Washing powders “Persil”: types, purpose, reviews

Manufacturer

The Persil brand is owned by the German company Henkel . The history of washing powder began back in 1907, when German chemists managed to combine 2 components: silicate and sodium perborate.

When water is heated, the substance releases oxygen bubbles into the water, which help bleach the fabric. This allowed housewives to stop rubbing things and using chlorine.

Two basic components formed the basis for the name of the powder: perborate - PER and silicate - SIL. Since then, the formula has been improved many times, 2 more release forms and new scents have appeared. In Russia, the production of Persil using German technology began in 2000.

Persil Power perls Automat

This powder, as already mentioned, can be used for washing both white and colored items. Its formula is such that it copes very well with contaminants in water of absolutely any hardness. If desired, this “Persil” machine can be used when washing items made of synthetic fabrics, cotton, linen, etc.

Many housewives use it to wash faded items. But soaking such laundry when using Persil Power perls Automat, like almost any other powder, is not recommended. When using this Persil powder, you should wash faded items quickly.

Unlike other powders of this brand, Persil Power perls Automat also contains phosphates. It also contains soda, anti-resorbent polymers, a defoamer and a bleach activator. The consumption of this powder depends on the hardness of the water used for washing. It is intended, as the name suggests, only for washing in activator-type machines. For manual application, it is worth using Persil powders of other varieties.

Pros and cons of Persil

Persil has several undoubted advantages, including:

1. Effective removal of stubborn stains, which is possible thanks to an improved enzyme mix of 13 active ingredients.
2. The presence of bleach in the composition, which prevents the appearance of yellowness.
3. The presence in the Color line of color-protective components that preserve color brightness.
4. Taking care of fabric. The substances that make up Persil fight signs of clothing wear and prevent the formation of pilling.
5. Long-lasting freshness of things, which is ensured by Persil scents.
6. Time-tested quality. The powder has been produced for over 110 years.
7. Safe formula containing no harmful components.

The main disadvantages of the manufacturer include:

1. High price for detergent. Capsules are especially expensive.
2. Difficult leaching of detergent particles from fabric fibers (at least 2 rinsing cycles required).
3. Lack of specialized detergent for washing children's clothes.

Flaws

But, like any other means, Persil Expert Sensitive also has disadvantages:

• the powder copes well with most pollutants, but still cannot remove stains from coffee and lipstick;
• cases of redness on the skin from clothes washed with this powder have been recorded;
• Additional rinsing is required to remove strong odors from items.

Thus, there are much fewer negative reviews after using the powder than positive ones. This means that the powder fully confirms German quality.

Types of laundry detergents

Persil laundry detergents are represented by gels, washing powders and laundry capsules. All of them have several subspecies, which differ not only in flavors, but also in the way they are used.

Washing powder

Washing powders are activated at a temperature of 30 degrees. They are based on:

• A-surfactant,
• nonionic surfactants,
• phosphonates,
• soap,
• enzymes,
• optical and oxygen brightener.

Depending on the specific type of powder, fabric softener or substances that protect fabric pigments from washing out may be added to it.

The assortment is represented by the following items:

• Lavender;
• Freshness from Vernel;
• Spring freshness;
• Color;
• Color freshness from Vernel;
• Persil Sensitive;
• Premium.

Powders weighing 0.45 kg are produced in cardboard packs, and large volumes are packaged in plastic bags (from 3 to 9 kg).

Gel

Gel is a liquid concentrate containing surfactants and other active ingredients. It is dosed using a measuring cup. The product can be used for both hand and machine washing.

The line of gels includes the following items:

• Freshness from Vernel;
• Lavender;
• Spring freshness;
• Color;
• Sensitive;
• Premium;
• Premium Color.

The main difference between gel and powder is that it quickly dissolves in water and washes out well, so it can be used for washing delicate fabrics. The minimum water temperature to activate the gel is 30 degrees.

The gel does not have to be poured into the compartment of the washing machine intended for powders. You can pour it directly into the drum and then start the wash cycle. If things are not very dirty, then 75 ml of liquid concentrate is enough for one cycle. In the presence of complex stains, its amount is increased to 155 ml.

Read more about Persil gels here.

Capsules

Capsules are very convenient to use, since there is no need to dose detergent when washing. They have a transparent shell that dissolves in water. Use 1 capsule for 1 wash (for 4-5 kg ​​of laundry).

Duo-caps range:

• Freshness from Vernel;
• Lavender;
• Color;
• Premium Color.

The capsules are easy to use. They are placed in a drum, and dirty things are placed on top. After this, all that remains is to put the device into operation.

