Children's laundry detergent

Children's washing powder is very interesting and a lot of controversial issues among parents. Is it safe enough to wash children's underwear? Are there any alternative means for effective washing? What washing powder is better for newborns? All these and several other important issues will be considered in this article.

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Than to erase things of the newborn?

The main criterion for choosing a means for washing a newborn's things is his safety. Previously, there was much controversy about this, because everything was wiped out with laundry soap. Some landladies are still using this tool for these purposes.

How can it be today and what else can you use to wash children's things?

Soap

The opinion that a laundry soap is ideal for this purpose is not always right.

Important! Modern ecological detergent powders are less toxic than laundry soap.

Scrupulous moms wash the diapers with baby soap. But as a rule, such a tool poorly displays pollution, and the forces and time for the process goes pretty well. Baby soap is good only for washing in the first six months of a child's life. Since the introduction of complementary foods, you can switch to a more effective tool - soap against stains.

Important! The main component of the soap is fatty acid salts, which are toxic anionic surfactants( A-surfactants).Much better if this ingredient is of vegetable origin / If the origin is not indicated on the label, it is obtained by refining.

The following components can also be added to the soap:

• Emollients for skin protection.
• Enzymes that help to wash.
• Whitening agents.

Soap shavings

If you do not trust modern detergent detergents for children, but if you use an automatic machine for washing, do not rush to grate soap yourself. In household chemistry stores you can easily find ready-made soap shavings, which can be packaged in cardboard boxes or in buckets.

Important! Use the correct dosage of soap chips when processing laundry in a washing machine, otherwise - the formed foam can get out of control and lead to equipment failure.

Soap nuts

Absolutely natural remedy, which will help to wash lightly soiled clothes, are soap nuts. They can be used even in washing machines.

Nutshells are packed in a bag and placed in a drum machine. At high temperatures they wash.

Important! Such a tool is not only environmentally friendly, but also saves a large part of the family budget.

Powder for washing baby clothes from the birth

Modern means in the form of a powder are quite good and effective. Safe children's washing powders are those that do not have phosphates and optical brighteners in their composition, and the percentage of A-surfactants is minimized.

Gel for washing

If you choose between a liquid and a powder detergent for washing things, you should give preference to the first option. Gels are better rinsed, thus, representing a more hypoallergenic remedy than any of the powders.

Also, gels relieve the possibility of inhaling its particles, as it does with powdery agents.

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What you need to know about washing facilities?

Optical brighteners and phosphates, which may be part of the detergent, are not completely rinsed out of the fabric fibers. Interacting subsequently with the baby's skin, their remnants often cause allergic reactions.

Important! Phosphates in the interaction with the skin, degrease its covers, destroy the barrier protective function of the epidermis and reduce the immunity of the organism as a whole. surfactants often cause serious skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, various kinds of irritation. Also often these substances affect the internal organs of a person.

The following components may also trigger an allergy in a baby or older child, which unfortunately are often found in children's detergent powders.

Why are they added to the detergents?- The objectives may be as follows:

• Phosphate compounds. These substances soften the water and improve the quality of washing.
• Aggressive flavors and fragrances. They are added in order to wash the laundry had a pleasant smell.
• Increased concentration of surfactants in petrochemical production. Such substances are the main components of detergent, since they remove contaminants.
• Dyes. Make the appearance of the agent more vivid and attractive.
• Lead, metal salts, chlorine and arsenic. These components enhance the detergent properties of the detergent.
• Sodium aluminosilicates or zeolites. They are less toxic analogues of phosphate compounds.
• Optical brighteners. They give things whiteness, strengthen the color and brightness of clothing.

Important! It is worth analyzing the entire composition of the detergent, not the presence or absence of certain harmful components. For example, the replacement of phosphates with more sparing zeolites entails an increase in the amount of surfactants.

As all the same children's powder is the most common variant of household chemistry for washing things of newborns and older children, then only them will be discussed.

