Laundry detergents

Regular washing of clothes, towels and bed linen calls for a suitable product. Laundry detergents differ in form and dosing – alongside classic powder and gel, there are also capsules and laundry sheets that simply go into the washing machine with the clothes.

Laundry detergents

The classic form is washing powder, which is often used for whites and more heavily soiled laundry. Liquid detergent dissolves well even at lower temperatures and is particularly suited to coloured and dark clothes. Capsules contain a ready-made dose in a soluble film.

Laundry sheets are a practical alternative: thin strips of concentrated detergent. The sheet goes into the drum together with the laundry and dissolves in the water, so there is no need to measure or handle liquid or powder. The small pack is easy to store and to take travelling.

It is worth adjusting the dose to the water hardness, the level of soiling and the size of the load – the recommended amount is usually given on the packaging. The washing temperature should match the symbols on the garment's care label, and special products are used for wool, silk and other delicate fabrics. Laundry detergents, especially capsules, should be kept out of the reach of children.