Which washing powder is better: reviews. Washing powder: a review of funds

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

As you know, advertising is the engine of trade, and the quality of washing powder does not always meet expectations. What are the best tools? How to choose washing powder? Reviews of famous brands - should you believe them? An overview of popular laundry detergents in this article will help you decide on the choice of powder, as well as dispel a few myths about some products.

Selection of funds: 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 stains to be washed.

The task is greatly complicated by factors such as:

- overly wide selection of detergents;

- fakes;

- regular changes in the main cast;

- operation features.

Classification of washing powders

Under considerationthe category of SMS (synthetic detergents) is divided into several types, according to its main purpose:

1. With the presence of biological additives.
2. Designed to eliminate pollution.
3. Designed for whitening.

Some tools may combine the above functions. Their effectiveness is best described, for example, by such reviews: this type of washing powder is quite capricious in “combat” conditions, and under certain circumstances may not be able to cope with the job.

In accordance with the functional qualities, the funds can be conditionally divided into the following large groups and types of pollution:

Type of pollution	Powder Type
Easy and medium degree	Regular
Whitening, removing stubborn stains and heavily soiled areas	With special additives
Uneven and heterogeneous pollution	Universal

What is laundry detergent made of?

The principle of action of any washing powder is the dissolution of active substances in water, due to which the process of hydrolysis begins - the splitting of solid starting elements with the subsequent formation of new compounds, otherwise - foam. Thus the erasure begins. The foam collects dirt from the fabric and absorbs its particles.

Laundry detergent, reviews of which praise the quality of washing results, most often contains a large amount of phosphates and polymers. If the former make the water softer, then the latter prevent the sloughed dirt particles 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. Whitening products have either certain sodium compounds that directly remove stains, or compounds with special optical properties that only camouflage stains.

SMS with so-called enzymes deserve the best reviews. Washing powder with these additives is used to remove stubborn stains. Enzymes are synthesized proteins that can deal with fat, blood, wine and other particularly difficult contaminants.

Some products are a concentrate that is 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 is a concentrated washing powder, reviews of which, although positive, should be carefully measured. Otherwise, the linen will at least smell very strongly of fragrances, and at the maximum it will cause irritation.

Powder and type of washing machine

Since there are different types of washing machines, the powders for them should be selected accordingly:

1. 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 rather slowly and at the same time does not create foam well. Accordingly, the lower its number, the worse the result will be.
2. As manufacturers' recommendations and numerous reviews show, washing powder for automatic machines should not emit a large amount of foam - cleaning occurs due to strong mechanical action during the rotation of the drum. Thus, lush foam will only interfere with effective washing.

Choosing laundry detergent for baby clothes

Despite the fact that the bulk of children's washing powders are positioned as products that can not harm babies, they contain the same components as conventional laundry detergents. That is why very often you can hear reviews that children's laundry detergents do not justify the hopes placed on them. The result is numerous allergic reactions on delicate baby skin.

The main aggressor enemies are chemical and optical brighteners. Therefore, before you buy a children's washing powder, 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 bioadditives. For example, the best washing powder, reviews of the properties of which scored the most useful votes -"Karapuz". However, there is one caveat: they cannot wash woolen clothes.

The production of baby detergent is a real test for every manufacturer of detergents. The main criteria by which the quality of such a product is determined are:

- hypoallergenic;

- good rinsing;

- no fragrances;

The most famous and proven baby products among mothers are "Eared Nanny", "Pemos" and washing powder "Nanny". Reviews about their qualities are positive: linen after washing is soft, after contact with delicate baby skin does not leave irritation.

Choice of washing powder by fabric type

In order not to be mistaken, the best way out is to purchase washing powder for each type of fabric separately and wash, sorting clothes and things. It is known that wool, colored linen, silk, cotton, items requiring bleaching require different washing conditions.

When choosing, it will not be superfluous to read consumer reviews. Detergent will also be effective depending on the program and water temperature required. If the 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 damaged things, but also the breakdown of washing equipment.

For delicate types of fabrics, it is better to look for powder individually. Some products have a strong synthetic smell, others are uneconomical compared towith their counterparts. When washing with a third party, you will need to add a protective agent for the machine.