The capsules are bright and can attract the attention of children, so you need to store the detergent out of reach. Their ingestion is strictly unacceptable, since the content of surfactants in them is extremely high (up to 30%), which can cause serious poisoning.

Read more about Persil capsules here.

Expert Color Powder

This product is marketed in the form of a gel. The main advantage of Expert Color powder is that it is able to remove the most difficult stains from linen and clothes and at the same time keep the colors as bright as possible. If desired, Persil Color powder can be used to wash items made from both natural and synthetic fabrics.

This product can also be used to remove greasy stains from laundry. At the same time, it smells quite pleasant. Persil Color powder copes well with heavy soiling even when washed in cool water.

Features of choice

Each type of detergent is designed for a specific purpose. Features of choosing Persil powder, gels and capsules:

1. To wash colored items, choose a detergent labeled Color. It can be powder, gel or capsules.
2. To wash white clothes, you can use any formulations that are not marked Color, as they contain a larger amount of bleach.
3. There is no specialized composition in the Persil line for caring for children's things.
4. For washing items belonging to people with highly sensitive skin. For this purpose, Persil Sensitive is used, which contains natural soap. After washing, the products release a pleasant almond aroma.
5. If you need to wash heavily soiled items, you can purchase a product with a stronger formula - Persil Premium. It contains a stain remover.
6. To care for delicate items, it is recommended to use liquid formulations - gels or capsules.
7. For hand washing, you can use powder or gel. Capsules are used for machine wash only.

Types of Persil powders

The line of household chemicals intended for washing clothes is quite wide. Several types of powders are supplied to the domestic market under the Persil brand. If desired, housewives, for example, can purchase Persil:

1. "Lavender". This type of Persil powder is intended for washing white items. "Persil Lavender" is able to cope with the most difficult stains and at the same time gives the linen a unique aroma of field herbs.
2. "Freshness" from Vernel. This powder with conditioner is simply ideal for washing light-colored laundry.
3. Persil Power perls Automat. This automatic Persil powder is suitable for all types of fabric.
4. Color “Freshness” from Vernel. This type of powder is designed for washing colored items.
5. "Frosty Arctic". This powder contains special liquid stain remover granules. This product is intended for washing white laundry.

All these powders are certainly very popular, including on the domestic market. But still, the most purchased types of household chemicals from Henkel intended for washing are Persil Expert Sensitive, Expert Duo-Caps and Expert Color.

Terms of use

Depending on the release form, the methods of using the detergent will differ. Pay attention to the following points:

1. 
   Powder. It is poured into 1 or 2 compartments of the washing machine and a suitable program is launched. If you are washing by hand, the powder must be thoroughly dissolved before placing the items in water.

2. Gel. It can be poured into a special section of the washing machine, or directly onto dirty clothes. If soaking is necessary, apply the gel to the stain, rub it with the back of the cap and leave for a certain time.
3. Capsules. They are used only for machine washing, putting them in the drum first. Dirty items should be placed on top.

Any detergent from Persil is activated at a temperature of 30 degrees.

If there is no difference, then why pay more?

All gels coped with the test for removing dirty stains at approximately the same level: the difference between the leader and the outsider was only 4 points out of 100.

BiMax washes better than other test participants , but with a difference of one point it is immediately followed by four samples - Ariel, Amway, Losk and "Eared Nanny" . Persil and Tide shared fourth place BioMio and Synergetic took fifth place

Meine Liebe closes the ranking . It is also the least cost effective.

Gel or powder - which is better for washing?

Allergies - what to do?

Allergies to washing powder can develop in both children and adults. It is a delayed-type reaction, so symptoms may appear even 3 days after contact with the allergen.

Characteristic manifestations:

1. Eczema on hands.
2. Sore throat, runny nose, cough.
3. Tearing.
4. Skin rashes, itching.

The allergen can only be accurately determined after undergoing a skin test. If it is determined that the cause of the pathological symptoms is Persil, it is necessary to discontinue its further use.

COMPOSITION OF NATURAL WASHING POWDERS

Natural washing powders do not contain dangerous chemical components.
The composition of Chistown natural washing powders includes:

• natural soap;
• soda,
• lemon acid.

Chistown brand washing powders are hypoallergenic and contain only natural soap, soda and a little citric acid. Chistown washing powder is absolutely safe for children. Read more about the Russian manufacturer of Chistown powder

Powders Chistown for children, Chistown for pregnant and lactating and others have self-explanatory names.

Chistown hypoallergenic washing powders have a natural composition of ingredients, are completely safe for health, perfectly wash any type of dirt, and are suitable for hand and machine washing.

