What is the composition of Tide in powder and other forms?

Date: 08/02/2017

When choosing a laundry detergent, every housewife pays attention to its effectiveness, environmental friendliness and safety. Many powders contain surfactants and phosphates, and these additives negatively affect human health. It is for this reason that snow-white laundry and effective stain removal are not all the goals pursued when choosing a product for machine or hand washing. Is it worth choosing Tide washing powder? Is it harmful or dangerous, how does it live up to expectations?

Characteristics of Tide powder

Tide washing powder is produced in Russia by order of the international brand P&G. To care for children's things, the company produces baby powder with a safer composition. It can be used for hand washing and in all types of washing machines.

Baby powder for newborns is designed for sensitive skin of babies and tested by doctors for health safety indicators. Therefore, it can be used to wash clothes from the first days of a child’s life.

The powder contains components that affect pollution of any origin. After washing, the items are clean and soft to the touch. Also, chemical components are added to the powder, which prevent the formation of limescale and scale in the washing machine.

Tide powders can be used for all types of fabric except wool and cotton.

A child has allergies: what to do?

Despite the hypoallergenic formula of Tide Children's powder, the possibility of a reaction from the immune system cannot be ruled out.

It manifests itself with symptoms such as:

• rash on the body and limbs;
• itchy skin;
• the appearance of red spots resembling a nettle burn;
• cough not associated with a viral infection;
• lacrimation and runny nose.

The child needs to be shown to a pediatrician. If it is determined that an allergy occurs specifically to the powder, its further use is abandoned.

All items are rinsed several times in warm water and dried in fresh air . They should not emit even a slight aroma of washing powder.

Composition of baby powder

When developing children's washing powder, the manufacturer was guided by the sensitivity of children's skin to various chemical components. This is how the idea came to create a phosphate-free washing powder that does not cause irritation or allergies to the skin.

The composition of Tide baby powder includes low-percentage anionic and nonionic surfactants, phosphonates, enzymes, polycarboxylates, oxygenated bleaches, and fragrance. For hypersensitive skin, Tide powder with chamomile extract has been developed.

The powder does not contain dyes or flavors. The product has a neutral odor, which is almost unnoticeable after washing.

All components actively attack contaminants and easily penetrate each fiber. According to the description on the packaging, the powder can be easily rinsed with water and does not leave noticeable marks on the fabric.

The manufacturer claims that Tide baby laundry detergent has been tested in laboratories and approved by dermatologists. This phosphate-free washing powder can be used to care for children's clothes of all ages.

Health effects of chemical powders

The harm of chemical washing powders is obvious. The substances that make up them pollute the environment and poison the human body.

Thus, anionic surfactants dissolve the fatty layer on the surface of the skin during hand washing, and during the process of wearing clothes washed with chemical powder, they are absorbed through unprotected skin pores and gradually accumulate in the body. Over time, this can lead to decreased immunity, as well as diseases of the brain, liver, kidneys and lungs.

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Enzymes and optical brighteners are generally non-toxic, but may cause redness or flaking of the skin. Flavors and fragrances lead to allergies. A less common but more severe consequence of odorants is asthma.

Chlorine has recently become less and less common in household chemicals. Its toxicity is extremely high. It primarily affects the lungs, and if inhaled frequently it can lead to cancer.

Phosphates degrease the skin, thereby worsening its barrier function. As a result, the body becomes more vulnerable to other toxic elements. Penetrating through the skin pores into the blood, phosphates significantly disrupt metabolism, which sometimes leads to serious consequences.

They are especially dangerous for pregnant women. Phthalates enter the bloodstream through the lungs and accumulate in the body. May lead to infertility or impotence. For pregnant women, the consequence of inhaling phthalates is intrauterine growth retardation.

