The modern market offers a wide variety of laundry detergents ranging from traditional powders to capsules and gels. Each of these has its own features, advantages, and disadvantages. And since they all contain various chemical compounds, they inevitably affect our health to some degree — for example, by causing skin irritation or allergic reactions. Let's compare the most popular types of detergents.
Dr. Helga
Laundry powder
The classic old-school option, laundry powder is primarily appreciated for its low cost and generally high effectiveness when washing with hot water. However, that's where the benefits end. The downside is that granules may take the entire wash cycle to dissolve, especially if the powder has absorbed moisture and formed clumps, or if you're washing in cold water. As a result, some powder particles may remain on the fabric and, with regular skin contact, provoke allergic reactions.
Another negative of laundry powder is that it inevitably produces dust, which can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract when poured from the package into the washing machine or even just during storage. To avoid inhaling detergent dust, it should be stored in an airtight container and kept no...
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