Number one in Russia: Ferry for washing dishes

Since 2010, Fairy has been the absolute leader among kitchen detergents (according to housewives).

Consumers loved the product for its thick consistency, abundant foaming and economical consumption. One bottle is really enough for a huge mountain of dishes and more.

Housewives actively use Ferry not only for washing dishes, but also for removing greasy stains from clothes, washing floors, windows and other contaminated surfaces.

Manufacturer Fairy

Famous dishwashing detergent produced by the no less famous American company Procter & Gamble (P&G, Procter & Gamble). It was founded back in 1831. And for almost two centuries now, there has been active production of household chemicals, cosmetics, products for children and animals.

Fairy first appeared on the shelves in 1950, and came to Russia only in 1995.

Advantages and disadvantages

Manufacturer Procter & Gamble does not need advertising. This company operates a number of well-known brands. And Fairy is far from the first place.

Pros of the manufacturer:

• common products;
• huge assortment;
• reasonable prices for the population.

Minuses:

• packaging is not always convenient;
• aggressive components in the compositions.

The affordable cost and prevalence is explained precisely by the filling of bottles.If we talk specifically about Fairy, consumers are wary and frightened by such strong fragrances and saturated dyes.

Ambiguous attitude towards foaming. On the one hand, it contributes to economical consumption. On the other hand, you need to thoroughly rinse the washed surfaces.

Analysis of the composition of the detergent

The more surfactants in a product, the better it removes dirt. It is Fairy surfactants that cause a lot of controversy and indignation. People say terrible things, they name the amount of detergents that a person uses in a year or 10, 20 years. How true is this?

Main ingredients:

1. Sodium laureth sulfate. Foaming agent helps to cope with grease, fresh and old dirt, but has a negative effect on the skin of the hands, disrupts the lipid barrier and dries out. Manufacturers try to neutralize the harm by adding softening components.
2. Phenoxyethanol. Preservative, used in household chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes.
3. Lauramin oxide. Also a surfactant, it also plays the role of an emulsifier and stabilizes the foam.
4. Propylene glycol. Stabilizer and solvent.
5. Sodium chloride. This is ordinary sodium salt.
6. Sodium hydroxideI. Alkaline component that increases the effectiveness of surfactants.

The manufacturer also actively adds fragrances and dyes that increase the attractiveness of the detergent. Some products contain vitamin E and glycerin.

Best before date

Fairy can be used for 24 months. Store out of the reach of animals and children at a temperature not exceeding 35 degrees. Keep away from sunlight.

Product line

Over the 70 years of its existence, the Fairy line has changed several times. The manufacturer introduced various fragrances, dyes, and additional additives. Now we can purchase different products from five lines:

How to use correctly, do I need to dilute?

The product is never applied to dishes in its pure form. It is either dissolved in warm water or pre-foamed on a sponge or cloth. The second option is more often used.

How to use Fairy correctly:

1. Wet the sponge.
2. Apply a drop of product.
3. Lather.
4. Wipe the surface.
5. Rinse the dishes with clean water.

The manufacturer recommends diluting 5 ml of Ferry product in five liters of water. But this method is only suitable for washing dishes in a basin. Most people prefer to enjoy the benefits of civilization - running water.But thrifty housewives sometimes dilute Fairy in half or by a third and use bottles with dispensers.

According to the tests carried out, One bottle of Fairy detergent is enough to wash 6,000 dishes. But the first place was taken by the AOS analogue.

Alternatives

The most popular alternative detergents:

AOS

The product is produced by the Russian manufacturer Nefis Cosmetics. A worthy rival to Fairy, it is not inferior in thickness, foaming, and cleaning abilities. 70 rubles for 0.45 liters.

A significant drawback of AOS is that the product dries out the skin of your hands. Also, the manufacturer does not spoil the consumer with variety. Only recently have options appeared with:

• sea ​​salt,
• glycerin,
• rose oil,
• lavender,
• daisies.

Before this, for many years only the classic AOS was released.

Sorti

Also produced by the Russian company Nefis Cosmetics. This is the remedy differs in liquid consistency, low foaming and cleaning abilities.

Synergetic

A fashionable product that is now actively promoted by bloggers and other media personalities. The product is positioned as ECO and has the appropriate certificate. But not everything is so rosy.

Particularly attentive consumers have found “conditionally” safe surfactants. Also, not all housewives are satisfied with the foaming and cleaning ability.

Where to buy and at what price?

Dish detergent is sold in almost all hardware stores, supermarkets, and can be found in markets, in small bottles. It is delivered to cities and villages. You can easily purchase Ferry in online stores.

The cost depends on the volume of packaging. It is cheaper to purchase large quantities, buy with promotions and store discount cards.

Customer Reviews

Some people are delighted with Fairy, have been buying it for years, and are not going to change this manufacturer. Other consumers are categorically against it; they found a lot of disadvantages.

The main advantages have already been discussed:

• consistency,
• availability,
• foaming,
• range.

It's time to talk about the shortcomings. What disadvantages of Fairy do users identify:

1. The product dries out the skin of your hands and damages your nails. Therefore, it should only be used with gloves.
2. It contains many aggressive components, allergies may appear, and dermatosis may worsen.
3. Too pronounced aroma that remains on the dishes for a long time. However, Fairy does not remove the smell of fish or other products.
4. Foam is difficult to wash off. This leads to increased water consumption. Therefore, it is inconvenient to use this product in the country or in villages where there is no water supply and sewerage.

Conclusion

The Ferry product is an excellent workhorse. It’s sold everywhere, I’m pleased with the range, economical consumption and efficiency. A significant drawback is the aggressive composition. The product may cause allergies, and the smell is sometimes irritating.

To avoid harm, do not use it to wash fruits, as some consumers do. It is advisable to choose special products for products or at least those marked “ECO”.