Comparison with other brands

In addition to Persil, the departments with household chemicals offer laundry detergents from other brands. Famous brands such as Ariel, Tide, Losk, BiMax can compete.

Ariel

Ariel is produced by the American company Procter&Gamble . The funds are practically in the same price category. On sale you can find powder, gel and capsules for washing. The range of detergents is quite wide, but there are differences in the selection of scents.

Like Persil, Ariel has a specialized formulation for people with hypersensitive skin. Household chemicals meet safety requirements and wash and bleach fabrics well. Prices for Ariel are here.

Tide

Tide is almost 50 years younger than Persil. Procter&Gamble has been producing products since 1950.

Tide is a more budget-friendly laundry product, but its quality does not suffer from this . In the assortment you can find all 3 forms of release: capsules, gels and washing powders.

Unlike Persil, Tide manufacturers have not created a special composition for people with sensitive skin, but they offer powder for washing children's clothes.

Tide's washing quality is high, but according to a number of studies, it is still inferior to Persil. This is especially noticeable when caring for things with complex and persistent stains. Tide prices are here.

Gloss

Losk can be called the “younger brother” of Persil, since it is produced by the same company – Henkel. The powder appeared in Russia in 1994. Gloss belongs to budget detergents.

Unlike Persil, the product range is not so diverse. You can find capsules, powders and gels on sale, but the number of types of detergents is not so large . However, there is a gel on sale for washing children's clothes that can be used from the first days of life.

The manufacturer also offers liquid cones enriched with essential oils of lotus, lily and orchid. Prices for Losk are here.

Bimax

The production of washing powder is carried out by a domestic company located in Kazan . Laundry detergents are cheaper than Persil. For some powders the difference is quite significant and reaches 30%.

Only washing powders and gels can be found on sale. There are no capsules in the Bimax line of detergents. Like Persil, the manufacturer offers consumers a line of Aromatherapy products. Prices for Bimax are here.

History of appearance

When purchasing Persil powder in a store, not many people realize that the history of the brand goes back more than 100 years. For the first time, a detergent with this name hit the shelves in 1908: in the summer, an advertisement appeared in a local newspaper that described the advantages of a new laundry detergent.

At that time, Henkel washing powder was truly unique. This composition contained two active ingredients: silicate and perbortate. If you boil things in them, they bleach perfectly thanks to the air bubbles that are intensely released during boiling.

This treatment was much gentler, unlike the use of chlorine. At the same time, no pungent odor was released during washing. But, most importantly, the new Persil washing powder washed on its own, and housewives were freed from the need to scrub heavily soiled clothes by hand for a long time.

Persil appeared in stores in cardboard boxes wrapped in beautiful paper packaging. The boxes were filled with detergent by hand.

15 years after the start of sales, a girl in white appeared on packages of washing powder; she was the advertising face of the product for several decades. In the 70s, a bright element was added to the cardboard box - a red ribbon.

After this, Persil had many more achievements. The powder manufacturer responded quickly to changing consumer demands, always offering new products. Thus, in 1958, the first cleaning product containing surfactant anions was published. They made it possible to wash clothes efficiently.

In the 60s, washing powder appeared for use in washing machines, which had low foam formation, and in the 80s, substances were added to the composition of the powder detergent to protect the washing machine tank from corrosive processes.

In connection with the active propaganda of environmentalists, phosphate-free formulations and quickly dissolving surfactants have been released. Further achievements included liquid products, tablets for automatic machines, powders for consumers who had hypersensitivity to chemicals.

What is the price, where to buy?

Cost of Persil detergents :

1. Color washing powder 0.45 kg - about 100 rubles, 3 kg - about 500 rubles (all prices are here).
2. Gel from the Premium series 2.34 kg - about 700 rubles (prices - here).
3. Capsules 14 pieces - about 300 rubles (prices can be found here).

Price may vary depending on point of sale. You can purchase laundry detergents in retail stores, in the household chemicals department, or order them online.

What came of it? Test results

Price per wash Rating in points

Reviews

Reviews about Persil can be found varied. Many consumers like the quality of washing . They indicate that the powder copes well with difficult stains. They are satisfied with its pleasant aroma that remains on things.

Other users say that recently the powder has become worse at dealing with contaminants. They don’t like the fact that they have to rinse things for a long time so that there are no white streaks left on them.

Reviews can be found here, here, here, here, here and here.

Persil Expert Sensitive: customer reviews

Most people who have already used this powder note that it removes even old stains very well. In addition, the product foams remarkably well when washed by hand and rinses well. Accordingly, fewer harmful surfactants remain on clothes when compared with other powders.

