Phosphate-free washing powder
All our life, using detergents, we do not think about the possible consequences. But in vain! Many washing detergents (SMS) contain substances such as phosphates. They soften water, because washing in soft water is more effective. And for health, they themselves are harmless. But why, then, are so many mixed opinions and phosphate-free laundry detergent becoming more and more popular? We will deal with this in this article, as well as determine which brand of detergent is better.
to contents ↑Are phosphates really harmless?
Take a look at the back of the coin and see that:
- phosphates are fertilizers and cause strong flowering of water bodies, which is dangerous for all living organisms, including humans, because people drink this water;
- phosphorus salts that remain on things after washing increase the throughput of the skin, reduce its protection and help surface-active substances (surfactants) to get into our body.
Important! The most dangerous anionic surfactants - they have a detrimental effect on human organs, reduce immunity and cause allergic reactions.
You can, of course, get rid of the insoluble salts of phosphorus by rinsing things repeatedly, but not every housewife has time for this. What to do in this case? Is there any detergent without phosphates?
to contents ↑How to make powder safe?
Every day, our skin comes in contact with millions of aggressive substances. Of course, this does not affect her in the best way. And with phosphates contained in powders and reducing the barrier function of the skin, a person is in constant contact, because just rinsing is not enough. Reduce the damage caused by these substances, you can repeatedly rinse all the laundry.
Important! Most phosphates do not dissolve in water and remain on the tissue.
Also recommended install a washing machine in the bathroomso that you do not have to constantly breathe particles containing hazardous substances.
Important! Store detergents in a closed tutu, and it is recommended to use gloves when washing.
However, there is a simpler way. In the countries of Europe and America, the danger of phosphorus salts has long been recognized and set limits on the phosphate content in SMS: not more than 5%, as well as on surfactants - not more than 15%. This concentration is considered safe for humans.
Important! Recently, manufacturers are increasingly using the second name surfactants - tensides. If the packaging contains one of these two names with a high concentration, then it is better not to take such a detergent.
It would seem that here they are, safe powders. It is enough to buy SMS originating from European countries (for example, Ariel, Tide etc.), and the risk of negative consequences will be minimized.
But European factories, along with harmless phosphate-free powders, also produce products with a high content of insoluble phosphorus salts (up to 30-40%) - especially for transportation to countries where there are no restrictions on the phosphate content in household products.
And then what to wash?
Despite the supply of dangerous SMS from abroad, it is possible to find laundry detergents in stores without phosphates, anionic surfactants and optical brighteners (substances that remain on things and give them whiteness).It is better to spend a little more time searching than to suffer the consequences later.
You can order funds online. This method is suitable for those who live far from large cities and do not have a wide selection of various means.
Here are some foreign-made detergents that do not contain insoluble phosphorus salts.
SA8 (Amway company)
Phosphate-free detergent, manufactured in the USA. It includes active oxygen, bioenzymes and biodegradable cleaning agents. Phosphonates are used as a water softening element.
Properties:
- SA8 perfectly eliminates pollution of varying degrees of complexity.
- Suitable for items of any color (including white).
- The temperature range at which you can wash is from 30 ° C to 95 ° C.
Important! All components of the product are completely soluble in water, so they are easily rinsed out without remaining on the fabric. In addition, the powder decomposes without harming the environment.
Frosch
Phosphate-free detergent originally from Germany. It lacks salts of phosphorus and anionic tensites. This product is great for washing colored laundry at 30-60 ° C. Due to the presence of color-preserving components and the absence of a variety of bleaches, after washing, the brightness of things is preserved.
Faberlic
Another German-made product that effectively copes with any type of pollution. It does not contain insoluble salts of phosphorus and anionic surfactants.
You can wash it manually or with a washing machine, it is active at temperatures from 30 ° C to 95 ° C, after rinsing it does not remain on things, does not cause allergic irritations.
