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You try to feed your baby only wholesome foods without preservatives – what about the detergents you use? How carefully do you read the label on a bottle before buying? Means for washing children’s dishes must be safe, non-toxic, hypoallergenic. In the article we will look at what powders and tablets for PMM and hand washing consist of, what the incomprehensible names on the label mean and how to make the right choice.
Requirements for baby detergent
On the shelves of stores there is a huge selection of products that position themselves as “environmentally friendly product” and “completely safe for the child.” But is it? Looking at the label, the user sees large inscriptions that call for the use of a gel without fragrances and parabens. Often this is nothing more than a publicity stunt.
Turn the bottle upside down and read the ingredients.
What should NOT be in a baby product
- Harmful substances that are prohibited even for washing dishes of adults (phosphates, parabens, petroleum products, formaldehydes).
- Ingredients that cause an allergic reaction.
- Strong floral aroma, pungent smell of acetone, solvent (preferably no smell at all).
Allowed to use
- Bleaching reagents that disinfect dishes (perborate, sodium percarbonate).
- Means that improve the effectiveness of washing in cold and hot water.
An important sign of product safety is washability from the surface. In case of insufficient rinsing, surfactants remain on the plates. As a result, substances enter the food, and then the body of the child. According to GOST, the surfactant residue should not exceed 0,1-0,5 mg / dm³.
Therefore, choose a product with surfactants derived from natural raw materials (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine). These components are more expensive to manufacture, but of high quality.
Overview of the best care products for children’s dishes
Which product is better to choose for children’s institutions and home use? Consider the main groups: purchased for washing by hand and in a typewriter, home-made.
For hand washing
It is always faster to wash baby bottles, plates, spoons, toys by hand. To load the dishwasher, dirty appliances still need to be collected, while one of them may be urgently needed. Therefore, we will first consider the means of manual washing.
Balm “Umka”
This gel is recommended for use by many mothers. It gently cleans dishes and other things (suitable for nipples, baby bottles, toys). It lathers well and removes impurities in cold water. Rinses off effectively.
“Umka” has hypoallergenic properties. Has no pronounced odor, colorless.
Contains 30% water. Not more than 5% of plant extract, preservative, citric acid, antibacterial component. 5-15% – sodium chloride and anionic substances.
The low cost will please: from 50 to 70 rubles. According to consumer reviews, one bottle is enough for a month.
Babyline
What means can be used to wash not only the child’s belongings, but also vegetables? Yes, this is a Babyline brand gel. At least that’s what the manufacturer claims. Positive reviews lead to the idea that the product really does not contain harmful substances.
Here’s what’s included:
- glucose APG;
- herbal ingredient;
- Surfactants;
- food flavoring;
- distilled water.
The bottle has a convenient dispenser, the gel is thick, transparent, odorless. A couple of drops are enough to wash everything you need. The product is hypoallergenic, does not tighten or irritate the skin of the hands. But, according to consumers, it copes with fat by 4 points. Minus – high cost, from 130 rubles.
AQA baby
Suitable for cleaning nipples, bottles, plates, spoons, as well as fruits and vegetables. Economic consumption. One package is enough for two months. The bottle is similar to baby soap, a convenient dispenser allows you to measure the exact amount of gel.
And what is in the composition:
- nonionic and anionic surfactants (3-15%);
- preservative;
- perfume composition;
- water.
The substance is transparent in color with a pleasant fruity odor. Efficiently washed off the surface of the devices. The cost is from 130 rubles. Mothers evaluate AQA baby as a whole positively, but many are not satisfied with the presence of surfactants in the composition. However, do not forget that this is household chemicals, not a home remedy.
Meine Liebe
A transparent thick substance in a bottle with a dispenser perfectly copes with fatty contaminants, effectively removes wax from fruits. The gel foams well, rinses off the surface without residue.
The German manufacturer declares the environmental friendliness and safety of the product for kindergartens and households. Despite this, no badges confirming the passage of environmental expertise were found. The composition exceeds the norm of anionic surfactant – 15-30% (compared to other manufacturers). Meine Liebe also includes preservatives (5%), water, salt, citric acid.
