Among several hundred types of laundry detergents, Persil products occupy a worthy place. Under this brand you can find powder, gel and capsules on the counter.
Read the article about who is the manufacturer of the Persil detergent, what its pros and cons are, as well as what consumers think about it.
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Manufacturer
The Persil brand belongs to the German company Henkel. The history of washing powder began back in 1907, when German chemists managed to combine 2 components: silicate and sodium perborate.
When water is heated, the substance releases oxygen bubbles into the water, which help bleach the fabric. This allowed housewives to stop rubbing things and using chlorine.
Two basic components formed the basis for the name of the powder: perborate - PER and silicate - SIL. Since then, the formula has been improved many times, 2 more release forms and new scents have appeared. In Russia, the production of Persil using German technology began in 2000.
Pros and cons of Persil
Persil's There are several undoubted advantages, including:
- Effective removal of stubborn stains, which is possible thanks to an improved enzyme mix of 13 active ingredients.
- The presence of bleach in the composition, which prevents the appearance of yellowness.
- The presence in the Color line of color-protective components that preserve color brightness.
- Taking care of fabric. The substances that make up Persil fight signs of clothing wear and prevent the formation of pilling.
- Long-lasting freshness of things, which is ensured by Persil scents.
- Time-tested quality. The powder has been produced for over 110 years.
- Safe formula containing no harmful components.
The main disadvantages of the manufacturer include:
- High price for detergent. Capsules are especially expensive.
- Difficult leaching of detergent particles from fabric fibers (at least 2 rinsing cycles required).
- Lack of specialized detergent children's things.
Types of laundry detergents
Persil laundry detergents are represented by gels, washing powders and laundry capsules. All of them have several subspecies, which differ not only in flavors, but also in the way they are used.
Washing powder
Washing powders are activated at a temperature of 30 degrees. They are based on:
- A-surfactant,
- nonionic surfactants,
- phosphonates,
- soap,
- enzymes,
- optical and oxygen brightener.
The assortment is represented by the following items:
- Lavender;
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Spring freshness;
- Color;
- Color freshness from Vernel;
- Persil Sensitive;
- Premium.
Powders weighing 0.45 kg are produced in cardboard packs, and large volumes are packaged in plastic bags (from 3 to 9 kg).
Gel
Gel is a liquid concentrate containing surfactants and other active ingredients. It is dosed using a measuring cup. The product can be used for both hand and machine washing.
The line of gels includes the following items:
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Lavender;
- Spring freshness;
- Color;
- Sensitive;
- Premium;
- Premium Color.
The gel does not have to be poured into the compartment of the washing machine intended for powders. You can pour it directly into the drum and then start the wash cycle. If things are not very dirty, then 75 ml of liquid concentrate is enough for one cycle. In the presence of complex stains, its amount is increased to 155 ml.
Read more about Persil gels here.
Capsules
Capsules are very convenient to use, since there is no need to dose detergent when washing. They have a transparent shell that dissolves in water. Use 1 capsule for 1 wash (for 4-5 kg of laundry).
Duo-caps range:
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Lavender;
- Color;
- Premium Color.
The capsules are easy to use. They are placed in a drum, and dirty things are placed on top. After this, all that remains is to put the device into operation.
Read more about Persil capsules Here.
Features of choice
Each type of detergent is designed for a specific purpose. Features of choosing Persil powder, gels and capsules:
- To wash colored items, choose a detergent labeled Color. It can be powder, gel or capsules.
- For washing white things You can use any compositions that are not marked Color, as they contain a larger amount of bleaches.
- There is no specialized composition in the Persil line for caring for children's things.
- For washing items belonging to people with highly sensitive skin. For this purpose, Persil Sensitive is used, which contains natural soap. After washing, the products release a pleasant almond aroma.
- If you need to wash heavily soiled items, you can purchase a product with a stronger formula - Persil Premium. It contains a stain remover.
