Among several hundred names of laundry detergents, Persil products occupy a worthy place. Under this brand, you can find powder, gel and capsules on the counter.
Read about who the manufacturer of the Persil detergent is, what its pros and cons, and what consumers think of it, read the article.
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Manufacturer
The Persil brand belongs to the German company Henkel... The history of washing powder began back in 1907, when German chemists managed to combine 2 components: sodium silicate and sodium perborate.
When the water is heated, the substance releases oxygen bubbles into the water, which help to whiten the fabric. This allowed housewives to abandon friction and the use of chlorine.
Two basic components formed the basis for the names of perborate powder - PER and silicate - SIL. Since then, the formula has been improved many times, 2 more forms of release have appeared, new aromas. In Russia, the production of Persil using German technology began in 2000.
Persil pros and cons
Percil there are several undoubted advantages, including:
- Effective removal of stubborn stains thanks to an improved enzyme mix of 13 active ingredients.
- The presence of bleach in the composition, which prevents the appearance of yellowness.
- Presence in the Color line of color-protective components that preserve color brightness.
- Caring for the fabric. The substances that make up Persil fight against signs of wear and tear on clothes, prevent the formation of pellets.
- Long-lasting freshness of things, which is provided by Persil fragrances.
- Time-tested quality. The powder has been produced for over 110 years.
- Safe formula with no harmful ingredients.
The main disadvantages of the manufacturer include:
- High price of detergent. Capsules are especially expensive.
- Difficult washing out of detergent particles from fabric fibers (at least 2 rinsing cycles are required).
- Lack of specialized detergent children's things.
Types of detergents
Detergents for washing Persil are represented by gels, washing powders and capsules for washing. All of them have several subspecies, which differ not only in aromas, but also in the way they are used.
Washing powder
Washing powders are activated at a temperature of 30 degrees. They are based on:
- A-surfactant,
- nonionic surfactants,
- phosphonates,
- soap,
- enzymes,
- optical and oxygen bleach.
The assortment is represented by the following names:
- Lavender;
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Spring freshness;
- Color;
- Color freshness from Vernel;
- Persil Sensitive;
- Premium.
Powders weighing 0.45 kg are produced in cardboard boxes, and large volumes are packaged in plastic bags (from 3 to 9 kg).
Gel
Gel is a liquid concentrate containing surfactants and other active ingredients. It is dispensed using a measuring cup. The product can be used for both hand and machine washing.
The line of gels includes the following items:
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Lavender;
- Spring freshness;
- Color;
- Sensitive;
- Premium;
- Premium Color.
The gel does not have to be poured into the powder compartment of the washing machine. It can be poured directly into the drum and then started a wash cycle. If things are not very dirty, then 75 ml of liquid concentrate is enough for one cycle. In the presence of complex spots, its amount is increased to 155 ml.
Read more about Persil gels here.
Capsules
The capsules are very convenient to use as there is no need to dose detergent during washing. They have a transparent shell that dissolves in water. For 1 wash use 1 capsule (for 4-5 kg of laundry).
Range of Duo-caps:
- Freshness from Vernel;
- Lavender;
- Color;
- Premium Color.
The capsules are easy to use. They are put in the drum, and dirty things are placed on top. After that, all that remains is to start the device into operation.
Read more about Persil capsules here.
Selection features
Each type of detergent is designed for a specific purpose. Features of the selection of Persil powder, gels and capsules:
- For washing colored things, choose a product with the inscription Color. It can be powder, gel, or capsules.
- For washing white things you can use any formulations that do not have a Color mark, as they contain a higher amount of bleaches.
- There is no specialized composition for the care of children's clothes in the Persil line.
- For washing items belonging to people with sensitive skin. For this purpose, Persil Sensitive is used, which contains natural soap. After washing, a pleasant almond aroma emanates from the products.
- If you need to wash heavily soiled items, you can purchase a product with a reinforced formula - Persil Premium. It contains a stain remover.
