of the drum. Thus, lush foam will only interfere with effective washing.
The choice of washing powder for children's things
Despite the fact that the bulk of children's washing powders is positioned as products that are not capable of harming babies, it contains the same components as conventional detergents. That is why it is very often possible to hear reviews that children's detergents for washing do not justify the expectations placed on them. The result is numerous allergic reactions to delicate baby skin.
The main enemy aggressors are chemical and
optical brighteners. Therefore, before you buy baby detergent, reviews of mothers of babies, or rather, a thorough study of them, will be the best explanation of the composition indicated on the package. Most often, baby powders are produced with dietary supplements. For example, the best washing powder, reviews on the properties of which scored the most useful voices, is "Peanut". However, there is one caveat: they should not wash woolen things.
The production of baby washing powder is a real test for every manufacturer of detergents. The main criteria by which the quality of such a product is determined are:
- hypoallergenicity;
- good rinseability;
- lack of fragrances;
The most well-known and recommended among mothers baby products are "Eared nannies", "Pemos" and washing powder "Nanny". Reviews of their qualities are positive: linen after washing is soft, after contact with delicate baby skin does not leave irritation.
Selection of detergent by type of fabric
In order not to be mistaken, the best solution would be to purchase detergent for each type of fabric separately and wash it by sorting linen and things. It is known that wool, colored linen, silk, cotton fabric, products requiring bleaching require different washing conditions.
When choosing, it will not be superfluous to read consumer reviews. Washing powder will also be effective depending on what program and water temperature are required. If SMS is correctly selected according to the type of fabric and in accordance with the model of the machine, it will be possible to avoid not only spoiled things, but also breakdowns of washing equipment.
For delicate types of fabrics, it is better to search for the powder individually. Some products have a strong synthetic odor, while others are uneconomical compared to their counterparts. When washing with a third, you will need to add a protective agent for the machine.
Powder Testing
The main and indisputable property of a synthetic powder is its ability to effectively remove dirt from tissue surfaces. The more thoroughly the manufacturer selects, releases from unnecessary impurities and weighs the main components, the better the agent will be washed. However, for buyers, the cost of the powder, its availability, and the convenience of its use are also important. According to these criteria, the experts selected several washing powders of five completely different brands for subsequent examination: Amway, ARIEL, "Losk", Persil with a volume of 1 or 1.5 kg for colored linen.
First of all, the packages were studied for ease of opening and storage, as well as for the availability of detailed instructions for use. The leader in this category was Amway detergent . Reviews about the packages "Loska", ARIEL and Persil are a little worse: although they have detailed instructions, economical plastic bags are not very convenient in terms of storage.
The next stage of the examination was the washing process itself. The most typical conditions were chosen for her: an average-price washing machine with a load of 5 kilograms, everyday items with varying degrees of pollution (bedding and towels, adult and children's clothes - shirts, t-shirts). The fabric was stained with edible oil, tea, coffee, herbs, blood, red wine and cosmetics.
The washing was carried out in two stages - fast (in cold water, 25 minutes) and full (in warm water, 65 minutes). The results are as follows.
Amway
Amway washing powder is quite good . Reviews of the results of a full wash comply with the manufacturer's declared warranty - contamination is completely eliminated. But in cold water, the product did not cope well with stains from coffee, blood and wine.
General data: can be purchased at online stores or through distributors. Packed in a cardboard box and a plastic bag. There is a washing machine protection from scale. When using, air conditioning is not required.
ARIEL
ARIEL left pale coffee and red marks. In warm water, all spots were removed. It is a budget powder for its qualities.
General data: sold in any hardware store and supermarket. Packed in a tight plastic bag. Optionally, you can use anti-limescale and fabric softener.
"Gloss"
“Gloss” during the quick and complete washing was unable to remove traces of red wine and coffee, although very pale at the end of the process. Economy class powder.
General data: can be bought in supermarkets and hardware stores. Has a plastic packaging. Additional anti-scale protection is recommended. A fabric softener is recommended to eliminate synthetic odor.
Persil
Persil - among the tested last washing powder. Feedback on the results of use suggests the following: I could not cope with coffee, wine and blood, but in warm water I eliminated all pollution.
General: sold in most chain supermarkets. Packed in a tight opaque bag. There is protection against scale. Use of air conditioning is optional.
As can be seen from the test, all the studied powders coped with pollution almost equally. “Gloss” is a little behind its competitors. In this regard, the experts decided to recommend the choice of washing powder for the price and availability and sharpness of perfumes. Data on these criteria are shown in the table below.
| Amway | ARIEL | Gloss | Persil |
Average price for 1 kg | 585 rubles | 145 rubles | 135 rubles | 155 rubles |
Concentrate | Concentrate | Not concentrated | Not concentrated | Not concentrated |
Hypoallergenic | Hypoallergenic | - | - | - |
Smell | Barely noticeable | Cutting | Strong synthetic | Mild, pleasant |
Solubility | 90% | 70%, extra rinse required | 80%, light sediment left | 85%, a small amount of turbidity |
Consumption per 1 kg of linen | 11 ml of powder | 41 ml of powder | 40 ml of powder | 44 ml of powder |
Average customer rating on a 5-point scale | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
The most economical with a full wash cycle were ARIEL and Losk. Persil and Amway in this regard did not justify themselves, Dda and their cost is slightly higher than the rest of the powders. Apparently, the funds inherent in the price went to an extensive advertising campaign. Profitability was determined by the number of washes that could be made with 1 kg of powder, according to the instructions for use from the manufacturer.
Based on the results obtained, it can be noted that not always active PR is a guarantee of the quality of washing powder. Even those products that are not advertised on television, but sold through intermediaries, although positioned by manufacturers as the only optimal solution for home washing, are not always able to guarantee an absolutely positive result. In addition, it should be borne in mind that different buyers have different evaluation criteria. For example, the well-known Phoenix Professional washing powder, reviews of which are mostly positive, in fact is no better than the usual store. It attracts buyers with a low price, the presence of a measuring cup and the ability to purchase a large volume at a time with delivery. If you want to test another miracle of network marketing, it is best to take a test sample first. The same Phoenix laundry detergent, whose testing reviews are full of thematic forums, or Amway is recommended to be acquired in this way: first a probe, then a large package. However, you can still find the right powder. Most often this happens by experience.