Almost always, washing powders are selected according to one criterion - price. If it's expensive, it means it's high quality. But Roskontrol broke this stereotype: experts tested inexpensive laundry detergents and found that the cleaning power and safety of many of them is much higher than that of some expensive detergents. Therefore, every housewife will need this list of the best powders in the low price category, approved by both experts and ordinary buyers on the Otzovik website.
Criteria for choosing a washing powder
In order to wisely approach the choice of washing powder, the buyer must not fall for advertising tricks and understand what exactly he needs. If you take into account and be guided solely by your needs, then choosing the right product will not be difficult.
To do this, the following criteria should be taken into account:
- Washing type. Manufacturers indicate this information on the packaging. The product can be intended for washing children's, colored or white laundry.
- Washing process. The powder can be for hand washing or machine washing.
- Consistency of detergent. It can be a plate, capsule, gel or powder.
- Temperature mode. Not all clothes can be washed at high temperatures. You should use special detergents for washing in hot and cold water.
If the selection criteria depend on the safety of the detergent, the following components must be taken into account:
- A product is considered safe for the body if its composition contains no more than 5% anionic surfactants.
- Phosphates are responsible for the effectiveness of the powder. They should not exceed the norm - 12%. For people with sensitive skin, products containing this component are contraindicated.
- Synthetic zeolites (an analogue of phosphates) do not negatively affect the body, only things become hard after washing.
Please note that scented products may cause an allergic reaction.
What do all manufacturers have in common?
Not only laundry detergents from Bimax, but also other brands are in high demand among consumers. The most popular of them are:
- Tide;
- Gloss;
- Ariel;
- Persil;
- Eared Nanny;
- Weasel.
Despite such a variety of brands, they have several similar characteristics:
Compound. All household chemicals for washing clothes are based on anionic and ionic surfactants, although their concentration may vary.
Auxiliary components are zeolites, bleaches, enzymes, enzymes, flavors, phosphonates.- Range. The line of most manufacturers includes compositions for washing white and colored items.
- Release form . All companies representing brands are engaged in the production of powders and liquid concentrates.
Some recommendations for use also have some similarity. Thus, the water temperature when washing with powder can vary in the range from 30 to 90 degrees, and when washing with gel - from 30 to 50 degrees.
Which washing powder is best for an automatic machine?
You should carefully select the powder for the automatic machine, since it must have a special chemical composition. This applies to the soap base, which directly cleans things, as well as additives used for the aroma and softness of products.
Some detergents have a positive effect on the operation of washing machines, softening water and preventing the appearance of scale and corrosion. But there are also those that contribute to damage to machine parts.
Therefore, before purchasing the product, you need to consider several rules:
- packaging must be with o;
- Surfactants in the composition should not exceed 5%, and phosphates - 15%;
- The original appearance of things will remain longer if you use products in accordance with the types of fabric.
It is better to give preference to products whose packaging is marked that they have passed health safety certification.
Tide White Clouds | Price 4.5 kg - 490 rubles
Sixth place in the list of the best washing powders is taken by Tide “White Clouds” . The product effectively copes with stubborn stains from chocolate, red wine, grass, coffee, lipstick, and at the same time it is used quite economically.
One of the disadvantages is the strong smell of the powder.
The average price of the product is 490 rubles per package weighing 4.5 kg.
Top highest quality powders, according to Roskachestvo
You can determine the quality of a detergent by testing it in practice, but determining how safe it is is not entirely easy to determine at home. Roskoshestvo conducted a study of washing powders for quality and safety, and based on the results, they compiled a rating of the best products.
Burti Color
The powder of this brand should be used for washing colored items. The German manufacturer took care of the quality and safety of the product. According to research, the powder very well removes protein stains (blood), as well as pigment-oil stains (grease).
After prolonged use of the product, things do not lose their original appearance. The fabric remains just as durable and does not pill.
Stork color
This synthetic product is recognized by Roskachestvo experts as a high-quality product, and the safety rating is five stars out of five.
The consumer properties of the product were also highly appreciated. The powder helps soften water, does not foam when washing and rinses well.
Reflect color
Roskachestvo highly praised the safety of the product and its consumer properties. The powder does not cause irritation when it comes into contact with the skin or in contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, and does not harm the washing machine, since the composition contains water softeners, which means that the machine parts will not suffer from scale or corrosion.
The disadvantages of the detergent were also noted - the formation of a large amount of foam, but at the same time it is easy to rinse.
Ecover Zero
This product is suitable for washing colored items only. It is completely safe for health. The powder copes well with various types of contaminants, including protein, although this is not indicated in the labeling.
