Washing powder

About the varieties of powders

They are classified according to various criteria, such as the type of washing, the color of the laundry, the form of issue, etc. Let us consider each of the classifications in more detail.

Types by washing method

The detergents for automatic and handle washing have almost the same composition, the only difference is that the latter give more foam, which makes it possible to more effectively remove various stains. For a washing machine, this is unacceptable, since things with an excess of foam will not be able to move freely inside the rotating drum. Moreover, foam can enter various technological holes and, as a result, lead to a short circuit.

1. Handwash. Such powders are used, among other things, in machines of the activator type (there must be a special marking). Contains components that enhance the formation of foam.

2. Machine. They have the word Automatic on the packaging or, as an option, an icon of an automatic machine. They contain more active substances, as well as special stabilizers that prevent the appearance of excess foam. There are also additives that prevent scale from forming.

Types by release form

There are 4 varieties here, let's get acquainted with them.

1. Powders (bulk products).
2. Granules. They are used in small doses due to their high concentration.
3. Gels. They are characterized by a high content of active substances (there should be enough of them for effective removal of contaminants).
4. Pills. Such funds do not crumble, do not lead to allergic reactions and are generally very convenient to use.

Types by temperature

There are several modes to effectively remove dirt and stains:

• + 30 ° С;
• + 60 ° C;
• + 90 ° C.

At what temperature is washed most often

Types by purpose

1. Regular. Traditional home laundry products.
2. Baby. They do not cause irritation and do not contain any aggressive substances.
3. Professional. These powders are used in laundries.
4. Specialized. They can be used for colored or black fabrics, woolen or silk.

Best Baby Soap Powders

Soap-based washing powder is considered the safest. It is hypoallergenic and effective at the same time. Such products remove dirt of any origin and are suitable for washing in all temperature conditions.

BioMio Bio-Color

5

★★★★★
editorial estimate

91%
buyers recommend this product

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BioMio Bio-Color with cotton extract is a powder with an environmentally friendly formula for washing adults and children's clothes. The composition is based on: soap, zeolites, less than 5% anionic surfactants, enzymes. Fragrances, dyes and other allergens are excluded from the composition. The powder rinses out easily, does not remain on clothes and does not cause irritation. This makes the product ideal for babies with sensitive skin.

The tool is effective at temperatures ranging from 30 to 60 degrees. Cotton extract makes clothes soft, and when hand washed, the powder does not dry out the skin. BioMio Bio-Color is available in heavy cardboard boxes with a complete measuring spoon. For washing, you need very little money: 1.5 kg are designed for 30 full machine cycles.

Pros:

• composition without harmful components;
• does not cause allergies or irritation;
• does not dry the skin;
• economical consumption;
• rinses well;
• comfortable packs;
• without smell.

Minuses:

does not cope with all stains.

BioMio Bio-Color is the most sustainable powder for babies from birth. However, to deal with difficult stubborn dirt, you must additionally use a stain remover or a powder with a more aggressive composition.

BabyLine

4.9

★★★★★
editorial estimate

90%
buyers recommend this product

BabyLine is a powder for white and colored baby clothes. It is suitable for both hand and machine wash at temperatures between 30 and 90 degrees. The composition of BabyLine is based on ordinary soap, the aromatic fragrance is natural and is practically not felt on the washed clothes. The formula has been dermatologically tested and proven safe for newborns from the first days of life.

BabyLine is produced in cardboard boxes of 900 or 2250 g with a convenient plastic carrying handle. The perforation makes it easy to open and then re-close the package. Inside, the powder is securely packed in a tight bag for airtight storage. The product is economical: one scoop is enough for a standard wash. As a result, 900 g of the product is enough for 20 cycles.

Pros:

• does not cause allergies;
• there is a measuring spoon;
• phosphate-free safe composition;
• suitable for any thing;
• effective at any temperature regime;
• economical;
• convenient box.

Minuses:

does not cope with stubborn stains.

Many parents are afraid that when dry, BabyLine has a pungent odor. However, buyers in reviews note that he practically does not remain on things.

