Hypoallergenic detergent powder

In today's world, where even the air is unsafe, we strive to protect ourselves and our family to the maximum from harmful food and dangerous household chemicals. Hypoallergenic detergent powder is one of the important tools that should really be found on store shelves and used for washing your clothes.

If earlier, by and large, all the housewives used only washing soap, then now the choice of means for washing amazes with its variety. But not all beautiful packages indicate the quality and safety of the product, not all advertisements tell the truth about the composition and not all neighbors are right when they choose one of the means offered by the seller. It is worth trusting only yourself, based on the logic and knowledge of such a product.

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Harm to the detergent

Even heavy dirt on clothes is not a problem now. Good washing powders easily wash things out even in cold water, give them freshness and a pleasant aroma, retain color. Such an effect is achieved when there are special components in the detergent composition, which in most cases can harm the human body. That's why many are puzzled by the choice of hypoallergenic detergent powder.

Undesirable symptoms of an allergic reaction may occur in the following situations:

• During manual washing.
• Due to the incomplete rinsing of the microparticles of the powder from the fibers of clothing and exposing them to the human skin.
• By inhaling powder particles while falling asleep in the reservoir of the machine.
• In case of improper storage of household chemical products.

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Causes of Allergic Reactions

It is very problematic to get rid of many active powder components that penetrate the fibers of the tissue.

Important! Based on the results of a number of studies it has been proved that the surfactants are completely removed from the laundry only after the eighth rinse.

On bed linens and other clothing remains a mass of microparticles of detergent, which, getting on the skin, penetrate into the vascular system and spread with blood throughout the body. Thus, they can affect the immune system, the functioning of the kidneys, liver and other internal organs.

In children, the causes of allergies are slightly different than in adults. The skin of babies is very thin and tender, and the immune system is underdeveloped. Few people spend an additional 8 rinses. Therefore, pediatricians advise the use of hypoallergenic infant powder for washing babies' clothes.

Often the occurrence of allergic reactions provokes the usual non-compliance with safety rules when working with household chemicals:

• Household chemical products are stored near food or in easily accessible places.
• Inaccurately poured powder into the washing machine, as a result of which it is sprayed in the air and enters the lungs.
• Used more powder than indicated in the instruction, because of what it accumulates and poorly rinsed out of the laundry.
• For children's underwear the same detergents are used as for washing an adult.
• The washing is carried out with cheap powders, which, by and large, are highly allergenic.

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Symptoms of allergy to detergent

Allergy may appear as soon as it comes into contact with the powder or with washed laundry, or after a certain time. The main symptoms of allergy are the following symptoms:

• Skin rashes in the form of nodules or vesicles - the so-called contact dermatitis.
• Itching, redness, peeling, swelling on the skin. A severe form of skin allergy can manifest itself in the form of blisters and wet eczema.
• Dryness in the throat, sneezing, cough, nasal congestion and runny nose. Such symptoms are typical when inhaling powder microparticles.
• Redness and itching of the eyes, tearing and painful eye reaction to bright light.
• In severe cases, allergic asthma may develop, accompanied by suffocation and dyspnea. Such manifestations are especially dangerous, since they can lead to complications such as Quincke's edema or anaphylactic reaction. All of them are a serious threat to human life.
• When powder enters the body, which is typical for young children who strive to taste everything, poisoning incompatible with life can occur, as the system of cleaning the body through the liver in young children is still very weak.

Important! In such cases, immediate medical attention should be called for.

• In infants who are breastfed, allergy to washing powder is manifested in the form of skin itching and irritation, diarrhea, bloating, vomiting. The child does not sleep well, often fits and cries. At first glance, irritation on the skin looks like hives. Usually it appears in places where clothing most closely contacts the skin of the baby: neck, inguinal zone, buttocks and back.

Important! After confirming the diagnosis by the pediatrician, immediately remove the allergen, that is, change the washing powder and re-wash all baby clothes. It is in this situation that the question of which hypoallergenic detergent powder to choose is very acute and the problem can not be postponed further.

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Composition of detergent

What is harmful in the composition of the powder? Why the consequences of using them can be so sad?

The price and manufacturer of the detergents differ from each other, but the composition of most of them is almost the same and includes the following main components that are hazardous to health:

• Surface active agents( surfactants).They form the basis of washing powders. They help to reduce the surface tension of water, which facilitates the washing process. The most effective and affordable to date are anionic surfactants, so a large number of inexpensive powders include it in its composition. And these components are the most dangerous for human health, as they provoke the development of serious allergic reactions.
• Phosphate compounds. On the packaging can be indicated as phosphates, phosphates or phosphorites. These are all analogues of hazardous substances that enhance the negative impact of surfactants on the human body. Add them to the composition of detergents to reduce water hardness.
• Optical brighteners. Retain the original color of the clothes.
• Enzymes. They are enzymes that effectively remove organic pollution.
• Aggressive fragrances, fragrances and dyes. They are added to the powder for a more beautiful appearance and a pleasant aroma. But they also carry a threat to human health.

