The dream of any housewife is clean, fresh-smelling linen. Recently, safe, effective concentrated washing gels have become very popular. According to buyers, this is a worthy alternative to traditional washing powders. They perfectly cope with dirt even in cold water, are excellent for woolen, delicate, children's clothes, are excellently washed out of fabric, and have a delicate fresh aroma.
A wide range and numerous brand names can confuse even the most experienced buyer. We suggest you figure out how to choose a good liquid product at an affordable price, what to look for in order to avoid mistakes when choosing. A review of the most popular washing gels in 2022 from the best manufacturers will help with this.
Which brand of washing gel is better to choose?
The rating describes the products of 6 manufacturers operating in the middle price range. There are both foreign companies and Russian companies here. Here's what the list of winners looks like:
- Meine Liebe - the company produces products for washing children's clothes, washing dishes, and cleaning. She focuses on the safety of the formulations, which do not contain dangerous chemical additives such as formaldehyde. That is why its products can be used even in the case of sensitive skin in a child. Gels from this company are suitable for both clothes made from natural and synthetic fabrics. Thanks to a complex of enzymes, they are able to remove even old stains.
- Synergetic is a brand that produces safe household chemicals, including for children. Its gels are washed out of fabrics by 100%, which eliminates unpleasant sensations after washing. They are suitable for use both manually and in washing machines of any type. The concentrates are safe for equipment and do not allow corrosion to form; they contain natural ingredients - oils, glycerin, distilled water. This minimizes the likelihood of allergies in both adults and children.
- Waschkonig - under this brand, gels are created for manual and machine use based on safe components. All products are available in several types of packaging, and the larger the volume, the more profitable the purchase. The company's assortment includes offers for both colored and dark, as well as white clothes. Its washing gels are also the best because they not only whiten and refresh fabrics, but also remove stubborn stains.
- Losk is a European brand that appeared on the market in 1972. Thanks to their concentrated composition, its gels can wash twice as much laundry as usual. Due to their liquid consistency, they instantly dissolve in water and begin to act almost immediately after being added to the machine or container with laundry. After them, there are no traces left on the fabrics due to the mild effect and the absence of aggressive components in the formula.
- Cotico is a line of laundry detergents from, which differs from its competitors by completely eliminating phosphates, parabens and other dangerous additives. She has a separate series of gels for the care of children's clothing. They give cleanliness and freshness to things, making their use comfortable even for people with allergies. Convenient packaging with a dispenser eliminates overuse of contents.
- Eared nannies - the brand appeared in 2010 on the initiative of. Its target audience is families with children. The brand's products can even be used to care for the clothes of newborns. The products are created using natural ingredients that are safe for children - from plant extracts, oils, fruit extracts. With their help, it is possible to effectively take care of delicate fabrics and eliminate traces of herbs, cereals, milk, vegetables and more.
Reviews
Both brands are well known to Russian consumers, so they have had time to form their own opinion about them. On the Internet you can find both positive and negative reviews about Losk and Persil.
People appreciate Losk for its good washing quality . Many consumers make a choice in its favor based on the following considerations:
- Reasonable price, which is several times lower than that of Persil.
- German quality for little money.
- High cleaning power.
- A wide range of.
- Variety of flavors.
According to some consumers, after washing with Losk, pills do not form on things longer, and pigment is not washed out of colored fabrics.
As for Persil, consumers buy it because they are familiar with the brand . It has been on the Russian market for several decades. At the same time, some users are abandoning this brand because they believe that in recent years its quality has decreased and its price has increased.
Reviews can be found on this and this review site, here and here.
You will find a lot of useful and important information about Losk washing products in this section.
Rating of washing gels
When compiling the rating of washing gels, we took into account the opinions of customers and experts. The following characteristics of the applicants were also taken into account:
- Purpose – for manual or automatic washing;
- Shades of processed fabrics – black, white, colored;
- Safety for human health and the environment;
- Volume and convenience of packaging;
- Softness of impact on various types of fabrics;
- Smell, consistency and color;
- Composition, absence of dangerous chemical additives;
- Economical consumption;
- Easy to rinse off;
- Is the product suitable for baby wash?
Other selection criteria include the price and quality of the gels, and their availability on the market.
conclusions
Let's summarize:
- No eco-products can contain phosphates. The remaining components vary - you should carefully read what is written on the package in small letters. The more natural ingredients and less chemicals it contains, the better.
- There are many products on the market from foreign and domestic manufacturers. But the latter, as a rule, emphasize that their products are made from environmentally friendly raw materials imported from Germany, Israel and other countries with high environmental safety standards.
- When using eco-powders for washing, do not forget that air conditioners must also meet safety standards - their dyes and fragrances should not cause health problems.
- In many domestic products, the surfactant content reaches 15%, which is at least strange for eco-products. In imported analogues, the surfactant content does not exceed 5%.
- Security comes at a price. Eco-friendly and organic products are expensive.
There are a huge number of laundry products on the market that are marketed under the eco-friendly label. The "ECO" designation is not a guarantee of safety. Choose reliable manufacturers and do not be lazy to read the ingredients, even if you have to use a magnifying glass.
