Composition of laundry soap

It's so simple, but so necessary. You can find laundry soap in any store, and it is much cheaper than any other. The bar contains many useful properties and qualities (despite the low price). Laundry soap is a tool for all occasions.

Laundry soap was created back in Soviet times. It is still one of the most versatile foods in the world. There is probably no person who has never seen an impressive bar with a smell that is not very pleasant for soap. This wonderful natural remedy has a lot of advantages (despite its simple appearance):

• completely consists of natural components;
• together, the components make it absolutely hygienic;
• it is hypoallergenic;
• universal in application;
• widely used in folk medicine;
• sold at a very low price;
• does not contain chemicals.

Going into any store, today you can see a dozen different types of soaps there: from liquid to lumpy. With such a wide range of colors and scents, few people will choose a brown bar in a standard package. However, it must be remembered that appearance and smell have nothing to do with properties. If you start listing the differences between laundry soap and toilet soap, the first one will have more advantages.

It is absolutely natural, and this is not an exaggeration. The composition of toilet soap is dominated by synthetic components that can harm the human body. Many toilet products contain hazardous ingredients. They wash away not only bacteria from the skin, but also many necessary things. The claim that liquid soap is safe is just a myth. Flavors and dyes in its composition are real chemicals. Many soaps are not suitable for sensitive skin, they will only harm it.

The composition of the product is not chemical. It is obtained, as a rule, from natural fats - vegetable and animal. The composition includes sodium (as well as potassium) salt. There are no dyes or fragrances in this product. It turns out that the composition of this economic product includes:

• Animal fats - they form the basis of soap. Beef fats and sometimes the fats of some fish are used.
• Sodium is one of the main components.
• Water - it is added when cooking soap (and not only household). It is impossible to weld the product without water.
• Kaolin - added in small amounts to reduce the effect of alkalis on the skin.
• Fatty acids - combine alkalis and acids.
• Alkali.

Such a tool is hypoallergenic (due to the content of natural components in it). This means that it does not cause allergies, skin itching and irritation - even in the most sensitive person.Many manufacturers add dyes and flavors to their products to make the product more attractive to the buyer. Such changes significantly affect the quality of laundry soap. Now only the cheapest remedy is prepared according to the same recipe as before. There were two recipes in total:

• All products were processed until the advent of soap glue. Then they waited for this mixture to harden, and cut it into bars.
• After the whole procedure, a special mixture was salted out (treated with a salt solution).

To get 72% laundry soap, it was necessary to salt the mixture about two or three times, and sometimes even more. It took a very long time, so this method is considered difficult. In Soviet times, such soap replaced almost all modern household chemicals.

On any piece of laundry soap (both light and dark), you can see numbers with percentages. This stamp indicates the category of the product. In total there are three categories of laundry soap:

• I - 70.5% or more;
• II - 69%;
• III - 64%.

Usually, the cleaning properties of the soap depend on the category of soap. The higher the percentage, the higher the acid content of the soap. This means that such a product cleanses better, but at the same time, alkalis can dry out your skin. According to GOST, the percentage cannot be higher than 72. Today, such a tool is almost impossible to find, only in very rare cases. Typically, manufacturers do not release funds above 60%.

There are many types of laundry soap:

• Liquid laundry soap is no different from lumpy. Appears before the buyer in a bottle resembling dishwashing detergent. The color is similar to the original product. Manufacturers claim that it is better suited for laundry and dishwashing.It should also be noted that the composition and smell of liquid and solid soaps are very different. There are several chemicals in liquid soap.

• Children's household - Another type of product designed specifically for washing baby clothes. It has a less pronounced smell and a softer texture, which is very good, because the pungent smell can cause discomfort in children.

• White economic - it becomes white thanks to whitewash. This type of laundry soap is not recommended for washing dishes. Ingestion is also undesirable. The white color of soap also depends on the amount of sodium hydroxide. The more it is, the lighter the product. This cleanser is the best.

• Laundry soap is also available in powder form. This is the same remedy, without any additives, just crushed to small yellow granules. Many housewives make such a powder with their own hands, using a grater. With this powder, it is not necessary to wash things by hand. You can just throw it in the washing machine.

Today, manufacturers produce many varieties of laundry soap. The products of some manufacturers appear in beautiful bright packaging, slightly diluting its appearance. Some manufacturers go further, they give the soap a different color (and even flavor). Here are some of the most famous product manufacturers, taking into account the current GOST recipe:

• Laundry soap DURU - it is available in one, two or four pieces in one package. The price is almost the same as the cost of traditional laundry soap. The product itself is white. Ornaments and patterns are carved on the surface of the product, but they are short-lived.The properties of this soap are similar to household soap, only it has a more pleasant aroma. Cleans things up great.
• Laundry soap "Stork" - in appearance, it looks more like ordinary laundry soap. Brown in color, with rough edges and exactly the same smell. There is an option for children - "Stork". This soap is lighter, great for washing children's clothes, reliably protects the child's things from bacteria and germs.
• Household Powder "Cinderella" - natural laundry detergent. The powder itself is a large granules of light yellow color. It has a "famous" scent. It is very convenient to use, it is an analogue of laundry soap in powder form.

