You try to feed your baby only healthy foods without preservatives - but what about the detergents you use? How carefully do you look at the bottle label before you buy? Means for washing children's dishes must be safe, non-toxic, hypoallergenic. In this article, we will look at what powders and tablets for PMM and manual washing consist of, what the obscure names on the label mean and how to make the right choice.
Baby Detergent Requirements
On the shelves of stores is a huge selection of products that position themselves as "environmentally friendly product" and "completely safe for the child." But is it? Looking at the label, the user sees large labels that urge you to use the gel without perfumes and parabens. Often this is nothing more than an advertising move.
Turn the bottle the other side and read the composition.
What should NOT be in the composition of children's funds
- Harmful substances that are prohibited even for washing dishes of adults (phosphates, parabens, petroleum products, formaldehydes).
- Components that cause a tendency to an allergic reaction.
- Strong floral aroma, pungent odor of acetone, solvent (preferably no smell at all).
Allowed to use
- Whitening reagents that disinfect dishes (perborate, sodium percarbonate).
- Means that improve the washing efficiency in cold and hot water.
An important sign of product safety is surface washability. With insufficient rinsing, surfactants remain on the plates. As a result, substances enter the food, and then the body of the child. According to GOST, the surfactant residue should not exceed 0.1-0.5 mg / dm³.
Therefore, choose a product with surfactants obtained from natural raw materials (cocoamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine). These components are more expensive to manufacture, but of high quality.
A review of the best baby care products
Which product is better to choose for child care facilities and home use? Consider the main groups: purchased for washing with hands and in a typewriter, home-made.
For hand washing
It is always faster to wash baby bottles, plates, spoons, toys by hand. To load the dishwasher, dirty appliances still need to be collected, while one of them may urgently be needed. Therefore, first we consider the means of manual washing.
Balm "Umka"
This gel is recommended for use by many mothers. It gently cleans dishes and other things (suitable for nipples, baby bottles, toys). It foams well and removes impurities in cold water. Effectively washed off.
Umka has hypoallergenic properties. It does not have a pronounced smell, colorless.
As a part - 30% of water. Not more than 5% of plant extract, preservative, citric acid, antibacterial component. 5-15% - sodium chloride and anionic substances.
Pleased with a low cost: from 50 to 70 rubles. According to consumer reviews, one bottle is enough for a month.
Babyline
What means can wash not only baby accessories, but also vegetables? Yes, this is Babyline brand gel. At least that's what the manufacturer claims. Positive reviews suggest that the product does not really contain harmful substances.
Here is what is included:
- APG glucose;
- herbal ingredient;
- Surfactant;
- food flavoring;
- distilled water.
The bottle has a convenient dispenser, the gel is thick, transparent, odorless. A couple of drops are enough to wash everything you need. The product is hypoallergenic, does not tighten and does not irritate the skin of the hands. But, according to consumers, it copes with fat by 4 points. Minus - high cost, from 130 rubles.
AQA baby
Suitable for peeling nipples, bottles, plates, spoons, as well as fruits and vegetables. Economic expense. One package lasts for two months. The bottle is similar to baby soap, a convenient dispenser allows you to measure the exact amount of gel.
And what about the composition:
- nonionic and anionic surfactants (3-15%);
- preservative;
- perfume composition;
- water.
The substance is transparent in color with a pleasant fruity odor. Effectively washed off the surface of devices. Cost - from 130 rubles. Moms evaluate AQA baby as a whole positively, but many are not satisfied with the presence of surfactants in the composition. However, do not forget that this is a household chemical product, not a home remedy.
Meine liebe
Transparent thick substance in a bottle with a dispenser perfectly copes with fatty contaminants, effectively removes wax from fruits. The gel foams well, rinses off the surface without a trace.
The German manufacturer claims that the product is environmentally friendly and safe for kindergartens and household items. Despite this, no environmental assessment badges were found. The composition exceeded the norm of anionic surfactants - 15-30% (compared with other manufacturers). Meine Liebe also includes preservatives (5%), water, salt, citric acid.
Price - from 100 rubles.