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Criteria for choosing a detergent for children's detergent

To buy a really good baby powder for newborns, it is necessary that it meets the following requirements:

1. The detergent must have a dense and hermetically sealed package. If the storage conditions are violated, it may lose its properties and become useless or, more importantly, harmful. The pack should not be squeezed, the powder should not be poured from the closed package. In a soft package, one should not feel the hardness in the form of pebbles.
2. The percentage of surfactants( labeled as surfactant on the label) should not exceed 35%.These substances are practically not rinsed off clothes. They are not washed away from the skin of the child. Therefore, their particle should be minimal, so as not to provoke an allergic reaction.
3. The detergent should not contain phosphates or phosphate compounds: phosphorites or phosphonates.
4. In no case should children's detergents contain chlorine and chlorine compounds. These substances are the strongest allergen.
5. The basis of the baby detergent should be a soapy solution.
6. On the laundry detergent package, the label should be "hypoallergenic" or "without chemically active ingredients".
7. The composition should not have optical brighteners. They are replaced with oxygen bleach.

Important! If there are only a few components in the laundry detergent, do not buy it. The chemical composition of the powder includes a mass of individual components. Silence about the real nature of the origin of the means is most likely not accidental.

1. Baby detergent should not have a pronounced smell. Roughly speaking, it should not stink or exude an obvious chemical odor, if you sniff the package right in the store.
2. Pay attention to the date of manufacture and the expiry date of the powder. Do not use the product after the last one.

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Detection of detergent

In appearance and composition, it is not always possible to understand whether the powder is good or not. And only after the first wash everything will become clear. But before you wash baby clothes, take a small test - in a glass of water, dissolve the spoon of the detergent:

1. A quality detergent for children will completely dissolve in water, while water will be transparent.
2. If the water is turbid, then it is better not to wash children's things with such a tool.

Important! The means for washing children's underwear should not be excessively foamed. In order not to throw away the powder that did not pass this test, use it to wash your clothes, with the addition of additional rinsing cycles.

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Rules for washing children's things

To buy a high-quality children's laundry detergent is not all the wisdom of washing things of a child. To ensure that the clothes are always neat and do not lose their color, the following rules must also be taken into account:

• Children's clothes are always washed separately. Contamination of adults and children's things is different and not always child's powder can cope with "adult" spots. Also things differ in the composition and quality of the fabric. As a rule, children's things have a more natural composition.
• The best mode for washing children's clothes is the washing of cotton cloth.
• The water temperature depends on what children's clothes you wash. If it's diapers, then you can safely set the washing machine mode to 95C.Such washing will replace boiling. In the case of washing clothes, raspashonok and sliders, the 40C will be enough.
• Wash children's clothing is always necessary with additional rinsing. This measure will make it possible to be more confident that all the remains of the detergent have been removed from the tissues. Even when washing with the best baby powder, it is worthwhile to reinsure.
• Whatever the manufacturers of household chemicals, do not use when rinsing children's underwear different air conditioners and fabric softeners. It is also a chemical that carries the risk of allergic reactions in children. Do not risk the health of the baby for the sake of a pleasant smell or softer fabric clothes.
• All things a newborn must necessarily undergo heat treatment. For this, the clothes are ironed on both sides. This allows you to destroy all harmful microorganisms and eggs of parasites, if any.
• All new children's clothes must be washed and ironed on both sides before the first sock.

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Rating of baby powders for newborns

So, what is the best powder for children? Which brands should be trusted and which ones should be bypassed? In the list presented by us you will find the most popular children's powders with a brief description of each. Based on the information provided, each parent will decide for themselves what powder to wash children's things for newborns.

"Aistenok" Extra-soft with Aloe Vera content

This detergent is a frequent choice of young parents because of their excellent characteristics. Linens after washing are always clean and do not have a smell of powder.

Its features:

• This product is equally suitable for both machine and hand washing.
• They can wash all types of fabrics, except silk and wool.
• The basis of the detergent is soap, so it is well rinsed out of the fibers of the material.
• Extract "Aloe Vera" makes the baby's clothes softer, has an anti-allergic and soothing effect on the baby's skin.
• Powder perfectly removes protein, fat and other complex spots, while the water temperature can be slightly above 30C.
• Also this tool has in its composition substances that protect the washing machine from the formation of scale.
• Country of origin - Russia.

Important! Of detrimental components, the detergent powder of this brand includes optical brighteners. According to the Roskontrol the toxicity indicators exceed the permissible norms for children's powders.

"Myth" gentle freshness for automatic washing of children's underwear:

• The drug is hypoallergenic. The manufacturer states that the children's laundry powder has passed a special dermatological test and has no contraindications regarding the washing of children's things.
• Its basis is a baby soap of natural origin.
• Does not contain fragrances or colorants.
• Suitable for automatic washing of all types of fabric, except silk and wool.
• Has in its composition components that protect the washing machine from the occurrence of scale.
• Manufacturer - Procter & Gamble.