Benefits of the powder

According to the manufacturer, Tide powder for baby clothes has many advantages:

• Delicate scent.
• Safe composition.
• Easily dissolves in water.
• Can be used for washing clothes of newborns.
• Preserves the original appearance of things.
• It has the same effect on clothes of different colors.
• Whitens white items and prevents them from greying.
• Has convenient packaging.
• Excellent for removing common stubborn stains: stains from juices, chocolate, blood, fat, plasticine, felt-tip pens, watercolors, ballpoint pens and grass marks.
• Works on old stains.
• Can be used for washing items made from cotton, linen, calico, synthetic and mixed threads.

The action and effectiveness of P&G products are confirmed by reviews. Children's powder "Tide" removes stains efficiently without strong friction and prolonged soaking.

So, what do Russian mothers use to wash children’s clothes today?

• BabyLine. Country: Israel. Price: about 500 rub. Ingredients: purified water, natural surfactants - less than 10%, natural antibacterial components, cotton extract. Advantages: suitable for washing newborn clothes, washes well, does not leave yellow marks, rinses well, smells pleasant, economical.
• Burti Baby. Country: Germany. Price: about 600 rub. The composition is not very environmentally friendly, but parents note the good quality of washing and the absence of allergies.
• Garden Kids. Country Russia. Price: about 300 rub. Advantages: plant base and herbal extracts in the composition, used for washing babies' clothes, effective at 30-70 degrees, does not contain harmful components, based on a biodegradable formula.
• Meine liebe. Country: Denmark. Price: about 350 rub. Features: based on natural soap, suitable for washing babies' clothes, effective at 40-90 degrees, does not contain phosphates, chlorine and other harmful components. One of the safest washing gels.
• I was born. Country Russia. Price: about 450 rub. Features: does not contain phosphates, dyes and aggressive flavors, economical and effective. According to the examination of Roskontrol, it complies with GOST and does not cause allergies, is effective and rinses well.
• Cotico. Country Russia. Price: about 250 rub. Features: no surfactants or phosphates in the composition, suitable for washing infants' clothes, hypoallergenic composition, biodegradable product, effective washing at low temperatures.
• Stork. Country Russia. Price: about 150 rub. Features: suitable for washing babies' clothes, contains herbal extracts and silver ions, does not contain bleaches, dyes and enzymes, effective.
• Synergetic. Country Russia. Price: 350 rub. Contains: vegetable tensides, glucose-based tensides, natural extracts, citric acid. Features: effective at 20-60 degrees, safe, 100% rinsable, meets SAN PIN requirements.
• Sodasan. Country: Germany. Price: about 800 rub. Ingredients: herbal soap, alcohol, polyaspartate of natural origin, citric acid salt (note - citrates). A gel that can be safely put in first place in the rating. Features: safe, economical, organic composition, effective at any temperature, water hardness and when washing on short programs.
• AQA Baby. Country: Germany. Price: 300 rub. Not too environmentally friendly, but quite a decent gel in composition. Features: contains enzymes, does not contain chlorine and phosphates, rinses well, effective at 30-90 degrees.

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"Tide" for hand washing

This powder is designed to care for items made from delicate fabrics and remove minor stains. It should be used for hand washing in low temperature water. For best results, it is recommended to soak things, following the instructions on the package.

Hand washing powder contains substances that do not irritate the skin of the hands. It removes even heavy dirt well and leaves no traces of it. And the cost-effectiveness of the powder allows you to use this product more efficiently. One package lasts a long time.

Tide baby powder for hand washing is ideal for items that cannot be machine washed.

Product overview and consumer reviews

Powders, gels and capsules are produced under the Tide and Ariel brands. Powdered products are offered in packs of different sizes. Let's see what ordinary consumers say about this product.

"Tide"

Under this brand are produced:

• Powders. Color and “Children’s” - respectively for colored and children’s underwear, Expert Color, “Alpine Freshness”, Lenor Touch of Scent Color, “Lavender”, “White Clouds”. These are powders for SMA. There are also hand washable versions. The cost is from 200 to 1000 rubles, depending on the weight and type of powder.
• Gels. There are versions for colored linen - Color, "Alpine Freshness" - universal gel, "Aroma Lenor" - with conditioner, "Spring Flowers" - for white and colored fabrics. The cost of gels is from 200 to 850 rubles, depending on the type and volume.

