Frequency of washing is not so important as a properly selected powder that will wash perfectly, does not harm the washing machine and safely perform its functions. To determine which washing powder is better, you need to know the criteria for choosing a good powder and the requirements for its composition.
Will help determine the choice of our rating of powders for washing, compiled on the basis of customer reviews and opinions of independent experts.
How to choose washing powder: what to look for
Before choosing a tool, familiarize yourself with the factors that may affect your laundry.quality, safety and effectiveness:
- composition of the product;
- price;
- hypoallergenic;
- is focused on a specific type of washing( for example, hand or machine);
- compliance with the type of washing machine( for SMA or semi-automatic);
- performance in removing stains.
Choosing the right product for washing machines is complicated by four negative factors:
- A wide range of products on the shelves.
- Frequent fakes of famous brands.
- Constant change of composition - usually the buyer does not notice this.
- Features of using the tool.
Before buying a powder machine, you need to choose it, focusing on the functional quality. According to the groups of pollution, all means can be divided into three groups:
- Normal: for items with light and moderate contamination.
- With special additives: is used for washing clothes with complex stains and for bleaching.
- Universal remedy: can be used for non-uniform spots of different types.
Going to the counter, carefully examine the composition of the powder - whether to risk health for too white or nice-smelling linen. Talk about the harm components below.
Rating of the best washing powders
Despite the compositions and possible harm, the powders are actively bought up by residents of the Russian Federation, therefore there is a demand for them. We studied reviews and expert assessments and ranked the best funds - both ordinary 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 chloride substances.
- Can be used for colored and white fabrics.
- Economical.
- Reasonable price.
- There are various packaging options.
- Copes with difficult spots.
There are also disadvantages:
- "Old" stains can not be washed in low-temperature wash modes.
- If the cycle is short, for example, “Quickly 30”, then the powder is hardly washed out from the laundry.
- Aggressive substances in the composition.
Ariel "Mountain Spring"
"Ariel" ranked second in the ranking due to the qualitative removal of all types of stains from different fabrics. Excellent performance when washing cotton, but also with other materials copes "with a bang."
Pros:
- Cope with stains of grass, wine, juice.
- Effective in low temperature wash modes.
- Light pleasant smell.
- Economical in consumption.
Cons:
- 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 hazardous chemical mixtures.
Benefits means:
- Not allergenic.
- High concentration of active substances, therefore consumed sparingly.
- Not tested on animals.
- There is no characteristic smell of "chemistry".
- Operates at low temperatures.
- Does not make things dull.
There are also disadvantages:
- It does not always cope with old stains.
- Packed quite impractical - in cardboard.
- High price.
This tool is recommended for families that care about health. At the same time demonstrates excellent indicators of washing quality. Suitable for people with allergies and sensitive skin.
Usdasty Nyan
One of the most controversial tools in the section of household chemicals for children. Consumer reactions and reviews about it are different.
So, the pros:
- Washes organic and inorganic stains.
- Effective at low temperatures.
- Acceptable cost.
- It is packaged differently: from 400-gram boxes to 9-kilogram packs.
- Almost does not smell.
Cons:
- The composition does not meet the requirements for children's powders, a lot of toxins.
- Allergic rashes occur.
Apart from the minuses, it provides the quality of washing. But for children's things is better not to use.
Bimax 100 stains
Manufacturers insist that the product is able to wipe off stains without much difficulty.
The advantages include:
- Compatibility with any fabric, except for delicate.
- Efficacy against most types of stains: fats, juices, coffee and wine, grass, dirt.
- Cost Effective.
- Convenient packaging: there is a clasp and measuring boxes in large packs( from 3000 g).
- Availability, low price.
Cons:
- Poor soluble in low-temperature wash cycles.
- Not always washed out, especially on “fast” modes.
His hostesses are not used routinely, but only for “hard cases”: washing work clothes and difficult stains.
Which powder is the best to wash
Powder that is not always of good quality successfully erases. Therefore, for clarity, it is worth holding a comparative description of the most popular tools. See the table below.
| Amway | ARIEL | Gloss | Persil | |||||
| cost average per 1000 g | 600 rubles | 150 rubles | 140 rubles | 160 rubles | ||||
| Concentration | concentrated | not concentrate | not concentrate | not concentrate | ||||
| hypoallergenic properties | non-allergenic | - | - | - | ||||
| Odor | Weak | Harsh | Too Synthetic | Pleasant, not too pronounced | ||||
| Solubility | 90% | 70% with the addition of rinsing | 80%( dispenser 80% | if you rinse with | 80%( dispenser), 80% | if you rinse | with 80%( 78Adcom) | 85%( gave the water a little turbidity) |
| Consumption per 1000 g of dry linen | 11 ml | 41 ml | 40 ml | 44 ml | ||||
| The average consumer rating on the | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
five-point scale “Ariel” and Los had scored results and got the score and got it from them to get the best scoreThe remaining powders did not justify themselves. Judging by the estimated customers, it is better to wash ARIEL.