- For the care of delicate items, it is recommended to use liquid formulations - gels or capsules.
- For hand wash you can use powder or gel. The capsules are intended for machine washing only.
Terms of use
Depending on the form of release, the ways of using the detergent will differ. Pay attention to the following points:
- Powder. It is poured into 1 or 2 compartment of the washing machine and a suitable program is started. If hand washing is to be done, then the powder must be thoroughly dissolved before placing things in water.
- Gel. It can be poured into a special section of the washing machine, or directly onto dirty things. If soaking is necessary, then the gel is applied to the stain, rubbed with the back of the cap and left for a certain time.
- Capsules. They are used only for machine washing, putting them in the drum first.Dirty things should be on top.
Any detergent from Persil is activated at a temperature of 30 degrees.
Allergies - what to do?
Allergy to laundry detergent can develop in both children and adults. It refers to a delayed-type reaction, so symptoms may appear even 3 days after contact with an allergen.
Typical manifestations:
- Eczema on the hands.
- Sore throat, runny nose, cough.
- Lachrymation.
- Skin rashes, itching.
Shelf life
Shelf life of powders and gels is 3 years, and capsules - 1.5 years... The release date can be found on the packaging.
So that the product does not deteriorate ahead of time, it must be properly stored. The main thing is to keep the packaging closed, to prevent moisture and debris from entering it. It is impossible to use formulations with an expired shelf life.
Comparison with other brands
In addition to Persil, in the departments with household chemicals are presented detergents from other brands. Such eminent brands as Ariel, Tide, Losk, BiMax can compete.
Ariel
Issue Ariel the American company Procter & Gamble... The funds are practically in the same price category. On sale you can find powder, gel and capsules for washing. The range of detergents is wide enough, but there are differences in the selection of aromas.
Like Percil, Ariel has a specialized formulation for people with skin sensitivities. Household chemicals meet safety requirements, wash and bleach fabrics well.
Tide
Tide Percil is "younger" by almost 50 years. Procter & Gamble has been producing products since 1950.
Tide belongs to more budgetary means for washing, but its quality does not suffer from this.... The assortment includes all 3 forms of release: capsules, gels and washing powders.
The washing quality of Tide is high, but according to a number of studies, it is still inferior to Persil. This is especially noticeable when caring for things with complex and persistent stains.
Gloss
Losk can be called Percil's "little brother", as it is produced by the same company - Henkel. The powder appeared in Russia in 1994. Gloss belongs to budget detergents.
Unlike Persil, the product range is not as diverse. You can find capsules, powders and gels on sale, but the number of types of detergents is not so great... However, there is a gel for washing baby clothes on sale, which can be used from the first days of life.
The manufacturer also offers liquid concentrates from the Aromatherapy series, enriched with essential oils of lotus, lily and orchids.
Beamax
The production of washing powder is carried out by the domestic company "Nefis Cosmetics", located in Kazan... Laundry detergents are cheaper than Percil. For some powders, the difference is very significant and reaches 30%.
On sale you can find only washing powders and gels. There are no capsules in the Bimax line of detergents. Like Persil, the manufacturer offers consumers a line of Aromatherapy products.
What is the price, where to buy?
Detergent cost Percil:
- Washing powder Color 0.45 kg - about 100 rubles, 3 kg - about 500 rubles.
- Gel from the Premium series 2.34 kg - about 700 rubles.
- 14 capsules - about 300 rubles.
The price may differ depending on the point of sale. Laundry detergents can be purchased in retail stores, in the household chemicals department, or ordered online.
Reviews
You can find various reviews about Persil. Many consumers like the wash quality... They indicate that the powder does a great job on tough stains.They are satisfied with its pleasant aroma, which remains on things.
Conclusion
Persil is a modern detergent available in powder, gel and capsule form. It is appreciated for the high quality of washing, therefore it has been in stable demand for many years. The manufacturer cares about its brand, therefore it regularly updates and improves the formula, expands the range.