The frequency of washing is not so important as a correctly selected powder that will wash perfectly, 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.
Our rating of washing powders, based on customer reviews and the opinions of independent experts, will help determine the choice.
How to choose a washing powder: what to look for
Before choosing a product, familiarize yourself with factors that may affect its quality, safety and effectiveness:
- composition of the product;
- price;
- hypoallergenicity;
- focus on a specific type of washing (for example, manual or machine);
- compliance with the type of washing machine (for SMA or semiautomatic devices);
- stain removal performance.
The choice of a suitable detergent for washing machines is complicated due to four negative factors:
- Wide assortment on the shelves.
- Frequent fakes of famous brands.
- Constant change in composition - usually the buyer does not notice this.
- Features of using the tool.
Before buying a powder machine, you need to select it, focusing on functional qualities. According to pollution groups, all means can be conditionally divided into three groups:
- Usual: for things with light to moderate pollution.
- With special additives: It is used for washing clothes with complex stains and for bleaching.
- Universal remedy: can be used for heterogeneous spots of different types.
Going to the counter, carefully study the composition of the powder - is it worth it to risk health for too snow-white or pleasantly smelling clothes. We will talk about the dangers of components below.
Rating of the best washing powders
Despite the compositions and possible harm, powders are actively bought up by the inhabitants of the Russian Federation, so there is a demand for them. We studied the reviews and expert ratings and ranked the best means - both ordinary and least harmful. So, study our TOP to choose the best powder.
Sarma active
Suitable for most fabrics. Pros:
- Disinfecting effect without the participation of chloride substances.
- It can be used for colored and white fabrics.
- Economical.
- Acceptable price.
- There are various packaging options.
- Deals with difficult spots.
There are also disadvantages:
- "Old" stains may not be washed off at low temperature washing conditions.
- If the cycle is short, for example, “Fast 30”, then the powder is hardly washed out of the laundry.
- Aggressive substances in the composition.
Ariel "Mountain Spring"
Ariel took the second place in the rating due to the qualitative removal of any types of stains from various fabrics. Excellent performance when washing cotton, but also copes with other materials with a bang.
Pros:
- Cope with spots of grass, wine, juice.
- Effective at low temperature wash.
- Light pleasant smell.
- Economical in consumption.
Minuses:
- The price is above average.
- May cause allergic rashes.
- Cannot be used to wash children's clothes and delicate fabrics.
As a result, “Ariel Mountain Spring” removes almost all household stains, but you should not use it in fast washing cycles.
Frosch Color
German quality from a well-known brand - Frosch Color powder with aloe vera extract. It is an excellent alternative to hazardous chemical mixtures.
Pluses of means:
- Not allergenic.
- A high concentration of active substances, therefore, is spent sparingly.
- Not tested on animals.
- There is no characteristic smell of "chemistry".
- It works at low temperatures.
- Doesn't make things dull.
There are also disadvantages:
- Not always coping with old spots.
- Packed quite impractical - in cardboard.
- High price.
This product is recommended for health-conscious families. At the same time, it demonstrates excellent washing quality indicators. Suitable for allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin.
Eared Nannies
One of the most controversial tools in the household chemicals section for children. Consumer reactions and reviews about it are different.
So, the pros:
- Washes stains of organic and inorganic origin.
- Effective at low temperatures.
- Reasonable cost.
- It is packaged in different ways: from 400 gram boxes to 9 kg packages.
- Almost no smell.
Minuses:
- The composition does not meet the requirements for baby powders, a lot of toxins.
- Allergic rashes occur.
Apart from the cons, it provides the quality of washing. But for children's things it is better not to use it.
Bimax 100 spots
Manufacturers insist that the product is able to remove stains without much difficulty.
The advantages include:
- Compatible with all fabrics except delicate.
- Effectiveness against most types of stains: fats, juices, coffee and wine, grass, dirt.
- Profitability.
