Washing powders for different types of laundry. How to choose the safest

When choosing a powder, we often follow the instructions, where it is indicated, for what things it is suitable. We are still very important price and method of washing (in the car or manually). However, detergent powders contain chemicals that can be harmful to health. This is an important criterion for choosing any detergent.

Correctly read the label

First about the composition. Virtually any gel, dishwashing liquid and, of course, powder contain in its composition more often surfactants, they are labeled on the label as surfactants. There are also polymers, enzymes (catalysts for cold water, t <40 deg), which improve the quality of washing. Phosphates soften water, do not give rise to flying on machine spirals. Here they are and are dangerous for the environment and for people. Chemical compounds of different metals and phosphoric acid can cause allergy not only to the hands, but also to the respiratory tract. They poison the water. In European countries, all detergents containing phosphates have long since been phased out.

The term "safe detergent powders"

In the new generation of washing fluids, phosphates are replaced with zeolites that soften, absorb water and are completely harmless. In addition, besfosfatnye washing powders have other useful functions.

• They dissolve well in water, so the laundry is thoroughly rinsed, there are no small insoluble particles left in it.
• The strength of the fabric is preserved after repeated use in the machines.
• Do not change the initial appearance and color of the thing.

Means of this type are quite expensive, but they need to be filled in the car less, and the quality of washing is very high. We do not appreciate our health and our children's money.

Other parameters of powders

Most of the compositions for hand washing give a lot of foam, they are not recommended for use in a machine. Here the means that contain defoamers are suitable. Also available are universal liquid and in tablets for any washing. Powders with bleach are better not to combine with gels for colored linen. In them, you can not wash colored things - the fabric will fade. Oxygen granules for color help to gently wash and do not damage the bright colors of the laundry. However, white, heavily soiled sheets with powder of such purpose do not wash. Synthetic things and linen from natural fabrics are processed differently.

Thorough examination of the effect on the body

Powders for children's things are well tested, so the things of babies, especially babies, are best washed with a special compound. Such washing means are anti-allergic, do not harm health. Instead of PVA - a usual soap, there is an optical bleach, and not chlorine. Children's products do not contain synthetic flavors. Suitable for washing both in automatic machines and for hand washing. Extra plus: things are easy to iron after washing.

A warning

What can happen if detergent powders are substandard? Redness of the skin of the hands, in neglected cases, itching and rashes on other parts of the body. There may even be swelling. In case of non-observance of precautions, fine particles of chemical dust get into the bronchi by inhalation. There is an allergic rhinitis and cough. In such situations it is impossible to tolerate spasm of bronchial vessels.

It is better to use safe washing powders of high quality of well-known brands than to heal from the consequences.