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Laundry Choices, Why the Right Detergent Matters

BY Soko Directory Team · June 25, 2021 02:06 pm

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With a litany of laundry products available on the market today, customers are consistently scouting for detergents that offer value for money and ones that serve their washing needs better.

The science of cleaning clothes has rapidly changed over the last few decades, and laundry detergents have changed with it. Companies have been constantly adapting and perfecting their formulas to deliver products that not only cleans clothes but have optical brighteners that enhance the brightness of fabrics.

Today, washing detergents are available in an array of forms – from powder to capsules to the classic powder detergents. With a litany of these products available on the market today, customers are consistently scouting for detergents that offer value for money and ones that serve their washing needs better.

Some highly prefer detergents with refreshing fragrances that keep clothes smelling fresh throughout the day. Well, who wouldn’t want to smell fresh and pleasant all day? After all, that fragrance forms an integral part of one’s personality and can say a lot about their nature and qualities.

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Other than that, most people doing laundry, mothers for instance, also consider the sensitivity of the washing powder. They want a detergent that does not cause irritation, has added fabric softeners that leave clothes feeling soft, and gentle on the skin.

Of course, some people will only buy what their mother used while others consider what’s on sale. But of utmost importance, as evidenced by a study published in 2016, is the ability of a detergent to remove stains and keep colors bright.

Essentially, one cannot rule out the existence of stains. From kids who make their clothes a real messing playing, painting, wiping wet soil on their clothes; to adults who stain their clothes during their daily activities at work or home, the need for cleaning them remains perpetual. And stain removal is no easy feat. It only requires the best quality laundry detergents to fight all kinds of dirt and leave the clothes looking and feeling new.

Nevertheless, each stain demands a different treatment, and that is why there are various kinds of laundry detergents available in the market. There are those with enzymes and others without. Enzymes are naturally incorporated in detergents to remove difficult-to-deal-with stains. Thus, most people prefer products with powerful stain removal enzymes that leave clothes looking spotless.

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For an effective wash, therefore, many mothers opt for cleaning products that lather on all types of water – soft or hard water – that is, detergents that dissolve quickly and easily in water and make their handwashing task convenient. Luckily, many soaps and detergent manufacturers are adapting to the new trend to provide products that meet every mother’s washing needs.

From well-known brands to newer names, manufacturers are prioritizing consumer needs to produce effective and gentle detergents, carrying all the features and capabilities of an ideal cleaning agent. Brands such as BIDCO Africa’s Msafi Detergent, for instance, is a good example. It has been developed to meet the industry requirements for a high-quality detergent manufactured under some of the best technologies worldwide.

It joins the league of other brands on the market, that are available in different sizes and forms, lathers in all types of water, are affordable, sweet-smelling, gentle on hands, and more importantly, strong on stains and tough on germs. It has everything a mother needs in a potent detergent suitable for treating ground-in stains.

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It is worth noting, however, that despite the various improvements manufacturers are making to better their detergents, their effectiveness is dependent on various factors. Things such as the addition of the right quantity of stain removal detergent, proper sorting of clothes, water temperature, proper drying, and following the care instructions on the clothes, need to be considered for the best results.

Your laundry choices matter a lot, and as you stock up for fresh supplies, opt for products that are healthier for everyone in your home but still get the job done. A freshly cleaned home feels cleaner—and smells more natural—and the right cleaning products can get you that feeling every time you use them.

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