Contents
- Features of German-made powders
- Powder overview Made is Germany
- Luxus Professional – for colored items
- Burti – wash everything
- Persil Expert Sensitive – for baby clothes
- Phoenix Professional Automat – with phosphates
- Domal White Fashion – gel for white things
- Dr. Frank Univirsal – liquid universal remedy
- Frosch Citrus – with bleach
- Meine Liebe Kids – children’s with enzymes
- Gallus – universal
- Denkmit Wäsche-Weiss – detergent booster
- Conclusions
German brands are highly valued not only in the technical field, but also in the field of household chemicals. Not only the quality of washing, but also the health of all family members depends on the detergent. We will find out what German washing powders are on our market, how they differ and for what purposes they are intended.
Features of German-made powders
The main requirements for washing powders are efficiency and safety. Products from German manufacturers fully meet these requirements. Their products are usually universal – effective even in cool water, suitable for different materials, for adult and children’s clothing. Most of the products from Germany are phosphate-free.
phosphates once actively used in the manufacture of washing powders. As it turned out, they negatively affect human health, and when they get into the environment, they cause the water to bloom in the seas and rivers (and this is not all the troubles). Phosphate-free powders are in trend today. Leading European manufacturers have long abandoned this component.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of powders from Germany:
- lack of allergic reactions;
- certified;
- do not dry and do not irritate the skin;
- do not harm nature;
- have a gentle effect on dyes – products do not lose their brightness;
- suitable for manual washing;
- wash well in cold water.
The disadvantages of German products include its high cost. But here it is necessary to make a reservation. Due to the increased concentration of active components, German products, in comparison with domestic counterparts, have a lower consumption.
German concentrated products are not available in every household chemical store. But they can always be ordered online. Of course, you need to choose official distributors so as not to buy a fake.
How to choose a powder?
If the name of a German brand is written on the package, this does not mean that you have an original product in front of you. Often expensive products can not cope with ordinary pollution. The reason is numerous fakes and production in Russia.
In Germany, the leaders in consumer demand are “Persiland Ariel. We have been producing them for a long time at local factories, and their quality does not always meet the standards of the original product.
To buy a quality product from Germany, read the information on the packaging. Also pay attention to these points:
- surfactant content – up to 5%;
- there should be no optical brighteners (preferably oxygen);
- water temperature – from 20 to 60 ° C, less often – up to 90 ° C;
- must be concentrated;
- Made in Germany.
Powder overview Made is Germany
The products of German manufacturers are represented mainly, as we have already found out, by phosphate-free powders. Each brand has a whole product line – for colored, children’s, white underwear, but the emphasis is still on versatility. The goods are sold in packaging – boxes, bags and bottles of different sizes, the design of which may vary.
Luxus Professional – for colored items
Powdered detergent. Concentrate enriched with enzymes. It contains 15% surfactants and 15% nonionic surfactants. Made according to the original German recipe. You can wash anything and anything. The cost of 1 kg: from 171 to 632 rubles.
Advantages:
- dissolves well;
- washes without soaking;
- no additional funds from lime are needed;
- suitable for manual washing;
- low-foaming;
- has a deodorizing and antiseptic effect.
Disadvantages:
- at high temperatures, the brightness of matter is slightly lost;
- inferior to many analogues in the effectiveness of washing protein stains (organic – wine, blood).
Burti – wash everything
There are several variations of “Burti” on the market – for colored fabrics and with bleach. All of them are universal. There are also separate versions for children’s clothes. All products are biodegradable and enriched with enzymes. The photo shows Burti Color. They can wash cotton, synthetics, underwear. Packing 1,5 kg costs from 520 to 1300 rubles.
Advantages:
- washed linen acquires a pleasant aroma;
- the product is concentrated, therefore it is spent sparingly;
- rinses out without problems – this is especially important if there are allergy sufferers and children in the house;
- does not leave whitish spots;
- contains softening components – this increases the service life of the SMA, reduces the cost of its maintenance;
- on the packaging there is information – how much to use funds for a specific purpose.
There are no strong chemicals in Burti, so they are safe, but if your clothes have greasy, old and stubborn stains, you will need laundry services.
There are seven lines on sale: OXI (with oxygen bleach), Baby, Color, Noir (dark), Compact (dyed), Wollpflege (silk and wool), Sport & Outdoor (sports items and shoes).
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- problematic washing of complex contaminants;
- if you exceed the norm, the washed linen becomes naughty – it is difficult to iron it;
- enzymes are contraindicated in natural materials.
Persil Expert Sensitive – for baby clothes
Persil is a German brand that is very popular in our market. In the photo – children’s “Persil”. Persil Sensitive is the most gentle and safe remedy. The price of a 3 kg package is about 550 rubles.
Most of Persil’s products are made in Russia. It is cheaper than the German one, but, as the reviews show, the quality of the Russian Persil is worse. To buy an original German Persil, it is better not to waste time searching at retail outlets, but to order it on the Internet.