Which is better - powder, capsules or washing gel?
Each of these means is independent, but can also complement each other.
| View | pros | Minuses |
| Gel | Effective at both low and high temperatures | Price is slightly above average |
| Gentle on fabrics | Less effective when hand washed | |
| Suitable for frequent use | Small packaging volumes | |
| Low percentage of surfactants in the composition | ||
| Powder | Adequate price | May cause irritation to mucous membranes |
| Versatile, suitable for any type of washing | Doesn't always rinse well | |
| Used to remove stains of varying complexity | Requires dissolution in water | |
| Fast consumption | ||
| Capsules | Ease of use | High price |
| Ease of storage | Small selection | |
| Protects the washing machine from corrosion | Requires dissolution in water | |
| Gentle fabric care |
To care for delicate fabrics, it is better to use washing gel; capsules are only suitable for automatic processing; powder is suitable for rare procedures. Therefore, none of these products will be superfluous in the house.
The best gels for washing black laundry
Before adding products to the rating, we studied 10 options. As a result, taking into account the safety and effectiveness of the concentrates, one liquid product with the optimal consistency, smell, and composition was selected.
Meine Liebe
This is a safe household chemical that can be used for both hand and machine washing. Initially, the gel was intended for cleaning sportswear and denim from dirt, but in fact it is suitable for caring for trouser suits, down jackets, underwear and even car covers. However, this is only true for dark fabrics. One 800 ml container is enough for about 15 hand washes and 20 machine loads. A convenient dispenser-spout eliminates product loss when squeezing out the contents of the container.
Advantages
- Safe composition - does not contain chlorine, phosphates, formaldehydes;
- Optimal consistency;
- Does not irritate the skin of the hands;
- Does not damage the washing machine;
- Delicate cleaning of fabrics;
- Does not leave streaks.
Flaws
- Unnatural purple color;
- Leaves its smell.
Meine Liebe gel is the best for washing in terms of convenience; it has medium foaming, making it easy to rinse clothes after using it. Reviews also indicate that, as a result, clothes do not fade or lose shape under the influence of the product.
The best gels for washing colored laundry
Such products are intended for the care of clothes in rich colors - pink, red, blue, etc. According to customer reviews, of the offerings available on the market, two gels best cope with this task; they are recognized as the safest, most versatile and effective.
Synergetic universal
...According to reviews, Synergetic washing gel is good because of its low consumption - to wash 5 kg of clothes you need about one cap, which comes with the package....
Expert opinion
Synergetic universal superconcentrate is beneficial, in particular, due to the fact that the volume of 1 liter is enough for 30 washes.
It is effective for all types - manual and automatic, but it is very important to adhere to the temperature regime of 20-60 degrees.
The product is liquid, easily washed off from fabrics and cleans them even from stubborn stains, and there is no need to soak the laundry in advance. It is hypoallergenic and can be used to care not only for adult clothing, but also for children's clothing.
Advantages
- Eco-product;
- Jasmine oils in the composition soften fabrics and make them pleasant to the skin;
- No dangerous chemicals in the composition;
- Transparent color;
- Delicate scent;
- Convenient spout cap.
Flaws
- It copes less effectively with woolen items.
Der Waschkonig Color
The product is designed for the care of colored clothes, although it can also be used to wash white laundry. It contains components that do not damage the parts of the washing machine and prevent the formation of scale and corrosion. According to reviews, the gel is enough for 84 loads, depending on the number of things.
It washes off without problems and does not leave marks on fabrics, has a pleasant smell and optimal consistency. Packaging with transparent walls makes it easy to control consumption, and the handle makes squeezing out the contents convenient.
Advantages
- Highly concentrated;
- Completely soluble in water;
- Removes complex stains;
- Transparent packaging.
- Deals with stains even at low temperatures.
Flaws
- Not cheap;
- Blue liquid color.
The best gels for washing white clothes
When it comes to cleaning white clothes from dirt, the first question that arises is about lightening the fabrics and removing various stains. The gel described in this category adequately copes with these tasks. It was selected from 5 options based on safety for people and property, among other criteria.
Losk Mountain Lake
Gel for manual and automatic washing of light-colored, including white, clothes in any type of machine. This environmentally friendly liquid product does not pollute water and is safe for humans due to the absence of synthetic additives in the composition. The manufacturer offers 3 volumes - 1, 2 and 3 liters.
Losk Mountain Lake concentrate effectively removes even difficult stains from chocolate, grass, etc., but it is still better to pre-soak the clothes. On average, one package is enough for 20-30 loads, depending on the volume.
Advantages
- Fights various types of pollution;
- Pleasant light aroma;
- Enzymes included;
- No phosphates in the formula;
- Suitable for pre-treatment of stains.
Flaws
- Too runny.
The Losk Mountain Lake container has a convenient cap, thanks to which the gel does not spill, and the transparency of the walls makes it easy to control the consumption of the contents.
The best children's gels for washing clothes
In the best children's washing gels, the composition, which should not contain various artificial fragrances, dyes, flavors and other dangerous additives, is of paramount importance. It is important that it is hypoallergenic and does not cause skin irritation, which can safely include the concentrates described below.
