Not all clothes can be washed equally well the first time. Often, even repeated washing does not help. To prevent consumers from wasting time and energy in fighting stubborn pollution, manufacturers came up with yet another product - a powder booster (UP).
What you need to know about detergent amplifiers?
Often on linen, clothes and other things that need to be washed, there are contaminants that require a special approach - washing, removing stains, and a repeated cycle. Thanks to washing amplifiers, it is possible to cope with pollution the first time.
Many will say that the manufacturers are completely insolent - before they offered to buy an air conditioner and a rinse aid in addition to washing powder, and now also some kind of amplifier. Perhaps there is some truth in this, but each consumer should proceed, first of all, from his interests and benefits.
Amplifier will save you:
- time;
- electric power;
- water.
And at the same time it launches clothes to perfect cleanliness, saving you from fussing with stain removers. True, many amplifiers have to be used precisely as stain removers to achieve the desired effect.
How to use a washing booster?
The reinforcing composition is added together with the main powder - in the same tray. Put one measured spoon in the cuvette. Such funds can be combined with any form - with powdered, liquid, gel-like. They can also be used for soaking.
UE application when soaking:
- In 2 liters of hot water dissolve one spoonful of unitary enterprise.
- Soaking lasts up to 6 hours, no more.
- Soaked thing sent to the washer.
How to prepare an amplifier for washing clothes?
If you do not trust the manufacturers, or do not want to add additional “chemistry” to the washer, or want to save on its purchase, try to prepare the reinforcing composition yourself. Simple and safe ingredients are used for its preparation. Such an amplifier can wash even children's clothes.
You will need utensils:
- fork;
- a cup;
- container.
Ingredients:
- Soda - 2 glasses. Helps to wash off strong dirt and old stains.
- Hydrogen peroxide - 1/4 cup. It has a cleansing effect, dissolves pollution.
Order of preparation:
- In a cup, mix soda with hydrogen peroxide with a fork.
- Break the lumps carefully with a fork.
- Transfer the mixture to a container and close the lid.
The resulting composition, interacting with water, dissolves stains and bleaches the tissue. In it, clothes can be washed - add a quarter cup, or soak - for 20 minutes or for several hours.
Overview of popular UEs and consumer reviews
The market offers dozens of products that enhance the effect of conventional washing powders. Consider several popular products from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
"Chistown" - with oxygen bleach
It copes with stains of different nature, removes herbal pollution, blood, brilliant green, iodine, coffee, sweat, wine, juices, resins, oils. Eco-friendly powdery product. It contains 30% sodium carbonate, from 15 to 30% natural soap and oxygen bleach, and less than 5% citric acid. A carton weighing 320 g contains 8 sachets, 40 g each. The cost of one pack is 120 rubles.
Fall asleep directly into the drum of the washing machine. For one cycle put 35 g (1.5 tbsp. L.) - This dose is designed for 4-5 kg of linen. In the presence of complex spots, the dosage is slightly increased.
Benefits:
- Does not contain phosphate and chlorine.
- Oxygen bleach - universal. They can wash children's clothes, clean carpets and upholstered furniture, soak linen, and also use as a stain remover.
- It can be used in any type of washing machine - in automatic machines and semi-automatic machines. Suitable for hand wash.
- Frequent use is allowed.
- No harsh flavors. It smells a bit of soap and soda. It does not contain fragrances and fragrances.
- Deals with most types of stains.
- It is combined with any synthetic detergents (SMS).
One sachet is designed for one cycle in the AGR. But users save by stretching each 2-3 times. Even with such a dosage, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect - the quality of washing is increased significantly. The manufacturer - the Eurasian soap company (Russia, Rostov-on-Don).
Pastaclean - 4 and 6 kg packaging
This German unitary enterprise is multifunctional, it delicately displays stains, preserving bright colors of colored fabrics. Refreshes and deodorizes tissues, softens water. A package weighing 4 kg costs 2,999 rubles, 6 kg - 3,700 rubles. Packaged in plastic buckets.
It consists of sodium carbonate, citric acid, sulfonic acid, tetra-acetylethylenediamine and other ingredients, little known to a wide range of consumers. Manufacturer - Germany.
Benefits:
- Concentrated. 4 kg is enough for 320 washings.
- Prevents fading - the effect of "anti-gray".
- Removes organic contaminants - from wine, coffee, fruits, etc.
- There are no stains on the fabric.
- It can be combined with various SMS, including capsules and concentrated gel.
- Protects SMA from scale.
- Universal - you can wash white and colored things.
- Can be used to whiten shells.
You cannot find Pastaklin at ordinary retail outlets; you need to order it at online stores.
OXY - three in one
Unconcentrated product for colored and white things. Not only enhances the cleaning effect of SMS and removes stains, but can also be used as a cleaning agent. Contains special enzymes and active oxygen. Without perfumes. Packaging Oxy 350 g costs about 115 rubles. The manufacturer - Snowter (Russia).
Benefits:
- Universality. It performs several functions at once.
- Removes organic stains - from juices, wine, mold, tea, etc.
- Cope with chronic fatty contaminants.
- You can clean furniture, carpets, etc.
