The frequency of washing is not as important as the correctly selected powder, which will wash perfectly, will not harm the washing machine and will safely perform its functions. To determine which washing powder is best, you need to know the criteria for choosing a good powder and the requirements for its composition.

How to choose washing powder: what to look for

Before choosing a product, familiarize yourself with the factors that may affect its quality, safety and effectiveness:

• composition of the product;
• price;
• hypoallergenic;
• focus on a specific type of washing (for example, hand or machine);
• compliance with the type of washing machine (for SMA or semi-automatic);
• effectiveness in removing stains.

Choosing the right detergent for washing machines is complicated by four negative factors:

1. Wide assortment on the shelves.
2. Frequent counterfeits of famous brands.
3. Constant changes in composition - usually the buyer does not notice this.
4. Features of using the product.

Before buying an automatic powder, you need to choose it based on its functional qualities. Based on the groups of contaminants, all products can be divided into three groups:

• Ordinary: for items with light to moderate dirt.
• With special additives: used for washing clothes with difficult stains and for bleaching.
• Universal remedy: can be used for heterogeneous stains of different types.

When you go to the counter, carefully study the composition of the powder - is it worth risking your health for the sake of too snow-white or pleasant-smelling underwear. We'll talk about the dangers of the components below.

Rating of the best washing powders

Despite the composition and possible harm, the powders are actively bought up by residents of the Russian Federation, so there is a demand for them. We studied reviews and expert assessments and compiled a rating of the best products - both common and least harmful. So, study our TOP to choose the best powder.

Sarma Active

Suitable for most fabrics. Pros:

• Disinfectant effect without the participation of chlorides.
• Can be used for colored and white fabrics.
• Economical.
• Acceptable price.
• There are various packaging options.
• Tackles tough stains.

There are also disadvantages:

• “Old” stains may not be washed off at low temperature washing conditions.
• If the cycle is short, for example, “Quick 30,” then the powder is difficult to wash out of the laundry.
• Aggressive substances in the composition.

Ariel "Mountain Spring"

• Will cope with stains of grass, wine, juice.
• Effective on low-temperature washing modes.
• Light pleasant smell.
• Economical in consumption.

• The price is above average.
• May cause allergic rashes.
• Cannot be used for washing children's clothes and delicate fabrics.

As a result, Ariel Mountain Spring removes almost all household stains, but you should not use it on fast wash cycles.

Frosch Color

German quality from a famous brand - Frosch Color powder with aloe vera extract. It is an excellent alternative to dangerous chemical mixtures.

Advantages of the product:

• Not allergenic.
• High concentration of active substances, therefore used sparingly.
• Not tested on animals.
• There is no characteristic “chemical” smell.
• Works at low temperatures.
• Doesn't make things look dull.

There are also disadvantages:

• Does not always cope with old stains.
• Packed rather impractically - in cardboard.
• High price.

Eared nanny

One of the most controversial products in the section of household chemicals for children. Consumer reactions and reviews about it vary.

So, the pros:

• Removes stains of organic and inorganic origin.
• Effective at low temperatures.
• Reasonable price.
• Packaged in different ways: from 400 gram boxes to 9 kg packages.
• Almost no smell.

• The composition does not meet the requirements for baby powders; there are a lot of toxins.
• Allergic rashes occur.

Apart from the disadvantages, it provides quality washing. But it is better not to use it for children's things.

Bimax 100 spots

Manufacturers insist that the product can remove stains without much difficulty.

The advantages include:

• Compatible with all fabrics except delicate ones.
• Effective against most types of stains: fats, juices, coffee and wine, grass, dirt.
• Economical.
• Convenient packaging: there is a clasp and measuring boxes in large packs (from 3000 g).
• Availability, low price.

• Poorly soluble in low temperature washing cycles.
• It is not always washed out, especially in “fast” modes.

Housewives do not use it every day, but only for “difficult cases”: washing work clothes and difficult stains.

Which powder cleans best?

Good quality powder does not always erase successfully. Therefore, for clarity, it is worth making a comparative description of the most popular means. See table below.

	Amway	ARIEL	Gloss	Persil
Average cost per 1000 g	600 rubles	150 rubles	140 rubles	160 rubles
Concentration	Concentrated	Not concentrate	Not concentrate	Not concentrate
Hypoallergenic properties	Not allergenic	–	–	–
Smell	Weak	Cutting	Too synthetic	Pleasant, not too pronounced
Solubility	90%	70% subject to additional rinsing	80% (with slight sediment)	85% (gave the water a little cloudiness)
Consumption per 1000 g of dry laundry	11 ml	41 ml	40 ml	44 ml
Average consumer rating on a five-point scale	4	4	3	4

Ariel and Losk showed the best performance in terms of efficiency. The rest of the powders did not justify themselves. Judging by customer ratings, ARIEL washes better.

Which powder is the most harmless?

Whether it is worth making purchases, ignoring various BIO-new products, is up to you to decide. We will only tell you about the dangers of the most aggressive chemical additives in modern laundry detergents:

• Phosphates. Manufacturers add them as part of the product to soften water to improve the quality of washing. The harm of phosphates is that they increase the toxicity of A-surfactants, cause allergic reactions, take a long time to dissolve and are difficult to wash out of fabric fibers (to completely wash out phosphates, you need at least 10 rinsing cycles!).
  When phosphates get on the skin and into the human body, they reduce the protective properties of the skin and can even negatively affect the blood and immune system. Phosphates are harmful to the environment: in reservoirs they provoke the growth of blue-green algae, which disrupts the ecology of the reservoir as a whole. If phosphates get into water or food, it can be dangerous to health: they can affect pregnancy, the appearance of gastrointestinal tumors and a decrease in human life expectancy.
• Phosphonates. Lightweight alternative to phosphates. They also soften water. Not as harmful as previous substances. Their decomposition is difficult, but they are washed out better.
• Zeolites. Replace both of the above products, softening the water. Not as harmful, but they do not dissolve in water and leave stains and the fabric will feel hard to the touch. It is better to choose powders with silicates and carbonates.
• Surfactant. When surfactants enter the human body, they accumulate in cell membranes. If their concentration exceeds a certain level, this can disrupt the biochemical processes in the cell and even destroy it. Simply put, the consequences can be decreased immunity, allergies, damage to organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys, and lungs.

Important! Today, surfactants have begun to be replaced by “tensides.” But to prevent them from causing harm, their concentration in the product should not exceed 7%.

• Optical brighteners. They don’t bleach anything – it’s an illusion. It's simple: particles of the product settle on the fabric, and under the influence of UV rays a whiteness effect is created. It is almost impossible to rinse them out. Negatively affects the condition of the skin.
• Chlorine. Can cause vascular and heart diseases, atherosclerosis, anemia, high blood pressure, allergies. This component can destroy proteins in the body, interfere with normal hair growth, damage the skin, and increase the risk of tumors.