• Capsules. “Alpine freshness”, with Lenor conditioner, 3 in 1 Pods Color. The price of capsules is 200–800 rubles.

"Ariel"

• Powders. Expert, “Mountain Spring”, Expert Color. Cost from 200 to 1300 rubles.
• Gels. Brands similar to powders are duplicated in the form of gels. Price - about 400 rubles.
• Capsules . PODS 3-in-1 - Color, Touch of Lenor Fresh, Color Shea Butter Scent and more. The cost of capsules is 300–1000 rubles.

Customer reviews about Ariel:

• Cleans well. The smell is fresh, but unobtrusive.
• It lasts a long time and is used sparingly.
• White things become snow-white, without stains or dirt.
• Heavy stains have to be washed and soaked.
• Maintains color vibrancy.
• It is used economically.
• Copes with greasy stains.
• Things don't turn gray after washing.

Tide reviews:

• It washes perfectly. Difficult stains have to be washed in advance or soaked.
• It copes with stains worse than Persil, which costs less.
• Linen becomes fresh.
• Very expensive.

Which powder is better, quotes:

• I didn't notice any difference.
• They wash the same way. In general, not all stains are removed in the washing machine.
• Ariel smells better, but there is no difference in washing.
• Identical, washes perfectly.
• Previously, the powders were more fragrant, but now they smell weak, I would like it to be more fragrant.
• The best thing is that without phosphates - Tide. Doesn't smell like chemicals.
• Ariel washes better and smells nicer.

Tide powder machine

This powder is designed for washing in all types of washing machines. It has a special composition, effectively washes things in any program and does not harm the metal parts of the washing machine. Tests have confirmed that Tide baby powder for newborns removes contaminants both at a temperature of 35 degrees and in the digestion mode.

Before choosing a washing mode, you should follow the notes on the labels of textile products. Manufacturers of children's clothing indicate the recommended washing temperature, from which items will not lose their shape and brightness of colors.

For more effective results, it is important not to overload the machine. When loading laundry into the drum, it is necessary to leave a small gap so that things can turn over freely during washing.

The quality of washing depends on compliance with the dosage of powder.

How to choose the right powder for children

By choosing the right washing powder, you can be sure that your baby is reliably protected from the first days of his life. What you should pay attention to in order to buy a truly effective and at the same time harmless baby powder.

1. We study the composition and exclude washing powders containing phosphates, dyes, fragrances, and petrochemical products. The safest ones are made from natural soap with the addition of plant extracts.
2. Be sure to check that the packaging bears the “hypoallergenic” designation. This means that the manufacturer guarantees that the risk of allergic reactions on the baby’s delicate skin is eliminated.
3. We choose baby powder depending on the age of the baby: for newborns it is suitable with the “0+” icon. Many manufacturers produce them for certain ages; they are designed taking into account what kind of pollution appears at different periods of life.
4. Let's see what types of washing it is suitable for. Almost all modern washing powders are designed for all types: manual and automatic.
5. Concentrates contain more detergent compounds, so by choosing them, you can minimize consumption, thereby saving money.
6. If there are pets in the house, then disinfectant powder will be ideal, as it destroys bacteria and prevents their recurrence. It is suitable not only for washing, but also for cleaning the room.

Powder evaluation by independent experts

The most important parameter that parents evaluate when using baby powder is hypoallergenicity. High-quality household chemicals for caring for children's things should not contain aggressive chemicals.

In order to determine the safety of the composition of Tide products, specialists from the testing laboratory center tested this brand of children's powder for toxicity. According to hygienic and sanitary-epidemiological requirements, the toxicity index of children's powders should be in the range of 70-120%. The examination showed that the toxicity level of Tide powder is 47%. This means that the drug under study cannot be considered safe for children's health.