Powder testing

The main and indisputable property of synthetic powder is its ability to effectively remove dirt from fabric surfaces. The more carefully the manufacturer selects, frees from excess impurities and weighs the main components, the better the product will be washed. However, for buyers, the cost of the powder, its availability, and ease of use are also important. It was according to these criteria that specialists selected several washing powders of five completely different brands for further examination: Amway, ARIEL, "Gloss", Persil with a volume of 1 or 1.5 kg for colored laundry.

First of all, the packages were examined for ease of opening and storage, as well as for the availability of detailed instructions for use. The leader in this category was the washing powder "Amway". Reviews about Loska, ARIEL and Persil packages are slightly 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 selected for her: a medium-priced washing machine with a load of 5 kilograms, everyday items with varying degrees of soiling (bed linen and towels, adult and children's clothing - shirts, T-shirts). The fabric was stained with edible oil, tea, coffee, grass, blood, red wine and cosmetics.

Washingwas carried out in two stages - fast (in cold water, 25 minutes) and complete (in warm water, 65 minutes). The results came out like this.

Amway

Amway washing powder is pretty good. Reviews of the results of a full wash correspond to the manufacturer's stated guarantees - pollution has been completely eliminated. But in cold water, the product coped poorly with stains from coffee, blood and wine.

General information: Available from online retailers or distributors. Packed in carton and plastic bag. There is a protection of the washing machine from scale. Conditioner is not required when using.

ARIEL

ARIEL left behind pale coffee and red marks. In warm water, all stains were washed off. Quite a budget powder for its qualities.

General data: sold in any hardware store and supermarkets. Packed in a plastic tight bag. If desired, you can use anti-calc and fabric softener.

Gloss

"Gloss" during a quick and complete wash was unable to remove traces of red wine and coffee, although very pale by the end of the process. Economy Powder.

General data: Available in supermarkets and hardware stores. Has a polyethylene package. Additional anti-scale protection is recommended. Fabric softener is recommended to eliminate synthetic odors.

Persil

Persil – among the tested lastwashing powder. Reviews based on the results of use indicate the following: he could not cope with coffee, wine and blood, but in warm water he eliminated all pollution.

General data: sold in most chain supermarkets. Packed in a tight opaque package. There is protection against scale. Use of air conditioning is optional.

As can be seen from the test, all the investigated powders almost equally coped with pollution. "Gloss" is a little behind its competitors. In this regard, the experts decided to recommend the choice of washing powder for the price and the presence and harshness of the fragrance. Data for these criteria are shown in the table below.

	Amway	ARIEL	Gloss	Persil
Average price per 1 kg	585 rubles	145 rubles	135 rubles	155 rubles
Concentrate	Concentrate	Not Concentrated	Not Concentrated	Not Concentrated
Hypoallergenic	Hypoallergenic	-	-	-
Smell	Barely noticeable	Sharp	Strong Synthetic	Mild, pleasant
Solubility	90%	70%, extra rinse required	80%, light sediment left	85%, some haze present
Consumption per 1 kg of linen	11ml powder	41ml powder	40ml powder	44ml powder
Average customer rating on a 5-point scale	4	4	3	4

The most economical with a full wash cycle were ARIEL and "Gloss". Persil and Amway did not justify themselves in this regard, Dda and their cost is somewhat higher than other powders. Apparently, the funds included in the price went to an extensive advertising campaign. Economy was determined by the number of washes that could be done with 1 kg of powder, according to the instructions for use from the manufacturer.

Based on the results obtained, it can be seen that active PR is not always the key to the quality of washing powder. Even those products that are not advertised on TV, but are sold through intermediaries, although they are 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, a fairly well-known washing powderPhoenix Professional, reviews of which are mostly positive, in fact turns out to be no better than a regular store one. It attracts buyers with a low price, the presence of a measuring cup and the possibility of buying a large volume at a time with delivery. If you want to test the next miracle of network marketing, it is best to start with a test sample. The same Phoenix washing powder, which reviews are full of testing on thematic forums, or Amway is recommended to be purchased in this way: first a sampler, then a large package. However, you can still find a suitable powder. Most often this happens precisely by experience.