Now let’s determine the most harmless powder available on the Russian market. To give you an objective opinion, we will present to you the TOP of the most environmentally friendly products.

Ecover concentrate

The composition of hazardous components contains anionic surfactants from 5 to 30% and zeolites.

Baby Speci

Dangerous and harmful substances are present in large quantities: from 15 to 30% zeolites, from 5 to 15% anionic surfactants, optical brightener.

Nordland "Eco"

The composition of the product is identical to the previous version, but the concentration of optical brightener is slightly higher - about 5%.

Frosch concentrated

our mother

Experts did not find any aggressive “chemistry” in this product.

Children's powder-concentrate "Burti"

Its composition is not without harmful effects: there are from 15 to 30% zeolites, as well as from 5 to 15% anionic tensides.

Alive – concentrate for washing white and colored fabrics

Anionic surfactants in this powder are found in amounts ranging from 5 to 15%.

Persil – automatic powder “Color”

Found phosphonates, anionic surfactants and optical brightener.

Amway SA8 concentrate

It contains phosphonates and optical brightener.

Garden

Absolutely harmless powder made from natural ingredients and soda.

Nanny

“Chemistry” is present in the composition, but there are no potentially dangerous compounds.

Chu Chu Baby Pigeon

Another harmless powder made in Asia.

Based on the list, you can choose the safest and most environmentally friendly option.

Important! The smell is not always a sign of “chemistry”. Manufacturers often use natural flavors such as essential oils and extracts. Just because the powder smells like lemon doesn't mean it's harmful to your health.

If you care about your health, you can make your own laundry detergent - you will find recipes in the article “How to make laundry detergent at home.”

Which powder is best for white laundry?

When choosing a whitening powder, focus on oxygen rather than optical brighteners in the composition.

Today there are a lot of powders for white linen, and we will list them in descending order of effectiveness (tested on washing a white tablecloth with stains of various origins):

1. Mara.
2. Ariel.
3. Dalli.
4. E Active Plus White.
5. Tide.
6. Iceberg automatic.

Important! If you have not decided which is better - powder or washing gel, then the consistency does not affect the quality of washing and bleaching. But the liquid product dissolves faster in water and is washed out better. But manufacturers of washing machines complain about liquid detergents, as they settle on the working elements of the washing machine.

We have told you almost everything about powders: now you know how to choose the best and safest product.

To clearly show which powder is the best for an automatic washing machine today, we have compiled this rating.

It included five best powders, popular with buyers.

The criteria for evaluating powders for washing machines were:

• Ability to deal with both fresh and old stains.
• Compound. Since clothes and bedding are adjacent directly to the body, it is important that the washing powder does not contain harmful impurities and various allergens.
• No unpleasant or intrusive odors.
• The versatility of the powder.
• Can be used even for thin, delicate fabrics.
• Test purchase data.

Washing powder MIF automatic Frosty freshness

Russian washing powder MIF surprises with its budget price - only 85 rubles per kilogram. At the same time, it is quite popular and this is explained not only by its low price.

First of all, it is necessary to note it versatility. This powder can be used in both hot and cold water. Undoubtedly, this is a significant plus for use when washing delicate and colored fabrics.

Another bonus is cost-effectiveness due to the increased concentration of detergent components. Because of this, the powder is consumed more slowly than its less concentrated counterparts.

It is also suitable for use in hard water - special elements soften the water, preventing it from negatively affecting the structure of the fabric.

Buyers of this powder note its ability to remove greasy stains, traces of clay or oil paint without the use of additional stain removers. But it can no longer cope with old stains, so you have to use additional products.

In addition, the powder does not leave marks even on black clothes - a definite plus, since most analogues in this price segment cannot guarantee the absence of this problem. The smell is also pleasant - pleasant and unobtrusive.

There is no sticky film left on things either. But you can’t do without rinsing - it’s still better to wash the powder well.

There are no aggressive or toxic elements in the composition, so the risk of allergies is minimized.

Of the minuses - fragility. Many people note that the aroma dissipates on the second or third day.

However, considering that among the powders in the low price segment, only Myth has received virtually no negative reviews and has earned a place in the ranking, it is definitely worth paying attention to.

Ariel Professional Color

Our next nominee costs a little more, which you can purchase at the price from 147 rubles per kilogram. Its distinctive feature is that it is recommended for use in hotels and restaurants. However, it copes with home washing more than successfully.

The powder is designed to be used for colored fabrics. However, as customers note in their reviews, it copes with washing white clothes or bed linen with a bang.

True, there are also significant limitations.

The powder is not suitable for washing items made of silk and natural wool.

However, despite this, we decided to include it in the rating due to its outstanding stain removal ability.

According to reviews, Ariel Professional Color successfully removes even the oldest and most difficult stains: absorbed and dried grease, blood stains, soot. At the same time, not having to use various stain removers allows you to save significantly.

Another nice feature- preserving the color of colored items. Even if you put things of different shades together in the washing machine, they will not fade or the colors will be distorted.

They also note a pleasant smell that lasts up to a week - a definite plus when washing bed linen.

The powder is also quite economical- one kilogram is enough for thirty washes. This is more than powders in this price segment.

It’s also pleasantly pleasing that there are no soap stains on clothes - something that middle-class powders often suffer from. In general, for your money the powder can be considered almost ideal, if you close your eyes to some limitations.

Dall Sensitive

The cost of one kilogram of powder is approximately 400 rubles. However, according to consumers, this price is justified. This powder made it into our rating primarily based on quality.

First of all, it is necessary to evaluate its environmental friendliness - the drug consists of predominantly phosphate-free components, therefore safe for children and allergy sufferers.

And indeed, many reviews have never mentioned cases of irritation and allergies when using this powder.

Moreover, young mothers wash their children’s clothes with them - isn’t this a worthy recommendation for the quality of the product?

They also note its high ability to remove any stains., even the most persistent. Thanks to its formula, the powder is actually considered to be a stain remover at the same time. Even if you forgot about something and it lay in the washing tub for a long time, this is not a problem. The powder will reliably remove stains and unpleasant odors.

It is often used to bring a special mold into proper shape, because... The powder can handle even very dirty clothes without additional products.

It is suitable for both hand and machine wash. This is a great help in situations where you need to quickly wash one or two small items. Most washing machine powders do not have this option.

One of the small disadvantages can be called almost complete absence of odor. Or rather, it exists, but it is very weak and unobtrusive. For those who love floral aromas or frosty freshness, this powder is not suitable. However, if we remember that it is often used for washing children's clothes or in the presence of allergies, then this becomes understandable.