The only drawback that experts noted is that with daily use of this powder, the fabric becomes hard.
Frost Color
Phosphates and the mass fraction of sodium silicates in the composition fully comply with the norm, which means that it can be used by people with asthmatic diseases or allergies. The product softens water well and can be easily rinsed out of fabrics, and also prevents the appearance of pilling.
Sarma Active
The powder from a Russian manufacturer is suitable for all types of washing and copes with many stains. After using the product, the fabric does not turn yellow and remains durable. The product does not have a negative effect on the body, therefore it is absolutely safe.
After washing, some mineral substances may remain on things, which do not meet the standards of Roskoshestvo.
Biomio
Washing powder for colored laundry is produced in Denmark. Safety and consumer properties not related to cleaning ability were rated by experts as five out of five. Cleaning ability scored four out of five possible points.
The product meets all Roskachestvo standards and is absolutely safe for the body. The powder removes grease stains well and copes with protein stains. The detergency rating of four is due to the fact that after prolonged use of washing powder, laundry may turn yellow and become rougher.
Myth 41-55 rub.
Myth powder is produced by the famous brand Procter & Gamble. And although the product is manufactured according to the manufacturer’s specifications, Myth meets the requirements of GOST according to proven indicators, and is also safe in terms of pH level.
The laboratory noted high efficiency in consumer tests and good cleaning ability of the product. Buyers also agreed with the experts regarding efficiency.
The powder removes fresh stains really well, is used sparingly, and does not cause allergic reactions. The only thing that some consumers didn’t like was that the aroma was too strong.
The best brands, according to the Control Purchase
Experts from the designated Control Purchase laboratory also checked washing powders for quality and noted the best brands.
Losk
Since the main components of the powder are enzymes, it perfectly removes even the most difficult stains. Even if you often use the detergent, things remain as good as new, and the color-protective substances that are included in the product maintain the brightness of the color of the clothes.
Sorti
The product can be called universal because it is used for soaking and washing clothes before main cleaning. This powder can be used for items made of synthetics, linen, cotton and mixed fabrics.
Bioadditives that are present in the product contribute to the effective removal of stubborn stains.
Tide
The powder is suitable for daily washing, as it copes with various types of dirt without any problems. It contains enzymes that dissolve well even in cold water, which helps remove stains more effectively. The special components of the product preserve the color of the clothing and its original appearance.
Dosia
This product is universal and is suitable for both hand and machine washing. The refreshing complex of the product allows you to carefully remove unpleasant odors and daily dirt from clothes.
Things will acquire a pleasant aroma even with active sweating in the summer. Thanks to components that soften water, the powder prevents the appearance of scale and limescale in the washing machine.
Deni
This product is intended for comprehensive care. The powder removes stains perfectly and leaves clothes perfectly clean. Aromatic substances kill all unpleasant odors and give things freshness. The product is in great demand among housewives due to its affordable price.
Sarma-Automatic Mountain freshness | Price 400 g - 56 rubles
Opens the list of the best laundry detergents “Sarma-Automatic Mountain Freshness for all types of laundry” . It is designed for washing both colored and white laundry, and copes well with washing cotton and synthetic fabrics. The powder contains enzymes designed to remove stains and a bleaching component. According to the application, it gives white linen a snow-white color, removing yellowness from it.
The product has a fairly strong smell, but dried laundry does not smell as intense.
Among the advantages of Sarma washing powder, it is worth noting that it does not contain chlorine and has an antibacterial effect.
The average price of a package of powder (400 g) is 56 rubles.
Nordland ECO | Price 1.8 kg - 690 rubles
Nordland ECO takes 3rd place in the rating of washing powders. The product belongs to the group of ecological powders, does not contain phosphates and is odorless. Suitable for both machine and hand wash. Copes well with all types of dirt. Nordland ECO is 90% biodegradable and causes much less harm to the environment compared to other washing powders.
The only drawback of Nordland ECO is its rather high price.
The cost of packaging a product weighing 1.8 kg is 690 rubles.
2. Persil Expert Color automatic | Price 450 g - 130 rubles
Second place in the list of the best washing powders is taken by Persil Expert Color automatic .
The formula of the product contains stain remover capsules that quickly dissolve in water and act on stains already at the initial stage of washing. The color-protective components contained in the powder help maintain the bright color of the fabric. Persil Expert Color is designed for washing clothes of all types of fabrics, with the exception of wool and silk. The product effectively copes with severe stains and contains softening components.
The cost of a package (450 g) is about 130 rubles.
