What are the differences between laundry detergent and soap powder?

In modern life, people have a lot of detergents, and each detergent can achieve good cleaning effects. Therefore, which detergent to use is an important selective issue for people's lives. The main detergents are washing powder and soap powder. Both of these detergents are very popular. Let’s take a look at the differences between washing powder and soap powder.

Using laundry detergent correctly can increase its effectiveness, maximize its effect, and save water. Before use, you should read the packaging, understand the type of detergent, and use it correctly according to the instructions on the packaging bag. Generally speaking, you should dissolve the laundry detergent in warm water first. Then soak the wet clothes in it for 15 to 20 minutes for the best washing effect.

It should be noted that the temperature of water used with enzyme laundry detergent should not exceed 60°C, otherwise the enzyme will be inactivated (ineffective), thus affecting the washing effect.

Washing powder and soap powder have different cleaning effects, one is strong in cleaning power and the other is mild in cleaning power. Therefore, laundry detergent is more suitable for washing large pieces of clothing that are not worn close to the body, such as jeans, thick coats, curtains, sofa covers, etc. Soap powder is suitable for washing underwear, baby clothes, etc. However, whether it is laundry detergent or soap powder, you must be careful to rinse it thoroughly to avoid residue.

First, the raw materials used are different. The active ingredients of soap powder are generally fatty acids, and the starting materials basically come from renewable plant oils and fats. The active ingredient of laundry detergent is mainly sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate, and the starting raw material is also different from that of soap powder, mainly coming from petroleum.

Second, the active ingredients are different. Since the main active ingredients are different, the formula structure requirements of the two are different. Generally speaking, natural soap powder and washing powder are essentially different in addition to the different raw material structures. In terms of function, natural soap powder is superior to washing powder and is more suitable for washing underwear.

Third, there are some differences in the functions of the two. Generally speaking, natural soap powder is better than ordinary laundry detergent. It is more suitable for washing close-fitting clothes, has less irritation to the skin, and will not cause dirt accumulation on clothes. In terms of detergency, soap powder is easier to rinse than laundry detergent.