Review of Mama Lemon dishwashing detergents: advantages and disadvantages, cost, customer opinions

Among the variety of household chemicals, Mama Lemon gel stands out for its ergonomic design, high quality, affordability and price.

The product of the Japanese concern meets high environmental requirements and is highly appreciated by users.

We will tell you more about Mama Lemon dishwashing detergents in the article.

Manufacturer

The Mama Lemon brand belongs to the Japanese concern Lion Corporation, one of the leaders in the production of household chemicals. The company was founded in 1891 in Tokyo and was initially positioned on the market as a manufacturer of raw materials for soap.

Today Lion Corporation is:

• more than 8,000 employees;
• 4 specialized research institutes;
• 5 production sites;
• 8 subsidiaries located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan.

Pros and cons of detergents

Mama Lemon brand dishwashing liquid is one of the top five best dishwashing products. But, along with undeniable advantages, the gel also has weaknesses.

1. Eco-friendly product:
   • the constituent components are non-toxic;
   • all ingredients are biodegradable;
   • essential oils are used for fragrance;
   • food dyes;
   • contains the required minimum of synthetic components;
   • not tested on animals;
   • The packaging is reusable and recyclable.

The product has received Green Label Singapore as part of Singapore's Green Labeling programme.

2. Thanks to non-toxic and environmentally friendly composition The product is approved for use on baby nipples, pacifiers, bottles and toys from the moment the baby is born. They can be used to wash food.
3. Economical consumption. The thick concentrated gel lasts for a long time - one drop of Mama Lemon can wash ten dishes. The product can be used not only in concentrated form. For users who prefer liquid detergents, a dilution of 1:10 (10 ml of gel per 100 ml of water) produces an effective washing liquid.
4. Removes grease from dishes well. The product easily removes food stains and grease from dishes and works successfully at any water temperature. Users rated the quality of the dishes after Mama Lemon as “squeaky clean.”
5. Easy to foam, the dense foam does not flow from the sponge. Thanks to the foaming components, the product foams easily, creating a dense, finely porous foam that does not run off the sponge.
6. Has a pleasant smell, which does not remain on clean dishes. Mama Lemon brand products are scented with natural essential oils. The scents of lemon, green tea, and orange are used as fragrances.
7. Easily washed off. The risk of residual amounts of detergent entering the body with subsequent accumulation and risk of poisoning for users of the Lion Corporation product is reduced to zero. The detergent will be completely removed from the surface of the dishes, which ensures the safety of using Mama Lemon for the health of all family members.
8. Eliminates any odors. When washing dishes, all unpleasant odors are removed - from fish, garlic, etc.
9. Antibacterial formula kills 99.9% of microorganisms.Active antimicrobial protection Mama Lemon actively works not only against bacteria, but even destroys influenza viruses, which is extremely important, especially for children's dishes and toys.
10. Not critical to temperature, washes well even in cold water. This allows you to use the gel not only at home, but also take it with you on trips to nature, to the sea, or to the country.
11. Convenient bottle with dispenser. The plastic container of Mama Lemon products is convenient, interesting in design, and looks stylish in any kitchen. For the convenience of users, the bottle has a dispenser - one portion applied to a damp sponge is enough to wash a dozen dishes.
12. Replaceable doypack (volume 600 ml) allows you to save your family budget. When the gel in the bottle runs out, the consumer does not have to pay for the hard packaging again - just transfer the product from the soft packaging into the empty bottle.
13. Doesn't dry out the skin of your hands. Due to its gentle effect on the skin of the hands, gloves are not needed to work with the product. This saves the user money and once again confirms the environmental friendliness of the gel.
14. Non-core use. The gel can be used to wash heavily soiled hands that cannot be cleaned with cosmetic soap. It copes with greasy stains, machine grease, etc. In addition, it can remove greasy stains from clothes. To do this, apply a drop of gel to the stain, lightly rub with a brush, leave for 2-3 minutes and rinse with water.

There are significantly fewer disadvantages:

1. The product is not hypoallergenic. For people sensitive to smells, the aroma can be somewhat intrusive.
2. Dyes are used in the gel.
3. High price.

Compound

The biodegradable composition of Mama Lemon was created in the 80s of the last century and was positioned as a skin-friendly balm for washing dishes, fruits and vegetables. The brand's modern products are marked with the Green Label Singapore environmental label, as a product that meets a high standard of environmental friendliness.

