In each house, in the bathroom or in the kitchen, you will encounter such things as shampoo, dish soap, soap, detergent for cleaning complex contaminants, etc. However, very few people ask themselves, what does it actually wash hands, head, dishes or wash clothes?
The fact that we are so used to, that day by day we use in everyday life, is called synthetic detergents (SMS). It is with their help that you can wash the heavily soiled dishes, stained with oil or fat frying pan, and wash the most corrosive stains on your favorite clothes. It is convenient for us, when it is enough to simply fall asleep powder in the machine, and get a clean thing, so you can do with the dishes. In this article, we'll talk about the features of SMS, and what effect can they have on a person?
Composition of synthetic detergents
All hygiene items for washing and cleanliness have a second name: detergents. The main components of their constituents are cationic, amphoteric (ampholytic) anionic synthetic detergents and, of course, surfactants (nonionic surfactants). It is thanks to them that the dirt particles soften, crush, and remain in soapy water. That is why during washing, we often see a large amount of foam, (air bubbles), which easily removes dirt from the surface.
Properties of synthetic detergents
If you purchased a washing powder machine and, during washing, do not observe a large amount of foam, this does not mean that you made an unsuccessful purchase, simply this product contains low-foam surfactants, which means that the powder has an excellent washing ability. A large amount of foam in synthetic detergents is usually necessary for hand washing, so for washing machines you should only buy a powder automatic machine, otherwise you risk damaging the technique.
In addition, the known synthetic powder detergents used by us for washing clothes are able to protect things from so-called resorption, in other words, to prevent re-settling of dirt on the surface of the tissue. As a rule, tableted, liquid, gels or pasty substances are no less effective in controlling contaminants than powders . Here the decisive factor is the convenience of applying the detergent and packaging.
In our time on the market you can find a huge range of synthetic detergents. Some have antistatic properties, and are capable of removing the charge of statistical electricity after the products have dried. Others contribute to the preservation of whiteness of tissues, the third, contributing to the elimination of yellowness on woolen and cotton garments. It remains only to choose the most suitable means for yourself.
Advantages and disadvantages of SMS
To date, the use of synthetic detergents for us is a common thing. Agree, it's hard to imagine a mistress who washes dishes without the usual Fairy, Gala, etc.
However, such a frequent use of chemicals, suggests that they are harmful to health, because synthetic detergents such as surfactants, dyes, perfumes, antistatics, can not give anything good to the human body. Some after contact with them notice allergic reactions, exacerbation of asthma, agree, there is no pleasure in this. The way out in this situation is individual protection, the use of SMS in smaller quantities, or even the removal of them from the hostile arsenal of the hostess.