Chistown "Children's"

4.9

★★★★★
editorial estimate

85%
buyers recommend this product

Chistown for Children is a detergent based on natural soap. The formula is free of phosphates, sulfates, fragrances and surfactants, which does not cause allergies or skin irritations. About 30-33% of the formula is soap, the rest is carbonates and soda. Such a composition is natural and safe for humans and the environment.

Powder is sold in cardboard packages of 0.6 or 1.5 kg. For a full wash, 70 ml of the product is enough. So, a package weighing 600 g is enough for 12 cycles.

Pros:

• hypoallergenic;
• environmentally friendly formula;
• economical consumption;
• no smell.

Minuses:

• poorly soluble in water when hand washed;
• difficult to find on sale.

The powder is recommended for machine washing, as it can be difficult to dissolve and difficult to rinse out by hand. In the machine, such problems do not arise - a standard rinse is enough to remove the product.

The second is economy.

Yes, families with children wash a lot and often. The indicative value here will be the cost of the wash, not the pack. Since packages are of different sizes, we will take the largest - in theory, the most economical. This is basically what those for whom economy is important do.

Since the issue of economy is secondary to me, only those powders that do not contain a single harmful ingredient were awarded the rating of the cost of washing.

However, it was important for me to estimate the average cost of washing conventional powders with high toxicity that were not included in the rating. This was necessary in order to compare, are we overpaying for safety, choosing environmentally friendly products or not ?. So, the average cost of washing with the usual common powders from economical packages is 20 rubles.

Let's look at examples of environmentally friendly products from the previous list, in which the cost of washing does not exceed this indicator:

So, the average cost of washing with the usual common powders from economical packages is 20 rubles. Let's look at examples of environmentally friendly products from the previous list, in which the cost of washing does not exceed this indicator:

• Pure Water - 11 rubles
• Garden Kids - 15 rubles
• Our Mom - 19 rubles

Good news! Of the five completely safe products, three have overcome the economic barrier. So this eco is also from the word economy)

Of these three powders, I have personally used PureWater and wrote a detailed review about it. I really liked this product and can recommend it with a clear conscience. I have not done a test for effectiveness, but as an ordinary consumer, I can say that I have not noticed that this eco-friendly product, due to its non-toxic composition, copes with pollution worse than conventional chemical powders.

Rating of detergents

It is rather difficult to say which remedy will be the best.After all, for this you need to classify them according to the field of application. The substance with which you will wash the puffs, as a rule, will not work for ordinary things, and it is better not to use the product for colored linen for children's clothes.

But a high-quality detergent that will help remove stains and be harmless to health will help identify the composition.

Phosphates in washing powders are harmful not only for children's immunity. They can also be detrimental to the health of an adult.

Modern phosphate-free products top the list. They are hypoallergenic, completely washed out of the fabric and do not harm automatic machines, preventing the appearance of limescale. At a fairly high cost, the consumption of such funds is the most economical: you need to pour from 30 to 60 ml into the container.

If we consider in more detail which washing powder or gel is the best, then there are brands that have long established themselves on the market.

Among the best organic phosphate-free options in the ranking, consumers note laundry detergent from Faberlik. It is a universal remedy with a harmless composition. Faberlik powder can be used both in an automatic machine and for hand washing. The Faberlik product washes clothes at any temperature, starting from 30 degrees.

The positive properties of Faberlik are the absence of odor and the ability to soften hard water, so that no scale remains inside the machine.

Powder from Faberlik can be poured into a container even for washing baby clothes.

In the rating of the best laundry products from the Faberlik company, there are several types of products.

So, for dark fabrics, you can purchase the appropriate Faberlik gel that prevents fading. The gel is famous for its economical consumption, because only 30 ml is enough for one wash.

Also on sale you can find Faberlik gel for colored fabrics and a liquid agent for special fabrics (wool and silk). If you need to wash your down jacket, then you can use this gel. Faberlik, a product for white clothes, prevents the acquisition of a gray tint.

Amway washing powders occupy a worthy place in the rating, but their cost is quite high. Amway products are based on the Bioquest Formula complex of substances. They contain only biodegradable components and active oxygen.