Also during the study, experts calculated the amount of anionic surfactants that remain in the water after washing with Tide powder. Their number is 14 times higher than normal.

Experts have left negative reviews regarding the safety of the product. Tide baby powder is not recommended by the Union of Pediatricians of Russia.

Consumer Opinions

I don’t like the pungent smell - this is the main disadvantage of the powder. With long-term use, economical consumption is noted; the purchase lasts for a long time. The washing result is quite satisfactory, the laundry becomes clean and fresh. You will find reviews here.

Alpine Freshness powder for white laundry does an excellent job of restoring the whiteness of yellowed laundry. A pleasant aroma remains and the fabric looks fresh. The disadvantage is the rather high price. Reviews can be found here.

Tide capsules have a very interesting appearance, so it is important to keep them away from children. Experience shows that you need to throw the capsule into the drum against the wall, away from the door

Otherwise it will stick to the rubber rim.

The washing efficiency is high, but the laundry acquires an artificial aroma of freshness. The bad thing is that it is impossible to reduce the amount of gel in the ball. You will find reviews here.

Testing of the purchased capsules gave different results. The colored bedding set washed perfectly - a fresh, clean product. When washing white clothes, an unpleasant impression was left.

The T-shirt turned blue and the remains of the cellophane from the capsule stuck to the clothes. The smell is so strong and persistent that even eau de toilette does not interrupt it. Reviews can be read here.

Unlike powder, gel-con does not leave an unpleasant “fresh” smell on things. The washing efficiency is quite satisfactory. I liked the economical consumption. The only inconvenience is the shape of the cap on the bottle. It cannot be used as a dispenser. Consumer opinions are here.

Anti-stain test

Another group of independent experts tested the effect of Tide baby powder on the most common contaminants. The product did an excellent job with stains from urine, blood, fruit and vegetable juices, oil, and chocolate. The active components immediately began to react with unwanted traces and remove dirt from the fabric fibers. In the experiment, the powder did a poor job of removing grass stains and had no effect on soot stains at all.

Based on the results of testing for effectiveness, Tide baby powder received high marks.

Alternatives

The modern market offers similar powder and gel laundry detergents . Worthy competitors include Persil, Ariel, Losk. These detergents have many common and distinctive features.

Persil

The product range from the German company Henkel also includes powder, gel and capsules.

Numerous tests show that Persil's effectiveness in removing difficult stains (from coffee, red wine, greens) is much higher than that of Tide. But in terms of toxicity, German products are inferior to American ones.

The consumption rate for both products is approximately the same : 190 ml (148 g) for Persil and 180 ml (144 g) for Tide. The degree of dissolution (90%) and foaming ability of powders and gels of both brands are at the same level.

Ariel

Like Tide, this product was developed by Procter & Gamble. If you follow the washing rules, the level of effectiveness and degree of dissolution for both brands are approximately the same. The Ariel line also includes powder, gel and capsules.

The differences lie in the chemical composition . Most of the components are duplicated, however, Ariel contains environmentally hazardous phosphates, while Tide does not (comparison of compositions is here). Another difference is the dosage.

The rate of liquid Ariel for 3-5 kg ​​of laundry is 205 ml, which is 14% more than the dose of Tide. Powder dosages differ slightly.

Gloss

The product of domestic origin is now produced under the German brand Henkel . The products go on sale in the traditional trio:

• powder,
• gel,
• capsules.

Gloss, like Tide, retains the natural structure of the fabric after several washes. Things don't get hard and rough.

Minor differences with Tide also concern the consumption rate of the product. Losk's are slightly higher (190 ml (171 g). The level of effectiveness in removing stains is lower compared to Tide.

How much does washing powder cost?