A bit expensive and not everyone is willing to pay four hundred rubles per kilogram of powder. However, the absence of the need to buy additional funds partially compensates for the high cost.

Perfect Multi Solution

The price of 250 rubles per kilogram puts it in the middle price segment powders. However, like most Korean household chemical products, it has a number of distinctive features compared to analogues from other countries.

When it comes to fragrances, things are more complicated. Fans of bright, long-lasting scents will not appreciate Perfect Multi Solution. It removes unpleasant odors during washing using natural extracts of green tea and lemon. Of course, these ingredients do not have strong aromatic properties. But for asthmatics who react to strong chemical odors, such a powder can be a salvation.

Of course, the powder copes with its direct responsibilities with a solid A - otherwise it would not have made it into our rating. According to owner reviews, Perfect Multi Solution is suitable for both colored and white laundry. There is also a video on the Internet where a powder solution noticeably lightens stains even after soaking.

Despite the manufacturers’ claims, it does not have a special whitening effect.

But it removes stains, even very stubborn ones, very well. This powder was especially recommended by a man who managed to wash things after painting a room - undoubtedly a worthy recommendation.

They also note its ability to effectively combat sweat stains, which will please athletes and those who like to wear light-colored clothes.

WascheMeister Universal washing powder

If you are looking for a good washing powder, then pay attention to the German WascheMeister Universal. Its cost, as for an environmentally friendly phosphate-free laundry detergent, is low - only 100 rubles per kilogram. In Russia it is sold in packs of 10 kilograms - this is enough for three hundred washes.

You will be pleased with its versatility: the powder is suitable for both hand and machine washing. Works well with both cold and hot water; copes with stains on white and colored fabrics.

Usually such universal washing powders are not strong enough in some ways, but here buyers note that the powder copes quite well with all the stated functions.

It copes with old stains, such as greasy drops or chocolate marks, without the addition of special stain removers. As for washing white laundry, WascheMeister Universal does not have a bleaching effect, but removes stains well. However, bleaching for universal powders is rather a minus - it would limit the possibility of washing colored fabrics.

Adds cost-effectiveness to powder and presence of calcium supplements. Thanks to them, scale formation on the washing machine mechanism is prevented. This eliminates the need to use special products to clean the drum and extends the life of the washing machine.

Life hack: Did you know that such products can easily be replaced by ordinary citric acid?

The aroma of the powder is fresh, pleasant and quite persistent.

The lack of instructions in Russian and even English is a bit of an inconvenience. However, even if you do not speak German, the schematic instructions will help you understand the dosages of the powder for different washing modes and temperature conditions.

Washing powder is superior to laundry soap in many respects. Manufacturers offer formulations for hand and machine washing, with fillers and specific properties, in packaging of different weights. A rich assortment of liquid and bulk powders allows you to wash almost any stain on all types of wardrobe items, linen, and bedding sets.

Which washing powder is better? Reviews of gels and bulk formulations help to compile a rating of laundry detergents. Every year manufacturers offer new types of powders that are safer and of higher quality. In the article, housewives will find a list of the best items for effectively washing children's, colored, white laundry, removing stains, with synthetic and natural ingredients (Eco category).

Types and categories

Manufacturers of household chemicals and home care products and wardrobe items offer washing powders of different price categories, differing in composition (with phosphates, without phosphates, based on natural ingredients), consistency, quality of stain removal and whitening, with and without special additives.

Based on appearance and consistency, detergents are distinguished:

• Liquid (gels).
• Bulk (dry powders).

The first category has more advantages; this variety is often used for washing children's underwear and clothes of people suffering from allergic reactions to detergents and synthetic components. The second type of washing powder is more actively used to remove stains from aggressive dirt and persistent traces of grease, paint, ink, and oils.

The bulk variety of laundry detergents is often cheaper due to the addition of inexpensive components that improve stain removal, but are harmful to the environment and human health (phosphates, sulfates). It is important to pay attention to the percentage of anionic and non-anionic surfactants (surfactants). The components improve the properties of the powder, but in excess concentration have a negative impact on the environment.

The gel-like form has a positive effect on the degree of freshness of linen and wardrobe items; the products have a more delicate effect on fibers and the environment; the fabric retains its shape and properties longer. One of the popular varieties with high impact efficiency is Ariel and Tide linen in soft packaging.

• for washing white linen;
• for washing colored laundry;
• with stain remover;
• with active whitening properties;
• for children's things;
• eco-gels and powders;
• for black fabrics;
• for delicate washing of delicate items.

Advantages of bulk powders:

• cope with old and difficult stains;
• are cheaper than gels;
• actively remove dirt at temperatures from 30 to 90 degrees;
• can be used while boiling laundry;
• wide range for different types of material and types of clothing;
• wide price range;
• many loose powders have a pronounced smell (not all housewives like it);
• ease of use;
• Many formulations contain components to protect washing machine elements from scale.

There are also disadvantages: many formulations contain harmful surfactants and phosphates, the particles irritate the lungs when inhaled, and it is easy to spill the detergent if the packaging is damaged.

What are the advantages of liquid powders? Washing gels have many positive characteristics:

• Suitable for washing delicate fabrics and baby clothes;
• the absence of the smallest particles and grains prevents the inhalation of components that irritate the respiratory tract;
• can be used in cold water;
• rich assortment;
• many formulations are made based on natural ingredients;
• cost savings: 3 liters of gel replace 8-9 kg of loose powder;
• pleasant smell after using washing gels;
• easy storage, high containers can take up little space;
• It is easy to measure the required amount of liquid powder using a measuring cup.

On a note! There are few disadvantages: you should not use the gel at temperatures above 60 C; to combat old, difficult to remove (oil, grease) stains you will need powder and a special composition. It is important to pay attention when purchasing to the expiration date: liquid laundry detergent is stored without loss of properties for a shorter period of time than powder.

Review of the best products

There are hundreds of items in several categories on the market for compositions for effectively washing various types of laundry. The review shows the best brands of bulk and liquid powders. For optimal washing quality, manufacturers advise purchasing a product taking into account the type of fabric, degree of soiling, the presence or absence of difficult stains, and the thickness of the material. Allergy sufferers are suitable only for environmentally friendly products and gel form of anti-pollution formulations.

The softness of washed clothes is given by conditioner, which is added to the container of the washing machine. A few drops of essential oil or your favorite perfume will give your laundry a pleasant aroma. When adding tea tree or fir ether, not only does freshness appear, but the material is also disinfected using natural ingredients.

Bulk powders

Popular brands and types:

• Tide.
• Ariel.
• Gala.
• Sarma.
• Luxus.
• Frosch.
• Domal.
• GALLON.
• Persil.