As a result, washing powders from Amway are harmless to the body and perfectly wash stains at temperatures from 30 degrees. And the gel for washing can cope with dirt already at a temperature of 15 degrees. There is also a special Amway for baby underwear.

To wash things made of delicate fabrics, it is better to pour Amway gel into the container.

The rating of detergents includes Ariel "Mountain Spring". But along with a lot of advantages, it also has disadvantages. The product is good at cleaning wine or grass stains, but coffee or chocolate does not remove well from fabrics. Consumers note that Gorny Spring does not deform the fabric. However, it remains on clothing and is toxic. It must not be put into a container for washing baby clothes or down jackets.

Also "Mountain Spring" has a neutral odor, which is very important for many when choosing a product.

Among the detergents for washing children's linen, consumers note the “Our Mom” powder with silver ions, which fight bacteria.

If you want to machine wash your down jacket, choose special products that you rarely find in regular stores. "Careful Care" from ProChem is famous for its high quality and affordable price. Gel for washing sportswear from Nordland will also help to wash the puffs.

Which company is better to choose washing gel

The rating describes the products of 6 manufacturers operating in the middle price range. There are both foreign companies and Russian firms here. Here's what the list of winners looks like:

• Meine Liebe - the company produces products for washing children's clothes, washing dishes, cleaning.She focuses on the safety of formulations, which do not include hazardous chemical additives such as formaldehyde. That is why its products can be used even in the case of sensitive skin in a child. Gels from this company are suitable for both natural and synthetic fabrics. Thanks to the complex of enzymes, they are able to remove even old dirt.
• Synergetic is a brand that produces safe household chemicals, including those for children. Its gels are 100% washed out of fabrics, which eliminates discomfort after washing. They are suitable for use both by hand and in any type of washing machine. Concentrates are safe for technology and do not allow corrosion to form; they contain natural ingredients - oils, glycerin, distilled water. This minimizes the likelihood of allergies in both the adult and the child.
• Waschkonig - under this brand gels are created for manual and machine use based on safe ingredients. All products are available in several types of packages, and the larger the volume, the more profitable the purchase. The assortment of the company includes proposals for both colored and dark, as well as for white clothes. Its washing gels are also the best because they not only whiten and refresh fabrics, but also cleanse stubborn stains.
• Losk is a European brand that entered the market in 1972. Its gels, due to their concentrated composition, are capable of washing twice as much laundry as usual. Due to their liquid consistency, they instantly dissolve in water and begin to act almost immediately after adding to the machine or container with laundry. After them, no traces remain on the tissues due to the mild effect and the absence of aggressive components in the formula.
• Cotico is a line of detergents from the Best Wedge company, which differs from competitors by the complete rejection of phosphates, parabens and other dangerous additives. She has a separate series of gels for the care of baby clothes. They give cleanliness and freshness to things, make them comfortable to use even for people with allergies. Convenient packaging with a dispenser eliminates overspending of the contents.
• Eared nanny - the brand appeared in 2010 at the initiative of the Nevskaya Cosmetics company. Its target audience is families with children. The brand's products can even be used to take care of the clothes of newborns. The products are created using natural ingredients that are safe for the child - from plant extracts, oils, fruit extracts. With their help, it is possible to effectively take care of delicate tissues and eliminate traces of herbs, cereals, milk, vegetables and more.

The best washing powders according to customer reviews

The best baby laundry detergents with enzymes

Enzymes are special enzymes that are responsible for removing organic contaminants. Powders with such bio-additives are intended mainly for colored laundry, since they show maximum efficiency at water temperatures up to 40 degrees.

Burti baby compact

5

★★★★★
editorial estimate

98%
buyers recommend this product

Burti Baby Compact is a concentrated laundry detergent for baby clothes. Due to its safe composition, it is suitable for washing clothes of newborns. The formula is based on natural soap, the washing ability of which is enhanced by a complex of enzymes.

Parents of babies note that the powder effortlessly copes with all types of dirt: grass, stains from juice, chocolate and traces of felt-tip pens. And this is at a recommended temperature of 30 degrees. Burti Baby Compact is suitable for all types of fabrics, including delicate ones. It eats away dirt without affecting or destroying the fiber structure.