The price of Tide products depends on the size of the package. So, baby powder weighing 400 g costs 54 rubles. For a package of 2.4 kg you need to pay about 280 rubles. Tide powder weighing 4.5 kg is sold for 570-660 rubles per package. Each buyer has the opportunity to choose a washing powder that is suitable in volume.

The price of Tide products in different stores may vary slightly. Supermarkets often offer promotions and offer to purchase detergent at a significant discount.

Umka

The average price is about 600 rubles per 4 kg.

Among domestic powders, it is one of the optimal soap products.

Phosphates are not included in the group of components contained in the product. The surfactants correspond to the standard value. On the pack there is o. This means that the product is ideal for newborn babies. According to consumers, Umka washes any fabric perfectly. It is beneficial to use it. It doesn't take that much money at a time. The powder has absolutely no odor.

The benefits of use also include the effect on the softness of the fabric. Accordingly, ironing is easier. The quality of the material does not matter whether it is linen, cotton or synthetics. Due to the structure of the powder, scale does not form. You can wash things manually or in an automatic machine using a small dose.

Consumers did not find any disadvantages when using it.

Reviews

Many young parents have already personally experienced Tide brand baby powder. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.

Tide baby powder received average ratings. Buyers' opinions were divided. Some people find the powder effective and are happy to use it. And others sincerely regretted spending money on a product of this brand. In positive reviews, parents describe the instant action of the powder and how it deals with any stains. Using Tide, I was able to remove old stains from juices and urine.

At the same time, you can find opposing reviews. Tide baby powder, according to dissatisfied customers, is toxic and dangerous to children's health. It contains harmful chemical components that should not be present in detergents for washing children's clothes. This is why many children often develop allergic rashes as a result of using Tide powder. My parents also didn’t like the strong chemical smell. Also, some buyers believe that the results from using Tide baby powder do not meet the manufacturer’s promises.

As for the cost, buyers consider the price of Tide to be overpriced. On the modern household chemicals market there are many high-quality baby powders with better properties and lower prices.

What the research showed

Unfortunately, for all its advantages, Tide is included in the list of the most dangerous laundry detergents. And these are not just words - many experiments have been conducted to test the environmental friendliness of a popular product. For one of the experiments, we used Tide baby laundry detergent for children. Based on the results of the study, it was revealed that its toxicity level was exceeded and was 20% below the permissible value.

Experts announced the verdict that this powder is unsuitable for washing children's clothes. Despite the results of the experiment, an adult who does not suffer from allergies can use it to wash clothes and linen. However, precautions must be taken when coming into contact with an aggressive dry mixture:

• do not touch the powder with your hands when pouring it into the machine; it is better to wear gloves;
• do not inhale toxic agents when loading laundry;
• keep it in a tightly closed container and out of the reach of children;
• use the extra rinse mode when washing with Tide;
• Do not wash the powder by hand or wear gloves before washing.

As for its main function - removing stains, the powder performed well, and experts gave it third place. However, it did not completely remove cherry and chocolate stains, so the information from the manufacturer is not completely true. Foaming when washing with this powder is at the proper level and does not exceed acceptable standards. However, the pungent smell did not allow Tide to take first place - the judges did not like it, and the powder ended up last in this category, because the chemical aroma greatly overpowers the fragrance.

Experts recommended that the manufacturer remove the label from the packaging that allows the product to be used on children's clothes, and warned the buyer, saying that children should not wash things with this product.

How much does it cost, where to buy?

The cost is determined by the form of release of the product, volume, and pricing policy of a particular retail outlet.

Tide is not a scarce product; it can be purchased in small retail stores of household chemicals, hardware departments of large supermarkets, and online stores.

The retail price for Tide powder in 450 g packaging is 75-100 rubles. Larger packages of 3 kg cost 350 rubles, the maximum pack of 15 kg costs 1,300 rubles.

The price for a 0.975 liter bottle of gel is about 430 rubles. A larger capacity bottle (2.47 liters) requires an investment of about 700 rubles. Capsules (15 pieces) are priced at 230 rubles.