- To care for delicate items, it is recommended to use liquid formulations - gels or capsules.
- For hand wash you can use powder or gel. Capsules are used for machine wash only.
Terms of use
Depending on the release form, the methods of using the detergent will differ. Pay attention to the following points:
Powder. It is poured into 1 or 2 compartments of the washing machine and a suitable program is launched. If you are washing by hand, the powder must be thoroughly dissolved before placing the items in water.- Gel. It can be poured into a special section of the washing machine, or directly onto dirty clothes. If soaking is necessary, apply the gel to the stain, rub it with the back of the cap and leave for a certain time.
- Capsules. They are used only for machine washing, putting them in the drum first. Dirty items should be placed on top.
Any detergent from Persil is activated at a temperature of 30 degrees.
Allergies - what to do?
Allergies to washing powder can develop in both children and adults. It is a delayed-type reaction, so symptoms may appear even 3 days after contact with the allergen.
Characteristic manifestations:
- Eczema on hands.
- Sore throat, runny nose, cough.
- Tearing.
- Skin rashes, itching.
Best before date
The shelf life of powders and gels is 3 years, and capsules – 1.5 years. Release date information can be found on the packaging.
To prevent the product from deteriorating ahead of time, it must be stored correctly. The main thing is to keep the packaging closed and prevent moisture and debris from getting into it. You cannot use formulations that have expired.
Comparison with other brands
In addition to Persil, the departments with household chemicals offer laundry detergents from other brands. Famous brands such as Ariel, Tide, Losk, BiMax can compete.
Ariel
Release Ariel is carried out by the American company Procter&Gamble. The funds are practically in the same price category. On sale you can find powder, gel and capsules for washing. The range of detergents is quite wide, but there are differences in the selection of scents.
Like Persil, Ariel has a specialized formulation for people with hypersensitive skin. Household chemicals meet safety requirements and wash and bleach fabrics well.
Tide
Tide Persil is “younger” by almost 50 years. Procter&Gamble has been producing products since 1950.
Tide is a more budget-friendly laundry product, but its quality does not suffer from this. In the assortment you can find all 3 forms of release: capsules, gels and washing powders.
Tide's washing quality is high, but according to a number of studies, it is still inferior to Persil. This is especially noticeable when caring for things with complex and persistent stains.
Gloss
Losk can be called the “younger brother” of Persil, since it is produced by the same company – Henkel. The powder appeared in Russia in 1994. Gloss belongs to budget detergents.
Unlike Persil, the product range is not so diverse. You can find capsules, powders and gels on sale, but the number of types of detergents is not so large. However, there is a gel on sale for washing children's clothes that can be used from the first days of life.
The manufacturer also offers liquid concentrates from the “Aromatherapy” series, enriched with essential oils of lotus, lily and orchid.
Bimax
The production of washing powder is carried out by the domestic company Nefis Cosmetics, located in Kazan.. Laundry detergents are cheaper than Persil. For some powders the difference is quite significant and reaches 30%.
Only washing powders and gels can be found on sale. There are no capsules in the Bimax line of detergents. Like Persil, the manufacturer offers consumers a line of Aromatherapy products.
What is the price, where to buy?
Cost of detergents Persil:
- Color washing powder 0.45 kg - about 100 rubles, 3 kg - about 500 rubles.
- Gel from the Premium series 2.34 kg - about 700 rubles.
- Capsules 14 pieces - about 300 rubles.
Price may vary depending on point of sale. You can purchase laundry detergents in retail stores, in the household chemicals department, or order them online.
Reviews
Reviews about Persil can be found varied. Many consumers like the quality of washing. They indicate that the powder copes well with difficult stains. They are satisfied with its pleasant aroma that remains on things.
Conclusion
Persil is a modern detergent available in the form of powder, gel and capsules. It is valued for its high quality of washing, which is why it has been in stable demand for many years. The manufacturer cares about its brand, so it regularly updates and improves the formula and expands the range.