Important! When studying the composition of a detergent on a label, analyze it as a whole. The exclusion of one of the harmful components may entail an increase in the amount of the other.

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Composition of hypoallergenic powder for washing

Safe means, that is the same hypoallergenic powders for washing, have in their composition detergent components only of natural origin:

• Soap.
• Soda.
• Citric acid.

Soap helps to get rid of dirt on clothes, and soda and citric acid act as a stain remover. Safe washing powders must never contain the following substances:

• SAWS.
• Phosphates and their analogues.
• Sulphates.
• Flavors and colors.
• Optical brighteners.
• Chlorine.

Important! When buying a powder, carefully study its composition and instructions. If the composition seems dubious or incomplete, do not take risks and do not spend money on a product that is dangerous to health.

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Rules for choosing a hypoallergenic detergent powder

There are several important rules that will help you choose a really high-quality and safe, that is, a hypoallergenic detergent:

• Buy these goods in specialized stores where all the necessary storage conditions are met.
• The packaging of the washing powder must be tight and tight. The touch should not be lumps.
• It is desirable that the percentage of surfactant does not exceed 15%.
• Packaging of the safe powder should always be marked "hypoallergenic" or "without chemically active components".
• The smell should not be sharp and sufficiently noticeable.

Important! On the powder must be necessarily indicated the date of manufacture and the period of use of the product.

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How to check the quality of the detergent and its safety?

Often it happens that the manufacturer intentionally indicates not all components in the composition. Therefore, even after carefully studying the label, you can buy a detergent that does not meet the requirements of environmental friendliness. To be sure of the quality, it is worthwhile to conduct a small test after the purchase. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Dissolve one teaspoon of detergent in a glass of water. A quality powder will leave the water transparent, otherwise the water will become turbid.
2. Powder made on the basis of natural ingredients, will never form a lot of foam.
3. Another way to check whether you have purchased a quality product is to dissolve 3 drops of green in a glass of water. Add a spoonful of detergent into the water:
   • If the green is completely dissolved in water without leaving a trace, then the powder is chosen correctly.
   • If the water remains cloudy with a green tinge - do not use this product to wash your laundry.

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Top-5 of the best hypoallergenic detergents

The following are the most optimal variants of washing household chemicals of an ecological sample, presented in the modern market.

Bleach "Froshh" powder

This brand produces exceptionally safe household chemicals. It easily copes with pollution, thus it does not carry a threat - neither for health of people, nor for ecology of a planet.

The products of this German brand are perfect for families with children of any age. The agent is concentrated, so it does not require a large flow. In view of this, the price of the powder is completely justified.

"Frau Helga Super"

"Frau Helga Super" is a hypoallergenic detergent that does not contain any harmful components such as phosphates, dissolves easily and quickly in water of any temperature.

Important! The disadvantage of this product is that it is not suitable for washing certain fabrics, namely silk and wool.600 g of detergent is enough for a very long time.

"Beby Bon Automat"

Concentrated powder is hypoallergenic and responds to the composition of all environmental standards:

1. Suitable for washing children's underwear.
2. Excellent coping with the most complex spots.
3. In use it is quite economical.

"Burty Baby"

This product can be used for both manual and machine wash. The powder is concentrated, therefore its consumption is minimal. It does not contain phosphate and is suitable for washing children's underwear and clothes of people prone to allergies.

"Amway SA8 Premium"

An environmentally friendly product of American manufacture is quite popular in Europe and CIS countries. Without problems, it even removes the hardest stains and obsolete contaminants at low temperatures. In its composition has a salt of silicic acid, which does not allow metal inserts, fasteners and locks on clothes to rust during washing. The powder is perfectly rinsed off the fibers of the fabric and does not cause irritation.

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Rating of powders for washing children's underwear

It is very difficult to choose among a wide range of powder for washing your laundry, and even more difficult is the choice if you need to buy hypoallergenic infant powder. Below are the best samples of household chemistry for this purpose.

"Our mother"

This powder is made on the basis of soap shavings. Does not cause allergies in children, since it does not have harmful chemical components in its composition. Great for soaking, machine and hand washing. Disinfects and disinfects baby clothes.

"Beby Sitter"

This powder is an elite class product. Excellent coping with difficult spots without additional effort. Cares about the tissues, gives them softness and freshness. Colors remain the same, even after a large number of washings.

"SA8 Baby" from Amway

It does not contain any harmful components, therefore it is safe to wash children's underwear from the first days of a baby's life. Even in cold water it effectively removes stains, leaving no streaks. Well rinsed, disinfected and disinfected underwear. Suitable for manual and machine washing.

"Garden"

The basis of this powder - natural ingredients: soap, citric acid and soda. Due to this, the powder is perfectly rinsed off the fibers of the fabric, it does not harm the skin of hands when hand washed, it is safe for the planet's ecology. Suitable for all types of fabrics.

As you can see, there are a lot of effective and safe detergents. Choosing a quality hypoallergenic detergent without harmful ingredients, you not only take care of the safety of clothes, but also about the health of your family members and the ecology of our planet as a whole.