Liquid products

The best names of liquid washing powders:

• BioMio.
• Burti.
• Devox.
• Power Wash.
• Weasel.
• Ariel.
• Tide.

For white laundry

Liquid, gel-like and bulk compositions effectively refresh whiteness:

• Pervol.
• Ariel.
• DAV Professional.
• Gallus.
• Laura.
• DenkMit White.
• Persil for white linen.
• Tomy.
• ONIX.
• Saamix.
• Feel Eco.
• Balans.
• Power Wash.
• Wirex.
• Organics.
• Deox.
• Airy.
• DenkMit White Sensations.
• White sails.

For persistent stains and yellowing of fabrics, add effective Vanish Oxy Action bleach to the machine compartment. It is important to read the label on the package and clarify: when washing what types of fabrics it is allowed to use a powerful bleaching agent.

For colored laundry

Best compositions:

• Domal.
• Burti Noir.
• Gallon.
• Lyon Top Hygia.
• Pervol freshness of color.
• Perwoll for black.
• Ariel Color Liquid.
• Burti for colored and delicate laundry.
• Myth Frosty freshness.
• Ariel liquid washing powder Mountain spring.
• Mollecola for colored linen.
• Weasel Liquid Silk.
• Attak BioEx gel.
• Nissan Fa-Fa for colored linen.
• Ariel gel capsules.

Handwash

Popular brands:

• Sarma (chlorine-free with disinfectant effect).
• Ariel de Luxe Clean (hand wash).
• Gala Tender Hands.
• Tide.

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Names for children's things

The best option is to use a gel:

• BabyLine.
• Sodasan.
• Synergetic.
• Aqua baby.
• Burti Baby.
• Gallinca.
• Garden Kids.
• Meine liebe.
• I was born.
• Cotico.
• Stork.
• Eared nanny (powder).

Many mothers prefer more expensive baby washing powders made from natural ingredients. Eco-friendly, safe formulations do not irritate children's skin, unlike some bulk products from popular brands. Before purchasing, you need to find out reviews from mothers about the quality and effect of various types of powders on the delicate epidermis of babies.

Eco-friendly washing powders

Best brands:

• Garden.
• Faberlic.
• Frosch.
• Delamark Royal Powder.
• Tobbi Kids.
• Meine Liebe
• Ecover Zero.

Which washing powder cleans best? There are many effective synthetic products and formulations with a natural base on sale. The rating of the best brands, reviews from colleagues, girlfriends, neighbors, and relatives will help you choose the best option. Many housewives use liquid powders and gels, but at home there should always be a package of powdered product to combat complex stains and old, difficult to remove marks. It is useful to buy compositions for washing colored and white laundry, combined types. After the baby is born, you will additionally need liquid and gel products to remove dirt from baby things.

What is better to choose: gel or laundry detergent? Useful recommendations in the following video.

Today it is difficult to imagine the washing process without washing powder. Modern technology has taken over routine work, making life easier for people. The correct choice of product will preserve the quality and appearance of clothing and bed linen, and will also extend the service life of the washing machine. The modern market offers a wide range of different detergents. However, not every powder is able to cope with the task. In addition to its washing properties, the product must be harmless to the human body and not cause allergic reactions.

Manufacturers produce powders for washing by hand and for automatic washing machines. Foaming agents differ. In the first case, it foams better, helping to enhance the action of the active components, allowing you to more effectively remove contaminants. Why does excess foam in the washing machine reduce the quality of the wash? Strong foaming will prevent the laundry from sinking into the water. A large number of bubbles can cause the machine to break down.

Depending on the type of fabric and the desired result, household washing chemicals are produced in several versions:

1. Auxiliary products designed to soften water.
2. Universal, designed for daily use with medium soiling and stain removal.
3. Special, designed for various fabrics, colored, white linen, silk and wool.
4. With active ingredients that allow you to cope with old stains of organic origin.

Powders for white clothes contain chlorine or oxygen bleaches. There may also be special components that, settling on the surface of the fabric, give additional whiteness. Products for colored laundry contain a large number of enzymes.

Enzymes eat away protein stains, actively cleaning the fabric.

Clean items do not lose their bright colors, but washing woolen items with this product will lead to loss of appearance. For such fabrics, a special powder has been developed with a reduced amount of enzymes. There is a powder for washing black clothes. It does not wash off the paint and leaves a rich color.

The best washing powder machine: characteristics and rating

There is a wide selection of different washing products on the market. Based on customer reviews, a rating of the best powders has been selected. The leading place was taken by Sarma-automatic, Bimax-automatic, Ushasty nyan. Sarma is often used for washing white clothes. It does an excellent job of removing dirt with minimal powder consumption. The advantage is its affordable price. The composition is quite aggressive and can cause allergies.

The selection was made taking into account the following characteristics:

• Powder consumption;
• The quality of washing various stains;
• No allergic reaction;
• Quality of carrying and storage;
• Price policy.

Bimax showed a good result and coped with the task. The powder is intended for washing various fabrics, except wool and silk. Quite a cheap option. A minor drawback is the poor rinsing of granules on short washing cycles. Eared nanny, made by manufacturers for children's things. Removes stains well, does not cause allergies, dissolves at low temperatures and washes well from fabrics.

Those who want to wash items with high quality at a low cost of powder are inclined to this option.

Ariel does an excellent job of removing stains on various fabrics even in cool water. The manufacturer produces various lines for white, black, colored, and children's underwear. Has a pleasant aroma. The composition includes components that protect metal elements from corrosion and scale. Active substances can cause allergies. The price is slightly higher than previous products. Frosch Color powder is of German quality, created on a hypoallergenic basis, economically used, and does not have different odors. Does not cope with old stains and is expensive. This product is chosen by families who care about the health of their children.

How to choose washing powder based on composition

When choosing a powder, you need to pay attention to the composition and components included in it. To choose a high-quality powder, you need to understand for what purpose and in what water the clothes will be washed. For hard water, you need to use products containing phosphates.

The powder usually contains:

1. Surface-active elements that influence the level of foaming. The best option is to contain from 3 to 5% of these substances. When using these substances, it is necessary to rinse things well to avoid allergic reactions in the body.
2. Chemical bleaches that improve the washing of white clothes. Powders containing elements containing chlorine are not recommended.
3. Antisorbents reduce contamination of items after washing.
4. Sulfates and phosphates, which make water softer, enhancing the effect of other active ingredients.
5. Fragrances and fragrances saturate the laundry with a pleasant smell; if rinsed poorly, they can cause an allergic reaction.
6. Enzymes help destroy old mud deposits, work at low temperatures, and spoil silk and wool.
7. Fluorides and chlorides prevent scale and corrosion on washing machine mechanisms.