There are a lot of positive reviews about Snowter products in the network, in the OXY line there are many different stain-removing, bleaching and universal products. OXY is effective, but does not always cope with stains without preliminary soaking.
"Antipyatin" - stain remover
Concentrate for any type of laundry. For manual and automatic washing. A pack weighing 70 g costs 22 rubles, 300 g - 95 rubles, 750 g - 259 rubles. Contains up to 30% sodium carbonate, optical brightener, anionic surfactants and flavoring - up to 5%. Manufacturer - Trading House NHK LLC (Leningrad Region).
Benefits:
- Almost no smell. A characteristic odor appears in direct contact with water.
- It removes fruit, berry and other difficult to remove pollution. Cope with green.
- It bleaches and disinfects, refreshes, makes the color more saturated.
Disadvantages:
- When filling directly into the drum, the result is not always positive. The most difficult pollution must first be removed, and then washed. Standard application - make a mixture with boiling water and apply to the stain.
- Traces of hair dye does not wash.
- It is necessary to breed before use.
- To act better, soaking is necessary.
Luxus - Super Power
To enhance the action of SMS. Packing 500 g - 179 rubles. Manufacturer - Russia. The dosage is selected taking into account the contamination of things. Manufacturer - Germany.
Benefits:
- Cope with problems that conventional SMS do not solve.
- Removes traces of coffee, cocoa, herbs, wine, cosmetics and more.
Disadvantages:
- It can not be used for wool and silk.
- Not suitable for shedding fabrics.
Deox "Additivo" - with antibacterial effect
It has an antibacterial effect, prevents the appearance of odor. 750 ml costs 200-300 rubles. Contains the active ingredient Odorzero-Complex. It contains perfume. Manufacturer - Italy.
Benefits:
- A universal tool - for all types of machines, for hand washing, combined with all SMS.
- Thanks to Odorzero-Complex it prevents the smell of sweat, removes the smell of tobacco, impregnating smokers clothes. Eliminates the smell of pets, food, and more.
Disadvantages:
- To get the best result for heavily contaminated items that are saturated with odors, you need 3 cycles in a row.
“First Snow” - with a whitening effect
Universal powder booster and bleach. Effective at low temperatures. The composition includes active oxygen, optical brightener, flavoring agent. 550 g costs 95 rubles. Manufacturer - Russia.
Benefits:
- Deletes the most difficult spots - ink, wine, coffee and others.
- Can be used at low temperatures (40 ° C).
- Can be used to wash different surfaces.
- Affordable cost.
- You can use it in different ways - soak it or add it to the AGR right away.
- From washing in a typewriter, fabrics become gray over time, “First Snow” returns white things to white things.
Disadvantages:
- Some things have to be washed manually.
MIX ENERGY - Alkaline
For professional washing and heavy contamination, liquid alkaline enhancers are used that enhance the action of surfactants and detergents. They remove greasy, oily and other complex contaminants, and also prevent corrosion of parts of the washing machine. Recommended for workwear, restaurant uniforms, etc.
MIX ENERGY - CleanBox brand products. Suitable for all types of washers. Not only cleans dirt, but also protects fabrics. Application helps to simplify washing in the future. Things get a light and pleasant smell. The capacity of 5 liters costs about 1480 rubles.
Benefits:
- Removes protein, oil, grease, soil and clay stains.
- Prevents graying of white fabrics.
- It has reduced foaming.
- Keeps high washing abilities in any water - soft and hard.
Amway SA8 Tri-Zyme - two in one
A powerful drug that destroys deeply ingrained dirt. Use for soaking and fall asleep in the CMA drum. There are no phosphates in the composition. There is an optical whitening agent and perfume. 1 kg of concentrate costs about 950 rubles. The box is enough for 232 soaking. In the washer lay 15 g per cycle. Manufacturer - Amway Corp.
Benefits:
- It copes well with washing sports and work clothes.
- Effective at 30–95 ° C.
- Washed clothing does not irritate the skin.
- It neutralizes the chlorine contained in water - this enhances the cleansing effect of enzymes.
Disadvantages:
- With AM Amway, it is not always possible, the first time, without soaking, to remove complex contaminants.
Oxi - for colored fabrics
Oxi is a universal and multifunctional, stain-removing drug that enhances the effectiveness of SMS. 1 kg - 350 rubles. Manufacturer - Italy.
Benefits:
- Thanks to active oxygen, it eliminates problematic contaminants, including fat.
- Suitable for colored and white linen.
Flacer - a manufacturing company, promises in the near future to present this product in tablet form - to simplify dosing.
Conclusions
To summarize:
- UP, like any household chemicals, requires careful application. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with running water.
- Almost all UE can be used as stain removers and cleaning products - to clean plumbing, dishes, countertops, ceramic surfaces and much more.
- Most of the items included include a measuring spoon.
- When choosing the right one, pay attention to the composition - it should not contain hazardous components. Otherwise, what's the point of overpaying for expensive eco-powders.
There are enough funds on the market to enhance the cleaning effect of SMS. Thanks to these products, it is possible to significantly facilitate and speed up the washing process, to improve the quality of washing. You can choose the option with special features - with a whitening, stain-removing, antibacterial effect.