Cotico Baby
Compared to other liquid products from the TOP, Cotico Baby gel has reduced foaming, which allows it to be used effectively for washing baby clothes. Moreover, it can be done either by hand or in a washing machine.
Reviews show that even with regular use of the concentrate, things do not lose their color and pellets do not appear. The manufacturer suggests using the composition, including for the care of newborn clothes. Due to the absence of aggressive chemical components, the skin is not irritated.
Advantages
- Vegetable oil included;
- Hypoallergenic fragrance;
- Whitens well;
- Eliminates old stains;
- Copes with removing contaminants in not very hot water;
- Packaging volume 1 liter.
Flaws
- The container is not transparent;
- Not cheap.
Cotico Baby gel is enough for about 30 washes, depending on the volume of soiled clothes of the child.
Eared nanny
The liquid product “Eared Nanny” gives things a pleasant smell, does not cause allergies due to the absence of dangerous components in the composition and is suitable for use in water of different temperatures. Washing gel is the best because of its economical consumption; 750 ml is enough for about 20 washing machine loads. This is facilitated by a biologically active composition that does not contain dangerous synthetic additives.
It removes both fresh and old stains well, without damaging the structure of fabrics or changing their color. The concentrate can be used for both manual and automatic washing of colored items.
Advantages
- Adequate price;
- Does not contain dyes;
- Good consistency;
- Easily washed off;
- Leaves no traces.
Flaws
- It is inconvenient to control consumption due to opaque packaging.
The “Eared Nanny” gel has a comfortable handle and a dispenser cap that prevents it from spilling while squeezing out the contents.
Consumer quality assessment
“Test Purchase” specialists purchased washing powders for colored laundry and organized the first stage of inspection directly on the sales floor. We studied the products of five brands:
- DOSIA.
- DENI.
- LOSK.
- SORT.
- TIDE.
All products were classified, so consumers did not know what product they were using. They were provided with napkins that contained three types of stains:
- mustard;
- ketchup;
- mayonnaise.
Regular customers had to manually wash off the stains in a detergent solution. When washing with Loskom, customers noted low foaming, which indicates the suitability of the composition for machine cleaning. It took a lot of effort to get rid of the stains by hand.
Denis quickly dealt with cleaning up the heavy contamination. The fabric has acquired its original appearance. This allows you to carefully wash things and extend their service life.
The Tide didn't do a good job. With intense friction, the dyes began to wash out along with the stains.
When using Sorti, a mild effect on the skin of the hands and fabric fibers was noted. The stain came off well after a short soaking.
Dosya washing powder was the fastest in cleaning fibers, demonstrating a neutral attitude towards fabrics. It was he who became the leader according to the results of the popular vote. However, three compositions passed the preliminary selection: DOSIA, DENI and SORTI. The initial assessment is subjective, therefore all applicants took part in the laboratory study.
Which washing gel is better to buy?
If you need a gel to care for fabrics of any color, it is recommended to buy a universal product. Careful and safe care of children's clothing ensures a natural composition, without phosphates and parabens. The absence of these components in it is a prerequisite for cleansing the belongings of a person with sensitive skin and a tendency to allergies.
The choice of any one specific gel depends on the following tasks:
- Meine Liebe works well with delicate black fabrics.
- Bright things will help refresh the product from Synergetic.
- Der Waschkonig Color is a universal option for caring for linen of any color.
- If you need to bleach light-colored clothes, Losk Mountain Lake will be just right.
- In the care of children's clothing, Cotico Baby will be relevant.
- For washing the clothes of a newborn baby, the Eared Nanny will come in handy.
The washing gels presented in the rating of the best guarantee the effectiveness of their use and safety for humans and fabrics. And there is no need for them to be expensive; in the TOP there are options that are quite affordable.
Comparison table of characteristics
For better clarity, decide which washing gel is right for you, we advise you to study the comparison table of all the above presented models.
| Model | Purpose | Purpose | Type | Price, rub) |
| Tide Color | for all fabrics | 2.47 l | automatic, manual | from 557 to 720 |
| Persil Freshness from Vernel Deep Clean Technology | for snow-white and light-colored fabrics | 1.95 l | automatic | from 627 to 729 |
| Synergetic universal | for all types | 1 l | machine, manual | from 240 to 360 |
| Losk Color | universal | 1.3 l | machine, manual | from 345 to 460 |
| Der Waschkonig Universal | universal | 1.6 l | automatic, manual | from 262 to 37 |
| Kao Attack Bio EX | universal | 0.9 l | automatic, manual | from 473 to 585 |
| Persil Sensitive | universal | 1.3 l | automatic, manual | from 285 to 320 |
| Care & Refresh | for synthetic fabrics | 3 l | automatic | from 185 to 320 |
| BioMio Bio-2in1 with cotton extract | for all types of fabrics | 1.5 l | machine, manual | from 460 to 580 |
| Losk Aroma Orchid | for cotton fabrics, for colored fabrics, for synthetic fabrics, for white and light-colored fabrics | 1.46 l | machine, manual | from 265 to 380 |