Manufacturers offer various analogues of powders in the form of gels and tablet products. Such products have a high concentration, but wash effectively at temperatures up to 70 degrees. They are good to use when washing colored and mixed laundry, setting the machine to the delicate wash mode.

For heavily soiled items, washing powder must be poured directly into the machine drum.

For manual operations, it is recommended to take a powder with increased foaming, after soaking the items for 20-30 minutes. It is better to choose several products for different washes and laundry than to purchase 1 universal powder. You need to pay attention to the packaging material. The packaging must be made of polyethylene to prevent moisture penetration.

Test of washing powders of famous brands

To select a quality product, a control purchase of several types of powders for white linen was carried out. The test was carried out for safety on hands and fabrics, as well as stain removal effectiveness. The comparison was made between 5 well-known brands.

Manufacturers claim that their product is the best:

1. The brands tested were Procter & Gamble and Henke l and Stupino.
2. The top three in quality were Big Wash in Stupino, which dealt with numerous stains, as well as brands Bimax and Ariel.
3. The last places were taken by Tide and Losk. These powders removed partial stains.

A review of the Ixbt forum identified the top best powders. This included Persil of German or Polish production and Lavel of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Users note that the powder easily removes old stains of organic origin, is quickly washed out, has a pleasant smell, and does not deprive things of the brightness of their colors.

The best washing powder Banzai

If the family wants an environmentally friendly powder, they can use the Banzai brand. The powder is made from environmentally friendly raw materials, but has a fairly high cost. Customer reviews vary. With environmental cleanliness, the quality of washing depends on the water temperature.

High concentration allows you to save on washing clothes. The latest technologies use active enzymes and additives to effectively deal with stubborn stains and facilitate easy washing of laundry

The powder is designed for drying clothes indoors. Special additives do not allow various aromas to be absorbed, leaving things fresh. Manufacturers have taken care of convenient packaging. A hard and stable surface will allow you to place the small box in a convenient place. The sealing of the packaging will preserve the powder, preventing moisture from entering. Each housewife decides on her own what type of washing powder to use. The choice should be based on individual characteristics, the financial situation of the consumer and the name of the active additives.

The best laundry detergent (video)

The safest powders should not contain chlorine or fragrances. It is better to purchase environmentally friendly options Banzai, Frosch, Eared Nannies, designed for washing children's clothes. An effective composition containing a larger number of enzymes will help to cope with old stains. It must be remembered that such a composition is detrimental to wool. For long-term operation of the washing machine, the presence of fluorides is desirable. The best powder should cope with various contaminants and contain environmentally friendly additives.

Tests of household appliances are carried out in conditions as close as possible to the conditions of their use in everyday life.

The test program is formed by the Customer

The test results (expert assessment) characterize exclusively those specific samples that are presented in the tests (examination) and do not apply to similar products of these manufacturing companies (brands)

WASHING POWDERS. WITH AND WITHOUT ADVERTISING MAKEUP

Washing powders and their television images

In the age of advertising, it is not products that are sold, but their images. Better than others are television images. Of course, there are few sensible people who, when forming their consumer preferences, would consciously be guided by the advice of characters from commercials. Moreover, many are only annoyed by the intrusiveness of television advertising, so much so that at the first hint of it, they rush to switch to another channel. Others convinced themselves that they had learned not to see advertising point-blank and therefore not to react. Sociologists, however, state: we make up to 90% of purchases, often without even realizing it, under the influence of advertising. And in fact, if advertising weren’t so effective, would businesses invest SO much money in it?
One of the most aggressively advertised products is washing powders. This is understandable: their offer is huge, and in order to sell, manufacturers have to rub elbows a fair amount in the advertising field. IMAGES FOR SALE!
What is a good washing powder?

First of all, the detergent must be safe. After all, these are “chemicals”, and if the manufacturer does not comply with mandatory safety requirements, detergents can harm the health of the consumer not only when using them during the washing process, but also when subsequently wearing items washed with them.
The fact that washing powder does not pose a danger to consumer health is evidenced by the Mark of Conformity on its packaging (confirmation of the conformity of washing powders is mandatory and is carried out in the form of a declaration). However, on counterfeit products, which are dangerous, as they say, by definition, it is applied, of course, without a twinge of conscience or any reason.
It’s easier to run into a fake if you buy powder in a plastic bag: you won’t be able to install a line for packaging into boxes in every basement. There are cases when even... marble chips were passed off as washing powder. In short, when purchasing washing powder, do not forget about the increased potential danger of detergents.

Safe does not mean quality

Checking quality indicators (for example, does it wash well or not?) is not included in the format of confirming compliance with safety requirements. So the information “The product is certified,” often used in advertising, only means that it has passed the mandatory safety confirmation procedures. No more. This information should not be taken as confirmation of high quality.
Quality- market category. It is assumed that each consumer must choose for himself a product that is optimal in terms of functionality and price. The only problem is that advertising is almost the only source of information about quality for the consumer.
Advertising is just advertising. An industry of images that we begin to mistake for goods. Tests leave no doubt that aggressively advertised detergents are far from always superior in effectiveness to cheaper ones that are not popular in advertising and therefore go unnoticed by us. And there is no sensation in this, because, from a chemical point of view, all washing powders, no matter how much they cost, consist of the same components.

We look at the composition and draw conclusions

The main components of the washing powder are indicated on its packaging.

• Surfactants (surfactants). These are some kind of synthetic “soaps”. Water-soluble surfactants, as washing agents, are the main component of synthetic detergents and are contained in them in predominant quantities.

• Bleaches

Washing white laundry necessarily requires the presence of a chemical or optical brightener in the powder. Chemical bleaching is usually achieved by introducing chlorine-containing substances or peroxides, which destroy colored stains, mainly of plant origin (wine, tea, coffee, grass, etc.). Chlorine bleach is quite aggressive. For allergy sufferers, it is wiser to use more gentle oxygen-containing agents to remove plant stains and disinfect linen. Avoiding the word “bleach”, which alarms consumers, their presence is often masked by the term “Active oxygen” or “Oxygen power”. Optical brighteners are fluorescent substances (so-called white dyes), which, when particles settle on the laundry, give it brightness and whiteness, creating the illusion of special cleanliness. Bleach may be included in laundry detergent for colored fabrics. Should not be included in baby powders.