We do not include such a popular tool, “Eared Nanny,” in the rating, as many users complain about the composition (nonionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants), poor flushing from surfaces and the tendency of the skin to peeling and allergies.
"Stork"
Suitable for washing cutlery, breast pumps, nipples, bottles, rattles. Thick, transparent substance foams well. It does not tighten the skin of the hands, has a bactericidal effect due to silver ions. Convenient dispenser. 500 ml bottle.
Balm "Aistenok" includes surfactants of plant origin, sodium citrate, silver, glycerin. Also polymer, flavor and chamomile extract. Cons from users: a pronounced smell, peeling of the skin of the hands.
Which detergent is best is up to you. After reviewing our rating, we can draw conclusions.
For dishwasher
If you are used to using a dishwasher, below we will show you some popular dishwashing detergents in PMM. This is especially convenient when a bunch of children's toys have accumulated, because you can not only rinse them, but also disinfect them at high temperature. What is difficult to do manually.
BioMio Tablets
Eco-friendly tablets with natural ingredients 7v1. Effectively fight pollution even in cold water, give shine to glass and steel. Prevent the appearance of limescale, which affects the operation of the heater of the machine.
According to the manufacturer, BioMio does not contain surfactants, chlorine, artificial flavors, PEG and other harmful substances. The composition includes oxygen bleach, natural fragrance, polycarboxylates. A pack of 30 tablets is enough for a month with daily use. There are no stains left on the dishes.
Plus: soluble packaging of each tablet, no need to wash your hands after use.
Price - from 580 rubles.
Jofure
Universal Japanese-made powder. It does not harm nature and is completely decomposed by microorganisms. The absence of harmful components allows you to take care of the dishes for the whole family.
The composition includes a surfactant (2%), alkali, softener, bleach, enzymes. It should be borne in mind that the powder is not suitable for plates with patterns, made of aluminum, with spraying. On the forums, we found negative reviews about the product: users complained that the plates were washed from plates and glasses, the glossy layer was removed. However, the packaging indicates which containers the powder cannot be applied to. Read the "Method of Use" carefully before buying a particular product.
The cost is from 500 rubles.
Ecover
Tablets in individual packaging without flavorings, phosphates, sulfates. Applicable to any dishwasher. Children’s dishes, rattles, nipples will be saved from pollution and fats. Ecover includes oxygen bleach, surfactants (5%), enzymes, sodium gluconate, glycerin and more.
The tablets are completely biodegradable, with them you will not need salt and rinse aid. Prevent the appearance of plaque. Well wash off fats and other impurities. Glass appliances are washed without streaks. Minus: high cost - from 790 rubles.
Klar
It is an organic powder for PMM. It does not contain chlorine and phosphates, while effectively removing traces of tea and coffee. It can be used for processing children's devices.
The tool is completely hypoallergenic, which is confirmed by the allergic association DAAB. Created on the basis of natural substances.
In the composition you will find sodium silicate, citric acid, vegetable-based cleaning components. Positive reviews indicate customer confidence in the product. Price - from 500 rubles.
If you still have a question, how to wash the dishes, then read the next paragraph.
How to wash children's plates and appliances at home - homemade products
For those who want a completely natural remedy, we recommend using what is at hand. Everyone knows that you can use soda and dry mustard for hand washing. And we will tell you how to create powder for a dishwasher from simple components.
- Mix half a glass of fine salt with a glass of baking soda. Complete the mixture with one glass of borax and 100 g of citric acid. Safe powder is ready.
Remember! You can not use a home remedy constantly. This will lead to a quick breakdown of the equipment.
- Mix one glass of baking powder and borax. Add two glasses of soda. The mixture is poorly stored, so you need to use it for a month.
- An example of a home-made liquid gel: in 25 g of glycerin add 50 g of lemon juice. Complete 1 tsp concentrate alcohol and 3 tablespoons water.
A universal mixture of laundry soap with added soda and warm water will help out in various domestic situations.
We hope our article will help you make the right choice and take care of the health of children. The main thing is to carefully study the label. The brand, no matter how famous, does not always speak about the quality of the product. Good luck!