What are enzymes in washing powders?

In modern society, more and more people are appearing who are trying to understand what is part of a particular product that they use. The same applies to washing powders. However, everything is not so simple here: not every housewife will be able to independently decipher some names. So, for example, many do not understand the enzymes in washing powders - is it harmful or safe? Need to understand.

We will deal with the concept

So, to begin with, thanks to these very enzymes, the powder literally launders your things. Ever wondered why after washing even with the highest quality soap sometimes it is not possible to remove even fresh impurities? Because the enzymes that make up detergents break down various pollution molecules.

1. Protease enzyme - removes protein spots.
2. Lipase is fatty.
3. Amylase fights starchy contaminants.
4. Cellulase, in general, performs a number of functions. Its main purpose is the removal of villi leading to tissue rolling. But that is not all. This enzyme is also able to preserve the brightness of the tissue, enhance the visible whitening effect, give the fabric softness and an unrivaled look. Cellulase is often added to specialized detergents, for example, for woolen products or delicate fabrics, it is truly irreplaceable.

Yes, enzymes cannot be called natural remedies, but without them, the wash that we are all used to would not be of such high quality.

First of all, modern detergents include all of the listed enzyme species. Thus, the powder works immediately on several fronts, which allows you to remove any impurities from clothing, without damaging it and preserving, or even improving its appearance.

Some enzymes are even added to soaps for the care of children's clothing, for example, protease. In general, the list of household chemicals that are not able to fully work without enzymes is extremely extensive. And here the question arises: how safe is it to use products containing enzymes?

Do I need to be afraid of enzymes?

Here you can exhale, for the human body, enzymes are completely safe. This means that if you choose a product and see one of the above components in the composition, in no case do not give up this tool.

The only thing that enzymes can harm you is to ruin the fabric if you use it improperly or neglect instructions. Some types of enzymes are not comparable with certain tissues, but there is no need to guess: in this case, manufacturers always warn users about this in the instructions for the tool.

What can I say, enzymes are indispensable helpers of any washing powder. Ideally balanced, completely safe for health, they give the fabric softness, make things visually more beautiful, enhance the effect of bleaches, leave colors bright and, most importantly, remove absolutely any kind of pollution, both new and obsolete.

What is really harmful?

To still choose the right remedy, you need to know which components are harmful to humans, the environment and others. First of all, these are phosphates and phosphorites. Their presence in most washing powders is due to the fact that they enhance the action of surfactants. What is a surfactant? Surface-active substance!

The disadvantages of these elements are much larger. First of all, they are firmly deposited on the fabric and are not rinsed. To remove all phosphates from a thing, you need to rinse it at least a dozen times, and this is difficult both physically and in time. As a result, the next minus is allergy. Phosphates cause severe irritation to the skin, as well as coughing, tearing and itching.If a substance with such a composition washed children's things, this is doubly worse.

On an allergic reaction, the harm of phosphates does not end. They pollute nearby water bodies and contribute to the formation and active development of blue-green algae, which worsen the quality of water, which affects people's health not in the best way.

Optical brighteners are no good either. In fact, it is an aggressive paint with luminescent particles. She does not wash off clothes in principle, otherwise the effect would be zero. Clothes become sparkling white precisely due to this paint, beautifully, but unsafe. First of all, because of the same allergy. Human skin often reacts very negatively to contact with bleached clothing: redness, rash, terrible itching. Is it worth it?

Important! Many housewives also underestimate the harm of chlorine, preferring to use it everywhere and everywhere as a disinfectant.

For some reason, there is an opinion that, in comparison with other elements of household chemicals, chlorine is the least dangerous. But this is far from the case. First of all, because it is able to affect internal organs, for example, the lungs. This is because chlorine is a volatile substance and evaporates quickly. A person, inhaling vapors of chlorine, endangers his health.

Hair, skin are exposed to negative effects, the risk of cancer is increasing. During washing, dirt molecules react with chlorine to form harmful organic compounds that remain on clothing, the inside of your clothes, etc.

Flavors are also at risk. They are not as dangerous as chlorine, but they also cause allergic reactions, especially in children. As a rule, this is the first thing that you should refuse in case of itching, rashes or other symptoms after contact with washed clothes.