Many of these
ingredients can be manufactured from plants; others are petroleum-based. The
amount of each ingredient and how they are combined are affect the cleaning
ability of the detergent. Some types are given billow,
1. Alkali: They are effective in removing
dirt and stains from fabric without excessive rubbing. It neutralize the acid
of fabric.
2. Surfactants and Anti-Redepositing Agents:
They break up stains and suspend the dirt in the water to prevent the
redisposition of the dirt onto the surface. Surfactants disperse dirt that
normally does not dissolve in water.
3. Functional Materials in Laundry Detergent:
PH modifiers -
balance acids and bases in water
Optical
brighteners (bleach alternative) - improve the appearance of whiteness by
absorbing UV light and giving off a
blue tint
water
conditioners - manage hard water and inhibit dye transfer
suds control
with soap or silicone - prevent excess foaming
preservatives -
prevent microbial growth
4. Catalytic Enzymes:
protease -
degrades protein-based soils
amylase -
degrades starch-based or carbohydrate soils
cellulase -
breaks down cotton fibers to release soils
lipase -
degrades fat-based soils
pectinase -
degrades fruit-based stains
Homemade Laundry
detergent –
i).1 bar grated
Fels Naptha soap.
ii).3 cups
Borax.
iii).2 cups
washing soda.
iv).3/4 cup
baking soda.
v).4 1/2 cups
oxygen bleach.
vi).1
cup fabric softener crystals – store-bought or Homemade (optional