Ecover
This powder is produced in Belgium and has the following properties:
- Suitable for washing by hand and with a washing machine.
- Keeps brightness of color and white things.
- It does not contain insoluble salts of phosphorus and artificial flavorings.
- It copes with any impurities, is economically consumed, but with machine wash it is necessary to add water softening agents.
Burti
German powder without phosphates and brighteners. Thanks to the surfactant and enzymes that are part of it, it can cope with any type of pollution, including greasy and oily. Suitable for all types of washing, preserves the brightness of colors.
It does not cause allergic irritations.
Important! The only negative of all the above funds is a rather high price. However, they usually last for a long time.
Baby powders
The skin of children is much more sensitive to irritating substances. Therefore - ordinary SMS in this case is not suitable. But manufacturers of household products took care of this, and in stores or on the Internet you can find children's powders without phosphates. They differ from the usual ones in their hypoallergenicity, naturalness and safety.
Manufacturers Amway and Burti, in addition to powders for adults, produce detergents for washing children's clothes. There are other baby powders that meet safety requirements.
ChuChuBaby Babysyu
Japanese product based on natural ingredients and soap specifically for washing baby clothes. The powder does not contain insoluble salts of phosphorus, as well as bleaches. Does not remain on the fabric after washing. It does not cause allergic irritations.
LV
Hypoallergenic powder of Finnish production. Suitable for both adults and children due to the lack of phosphates, bleaches, dyes and perfumes. It does not harm the environment, as it is biodegradable.
Frau schmidt
Children's washing powder without phosphates, fragrances, dyes. Produce it in Denmark. Powder protects things from molting.
Important! One package is enough for an average of 8-10 washes.
Ecolife
Environmentally friendly product originally from Belgium. Easy to wash various types of stains, easy to rinse with water. It is harmless (does not contain insoluble salts of phosphorus) and is hypoallergenic.
Important! And you can go the other way and completely abandon household chemicals in order to be sure of the used detergents.We offer you some simple recipes to make:
Biofair
This is a concentrate produced in Denmark. It does not contain phosphates, perfumes and dyes, so it is ideal for washing children's clothes. Designed for children as well as adults with sensitive skin.
Baby speci
Baby powder produced in Spain. Hypoallergenic, suitable for washing clothes of any type, color, easy to wash, without remaining on the fabric. Harmless to the baby and the environment.
to contents ↑Important! The disadvantage of most of these tools is the same as that of ordinary ones - they are expensive.
Russian Powders
In the production of safe detergents for children, Russian manufacturers are not far behind their foreign counterparts. In terms of quality of work, some tools are better, others are worse, but all of them, undoubtedly, are more profitable financially.
our mother
Domestic soap product that does not contain phosphates, other synthetic additives. Made of soap shavings. It has a pleasant aroma. Excellent for washing baby clothes, easy to rinse.
Stork
Another phosphate-free baby powder that easily stains and is suitable for all fabrics except wool and silk. After washing does not remain on the fabric. Suitable for children and adults with sensitive skin, as it does not cause allergic reactions.
The world of childhood
Russian soap-based product. Easily copes with dirt, preserving the brightness of colors and texture of the fabric. After rinsing, things that do not irritate the skin remain on things. It does not contain synthetic detergents, it is odorless.
to contents ↑Technological features of washing without phosphate powders
Most often, detergents without phosphates are concentrates, respectively - there is no need to use a lot of funds for each wash. Thanks to this, the powder consumption is reduced several times.
Important! If the wrong amount of powder is taken, then it may not be completely rinsed out, and your things will fade.
Another feature of biodegradable products is falling asleep directly into the drum of a washing machine. The result that you get also depends on the method of powder administration. Therefore, before use, you should carefully read the instructions.
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We hope that with the help of the tips in this article and with the review of the most popular detergents, you can choose the right powder without phosphates and provide safe care for your things.
Easy, efficient and harmless washing for everyone!
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