• Laundry soap "Eared Nanny" - children's laundry soap is white, does not foam very well, there is practically no aroma. The product has a pleasant soft texture. Perfectly cleans clothes.
• Liquid laundry soap Economy - appears before customers in a transparent package, the color resembles a traditional remedy. It is universal in use, perfect for people with allergies.
• Liquid laundry soap Haus Frau - also found in a transparent bottle, has a standard smell. One of the significant advantages of soap can be considered the presence of vitamin E.

• Laundry soap "Sun" - has an unusual yellow color for soap of this kind, perfectly launders even the most greasy dishes. The product is very economical. It has a faint lemon scent.
• Laundry soap "Neva cosmetics" - white, slightly transparent, excellent foam. The smell is neutral, almost non-existent. Washes out great.
• Laundry soap "Spring" - the composition is similar to the traditional household.It has a similar smell, washes well.

Many housewives cook the product themselves, considering this method the most reliable. First of all, you need to wear thick gloves to protect your hands. Alkali can harm your skin, so you need to be very careful. It is advisable to protect yourself from toxic fumes, wear a strong mask and open the windows. HTo get a kilogram of the product, prepare:

• 1 liter of sunflower oil;
• 150 g of caustic soda;
• 400-500 ml of cold water.

Making it from scratch using a recipe is not that difficult. This can be done without any problems at home. No special skills are required for this procedure.

First, add baking soda to the water and gently stir the resulting slurry. At the same time, do not forget to open all windows and in no case breathe in fumes. Stir the mass with a wooden spoon. It is necessary to continue until the soda is completely dissolved. Sunflower oil needs to be warmed up a little (it is advisable to do this in advance) and carefully pour into the resulting solution.

Next, the tool can begin to cook, for this it is necessary to stir the mixture until it thickens. As soon as the mass begins to thicken, be sure to beat it with a mixer. Don't let lumps form. The consistency of the mixture should resemble very thick sour cream.

After that, you need to pour the mixture into molds. The form is up to you. The soap hardens the next day, but it should be remembered that it must be left to mature for three weeks so as not to melt, and only then can the product be safely used.

There is a recipe for making environmentally friendly laundry detergent. Such a powder is reliable in use (according to the reviews of most housewives), it definitely does not contain any chemistry. To prepare, take the following:

• 6 bars of soap;
• 2 kg of soda.

It is necessary to grate all 6 bars of soap on a grater. You need to rub very carefully, without leaving large pieces. After that, it is necessary to mix the resulting mass with baking soda - a glass of soap per glass of soda. Then you need to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Now the powder is ready.

Such a homemade laundry soap powder does its job perfectly. If you do not like the smell, you can add a few drops of essential oil when preparing the product.

How to make laundry soap with your own hands, see the following video.

Not everyone can immediately choose the best laundry soap. Remember that the numbers on the soap represent the amount of acids. The higher this percentage, the better the product. However, we should not forget that a product with a high acid content can adversely affect the skin. If you only use it to wash your hands, it is recommended to choose a lower percentage (or use a skin moisturizer). The best among all is still a remedy that is as close as possible to the good old GOST recipe.

Again, pay attention to percentages. The higher the percentage, the better the soap will cope with the task. Therefore, the choice of laundry soap depends entirely on the purpose for which you need it.If you plan to use it for washing clothes or washing dishes where disinfection is necessary, you should choose the option with a high percentage. If you use the product for cosmetic purposes (for example, wash your face, wash your hands or head), you should choose an option with a fairly low percentage. So you will avoid unpleasant consequences. This is especially true for intimate hygiene.

• This tool is universal, which means that it can be used in almost any way.

• This is the right way to fight acne and blackheads. You just need to rinse the problematic parts with the product. The miracle cure also has the unique quality of shrinking pores.

• Many girls replace the wash with such a product. It is known that it is able to wash off the coloring pigment. To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to wash the head with soapy water, thoroughly rubbing it into the hair. Such a procedure can wash off the black color of the hair - however, only a couple of tones.

• The product is actively used in traditional medicine. Many women use this product for gynecological problems. Laundry soap accelerates healing. In folk medicine, there are a lot of similar recipes. This remedy is suitable for relieving itching or healing minor burns. However, do not forget about the alkali in the composition of the soap. With discomfort, self-medication is contraindicated.

• It completely eliminates corns and corns.

• Doctors advise washing with a household soap solution once every two weeks, this will only benefit the skin. However, they do not advise washing their body often. It is also used in everyday life for disinfection: they wipe combs, toothbrushes, washcloths and other personal hygiene items.

• Doctors recommend washing chicken eggs with soapy water.

Reviews of doctors about the economic product are ambiguous. Of course, laundry soap is the best cleaning agent. It is natural, does not cause allergies, but sometimes it can harm. Do not use it instead of shower gel and wash it every day. This can be very damaging to your skin.

It is not recommended to wash your hair with this product. It can improve hair, but not in large quantities. For hair care, use only soapy water.

For many years, the household product has held the well-deserved title of an antibacterial product. It is universal. Today, customers can find a product for every color and taste. However, none of the available products has the full range of qualities of laundry soap.