Is it better to wash things - capsules or powder?

Every year, manufacturers produce all new, improved detergents. Not so long ago, a capsule gel appeared on the market, and many housewives began to think about whether it is better to wash with powder or capsules. Undoubtedly, both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Making the right choice based on your needs: the frequency of washing, the degree of pollution of things, the presence of a washing machine, etc. To help you decide, we conducted a comparative analysis of the powder and capsules.

Laundry Capsules

Capsules are nothing more than a concentrated gel for washing in an airtight shell. When water enters, the protective film dissolves within 2-3 minutes and the release of detergents occurs.

In the composition of the capsules you can find:

• anionic and nonionic surfactants (25–30%);
• soap (10%);
• phosphonates (5%);
• enzymes;
• optical brighteners;
• flavoring agents;
• preservatives.

There are capsules for washing white and colored laundry. The average cost of a package of 30 pcs. - 750 rubles.

One capsule is enough for exactly one wash. She put in the drum of a washing machine with dirty linen and select the program. No other manipulations are necessary.

Capsules for washing are produced by many famous brands of household chemicals: Persil, Tide, Ariel.

Benefits

The main advantage of capsules for washing is ease of use. No need to count and measure the detergent in grams. It is impossible to make a mistake with the dosage.

One capsule is enough to wash a full drum of things. The exception is heavily soiled clothing, such as work clothes. Then put 2 double servings. Everything is simple and clear, even a child can handle the washing!

Advantages of the detergent in capsules:

• Improved composition. Due to the content of stain removers and enzymes, things are better washed, garbage and pellets are cleaved from them, and color remains for a long time.
• Lack of divorces. The contents of the capsule are liquid, easily soluble in water and washed from the fabric.
• Work at low temperatures. The detergent works effectively at 30–40 degrees, which cannot be said about powders.
• Environmental friendliness, hygiene, hypoallergenicity. Capsules do not contain allergens. In addition, the detergent is reliably hidden by the film, which means it does not crumble and does not enter the air. Unlike powder, which has to be inhaled when pouring.
• Convenience. Balls with gel are convenient not only to use, but also to store. They take up less space than bulk powder bags and are securely closed with a lid.
• The economical use of the product and the safety of parts of the washing machine. The powder is first poured into a ditch, after which it enters the drum through the tubes. A part of it settles on the details. In addition, he often wakes up on the floor and remains inside the package. Capsules are consumed without residue.

disadvantages

Capsules for washing in many ways are better than powder. However, there were some disadvantages:

• High price. Capsule detergent is more expensive than powder. Although considering the bleaches already contained in it and the ability to preserve the appearance of things, the price is quite justified.
• Inability to divide the detergent into several washings. It happens that the drum is not required to be filled completely. However, the capsule cannot be divided in half. In this case, it is better to use another remedy that can be dosed.

Capsules are not intended for hand washing, they can be used only for washing in a machine.

Washing powder

Powder is a "universal soldier."It is familiar to housewives of all ages. Its composition can vary: hypoallergenic and not, with enzymes, with and without stain removers. At the same time, packaging of washing powder is relatively inexpensive - an average of 350 rubles per 3 kg. And this is just 30 washes.

Benefits:

• budgetary;
• dosed;
• well launders coarse fabrics;
• You can choose a powder for every taste and budget.

Disadvantages:

• poorly rinsed - leaves stains and clogs tissue;
• when falling asleep, the cuvette enters the respiratory tract and can cause allergies;
• part of the powder remains in the compartment of the washing machine and in the packaging;
• at a temperature of 40 degrees, it launders things much worse than at 60 degrees.

Summary - which is better?

It is impossible to say unequivocally that it is better to wash with capsules or powder. Each housewife has her own approach to washing. Some regularly use the machine, even if at least things. Others wait for the laundry basket to fill up.

It is rational to use both types of funds:

• capsules - for washing expensive and delicate things (outerwear, silk, wool, underwear), clothes with persistent stains;
• powder - for washing household fabrics and with a small number of things in the drum.

Capsules are considered a detergent for the lazy. There is nothing easier than putting one ball in the drum and starting the wash. It effectively and gently launders things even with persistent dirt. But if saving is in the foreground and things just need to be refreshed, you can use the powder with the same success.