Phosphates

Increases the effectiveness of surfactants. Due to what? Due to water softening. The softer the water, the less the formation of lime foam and scale, the more effective the cleaning ability of the washing powder, the higher the quality of washing, the less product is consumed.
How to deal with water hardness? For many decades (since the 20s of the twentieth century), the role of softeners was played by phosphates, which bind calcium and magnesium ions and thereby soften the water in which clothes are washed.
Until the early 70s of the last century, phosphates were considered the optimal component of synthetic detergents and did not cause much concern. But since then, phosphates are irrevocably a thing of the past! What didn't they like? A burden on the environment!
The environmental consequences of the influence of various aspects of human economic activity on natural bodies of water greatly worried Europeans when the Rhine “suddenly” turned, as they said then, into “the sewer of Europe.”
When the “roasted rooster” took the bait, phosphate-containing detergents were also suspected, and rightly so. When phosphates get into water bodies with waste soap solution, they “fertilize” them, promoting accelerated plant growth, and, as a result, lead to their overgrowing and waterlogging.

Of course, phosphate-containing detergents are far from the main anthropogenic source of phosphates entering our environment. How can washing powders compare in terms of environmental consequences, for example, with the use of phosphates in agricultural production?! But, be that as it may, they certainly make their contribution. First of all, the negative impact of phosphate-containing detergents on the environment has become obvious in Europe - due to its “crowding” and a record high share of synthetic detergent use per capita.
Debates about whether the phosphate content in synthetic detergents should be regulated (prohibited, limited) have been going on at the pan-European level for many years, but even in Europe, uniform requirements have not yet been developed or regulated. So for now, the countries of Europe and the world community as a whole are deciding for themselves what to do. The furthest advanced countries are Germany, Italy, Sweden, the USA, Canada and Japan, which have adopted national or industry standards regulating phosphate content. In some states, legislative prohibitions or restrictions have been introduced, in others, voluntary cessation of their use is democratically but persistently promoted and encouraged.

Zeolites

As a result of the implementation of environmental policy in a number of the most environmentally advanced Western countries, a transition was made to the second generation of components that bind calcium and magnesium ions. Phosphates for water softening have been replaced by environmentally friendly, phosphate-free, insoluble zeolites. But systems based on phosphate-free insoluble zeolites did not become a panacea, and their lifespan was short-lived.
The point is that the key word here is “insoluble”. And this “coin,” like all others, has two sides. Without dissolving, zeolites do not merge with soapy water into reservoirs, but, which is also not healthy, they are not washed out of the tissue structure, and, accumulating, make them rough. How critical this is for adults is up to the adults themselves to decide, but powders with zeolites are not suitable for washing children's clothes.
Another disadvantage is that zeolite particles settle in sewer pipes, which inevitably leads to worse drainage. In Russia, systems based on phosphate-free insoluble zeolites have not yet appeared. In the 90s, we clearly had no time for this - much more pressing problems were on the agenda! But now there are optimistic signs that we are given the opportunity to no longer trail behind the rest of Europe, but to immediately jump into the next “wagon”, moving along the path of developing environmentally friendly detergents.

We will discuss below what components phosphates are being replaced with in the 21st century.

• Enzymes

This is how enzymes are usually designated on packaging. These are biologically active substances that, by promoting the breakdown of proteins, effectively remove biological contaminants such as stains from eggs, blood, cocoa, milk, wine, proteins included in food products (sauces, ice cream, etc.). Enzymes cannot withstand temperatures above 50°C, so it makes no sense to use such powder when washing with boiling.

• Polymers

Polymers are agents that hold washed dirt in a powder solution and thereby prevent it from re-depositing onto the fabric.

• Flavors

Gives a pleasant smell to powder and washed clothes.

• Softeners

Lanolin and other softeners, as well as additives that prevent deformation of products and maintain their shape, are included in products for delicate fabrics (lace fabrics, cambric, knitwear, microfiber, fabrics made from mixed synthetic fibers, etc.).

• Defoamers

Abundant foam, contrary to popular belief, is not always a sign of the quality of the detergent. For automatic washing machines, it is strictly contraindicated, since it not only worsens the washing result, but can also lead to a short circuit in the electrical circuit of the machine and its failure. Therefore, to prevent excess foam, defoamers are added to powders intended for washing in automatic washing machines.

• Baby powders

The information “Baby powders” on the packaging should ensure that these detergents do not contain enzymes, zeolites, or any bleaches. To neutralize unpleasant odors, fragrances and fragrances may be present, but they work only at the washing stage and do not have a subsequent effect. Liquid is considered the best solution.

• Powders for colored laundry

May be designated "Color". The composition contains polymers designed to prevent the dye from being removed and, if this does happen, to keep it in solution to prevent coloring other things. These may be components such as “Paint stabilizer”, “Color protection system”, “Dye transfer inhibitor” and others.

How to choose washing powder

Choose detergents according to the type of fabric and type of stain.
Their main characteristic - the cleaning effect - depends, in essence, on the careful selection and mixing of the above components and their chemical purity. This is where the scope for know-how begins.
Expensive powders contain several types of enzymes, each of which specializes in removing a specific, “own” type of stain. Therefore, powders can differ significantly in the cleaning ability of various contaminants, depending on their chemical formula.
The main thing for the consumer is to be sure that the washing powder meets the purpose, efficiency and cost-effectiveness that the manufacturer promises in the information provided on the packaging. And only independent tests can guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by the manufacturer to consumers.

Tests are not a wash

Functional testing of washing powders is a rather complex procedure, which not all organizations that declare themselves competent in this area can do.
But it may seem that nothing is simpler than finding out which powder does the laundry better: if you don’t believe Aunt Asya, wash it and compare it yourself. But washing is not a test.
To compare the effectiveness of washing powders objectively - not in sensations, but in numbers! - it is necessary to establish the actual, numerical values ​​of their cleaning ability.

Washing ability, that is, the ability to remove dirt, is the main functional characteristic of detergents. It can be measured extremely accurately by comparing the optical properties (reflectance) of a tissue sample.
However, the effectiveness of washing is determined not only by the quality of the powder itself. The result is ensured by the action (and interaction!) of a number of factors. This is a chemical effect on the laundry being washed (provided by the washing powder itself), mechanical effect (provided by the washing machine), water and temperature. So it turns out that with the same powder, laundry can be washed better or worse, depending on the action of each of the washing factors separately and their interaction.
The purpose of the tests is to identify the effectiveness of one or another specific factor (depending on the task), as they say, “in its pure form” on the washing result. But in order for the tests to be recognized as correct and their results comparable, it is necessary to provide technological conditions that distinguish qualified tests from an ordinary “wash”.
Let's start with the fact that samples of “experimental” tissue must be of the same type, composition, size and, most importantly, absolutely equally contaminated. That is, we need samples of standard contaminants. In Russia, strips (the so-called standard contaminants for the chains for determining the detergency of laundry detergents), which would be recognized in the world, are not yet produced. This is a product of high technology, almost surpassing in complexity those used in the most high-quality painting. There are countless companies in the world that have mastered the production of standard pollutants. Rostest-Moscow uses standard contaminants produced by the EMPA Institute (Switzerland) and the VFK Institute (Germany).