Advantages of Persil Expert Sensitive:
- used hypoallergenic fragrance;
- no dyes and other harmful substances;
- Surfactant – 5–15%;
- perfectly rinsed out;
- due to the presence of oxygen-containing bleach, enzymes and phosphonates, delicate cleansing is provided;
- preserves the brightness of the colored matter;
- aloe vera extract protects the skin from the negative effects of “chemistry”.
There are several disadvantages of this tool:
- high cost – they usually try to buy it at a stock;
- some users complain that this Persil has an increased consumption;
- there are claims to a too pungent smell – you have to run an additional rinse;
- rare cases of allergic reactions in young children have been noted;
- not able to remove stains from coffee, blood, and other complex contaminants.
Phoenix Professional Automat – with phosphates
Concentrated powder 2X. This means that it is consumed half as much. With bleach and fragrance free. The price of a package of 15 kg is 1237 rubles. AS – 15%, non-ionic surfactants – 5%. Contains phosphorus – colloidal phosphate. It is sold in plastic buckets – 15 kg each.
Advantages:
- removes old stains and deep pollution;
- contains granules that make white fabrics even whiter, colored fabrics brighter;
- light rinsing;
- can be used in hard and soft water, at different temperatures.
The low cost, according to the manufacturer, is due to the lack of a traditional advertising campaign. The product is not available in the retail network. It is supplied at the manufacturer’s price. Phoenix is positioned as a quality product at an affordable cost.
Disadvantages:
- not suitable for wool and silk;
- does not cope with stains;
- no foam in manual process.
“Phoenix Professional” is completed with a measuring cup and 4 bags for samples.
Domal White Fashion – gel for white things
Liquid universal powder. Washes everything – even silk. One bottle is designed for 25 kg of laundry. The cost of a 375 ml bottle is from 170 to 400 rubles.
Pros:
- Gives products freshness and a snow-white shade.
- Application keeps the novelty of things.
- Contains anti-scale additives.
- Washes well in lukewarm water at 30°C.
Disadvantages:
- The results of expert testing, as well as consumer reviews on the quality of washing, are the same – the gel does not cope with complex protein contaminants, does not wash lipstick.
Dr. Frank Univirsal – liquid universal remedy
Universal gel. The 3 liter bottle is designed for 40 washes. The price is from 450 to 700 rubles. There are no phosphates.
Pros:
- the possibility of simultaneous washing of multi-colored fabrics;
- gentle washing of linen at a temperature of 30–95 ° C;
- can be washed by hand and in CMA;
- rinses well;
- characterized by low foaming.
Disadvantages:
- does not cope with difficult pollution.
Frosch Citrus – with bleach
Universal type concentrate with bleach and enzymes, fragrance-free. Designed for white and light fabrics. The Frosch line also includes Frosch Color Aloe Vera powders for children’s clothes. AS – 10%. No phosphates. Price: 683–861 rubles.
Pros:
- safe and hypoallergenic;
- well washed out;
- economically consumed;
- does not leave yellow streaks;
- things acquire freshness and whiteness;
- cleans and refreshes linens.
Disadvantages:
- fibers become thinner;
- does not cope with deeply ingrained pollution;
- it is expensive – twice as expensive as, for example, the popular Tide and Ariel.
Frosch is expensive, but you can’t be 100% sure it’s safe.
Meine Liebe Kids – children’s with enzymes
Biodegradable concentrate with enzymes and bleach. Designed for washing children’s clothes. Price from 228 rubles.
Pros:
- without smell;
- the fabric is soft after washing;
- things acquire a snow-white hue;
- economical consumption;
- prevents the formation of scale;
- easy dissolution and rinsing.
Disadvantages:
- ineffective at 30–40 °С;
- does not remove stains.
Gallus – universal
with active oxygen. A pack of 10 kg – from 1288 rubles. There are no phosphates.
Pros:
- hypoallergenic;
- no need for air conditioning;
- fixes paints;
- makes water softer, saves CMA from scale;
- washes well in cold water.
Disadvantages:
- Doesn’t remove tough stains well.
Denkmit Wäsche-Weiss – detergent booster
This tool enhances the effect of conventional powder. Add to powder tray. The pack contains 20 bags. The cost is about 140 rubles.
Pros:
- washes white linen at 20–95 °C;
- removes yellowness and gray plaque;
- allows you to remove stains.
There is no particular pleasure in buying additional detergent – these are extra costs. It might be better to invest in a more effective powder.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- German detergents emphasize on safety. Products from Germany mainly phosphate-free. It does not harm health and nature.
- The consumer constantly has to choose between intensive washing and safety. Phosphate-free products are safe, but inferior to phosphate powders in effectiveness. They simply do not wash many dirt, you have to wash it several times, add amplifiers or go to dry cleaners.
- Products manufactured under German brands, can be made in Russia – it is cheaper, but inferior in quality to the original product from Germany.
- There is no “magic” powder that can wash any dirt. Even the highest quality powders cannot cope with all types of contaminants. During washing stain removers may be needed, enhancers, soaking and other ways to deal with dirt.
German powders are effective and safe, their main disadvantage is their high cost. If you care about the health of your family and you care about the environment, buy products that do not contain phosphates. When buying, pay attention to the country of origin – powders produced in Germany are washed more efficiently.