"Tide" children's automatic machine with chamomile extract:

• Suitable for washing clothes in a washing machine.
• Excellent erases all types of fabrics, except wool and silk.
• The formula of the product is approved by dermatologists, suitable for washing things of children with sensitive skin.
• Protects the machine against scaling.
• Produced under the brand Procter & Gamble.

Important! Has in its composition such undesirable components as phosphates, optical brighteners, anionic surfactants. Rostest acknowledged this powder is very toxic and dangerous.

"Kurbanosiki":

• Is a universal synthetic tool for washing white and colored baby clothes.
• Even after numerous washings with this powder, things do not change their beautiful appearance, thanks to the special composition of the product.
• Excellent washing even the hardest stains.
• A special granular form prevents the formation of dust during the time of falling asleep in the reservoir of the washing machine.
• Powder base - soap shavings.
• Does not contain fragrances or coloring agents.
• Manufacturer - "World of Childhood".

Important! It has in its composition optical brighteners.

"World of Childhood":

• Suitable for manual and automatic washing.
• Is hypoallergenic.
• The basis of the composition is soap chips.
• Does not contain fragrances, dyes and other synthetic substances.
• Excellent cope with the most complex spots, disinfects underwear and has antibacterial effect.
• During washing, hands do not dry the skin of hands and does not cause irritation.
• Suitable for all types of fabric.
• Country of origin - Russia.

Important! This powder is very poorly rinsed from the laundry, so it is worthwhile to activate the additional rinse in the washing machine .

"Pemos":

• Suitable for washing all types of fabrics.
• Is a versatile detergent: designed for both automatic and manual washing.
• Good for washing stubborn stains.

"Eared Nanny":

• Perfectly removes dirt from clothes of newborns and older children.
• Works even in cold water, does not damage fabrics, due to what things keep beautiful appearance for a long time.
• The product of "Nevskaya Cosmetics".

Important! This powder contains up to 30% of sulphates and phosphates, perfume and surfactants. Therefore, the use of this powder when washing items of newborns can lead to an allergic reaction in infants.

"Karapuz":

• This product is universal with respect to the type of fabric and type of washing.
• Effectively removes dirt even in cold water.
• The basis of the powder is a baby soap, so it is perfectly rinsed off the fibers of the fabric.

Important! The powder is well sprayed, causing sneezing, coughing and terrible itching in the nasopharynx.

Baby soap powder "Our mother":

• Powder base - soap shavings.
• Does not contain chemical synthesized substances that can cause allergies in babies.
• Well suited for soaking, hand and machine washing.
• Has a disinfecting and disinfecting effect on baby clothes.

"Baby Sitter":

• Is an elite detergent for washing.
• Suitable for washing children under sensitive skin.
• Excellent removal of stains and strong dirt without additional washing and soaking.
• Powder is excellent to take care of the tissues, so things even after numerous washings retain the original appearance.
• Gives the softness, freshness and pleasant aroma to the laundry.

Baby washing powder Amway:

• Suitable for washing things baby from the first days of his life.
• Removes dirt from the diapers and clothes very easily, without any efforts.
• Has a disinfecting and disinfecting effect on the baby's underwear.
• Suitable for manual and machine washing.
• Does not cause allergic reactions - neither in children, nor in adults during hand-washing.
• Country of origin - USA.

"Garden":

• Is a universal concentrated detergent made from natural ingredients.
• Powder composition - natural soap, soda and citric acid.
• Excellent rinsing out of the fabric.
• Does not harm the baby or his parents during manual washing. Also safe for nature. After using the powder for the intended purpose, dirty water can be used for watering plants.
• Suitable for all types of fabric.
• Manufacturer: "Arnest".

Important! If a child has a rash or other signs of an allergy after using a new detergent, then immediately wash all things with a safer means and stop using the ones already tried.

When choosing a powder for washing baby clothes, be very vigilant. Often, manufacturers mislead consumers by indicating not the complete composition of the detergent or replacing the already familiar names of harmful substances with their synonyms. Choose powders that do not have harmful components in their composition. Protect your health and the health of your children. Do not use unfamiliar washing powders, bought not in specialized stores.