Further. If comparative tests are carried out between two detergents, two machines running in parallel are needed. And they must work, as they say, “neck to neck,” “in one breath,” so as not to give any of the tested powders the slightest head start with the benefits of their effectiveness.
The Rostest-Moscow test bench is based on extremely stable Miele washing machines. The equipment for recording temperature, water consumption and other parameters, which is additionally equipped with washing machines, allows you to keep your finger on the pulse of the testing process. The recording equipment turns washing machines into test benches.
The detergent is poured in strict accordance with the type and weight of the items being washed and weighed to the nearest hundredth of a gram. If there is at least a gram more of one powder, then its activity will be higher, and therefore, the result will be predetermined not by quality, but by quantity.
An important parameter is the water temperature: a difference of even a few degrees, seemingly insignificant from the point of view of household washing, certainly leads to an increase in the effect of individual components of the washing powder, a reduction in the time of chemical reactions and, as a result, a distortion of the results.

Maintaining the parameters of the strictly regulated physical and chemical composition of water in both machines is ensured by a water treatment unit. And the washing time is synchronized to the second.
Even the loading of the machines is done “one by one”: if in one of them the test sample of fabric is placed with a fold towards the hatch, then in the other it should be laid only in this way and in no other way.
At the finish line, to determine the degree of washability, a measuring complex is used, which includes a spectrophotometer - an optical device that, based on the reflectance coefficient, determines how much lighter the fabric has become after washing, as well as a computer with the appropriate software. The technique captures, making “visible”, those numerous color transitions that are not perceived by the human eye.
The use of mathematical statistics helps to eliminate the influence of random factors on the result to the maximum extent: data processing in accordance with the Fisher test, accepted in world testing practice, leaves no doubt about the reliability and objectivity of the assessment of the washability of a particular stain.
Only the fulfillment of these conditions ensures the comparability of test results and turns “post-washing” into qualified tests.

WASHING FACTORS

MECHANICAL IMPACT (WASHING EFFECT):

• ensures interaction between laundry, washing powder and water

CHEMISTRY (WASHING POWDER):

• reduces the surface tension of water
• serves as a binding agent for hardness components when softening water
• is a contaminant solvent
• has a bleaching effect on fabrics

TEMPERATURE:

• enhances the effect of individual components of the washing powder
• reduces chemical reaction time

WATER:

• moisturizes the fabric
• dissolves washing powder
• washes away and removes dirt
• conducts heat

Not everything is new - just a remake of the old

In order not to lose in competition, commodity producers are faced with the need to introduce a new product to the market as often as possible. It is in the “News” segment that the frontline of the struggle for the consumer lies, to whom you always serve something fresh.
Technological progress, however, does not keep pace with the unbridled desire of the manufacturer to constantly amaze its consumer with something new. You can’t get enough new products in such quantity, and manipulations with “re-facing” are used: not newly created products are presented as such by cleverly giving them a new face, image. And it passes! The deception, in general, is not great, but it is a deception! So, without a twinge of conscience, a product that has been on the market for a long time is passed off as “revolutionary new”, but... with a slightly changed name, in new packaging, and, naturally, at a new price!
We are, of course, not just talking about washing powders. This technique is “Everything new is just a remake of the old!” – universal in marketing. Cosmetic “rejuvenation” of products that set the teeth on edge is presented as a change in the model range with a corresponding increase in price. But in reality it turns out that a familiar and cheaper product from 2-3 years ago is no worse than such a “super new product”.
Washing powders belong to that category of products in which it is especially difficult to surprise with something fundamentally new, since they all consist of a set of the same components. Nothing fundamentally different has yet been invented. But there is a need for continuous improvement of quality.

Manufacturers of detergents, constantly improving their quality, thereby respond to improving the quality of those products, the use of which leads to contamination of clothes and other items. The more high-quality, durable paints, hair dyes and other potential contaminants in our clothes become, the greater the cleaning power of washing powders. Such dialectics! When children drew with slate pencils, there was no need for detergents, which are now indispensable with the advent of felt-tip pens, markers, etc.
Products that use strong dyes are becoming a growing problem. Today you can paint fences with other drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)!
An increase in cleaning power is achieved by creating a more successful composition with the introduction of additional types of enzymes, ensuring increased chemical purity of the components and special care of their mixing. This becomes possible as a result of scientific research and the introduction of high technologies.

Let's talk about tests confirming the high quality of detergents, using the example of cooperation in this direction with the Henkel company, which produces the world-famous Persil.

Persil vs Persil. Comparative tests

The Henkel company, not in words, but in deeds demonstrating respect for its consumers, was one of the first to precede the advertising campaign of its new products with their tests in Rostest-Moscow, which should confirm the reliability of the declared properties and qualities.
The startup began testing the Persil “POWER PERSIL” AUTOMAT synthetic detergent produced by a new (at that time) formula in comparison with its own product of the previous generation. The task was to obtain documentary evidence that the new product actually has more effective cleaning power.
Coffee and tea, wine and juice, grass, chocolate, dirt, hamburger grease, cosmetics, carrots, tomatoes, oil... According to statistics, it is precisely this kind of pollution that we most often annoyingly stain our things with. It is clear that leading manufacturers of synthetic detergents compete primarily in removing precisely this type of stain.
The comparative testing program for the new product and the prototype included 20 test cycles for 15 stains in two temperature conditions - “Cotton 40°” and “Cotton 60°”.
Processing of the obtained data using the Fisher test stated that the new synthetic detergent Persil “POWER PERSIL” AUTOMAT is characterized by a higher cleaning ability: for six contaminants the new product showed a “higher” result in comparison with the synthetic detergent produced previously, and for nine - even “ much higher":

• coffee (much higher)
• tea (much higher)
• young red wine (above)
• grass (much higher)
• chocolate (much higher)
• tomato puree (above)
• blood (above)
• grass and dirt (much higher)
• red wine (much higher)
• pigment + oil (above)
• cosmetics (much higher)
• colored olive oil (above)

For those who prefer handmade

For those who prefer washing by hand (as they say, “in a basin”), we present the results of comparative tests of a synthetic detergent of a new formula for hand washing SMS “Persil for hand washing (hand wash)” with a previously produced product. For six contaminations, the new product showed “higher” results, and for five - “significantly higher”:

• coffee (above)
• tea (much higher)
• black currant (much higher)
• blueberry juice (much higher)
• grass (above)
• chocolate (much higher)
• tomato puree (above)
• blood (much higher)
• carrots + mashed potatoes (above)
• cosmetics (above)
• hamburger fat (above)

So if, unfortunately, one of the above stains appears on your things, this is not yet a reason to be seriously upset: to regain the lost cleanliness, you don’t even need to bother with the washing machine. In this case, it is enough to have a basin on hand and an SMS message “Persil for hand wash”

PERSIL v. COMPETITOR

At the next stage, the task was posed more acutely: the experts were asked, as they say, to compare PERSIL GOLD, which had just appeared then, with the best analogue available on the Russian market.
Self-assessment of products based on comparison with analogues is provided for by most quality assessment models, but enterprises are extremely reluctant to do it. Competitors often prefer not to notice each other point-blank, preferring in advertising campaigns to risklessly compare their products with some abstract, hypothetical (even such a definition has appeared!) analogue, slyly called “ordinary”. Perhaps this is the first time that a manufacturer has offered to conduct an independent examination of the quality of its products in comparison with a truly real and strongest analogue on the market.

