Concentrated washing powder differs from the usual one only in one parameter - the concentration of active substances. We will find out which brands of concentrates are represented on the detergent market, how they differ and what consumers say about them.
What you need to know about concentrates?
Concentrated powders (hereinafter - KP) - a variety of detergents, powdered or granular, with a high concentration of active substances.
What are the differences from conventional detergents?
The main differences between concentrates and conventional powders:
- The content of active components is several times greater, and sodium sulfate (filler) is the minimum amount. Therefore, the KP is consumed much more economically - 1.52 times less.
- Differ in big bulk weight. If in equal glasses pour KP and the usual analogue, then the first will weigh more in the corresponding number of times.
- They are more expensive, but have greater efficiency per unit cost. If the product is correctly dosed, then the cost of washing in monetary terms does not exceed the cost of washing with non-concentrated analogues.
- They are usually produced for automatic washing machines, but there are also universal remedies - they can be used both in washing machines and when washing by hands.
Brand Overview & Customer Reviews
Most concentrated detergents are of foreign origin. In their composition, as a rule, there are no phosphates. Maximum, there may be phosphonates. These are high-quality powders, positioned as safe and effective. Consider a few popular brands.
Attack Multi-Action - from a Japanese manufacturer
Universal phosphate-free concentrate for white and light, colored and dark fabrics. They can be washed - in a typewriter or with your hands, cotton and synthetics. The composition includes stain remover, conditioner, soap, oxygen-containing optical brightener, perfume, and enzymes. As well as zeolite, ACAS - 5-30% and polycarboxylate. In the white powdery substance there are blue and red granules. The cost of packaging weighing 810 g - from 345 to 572 rubles.
Benefits:
- Packaging with beautiful design, convenient for use and storage. Inside the box is an intermediate paper layer that protects against moisture and spillage.
- There is a convenient measuring spoon with dispensers for 30 and 45 g.
- Does not cause allergic reactions.
- It has the effect of “5 in 1” - removes stains, enhances color brightness, disinfects things, eliminates the smell of dampness, softens fabrics.
- Completely biodegradable - surfactants and enzymes, decaying, are safe for the environment.
- The composition does not contain chlorine and phosphates.
- Does not leave white stains.
- Can be used in cold water.
Disadvantages:
- The manufacturer promises that 1 package replaces 3.5 kg of powder and this is enough for 23 washings. Users complain that they have enough of this volume for 15-18 washings. But perhaps consumers do not consider drum capacity. After all, the dosage depends on the load.
- It does not cope with complex pollution.
The moot point is the smell. One likes an unobtrusive, barely audible aroma. Others claim that Attack Multi-Action has a pungent odor and is not at all floral, as the manufacturer promises. The presented product has a “twin brother” - Attack BioEX. It is distinguished by the color of the package and some of the ingredients.
Burti Baby Compact - for baby underwear
It erases synthetics and cotton. No phosphates. With enzymes. Contains 15% ACAS, 5% nonionic surfactants. The full composition is on the packaging. The price of 900 g is about 600 rubles. Made in Germany.
Pros:
- A pleasant smell, "even a cat likes it - rolls on freshly washed linen" (quote).
- Safe, eco-friendly. You can wash clothes for newborns. No aggressive components.
- Thanks to the natural soap base, things become soft - they are comfortable for the delicate skin of babies.
- It perfectly cleans stains from grass, juice, chocolate, paints, felt-tip pens - from everything that children usually smear.
- Coping with old spots.
- Things retain the brightness of the color, do not fade after repeated washing.
- It does not cause allergies.
- Suitable for various temperature conditions.
Disadvantages:
- There is no measuring spoon. "A trifle, but unpleasant" (quote).
- Expensive. Users believe that the market is full of other detergents to overpay for such an expensive KP.
Burti Baby Liquid - Liquid
Liquid analogue of children's Burti Baby. Contains enzymes. Hypoallergenic, phosphate-free, universal remedy. The price of 1.5 liters - almost 300 rubles. Country of origin - Germany.
Benefits:
- You can not use air conditioning - all products become soft.
- Lightly soiled items werehes well, including in cold water.
- Thanks to an innovative formula it prevents the formation of scale on the inside of the washing machine.
- Like all BURTI, it has an anti-peeling effect that prevents the formation of “spools”.
- Approved by dermatologists, suitable from the first days of life.
Disadvantages:
- Too soapy liquid - if you suddenly get on your hands, you have to rinse for a long time.
- Not all difficult to remove pollution can be eliminated. It is necessary to soak and wash. To wash t-shirts smeared with dirt or grass without pre-treatment is almost impossible.
And here the smell causes ambiguous comments. It seems pleasant to some, but there is dissatisfaction that the aroma of perfumes does not disappear for a long time - they smell like washed clothes. Moms believe that children's things should not emit strong aromas - there is no need for kids to “enjoy” them. But this does not interfere with adult things.
Faberlik is universal
Organic, phosphate-free. There are two versions - universal and for colored linen. Their composition is slightly different. In the first embodiment, there is bleach and a bleaching activator, in the second, a dye transfer inhibitor. A pack of 800 g costs about 300 rubles.
Pros:
- There is a measuring spoon of Faberlic.
- Economical. For comparison, a pack of Faberlik 800 g in terms of the number of washings is comparable to a 3 kg pack of a regular Ariel, which costs 600 rubles.