Pros:

• presented in most stores;
• suitable for babies from birth;
• economical consumption;
• softens linen;
• removes all impurities.

Minuses:

• high cost (500 rubles per 900 g);
• to some, the smell seems too intrusive.

Users note that the high price of Burti Baby Compact is absolutely justified by the quality of the wash. In addition, the minimum consumption of funds makes the cost of each cycle low.

Nissan Fa-Fa

4.9

★★★★★
editorial estimate

85%
buyers recommend this product

Nissan Fa-Fa is a Japanese concentrate for washing children's and adult clothes. The unique complex of enzymes penetrates deeply into the tissue, removing fresh and stubborn food contamination, greasy stains and unpleasant odors. Conditioner granules are added to the powder, giving softness and a pleasant floral scent to clean clothes.

The product is produced in cardboard boxes. Convenient perforation allows you to open and close the pack. Each package contains a measuring spoon. One wash requires only 30-60 g, depending on how dirty the clothes are.

Pros:

• does not cause allergies;
• economical;
• removes stubborn organic stains;
• sold in most stores.

Minuses:

• expensive (350 rubles for 900 g);
• inconvenient cardboard measuring spoon.

For the convenience of storing Nissan Fa-Fa, experienced housewives recommend pouring the powder into a container and using a plastic measuring spoon from any other product.

Tide Child

4.8

★★★★★
editorial estimate

82%
buyers recommend this product

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Tide Baby is a budget baby powder that is suitable for washing white and colored clothes. The phosphate-free formula has been dermatologically tested and recommended by doctors. The active components of the powder are zeolites, enzymes and phosphonates. Be aware that the latter can cause redness and irritation in children with sensitive skin.

Tide Baby is effective at any water temperature, however, it is most recommended for high-temperature washing modes. Powder rinses out easily, no additional rinsing is required. The product is produced in bags or cardboard packaging from 0.4 to 6 kg. When dry, it has a pleasant unsharp scent; it practically does not remain on things.

Pros:

• unexpressed pleasant aroma;
• phosphate-free formula;
• rinses out easily;
• presented in all stores;
• convenient packing.

Minuses:

high consumption (for a cycle at full load, at least 150 g of powder is needed).

Despite the manufacturer's recommendations, parents advise using the Children's Tide for the clothes of already grown-up children. For newborns' clothes, it is better to use products with a safer composition.

Best Liquid Laundry Bleach

This form is popular due to its high concentration of active ingredients, quick action and simple rinsing of clothes. Liquids are often more expensive than powders. Among the 7 options considered, based on their effectiveness, safety, versatility and ease of use, it was decided to include the 3 best products in this TOP category.

Ace Gel Ultra

Ace Gel Ultra liquid means by the principle of action and type of packaging is similar to whiteness, but, unlike it, is harmless to health and fabrics. It is a thick gel, in which chlorine is an active component. Thanks to this, the clothes after washing acquire shine, freshness and cleanliness. It is used both for manual processing of things and for loading into a washing machine. The effectiveness of this bleach is practically independent of the water temperature.

Ace Gel Ultra has a medium consistency and dissolves easily in water. It is distinguished by a pleasant, not pungent smell, which, after washing, also acquires clothes. It persists for a long time, and the skin, due to the good washing out of the composition, does not irritate when it comes into contact with clean things. Due to the delicacy of the care, this gel is ideal for the care of bed linen.

Advantages:

• Expiration date - 12 months from the date of production;
• Does not have a strong odor;
• Inexpensive;
• Not a source of hazardous vapors;
• Sold in a volume of 1 liter;
• Convenient bottle-shaped packaging.

Disadvantages:

It is more expensive than whiteness and powder products.

Synergetic with active oxygen

It is a versatile liquid bleach suitable for all types of fabrics, both artificial and natural. It restores whiteness to linen and does not disturb its structure, while maintaining a fresh appearance. Its concentration guarantees economy of consumption and high efficiency of removal of the most difficult stains of various origins - from coffee, grass, etc.