But not all buyers were satisfied with the presented detergent. Some users believe that this powder costs too much per wash. At the same time, the reviews note that the price for it is very high, and you can only buy it on sale. Many people do not like the specific sharp smell of the powder, but at the same time, for some it reminds them of the aroma of freshness. In rare cases, skin allergies have been observed in young children.

Persil washing powder: composition

Both its effectiveness and safety for human health and the environment depend on the composition of laundry detergent. Unfortunately, an effective and completely harmless laundry detergent has not yet been invented, so buyers have to find a balance between the cleanliness of the washed laundry and the degree of negative impact of the various components of the powder on the body.

The vast majority of laundry detergents contain the following components:

Surfactants (surfactants)

They provide the main effect of washing. By sticking to particles of dirt, grease, organic matter and other contaminants, surfactants wash them out of fabrics. The problem is that these substances themselves are very difficult to rinse out of the fibers, and in large quantities they can cause serious harm to health.

There are different types of surfactants. The most aggressive (and effective) are anionic substances. They foam well and wash well. Cationic surfactants do not foam well, but they help wash out anionic surface active particles from the fabric. Amphoteric surfactants are extracted from natural substances, so their cost is quite high. They have an average level of foaming and are able to soften the aggressive effects of anionic surfactants. Nonionic surfactants are the mildest and most harmless. In addition, they promote the leaching of anionic substances from tissues.

It is believed that only a powder that contains no more than 5% anionic surfactants can be safe.

Composition of Persil washing powder

Phosphates and their substitutes

These substances soften the water and allow surfactants to act more effectively. Unfortunately, phosphates have a negative impact on both human health and the environment. Therefore, chemists are trying to find an equivalent, but less destructive alternative.

One of the alternatives today are substances called “zeolites”, which are part of Persil phosphate-free powders. These substances are much less harmful. But, at the same time, they have a number of other disadvantages. Since zeolites are insoluble, their small particles settle on fabric fibers, making them stiff and dull, as well as on sewer pipes, impairing drainage.

Enzymes

Enzymes are biologically active substances that bind and remove contaminants of organic origin. Persil washing powders use six types of enzymes:

• LiAZ pectate to get rid of jam and fruit stains;
• glycosidase, which removes food stains;
• protease that fights protein-based contaminants;
• amylase, which removes starchy stains;
• lipase, which gets rid of fat stains;
• cellulose, which protects the fibers from damage and has a dirt-repellent effect.

Enzymes are quite effective, but at the same time, they have a destructive effect on textiles. In addition, they lose effectiveness at temperatures above fifty degrees.

Bleaches

These substances are contained in powders for white and light-colored fabrics. They can be optical (reflective particles that settle on the fabric and produce a “snow-white” effect) and chemical (oxygen, etc.), which react with dirt, thereby making the laundry clean and white.

Other components

The composition of washing powder also includes a large number of auxiliary elements: fragrances, defoamers and foam formers, anti-corrosion and anti-scale agents, stabilizers, anti-resorbents (substances that do not allow dirt from the washing solution to return to the fabric). Each of these substances performs a certain important function, and almost each of them - alas - is harmful to one degree or another.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the composition of several of the most common types of Persil washing powder and draw conclusions about the degree of its harmfulness.

Comparative characteristics

Many housewives have already appreciated the capsules in action, preferring to others capsule products from Ariel, Perlux, Tide, Persil. Basically, all manufacturers adhere to the same formula for the “filling” of the capsule, placing in it a concentrated gel with active substances and a powder or liquid stain remover. Capsule manufacturers compete with each other by adding to the product, in addition to the main components, other “secret” additives, which are actually ordinary surfactants, scented soaps, enzymes or phosphates. Innovative additives include optical brighteners, which were invented for clothing of a certain shade (white or colored).

Ariel

Ariel capsules are the most popular in their segment. The capsule contains a rinse aid, a stain remover and a water softener, as well as an enzyme that removes complex and old stains. The composition does not include phosphates and oxygen bleach. The peculiarity of Ariel capsules is their delicate washing and preservation of the color and structure of the fabric fibers. High-quality and at the same time gentle washing allows things to look new for a long time. The manufacturer offers several types of product:

• green capsules - for light-colored items;
• purple - not only washes colored items, but also restores the bright shades of the fabric;
• capsules for bed linen with Lenore conditioner.

Ariel capsules are the most popular in their segment

Perlux

Perlux also offers an option for children's items in its line of products. The capsule carefully washes children's clothes without leaving a strong odor or allergens on the fabric, so you can trust these capsules and not worry about the health of your kids.