The price is from 100 rubles.
We do not rank such popular tool “Eared nanny”, since many users complain about the composition (nonionic surfactants, surfactants), poor rinsing from surfaces and the skin’s tendency to peel and allergies.
“Stork”
Suitable for washing cutlery, breast pumps, nipples, bottles, rattles. Thick, transparent substance lathers well. Does not tighten the skin of the hands, has a bactericidal effect due to silver ions. Convenient dispenser. 500 ml bottle.
Balm “Aistenok” includes surfactants of plant origin, sodium citrate, silver, glycerin. Also polymer, flavor and chamomile extract. Cons from users: a strong smell, peeling of the skin of the hands.
Which detergent is better is up to you. After reviewing our rating, you can draw conclusions.
For the dishwasher
If you are used to using a dishwasher, below we will list the popular detergents for washing in the PMM. This is especially convenient when a bunch of children’s toys have accumulated, because they can not only be rinsed, but also disinfected at a high temperature. Which is hard to do manually.
Tablets BioMio
Eco-friendly tablets with natural ingredients 7in1. Effectively fight against pollution even in cold water, give shine to glass and steel. They prevent the appearance of limescale, which affects the operation of the heater of the machine.
According to the manufacturer, BioMio does not contain surfactants, chlorine, artificial flavors, PEG and other harmful substances. The composition includes oxygen bleach, natural fragrance, polycarboxylates. A pack of 30 tablets is enough for a month with daily use. There are no streaks left on the dishes.
Plus: soluble packaging of each tablet, no need to wash your hands after use.
The price is from 580 rubles.
Jofure
Universal powder made in Japan. Does not harm nature and is completely decomposed by microorganisms. The absence of harmful components allows you to take care of dishes for the whole family.
The composition includes surfactant (2%), alkali, softener, bleach, enzymes. It should be borne in mind that the powder is not suitable for plates with patterns, made of aluminum, coated. On the forums, we found negative reviews about the product: users complained that the pattern was washed off the plates and glasses, the glossy layer was removed. However, the packaging indicates which dishes the powder should not be used for. Read the “Method of application” carefully before buying this or that remedy.
The cost is from 500 rubles.
Ecover
Tablets in individual packaging without flavors, phosphates, sulfates. Applicable to any dishwasher. Get rid of dirt and grease baby dishes, rattles, nipples. Ecover includes oxygen bleach, surfactant (5%), enzymes, sodium gluconate, glycerin and more.
The tablets are 790% biodegradable and do not require salt or rinse aid. Prevent the appearance of a raid. Removes grease and other contaminants well. Glassware can be washed without streaks. Cons: high cost – from XNUMX rubles.
Clear
This is an organic powder for PMM. Does not contain chlorine and phosphates, while effectively removing traces of tea and coffee. It can be used for processing children’s devices.
The product is completely hypoallergenic, which is confirmed by the DAAB allergy association. Created on the basis of natural substances.
In the composition you will find sodium silicate, citric acid, plant-based detergents. Positive reviews indicate customer confidence in the product. The price is from 500 rubles.
If you still have a question about how to wash dishes, then read the next paragraph.
How to wash children’s plates and cutlery at home – homemade products
For those who want a completely natural remedy, we recommend using what is at hand. Everyone knows that you can use baking soda and dry mustard for hand washing. And we will tell you how to create a dishwasher powder from simple components.
- Mix half a glass of fine salt with a glass of baking soda. Complete the mixture with one glass of borax and 100 g of citric acid. The safe powder is ready.
Remember! Do not use the home remedy all the time. This will lead to a quick breakdown of equipment.
- Mix one glass of baking powder and borax. Add two cups of soda. The mixture does not store well, so you need to use it within a month.
- An example of a homemade liquid gel: add 25 g of lemon juice to 50 g of glycerin. Complete the concentrate with 1 tsp. alcohol and 3 tbsp. water.
A universal mixture of laundry soap with the addition of soda and warm water will help out in various domestic situations.
We hope our article will help you make the right choice and take care of your children’s health. Most importantly, read the label carefully. The brand, no matter how famous, does not always speak about the quality of the product. Good luck!