Synergetic, due to the saturation with active oxygen, does not require long pre-soaking of dirty clothes. However, rubbing problem areas during washing will still have to be done if it is done manually. It also removes odors, which is especially important for heavy smokers and pet owners.

Advantages:

• Contains vegetable N-tensides;
• Washable from fabrics by 100%;
• Doesn't require a lot of water when rinsing clothes;
• Suitable for the care of baby clothes;
• Does not irritate skin on contact.

Disadvantages:

• Not the cheapest option;
• The packaging is not transparent.

Testing has shown that bleach does its job well, has an optimal consistency and dissolves easily in water, but if there are stains on the fabrics, it is still better to pre-soak things.

Amway SA8

The tool has proven itself well among buyers, as it not only whitens white things with dignity, but also removes stains from colored fabrics. The product fights traces of coffee, tea, juice, wine, dyes. At the same time, the temperature of the water during washing can fluctuate from 20 to 90 degrees, but it is still better that it be high. Despite the active action, the products are not damaged and do not lose their shade due to the absence of chlorine and other hazardous components in the composition.

Bleach Amway SA8 has a pleasant smell, which is transferred to things after washing. It effectively fights off the smell of burning, cigarettes, etc. The product has successfully passed dermatological testing and is considered safe for human skin. It belongs to concentrates, which are consumed economically and at the same time washed off without any particular problems, compared to similar powder formulations.

Advantages:

• Not dangerous for sewerage systems;
• Does not contain phosphates;
• Biodegradable composition;
• Includes highly active substances;
• Acts quickly;
• Gives things freshness.

Disadvantages:

• High cost;
• It is rarely sold in stationary stores - you need to order it on the Internet.

The product is sold in 1 kg bottles, due to the high concentration of active ingredients, it lasts more than one month of regular use.

In terms of price / quality ratio

The next will be the category of "rational" powders, that is, those that fully justify their price (although, at times, and high).

To enhance certain properties of the funds, additional ingredients are added to them. For example, enzymes that target certain types of stains, antisorbents that protect fabrics from subsequent stains, anti-corrosion agents, as well as special bleaches and foaming agents.

SPARK DRUM LAUNDRY DETERGENT

The Korean industry is famous not only for its revolutionary cosmetics, but also for its excellent cleaning products. It contains green tea extracts, pine needles and natural lemon tree extract. It has strong antibacterial properties, along with effectiveness even in cold and hard water. Due to its high concentration, the product is economically consumed. All this allowed him to enter the rating as one of the best automatic washing powders.

Pros:

• Slow consumption.
• Safe whitening ingredients.
• Antibacterial.

Minuses:

The composition contains a significant proportion of surfactants and zeolites.

ECOVER ZERO NON BIO UNIVERSAL

The composition of this powder can be called the best not only in the ranking, but in general on the washing powder market.Its price exceeds the average in the mass market by 5 times, but this is more than compensated for by its safety, efficiency and economical consumption.

A distinctive feature of the Belgian manufacturer is the replacement of harmful chemical surfactants with organic ones. They are made from various agricultural waste - hay, straw and others. Therefore, they are considered ideal for pregnant women, children and allergy sufferers.

Pros:

• Lack of odors, which means no aggressive flavors.
• Versatility.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Easy to wash out.
• Perfectly removes stains.
• Harmless to fabrics.

Minuses:

None.

FROSCH COLOR ALOE VERA

German manufacturers also often delight customers with excellent detergents. For example, FROSCH COLOR ALOE VERA, which is based on zeolites and surfactants. Despite this, it does not contain phosphates, chlorine and harmful bleaches. The component - aloe vera, which softens the linen and prevents the development of allergic reactions, will become a pleasant bonus. As practice shows, with regular use, the structure and color of fabrics is preserved, stains are perfectly washed out the first time, and the powder after rinsing does not leave white streaks.

Pros:

• Preservation of the quality and color of the washed clothes.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Versatility.
• Does not stay on fabric.

Minuses:

• High price.
• The recipe is based on surfactants and zeolites.