Concentrate components Mama Lemon:

• sodium laureth sulfate – nonionic foaming surfactant, 5-15%;
• sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate – anionic surfactant, up to 5%;
• Sodium bezoate (another name for E211) is a synthetic additive, preservative and color enhancer, highly soluble in water;
• methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone - cosmetic preservatives, paraben substitutes;
• E513 – 10% sulfuric acid solution, emulsifier;
• magnesium sulfate – acidity regulator, stabilizer of peroxide compounds;
• Cl47005 – color index of food coloring E104 (quinoline yellow);
• fragrance - flavoring, scent options - green tea or lemon;
• water – at least 30%.

Best before date

The manufacturer guarantees the preservation of the qualities of Mama Lemon concentrate for three years from the date of manufacture. For control, the production date is indicated on the packaging in the year/month/date format. Don’t throw away the empty bottle – it’s convenient to pour gel from a doypack into it.

Product line

Products of subsidiaries from Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand are often supplied to Russia.

Possible packaging options:

1. In hard plastic bottles with a dispenser - 1000 ml and 750 ml.
2. In a soft doypack – 600 ml.

Assortment of gels for washing dishes Mama Lemon:

• Natural Lemon Fragrance (lemon);
• Green Tea Fragrance (green tea);
• Tough on Grease (antibacterial, odorless).

In Japan, liquid is produced only in solid packaging, the design of which is:

• bottle with dispenser 380 ml;
• canister 1250 ml;
• canister 2150 ml.

How to use, how to dilute?

Mama Lemon can be used in several ways, depending on the task:

1. If there are few dishes, use concentrated gel. Press the dispenser, apply one drop to a damp sponge, and lather.

   To wash pans and pots, it is more convenient to apply the gel directly to the dishes. After treating the dishes with thick foam, rinse thoroughly with water.

2. For those who are more accustomed to using cleaning liquids. You can dilute the concentrated gel to a liquid state: add 7-9 ml of washing concentrate to 100 ml of water and mix. Use the solution as a regular detergent.
3. If there are a lot of dishes or there is no running water. To do this, pour water into a large container where you can put all the dishes that need washing, and add concentrated Mama Lemon gel to it at the rate of 1 dose of gel per 1 liter of water. Foam the washing solution and load dirty dishes into it. Wash everything in the container and drain the cleaning solution. Rinse the dishes with clean water.

Alternative offers

The choice of dishwashing detergents is quite wide, and they all have both strengths and weaknesses.

Ecover Zero, Belgium

Good quality detergent, but not suitable for baby items and vegetables. The price level is quite high - 450 ml of gel costs 270 rubles. Compared to the Mama Lemon doypack, 600 ml for 175 rubles. clearly loses.

Levrana Freshbubble, Russia

Excellent performance, natural composition, approved for washing children's toys and vegetables. A wide range of scents, there is an unscented product for allergy sufferers.

Price and place of purchase

You can purchase Mama Lemon products in almost any store offering household chemicals. These will be funds from the corporation's subsidiaries; products from Indonesia and Malaysia are most often found on the Russian market.

In retail outlets, 1 liter of Mama Lemon costs on average 380 rubles, a doy-pack can be purchased for 175 rubles.

The Japanese version is significantly more expensive:

• a 380 ml bottle is offered for 180 rubles;
• bottle 800 ml - 585 rubles;
• a 2150 ml canister will cost 1,420 rubles.

Consumer Reviews

Users highly rate Mama Lemon products. Most often, those who have tried this remedy at least once never leave it. Everyone notes the economical consumption and excellent cleaning abilities.

Young parents, who are especially critical when choosing household chemicals, note that they are harmless and easy to wash off, which is especially important for young children.

Conclusion

It is impossible to please everyone, but the opinion of the majority is already statistics. And she claims that Mama Lemon brand dishwashing liquid is a decent Japanese quality product.

The ideal assistant in the kitchen, The gel copes with any contaminants and is extremely economical in use., preserving the funds of their owners. Easily removed from surfaces, environmentally friendly, it does not harm either nature or humans.

Having tried it at least once, they no longer change it for another; they trust it not only with their health, but also with the health of their children.