Which powder is the most harmless
Should you make purchases, ignoring various BIO novelties, it is up to you. We only talk about the dangers of the most aggressive chemical additives in modern washing facilities:
- Phosphates .Manufacturers add them in the composition of the facility to soften the water to improve the quality of washing. The harm of phosphates lies in the fact that they enhance the toxicity of A-surfactants, cause allergic reactions, dissolve for a long time and are difficult to wash out of the fabric fibers( in order to completely wash out the phosphates, you need at least 10 rinses!).
Getting on the skin and in the human body, phosphates reduce the protective properties of the skin and may even adversely affect the blood and the immune system. Phosphates harm the environment: in reservoirs they provoke the growth of blue-green algae, and they violate 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 longevity. - Phosphonates .Lightweight alternative to phosphates. Also soften the water. Not as harmful as previous substances. Their decomposition is difficult, but they are better washed out.
- Zeolites .Replace both of these funds, softening the water. Not so harmful, but they do not dissolve in water and leave stains, and the fabric will feel stiff to the touch. It is better to choose powders with silicates and carbonates.
- SAW .Surfactants, entering the human body, accumulate in the cell membranes. If their concentration exceeds a certain level, it can disrupt the biochemical processes in the cell and even destroy it. Simply put, the consequences can be reduced immunity, allergies, damage to organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys, and lungs.
Important! Today, surfactants are being replaced with "toxides."But so that they do no harm, their concentration in the product should not exceed 7%.
- Optical Bleachers .They do not bleach anything - this is an illusion. It's simple: the particles of the product are deposited on the fabric, and under the action of UV rays a whiteness effect is created. Rinse them almost impossible. Negative effect on the condition of the skin.
- Chlorine. May cause vascular and heart disease, atherosclerosis, anemia, high blood pressure, allergies. This component can destroy proteins in the body, interfere with the normal growth of hair, spoil the skin, increase the risk of tumors.
Now we will determine the most harmless powder on the Russian market. So that you have an objective opinion, we will present you the TOP of the most environmentally friendly products.
Concentrate Ecover
The composition of the hazardous components include anionic surfactants from 5 to 30% and zeolites.
Baby Speci
Hazardous and harmful substances are present in large quantities: from 15 to 30% zeolites, from 5 to 15% anionic surfactants, optical bleach.
Nordland "Eco"
The composition of the product is identical to the previous version, but the concentration of optical brightener is somewhat higher - about 5%.
Frosch concentrated
Frosch already appeared in the previous rating, but got into this top, because among its components of harmful substances only zeolites in a concentration of from 15 to 30%.
Our mother
Experts did not find in the composition of this tool aggressive "chemistry".
Children's Burti concentrate powder.
Its composition has not been without hazards: 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 the amount of 5 to 15%.
Persil - powder-powder "Color"
Phosphonates, anionic surfactants and optical brightener were found.
Concentrate Amway SA8
It contains phosphonates and an optical bleach.
Garden
Absolutely harmless powder from natural ingredients and soda.
Nanny
"Chemistry" is present in the composition, but there are no potentially hazardous compounds.
Chu Chu Baby Pigeon
Another Asian harmless powder.
Based on the list, you can choose the safest and most environmentally friendly option.
Important! Smell is not always a sign of "chemistry."Often, manufacturers use natural flavors such as essential oils and extracts. If the powder smells like lemon, does not mean that it is harmful to health.
If you care about your health, you can make the detergent yourself - you will find the recipes in the article “How to make laundry detergent at home”.
Which powder is best suited for white linen
When choosing a whitening powder, focus on the oxygen, rather than optical brighteners in the composition.
Today there is a mass of powders for white linen, and we will list them in decreasing order of effectiveness( tested on washing a white tablecloth with stains of various origin):
- Mara.
- Ariel.
- Dalli.
- E Active Plus White.
- Tide.
- Iceberg automatic.
Important! If you have not decided what is best - powder or washing gel, then the consistency does not affect the quality of washing and bleaching. But liquid means is faster dissolved in water and it is better washed away. But manufacturers of washing machines complain of liquid funds, as they settle on the working elements of the CMA.
We told you almost everything about powders: now you know how to choose the best and safest product.