- 3.5 times more economical than conventional counterparts.
- The smell is light and unobtrusive, does not provoke sneezing.
- Copes with small pollution.
Disadvantages:
- Low efficiency - does not wash, for example, white socks.
- Contrary to the belief that this product eliminates dullness and yellowness, this does not happen - yellowed and grayish tissues do not become snow-white.
- Not always qualitatively rinsed. Whitish stains may remain.
- They contain zeolites that spoil the tissues, are not completely rinsed out, and are harmful to the body.
- There is no promised fresh and light aroma; washed items sometimes smell as if they were wet and uncleaned.
Amway SA8 Premium - with bioenzymes
Powerful cleansing concentrate. Biodegradable with active oxygen. Contains 30% nonionic surfactants. A pack of 1 kg costs about 775 rubles. This amount is enough for 25 cycles with an average load.
Benefits:
- Washes blood, grass, egg yolk and other contaminants.
- It is well soluble in water, does not form a precipitate.
- It has a light, fresh aroma. There is no specific powder aroma.
- It does not harm the environment.
- Contains softener - makes things pleasant to the touch.
- Effective at 30–95 ° С.
- Washes qualitatively.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Problems with stubborn stains.
- Not always qualitatively rinsed.
- The composition contains harmful substances. For example, phosphonates.
Reviews vary regarding skin exposure. Some note hypoallergenicity, others complain of skin irritation.
Reflect Color - for colored items
Phosphate-free concentrate with enzymes. The price of 0.65 kg costs 275 rubles or more.
Benefits:
- Thanks to the double degree of color protection, color intensity is maintained.
- Protects from ultraviolet radiation.
- High washing ability in a wide temperature range - from 10 to 100 degrees.
- It thoroughly cleans stains without damaging the structure of the fibers.
- Convenient packaging.
- The effect of anti-peeling prevents hairiness.
Disadvantages:
- Not suitable for silk and wool.
- There is no smell in washed clothes.
- Reasonable cost.
Frosch Color - With Aloe Vera
German concentrate for universal use. Without phosphate, with enzymes. Full biodegradability. It contains zeolites - 15-30%, nonionic surfactants - 5-15%, soap, perfumes and an inhibitor of the transfer and darkening of paints. A pack of 1.35 kg can be bought for 460 rubles. Replaces 3 kg of simple powder.
Benefits:
- It penetrates deep into the fibers, qualitatively cleans fabrics, while maintaining the saturation of colors and without corroding the fabric.
- Little foam.
- Easily copes with fresh spots, including fatty and oily.
- Leaves no stains.
- Does not provoke skin irritation.
- Environmental friendliness - there are no phosphates and other harmful components.
Disadvantages:
- Shedding fabrics and new things must be washed separately.
- Poured right into the box - there is no bag. Missing measuring spoon.
The smell is pleasant for some, for others - disgusting. Smells not so much aloe vera as lemon.
NS FaFa Japan Baby floral - with floral scent
Concentrate from a Japanese manufacturer. Meets safety standards. In structure - the conditioner and bleach. There is a different packaging, 4 kg costs around 1560 rubles.
Positive traits:
- Delicate floral aroma. But the laundry does not smell after washing except for cleanliness and freshness.
- Soft effect.
- Convenient packaging with clasp.
- Beautiful design.
- There is a measuring spoon. True, this is just a cardboard scoop.
- It cleans dirt well.
- Quickly rinsed out.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Complex spots are not eliminated - additional funds are needed, soaking, washing.
- It is inconvenient to store in packaging - you have to pour it into a more reliable container. There is not even a bag in the box; there is a danger of spilling.
Ecover Zero Non-Bio - Ultra Concentrate
Brand Ecover. It represents the whole line of Ecover washing powders. Among them is the ultra-concentrate Zero Non-Bio. Eco-friendly concentrate with whitening effect. No phosphates or perfumes. Manufacturer - USA. A pack of 0.75 kg is sold for 500-600 rubles.
Good:
- Versatility - you can wash any laundry.
- Suitable for allergy sufferers, does not smell and does not irritate the skin.
- It rinses well.
- Does not form a thick foam.
- Makes fabrics soft; no conditioning needed.
Disadvantages:
- She can’t cope with difficult spots; additional cleaning methods have to be applied.
- Expensive.
Meine Liebe - universal
Another German brand. Especially for baby underwear. Biodegradable. There is nothing toxic. 1 kg can be bought for 170-200 rubles.
Positive feedback:
- Medium pollution eliminates without problems.
- The aroma acquired during washing disappears after drying.
- Maximum environmental friendliness and safety.
- Prevents scale formation.
Disadvantages:
- Spends more than the manufacturer claims.
- It is impossible to remove complex dirt.
- Washed things become stiff. I have to use air conditioning.
Conclusions
- Ungrateful lesson - read odor reviews. Consumers have very opposing opinions. Everyone must find out for himself how suitable the product is for aromatic characteristics. The same goes for skin irritation.
- Almost all the brands in question do not cope with stubborn stains. But this is not required of ordinary powders. To remove complex stains, there are all kinds of stain removers and amplifiers.
- When buying any household chemicals, carefully read its composition. Safe products should not contain phosphates, and hypoallergenic - dyes and fragrances.
The main advantage of concentrates is the minimum volume. Otherwise, they are no different from conventional washing powders. When choosing a concentrated product, it is important to consider its purpose and be interested in the composition.