If inexpensive and economical ...

It is to this category that the following representatives should be attributed:

Sarma Active - for white and colored clothes made from natural and synthetic fibers, as well as for all types of washing and various problem areas. The exception is silk and woolen products. The absence of chlorine indicates a careful attitude to tissues, and the addition of a complex of enzymes has an antibacterial effect that destroys dust mites;

Bimax "100 spots" is a budget representative of the rating, which does an excellent job with its tasks. Many housewives choose him not only for a pleasant pricing policy, but also for high-quality work. It removes even strong stains from grass, coffee, blood and juice. It is often used for dressing robes or other heavily stained clothing. However, there are some disadvantages, namely: not suitable for silk and wool; undissolved granules may remain on the products in cold water; difficult to wash out.

Tide White Clouds is purely for bringing back a snow-white effect to your garments. Watch the process, as blueness may appear;

Losk 9 Total system, the main feature of which is a pleasant aroma and versatility for synthetic and mixed products that can be cleaned well even with a significant indicator of water hardness.

Research results

For the study, 31 well-known brands were taken from Russia and Belarus, Germany and Belgium, Denmark and Australia, the USA and South Korea. Analysis of the formulations showed that they are all safe and non-toxic. Powder particles will not be harmful, even if they accidentally enter the human body.

It has been established that washing powders contain up to 1% of harmful dust, which is absolutely safe for humans. By the way, the permissible content of such dust is 3%. Although, of course, it is not recommended to breathe and inhale powder dust, washing hands with powder, and even more so eating this remedy. For more information on the composition of powders, read the article “How to choose a powder for washing”.

The investigated powders do not irritate or corrode the skin of the hands, provided the instructions are followed. They do not affect the mucous membrane of the eye and do not cause an allergic reaction, do not disrupt material metabolism when it enters the human body and blood. They also leave virtually no residue after thorough rinsing.

However, not every tool copes with its original tasks. There was no ideal option that removes all stains and does not affect the material in any way. But the best detergent was found in each separate category.

The best baby washing powders

When choosing a product for a child's clothes, you need to be more careful about safety. Unfortunately, not a single Russian manufacturer is included in the list of the best baby powders. The leaders were: Sodasan Comfort Sensitive, Meine Liebe, BabyLine and Burti.

Burti powder contains natural surfactants and safe zeolites, no phosphates. But enzymes and fragrances are present there. The soap base softens baby clothes that are gentle on baby's skin. Consumers claim that it removes stubborn stains even in cool water. But they cannot wash off protein traces. This is the only disadvantage of the product.

Pros:

• the ability to wash things for babies;
• removal of the main types of contamination;
• increasing the brightness of products;
• no smell after washing.

BabyLine is based on natural soap. In addition, it contains phosphates, anionic and non-anionic surfactants. It includes harmless oxygen bleach and ingredients that protect the washing machine from damage. The powder fulfills its task at any water temperature, suitable for manual and automatic washing. Judging by the comments of buyers, the consumption of products is economical.

The tool is valued for such advantages:

• lack of allergens in the composition;
• rinsed out to the end;
• removes dirt at low temperatures.

Disadvantages:

• old dirt is removed with difficulty;
• the composition contains anionic surfactants and phosphates.

Meine Liebe is one of the safest laundry detergents. Recommended for use by pregnant women and mothers of newborn children. It is free of chlorine, phosphates, dyes and other toxic compounds. The tool perfectly fights hard to remove stains and can be used at temperatures of 30-90 degrees. But according to the hostesses, the maximum efficiency is achieved at 60 degrees. There is a measuring spoon in the package. The powder is fragrant, but after washing, the smell disappears completely.

The disadvantages of the product include the presence of surfactants and the inability to wash stains in cold water.

Sodasan Comfort powder consists of silicates, polyasparates, citrates, soda ash. Surfactants and phosphates are absent. Stubborn stains are easy to remove. The product is not harmful to children's health. This concentrate is used sparingly. Does not cause allergies and dry skin. Fights organic dirt, but does not wash fruit stains well. This tool is not affordable for everyone.