Safe, natural, non-pathogenic, or everything you need to know about enzymes in washing powders

Modern washing powders contain many components, the significance of most of which ordinary consumers are not even aware of.

When studying the composition of washing powder, you can often find enzymes in it.

Read the article about what these substances are and why they are added to household chemicals.

What are they and why are they needed?

Enzymes in washing powder are represented by organic enzymes of protein origin. In living organisms, they are produced by cells and used by them to ensure metabolic processes.

Enzymes act on various types of stains:

• protein,
• fat,
• combined,
• dyes.

Enzymes are available in granular and liquid form. They can be single or multi-component. Depending on the composition of the powder, manufacturers color the enzymes in different colors.

The share of enzymes in modern washing powders does not exceed 30-35%. However, technologists claim that even their slight addition to the composition significantly increases its cleaning ability. For adding to washing powders Russian manufacturers can use only 14 enzyme preparations, including:

• Savinaza,
• Totalase Ultra,
• Sokolan,
• Natalaza 60,
• Purafect and others.

Which ones are used in production?

The following enzymes are used in the production of washing powders:

1. Alkaline protease. This enzyme is responsible for the destruction of all protein-containing contaminants. It can be used to remove stains from blood, milk, eggs, cocoa, grass, and butter.

   These particles are practically insoluble in water and quickly settle on tissues. When they bind to protein, they form peptides that are easily broken down by the detergent composition.

2. Alkaline lipase. This enzyme works great with fats and oils. They are the main assistants in the fight against stains from sweat and fatty foods.
3. Amylase. It is responsible for removing contaminants containing starch from things, for example, stains from potatoes, baby food, and chocolate. Having bound the molecules, amylase breaks them down into saccharins and dextrins, which dissolve well in water and are washed out of the fabric fibers.
4. Cellulase. This enzyme gives a special smoothness to things made from cotton fabric. Under its influence, the fibers become elastic and less electrified. Thanks to this effect, it is possible to get rid of the impurities that were stuck on the bristling villi. As a result, the fabric becomes lighter and more pleasant to the touch.
5. Alkaline pectinase. This enzyme is used to combat fruit stains.
6. Keratinases. This type of enzymes easily breaks down the remains of dried protein and ensures high-quality leaching of dead skin cells from the tissue fibers.

Are these substances harmful?

Enzymes are one of the few components in washing powder that do not pose a threat to human health. They are absolutely safe as they are of natural origin..

Enzymes are not capable of causing an allergic reaction or skin irritation, so they can even be found in baby powder.

Enzymes – these are non-pathogenic substances. If sanitary and hygienic standards and technologies are observed during their production at the enterprise, then they will not cause harm to the human body.

How to use laundry detergent correctly?

Housewives are accustomed to the fact that to remove stubborn stains, things need to be washed in hot water, and sometimes even boiled. However, this rule does not apply to powder with enzymes. They are biological drugs that are destroyed at high temperatures. Boiling neutralizes them 100%.

Recommendations for use washing powders with enzymes:

• Before using the detergent for the first time, you should read the information on use indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging;
• to remove protein stains, the water temperature should remain between 30-40 degrees;
• to combat complex contaminants, the water temperature can be increased to 60 degrees;
• for the best quality of washing, things need to be soaked in warm water - this will allow the enzymes to fully demonstrate their activity and dissolve protein stains, and subsequent washing in hot water will be aimed at removing traces of fat.

Features of choice

Different enzymes exhibit different activity against certain types of stains. However, it is impossible to find washing powder in the store that would contain all enzymes at once. This is because enzymes are substances that react with other components that make up laundry detergents.

For example, High concentrations of bleach can slow down their performance., and sometimes even provoke their destruction. Therefore, manufacturers have to find a compromise by depriving the powder of one of the components.

Top 3 best

You can find various washing powders containing enzymes on sale, but the top three included only the safest formulations, which have many positive reviews from consumers:

Persil Sensitive

This powder from the famous German company Henkel is in demand among Russian consumers. The formula is designed in such a way that it can be used to care for children's things and clothing for people with hypersensitive skin. High quality washing is ensured by the presence of enzymes and bleaches in the powder.

The price of a package weighing 3 kg is 350 rubles.

Attack Multi Action

This is a Japanese highly concentrated laundry detergent containing oxygen stain remover and fabric softener. The detergent formula is enhanced with active bioenzymes, which wash away stubborn dirt, eliminate greasy things and help remove unpleasant odors. After washing, the products will emit a floral aroma.

The cost of a package weighing 0.9 kg is 825 rubles. Read more about the detergent in this article.

Frosch

This washing powder is made in Germany. It can be used for hand and machine washing, for items made from different types of fabrics. Frosh is suitable for washing children's clothes. The composition contains enzymes and bleaching components that ensure high-quality removal of contaminants. The powder does not contain fragrances or phosphates.

Price – 600 rubles per package of 1.08 kg. Will tell you more about the detergent this publication.

The composition and purpose of the components of washing powder are discussed in given section.

Conclusion

The presence of enzymes in the powder should not alarm a potential buyer. These are safe components that improve the quality of washing and make the laundry smooth and elastic. In order for the enzymes to work 100%, you must follow the manufacturer's recommendations and do not wash things in hot water.