The goal was by no means to “put down” a competitor and build their PR on such anti-advertising - this would contradict the ethics of this kind of comparative testing. Therefore, what kind of powder was used for comparison was not made public. But experts guaranteed that this was not some hypothetical analog convenient for comparison, but a very real competitor of the same class, “weight category” and price range.
The CMC Persil Gold sample, in comparison with the analogue sample when washed in automatic drum-type washing machines on the “cotton 60°C” program, after processing the results according to the Fisher test, showed significantly better washing ability for the following contaminants:
Textile base "Cotton":

• red paint for painting.

Textile base “Mixed composition (polyester 65% and cotton 35%)”:

• rust
• markers (orange, pink)
• hair dye (chestnut N3, medium blond N6, silver blond C10, black N1)
• paint for painting (red, green).

Textile base "Polyester":

• rust,
• markers (orange, pink, green)
• hair dye (fire red R15, dark chestnut N2, chestnut N3, medium blond N6, pearl blonde A10, silver blonde C10, black N1)

• paint for painting (yellow, red, green),
• coffee (CFT BC-2),
• tea (CFT VS-3),
• black currant (CFT CS-12),
• blueberry juice (СFT CS-15),
• red wine (CFT CS-103),
• chocolate drink (CFT CS-44).

What standard gold PERSIL

Among the “experimental” detergents was PERSIL GOLD PLUS powder. Its principal feature is that it is environmentally friendly - it does not contain phosphates, which are replaced by a special modified system of components that effectively work against hardness salts and at the same time dissolve in water without any problems.
Before releasing a new environmentally friendly product onto the market, the manufacturer decided to answer, as they say, the question that naturally arises among consumers: will it be worse in cleaning ability than its predecessor, albeit less environmentally friendly? The question, frankly speaking, is a burning one. In theory and in words, we are all sincerely for the environment! Under one condition, however: if it doesn’t cost us anything personally! If you need to take an extra step to get to the ballot box, the piece of paper ends up on the sidewalk. And if the most environmentally friendly powder turns out to be not as “washing” and less economical than a non-ecological one, then it will simply become uncompetitive. This, unfortunately, is the logic of the market. In short, consumers should be confident that by switching to an environmentally friendly detergent, they will not lose in the quality of their laundry.

In order not to be unfounded in promising statements, the Henkel company proposed to Rostest-Moscow to conduct an examination of the general cleaning ability of the powder of the ecological formulation PERSIL GOLD PLUS and, based on its results, confirm or refute the manufacturer’s claim that it is functionally not inferior to phosphate-containing products.
Tests have shown: PERSIL GOLD PLUS of the phosphate-free formulation is not inferior to either its predecessor or the strongest analogues (its name is not disclosed, as required by professional ethics).

Test 1

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with its predecessor Persil Gold, when washed in the “cotton 30°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability against the following stains applied to 100% cotton textiles:

• chocolate drink (CFT CS-44).
• cherry juice (B&J)
• chocolate ice cream 1 (Asda)
• raspberry juice (Del Monte)
• chocolate milkshake (Frij)
• raspberry ice cream (Tesco)

Test 2

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with Persil Gold, when washed on the “cotton 60°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability in relation to the following stains applied to 100% cotton textiles:

• cherry juice (B&J)
• chocolate ice cream 1 (Asda)
• chocolate ice cream 2 (Carte D'or)
• chocolate ice cream 3 (Vienetta)
• raspberry juice (Del Monte)
• chocolate milkshake (Frijj)

Test 3

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with the best competing analogue, when washed on the “cotton 60°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability against the following stains applied to 100% cotton textiles:

• tea (CFT BC-3)
• chocolate drink (CFT CS-44)

Test 4

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with the best competing analogue, when washed on the “cotton 30°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability against the following contaminants applied to 100% polyester textiles:

• ink (Librolino)

Test 5

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with the best competing analogue, when washed on the “cotton 60°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability in relation to the following stains applied to 100% polyester textiles:

• sunflower oil (“Golden seed”)

Test 6

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with a combination of competing analogues, when washed on the “cotton 60°C” program, showed significantly better washing ability against the following contaminants:

• raspberry ice cream (Tesco) (textile – 100% cotton)
• ink (Librolino) (textiles – both 100% cotton and 100% polyester)
• sunflower oil (“Golden seed”) (textile - 100% cotton)

Test 7

Persil Gold Plus, in comparison with a combination of competing analogues, when washed on the “cotton 60°C” program, showed equal washing ability against the following contaminants:

• blueberry juice (standard CFT CS-15)
• grass (CFT CS-8)
• coffee (CFT BC-2)

• As we have already said, automatic washing machines are designed to use low-foam washing powders. Therefore, when washing with an automatic machine, do not use detergents intended for hand washing, which are specially made with increased foaming. Choose powders that show either a front-loading machine or a loading hatch on the packaging. The word "matic" may be used to refer to reduced foaming powders.

• Keep in mind that increased foaming with all the ensuing unpleasant consequences also results from exceeding the dosage recommended by the manufacturer, even of special, “correct” washing powders. So, when using the powder for the first time, even if it says that it is intended for automatic washing machines, but does not provide dosage recommendations, we advise you to make sure that the level of foam during washing is not higher than the top edge of the hatch (in front-loading machines ). Otherwise, it would be wiser to refuse to use it in the future.

• If the machine is not fully loaded, reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.

• Liquid detergents are used for washing at temperatures not exceeding 60 °C. Their use eliminates the use of a pre-wash cycle, so the amount of detergent recommended on the package applies directly to the main wash cycle.

• When washing in cold water, reduce the amount of detergent: since it dissolves less readily than in hot water, some of it will be wasted.

• Particular attention should be paid to children's washing powder: often the instructions for use recommend pouring children's washing powder directly into the drum directly onto the laundry, and not into a ditch, like ordinary powders.

• It is better to dilute the conditioner with water, since it is usually thick and the washing machine does not remove it completely.