Perlux capsules gently wash children's clothes

Tide

Thrifty housewives choose products at a lower price, which include Tide. Tide capsules do a good job of removing dirt, but they leave a pungent smell of detergent on things, which is sometimes difficult to get rid of even after drying and airing. Capsules are not suitable for children's underwear, and this is a significant disadvantage of the product. It is advisable to buy Tide capsules only for removing difficult stains.

Tide capsules cope well with dirt

Gloss

Losk capsules are cheap and cope with ordinary, simple stains, but are ineffective in combating old stains.

Losk capsules cope with ordinary, simple stains

Of course, you can find even cheaper capsule options. However, you should figure out whether purchasing analogues is really more profitable, and whether they cope well with their tasks.

How to choose a gel for different types of things?

Gels can be universal or intended for a specific type of laundry.

For white items, it is better to take a separate liquid. It contains special substances - optical brighteners, which return clothes to a snow-white color. You should never take gels containing chlorine, as it can damage the fabric and also cause an allergic reaction. To ensure that black items retain their rich color, you can use a separate product. The dye is washed out of all fabrics over time; dark clothes can turn gray in a couple of washes. Special gels for black fabric do not contain bleaches that lighten the thread, so it would be appropriate to use them. There should be no chlorine in the composition.

Colored items should be washed separately from black and white items, and be sure to sort by color to avoid “dye swapping.” Gels designed for things of different colors help maintain a rich shade. Special liquid powders for woolen items do not allow them to stretch and change their original shape

When purchasing, you should pay attention to the composition: there should be no aggressive substances or alkali (it is strictly prohibited for detergent manufacturers). The product for down jackets and down jackets should be chosen based on its composition. The active substance should be lanolin, it creates protection for the structure of the down on the lining.

Washing baby clothes using gel

To maintain the hygiene and health of the child, children's clothes should be washed as often as possible.

When purchasing liquid, you need to know that young children are very vulnerable to the negative effects of chemicals. These additives irritate the skin.

The product must effectively remove all contaminants while maintaining the color and shape of things. You need to take care of delicate fabrics, because they require gentle care.

The most popular gels for children's underwear on the Russian market are:

• Eared nanny is a line of Russian production. It removes dirt in cold water and does not deform things after frequent use. There is a main disadvantage: it contains phosphates and surfactants, therefore, they can cause allergies in children.
• Burti Hygiene removes stains and disinfects things. Suitable for washing white items.
• Pigeon is a worthy competitor to the Burti Hygiene brand line. Pigeon is hypoallergenic and does not require additional rinsing.

Products from brands such as Myth, Tide, Pemos or Persil are not suitable for washing children's clothes. They contain many surfactants, fragrances and toxins.

Prevention measures

It is better to prevent the disease than to treat it, so you need to follow simple preventive measures.

• Allergy to powder occurs due to the presence of phosphates in its composition, which means that it is best to use hypoallergenic powders.

• Household chemicals must be stored in sealed containers.

• When washing, follow the dosage of detergent indicated on the packaging.

• When washing by hand, be sure to wear gloves.

• After washing with powder, it is recommended to rinse the laundry several times.

An allergic reaction to the powder depends on the individual characteristics of the body, how sensitive it is to certain components. But unfortunately, today there are common cases of allergies to powders due to non-compliance by manufacturers with standards for the production of detergents. Therefore, before purchasing, carefully study their composition, especially if they are intended for washing children's clothes.

1 February 2021, 13:46

Terrible allergy to Persil!? Girls! I want to warn everyone with this post! I wrote a post about allergies before. At first there were small rashes. I was guilty of eating apricot jam, but I didn’t eat the jam anymore, the days passed, and the rashes became more and more terrible! My husband and I were racking our brains: for what? And by a method of elimination we realized that the rash coincided with the moment when we bought Persil powder for removing stains from vernelle for ourselves (not for the baby)! There is always at least a little powder left in the powder compartment. I usually take it out and wash it off, but here I didn’t wash it off a couple of times, poured in Mein Liebe and washed the children’s clothes. My son was wearing tights during the day, and then I took them off and saw that the rashes had turned into terrible ulcers! I almost started getting hysterical! Of course, I smeared hormonal ointment on them all, and rushed to wash all the children's things with baby soap and double rinse! The redness went away after about 40 minutes, and it wasn’t so scary. But this is trash! I went online and simply wrote “allergy to powder” in the search engine, and then I saw that it immediately showed up: allergy to Persil powder!!! It turned out that we are not alone! The photos that I am attaching in the comments are after the hormonal ointment, the next day! This is already much better than it was, girls!!! Be careful with powders! Health to your children! Forewarned is forearmed!