Washing Powder Overview
Over many centuries, People have been washing their clothes with washing powders or detergents. Only water cannot remove dirt thoroughly from clothes. Washing powder helps not only in removing dirt but also in keeping clothes as good as new. Laundry detergents are available in powder or liquid form in markets.
What is a washing powder?
Washing powder is usually sold in powdery dry form and is used to clean laundry. Laundry detergents that are in powder form are made of raw materials like builders, surfactants, bleach and enzymes etc.
The main ingredients in washing powders are surfactants and enzymes which help water to seep into clothes fiber to break the dirt.
In Pakistani markets and also around the world laundry detergent are available in powder and liquid forms and people buy according to their own personal preference.
Pros of laundry detergent in powder form
- Powder detergents are usually cheaper than the liquid ones.
- The packaging of most washing powders is of a cardboard box that is eco-friendly.
- Washing powders are the most cost-effective options in per load of laundry.
Cons
- The biggest disadvantage of washing powder is that it contains more chemicals than a liquid detergent. Septic systems can be damaged through washing powders as they contain sodium sulfates.
Many different laundry detergent companies offer different types of detergent powder useful in cleaning laundry according to the mode of washing people prefer.
Hand washing powder detergent
For people who prefer to hand wash their clothes, many companies are manufacturing washing powders specifically made for hand washing or even for semi-automatic washing machines. The hand wash washing powder cleans clothes without much hard work. This type of washing powder is also preferred for washing delicate clothes.
The washing machine detergent powder is used for clothes that are being washed in fully automatic washing machines. This type of washing powder is usually preferred for white clothes or clothes having dirt and stains.
Conclusion
Washing powders have their own advantages and disadvantages as mentioned earlier and every type of detergent have their own pros and cons.Choosing the best laundry detergent either in powder or liquid form is solely based on one’s personal preference or the type of washing they need.There are many companies manufacturing laundry detergent powders in Pakistan as well as in other countries like Bonus, Sunlight, Surf excel, and Ariel, etc.