- Convenient packing: there is a fastener and a measured box in large packs (from 3000 g).
- Availability, low price.
Minuses:
- Poorly soluble in low temperature washing cycles.
- It is not always washed out, especially in “fast” modes.
Housewives are not using it everyday, but only for “difficult cases”: washing work clothes and difficult stains.
Which powder is best to wash
Powder that is not always of good quality erases successfully. Therefore, for clarity, it is worthwhile to conduct 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 a slight precipitate) | 85% (gave the water a little turbidity) |
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 indicators in terms of profitability. The remaining powders did not justify themselves. Judging by customer ratings, ARIEL washes better.
Which powder is the most harmless
Is it worth it to make purchases while ignoring the various BIO innovations - you decide. We will only talk about the dangers of the most aggressive chemical additives in modern detergents:
- Phosphates. Manufacturers add them as part of a product to soften water to improve the quality of washing. The harm of phosphates lies in the fact that they increase the toxicity of A-surfactants, cause allergic reactions, dissolve for a long time and are difficult to wash out of the tissue fibers (in order to completely wash the phosphates, you need at least 10 rinses!).
Getting on the skin and the human body, phosphates reduce the protective properties of the skin and can even negatively affect the blood and 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 hazardous to health: they can affect pregnancy, the appearance of gastrointestinal tumors and a decrease in human lifespan. - Phosphonates. A lightweight alternative to phosphates. Also soften water. Not as harmful as previous substances. Their decomposition is difficult, but they are better washed.
- Zeolites. Replace both of these funds, softening the water. Not so harmful, but they do not dissolve in water and leave spots, and the fabric will be stiff to the touch. It is better to choose powders with silicates and carbonates.
- Surfactant. Surfactants, entering the human body, 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 may be a decrease in immunity, allergies, damage to organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys, lungs.
Important! Today surfactants began to be replaced by “tensides”. But, so that they do not cause harm, their concentration in the product should not exceed 7%.
- Optical brighteners. They do not bleach anything - this is 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. Rinsing them is almost impossible. Negatively affect the condition of the skin.
- Chlorine. It can cause vascular and heart diseases, atherosclerosis, anemia, high blood pressure, and allergies. This component can destroy proteins in the body, interfere with normal hair growth, spoil the skin, increase the risk of tumors.
Now we will determine the most harmless powder available on the Russian market. So that you have an objective opinion, we will present you the TOP of the most environmentally friendly means.
Ecover Concentrate
The composition of hazardous components includes anionic surfactants from 5 to 30% and zeolites.
Baby speci
Dangerous and harmful substances are present in it 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
Frosch already appeared in the previous ranking, but also got into this top, because among its components from harmful substances, only zeolites are in a concentration of 15 to 30%.
Our mother
Experts did not find aggressive "chemistry" in this product.
Children's powder concentrate "Burti"
Its composition was not without harm: there are from 15 to 30% of zeolites, as well as from 5 to 15% of anionic tensides.
Alive - concentrate for washing white and colored fabrics
Anionic surfactants in this powder were found in the amount of 5 to 15%.
Persil - automatic powder “Color”
Found phosphonates, anionic surfactants and optical brightener.
Concentrate Amway SA8
It has 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! Odor is not always a sign of "chemistry." Manufacturers often use natural flavors such as essential oils and extracts. If the powder smells like lemon, it does not mean that it is harmful to health.
If you care about your health, you can make a washing product yourself - you will find recipes in the article “How to make washing powder at home”.
Which powder is best for white linen
When choosing a bleaching powder, focus on 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 machine.
Important! If you have not decided which is better - a powder or gel for washing, then the consistency does not affect the quality of washing and bleaching. But a liquid product dissolves faster in water and is better washed out. But the manufacturers of washing machines complain about liquid products, as they settle on the working elements of the AGR.
We told you almost everything about powders: now you know how to choose the best and safest product.