Why people refuse some detergents
The shops sell a huge amount of all kinds of gels, liquids and powders that can be used to wash any utensils. Putting quite a bit of gel on the sponge, you can wash several fatty plates at once. Detergents act quite effectively and quickly, so why refuse them?
The reason is that many of them are poorly washed off the surface of the dishes, and get into the body with food. As a result, substances that cause allergies, weaken the immune system, become the cause of many diseases accumulate in the skin, in the blood and other organs of a person.
Large amounts of harm to the body surfactants that are part of almost all detergents. They can increase the risk of infertility, harm the immune system, increase cholesterol levels in the blood.
Phosphates are extremely harmful. Once in the sewage system, and then into the soil, they contribute to the growth of algae and the flowering of water bodies, which significantly worsens the condition of drinking water. And water, if someone has forgotten, is first taken from natural sources, and only then it gets into the aqueducts.
Phosphates are also harmful because they increase the effect of surfactants. In some countries, they are generally prohibited in the production of any detergent. Of course, you can wash dishes and gloves, as well as use dishwashers, but this does not save us from harmful components, since in nature there is a circuit of substances.
For conscious people of all these reasons, it is enough to look for an alternative to harmful substances. The solution may be:
- a thorough study of the composition and the acquisition of exclusively environmentally friendly detergents;
- use of available harmless substances, such as soda or mustard powder;
- self-manufacturing detergents.
The first option is not acceptable to everyone in our country, since it is rather difficult to find harmless means. Let's talk about a whiter safe tool - laundry soap.
How to use
laundry soap You can wash dishes with laundry soap. In order for it to act efficiently and well, it is necessary to use warm water. Some housewives complain that soap leaves stains on the dishes, whitish spots and even greasy patina. This often happens if the water is hard. You can fix the problem with soda. Remember how to wash dishes. This should be done not under the tap, but in a basin or a bowl of water.
Pour warm water into a large bowl and add some baking soda. Wet and soap sponge with soap. Wash the dishes, then rinse them in running warm water.This procedure will remove all contaminants. If there is a lot of fat left in the pan, then it is better to wipe it off with a paper napkin or to drain it into a bag and discard it in the dustbin. It is impossible to flush fat down the drain because it leads to its fast clogging. To use a huge amount of washing is inexpedient and harmful for us and for nature.
It happens that food has stuck to the bottom of the pan. To cope with the problem, pour water into it, grate some household soap or pour soda and turn on the fire. After the water boils, leave it to cool. As a result, the burner will turn away, and you can easily clean the dishes.
The composition of household soap
Why laundry soap is more acceptable, why can they wash their hands and dishes? It consists of natural vegetable oils, fats of animal origin and alkali sodium hydroxide. There are no phosphates in it. Qualitative laundry soap must comply with GOST.
The components of household soap do not cause allergies, and do not harm the environment, it has antibacterial properties. It is better to use yellowish soap for dishes. The percentage of fatty acids in it( specified in the form of extruded two-digit number) should be more than 64%, but the more it will be, the better the soap will be in its detergent qualities. The maximum percentage by Russian standards is 72%.Alkali and acids react to the production of soap, which results in salts with soap properties. Thanks to this reaction, we can wash any things.
White soap is widespread. It has a more pleasant smell and a more aesthetic appearance, but before applying to dishes it is better to clarify its composition. White soap is obtained as a result of bleaching and flavoring, that is, it receives various additives that are not always useful. This soap can wash clothes, it can have bleaching properties. For example, in the white soap you can find the component BHT, which is a preservative, and its entry into the digestive tract is undesirable. This soap can not be used to wash dishes.
Disadvantages of
soap Soap has its drawbacks. So, it contains a small percentage of insoluble substances, therefore, after it rinse the dishes should also be very carefully. It foams only in alkaline water, therefore soda is added to hard water.
The disadvantages include the fact that it is very dry skin. For women with delicate skin, this becomes a real problem, and they refuse to use soap. The solution to this situation can be the preparation of a liquid composition with the addition of glycerin. Or you can wear gloves while washing dishes and lubricate your hands with cream.
Recipe for making liquid soap
If you are used to washing dishes with liquid products, we suggest you implement the following recipe.
- Grate 25 grams of laundry soap.
- Add to it a little hot water and melt it in a microwave or in a water bath.
- Add hot water to half a liter or a little less.
- When the mixture has cooled, pour one large spoonful of vodka and 4 large spoons of glycerin into it.
The result should be a homogeneous composition, which should be poured into a bottle with a dispenser and wash them with plates, spoons, forks and other utensils. When it finally cools, it will become viscous, like a real gel. It will foam well, but the foam can be easily washed off the dishes. Glycerin will not allow the skin to dry hands.
Often, mustard powder is added to the same composition, which helps to fight fat more effectively. Add coffee grounds as desired. The thickener will serve as a scrub that will scrub the leftover food stuck to the dishes. In addition, it adds compositions more pleasant smell. But if you don’t want dark spots on the plates to wash away, then you can never use coffee. Instead, add 1-2 tablespoons of soda and get a fairly effective detergent.
If you want the composition to be thicker, pour less water into it. For the rest, there are no restrictions. The concentration of the individual components can be changed at their discretion. Some girls prefer to add a minimum of water, lay out a thick mass in shape and make a new, improved laundry soap.
