Henkel is a renowned leader in the global market. A steadily growing business is Laundry & Home Care, which has been exclusively dedicated to cleaning and cleaning products since 1876.
The popular brand Laska is an innovative development by leading German specialists for the careful care and restoration of all types and colors of fabrics that have received recognition from Russian housewives.
This article will tell you about gels from this manufacturer, their types, and how to use Laska for washing in the washing machine and by hand.
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General information
It produces the product, founded more than a hundred years ago and occupying a leading position in the global market, satisfying all consumer needs and using innovative technologies.
The main task of the “Laska” line is to carefully remove dirt from items made from various materials, including delicate, colored, white and black.
Types of product:
- “Weasel 3D White Restoration” is a liquid cleaner for removing stains from white items; it not only removes stains, but also, thanks to a special formula, maintains color saturation and prevents the appearance of gray tints and yellowness. This product is suitable for all types of fabric, with the exception of silk and wool. The average cost for 1 liter is 240 rubles.
- “Weasel 3D color restoration” is a product for washing, restoring and caring for colored items. The special 3D formula ensures the retention of rich color, smoothes out all fibers, which provides an attractive shine and color reflection. Price for 1 liter – 250 rubles.
- “Weasel wool and silk” - thanks to the content of bamboo extract, which penetrates into the fabric fibers, wool and silk products retain their softness, firmness and elasticity after washing. The average cost for 1 liter of product is 300-350 rubles.
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- "Laska Active and Fresh" is a unique detergent for washing sports and outdoor products. The effective liquid formula eliminates unpleasant odors even from membrane fabrics, preserving the properties of fibers and membranes. Price – 200 rudders.
- “Laska Care and repair” is a unique innovative formula of Repairzyme that protects new products from the formation of lint and pellets. It will also help remove up to 80% of pellets from old things. Cost - 200-250 rubles per 1 liter.
- "Weasel magic black" - gel for hand and machine wash, synthetic and natural fabrics. Suitable for washing in water of any hardness; the unique formula removes all pellets from the surface. Price – 200 rubles.
When and which one to choose?
The key to successful washing is the correct sorting of laundry and the selection of a suitable Laska brand product:
- “Restoration effect” for colored – a universal remedy for all colors and types of fabrics, except delicate ones;
for white – thanks to optical brightener, it returns light-colored items to their original appearance;- for dark and black – returns color even to faded products;
- “Care and freshness” - a gel created for innovative synthetic fabrics;
- “Wool and Silk” – gently but effectively cleans delicate fabrics, an indispensable product for handmade knitted items;
- “Care and Restoration” is a universal gel for mixed and cotton fabrics of any color, restores the structure of the fibers. Suitable for washing outerwear, including down jackets;
- “Sport” is a reliable assistant in the care of sportswear and membrane fabric.
Keeping weasels at home
The easiest way to tame a weasel is at a young age: however, you will have to feed your pet using a syringe or pipette. Adult animals are more difficult to domesticate; they bite, break out and have difficulty adapting to life in captivity. A tamed weasel can become a true friend if the pet is kept in a cage (it is equipped with a house, driftwood, toys, a feeder, a drinking bowl and a litter tray). You cannot keep the animal in a cage all the time - it becomes aggressive, let it out for a walk around the apartment, but first close all the windows and doors - the nimble weasel can even slip out into a crack and run away.
Gets along well with other animals, but can steal food. If you have a bird in your house, you can train your weasel not to hunt it.
The weasel can be bathed periodically in the bath; during shedding, the animal should be combed with a damp brush. They feed the weasel meat, eggs, insects, and so on. There must be a drinking bowl with clean water. In captivity, weasels live 8-10 years, but there are long-livers (a male weasel listed in the Guinness Book of Records died at the age of 60).
Why do women choose Laska?
And, by the way, they are not the only ones. Men, as it turns out, find it extremely convenient to use this product. They are the ones who often use dark colors in their clothes. Representatives of the fair sex who work in office positions often prefer classic black for business suits. “Weasel” for black, which has quite good reviews, is also convenient because after drying it makes things smooth, like after using air conditioner.
The advertisement says that no other product washes black clothes better than this product. And this is a fairly true statement, since the liquid not only preserves color, but also restores already faded fabrics.
Where to buy and at what price?
The product is available everywhere in household chemical stores, supermarkets, online stores and hypermarkets.
Packages of different sizes are available, which determines the price range (all prices are here):
- 1 liter (designed for 16 washes) – 125-250 rubles;
- 2 l – 250-550 rubles;
- 3 l – 550-800 rubles.
Large trading platforms often offer attractive discounts on brand products.
To avoid counterfeits or low-quality products, products must be purchased only in specialized stores. Up-to-date information on products and packaging appearance can be obtained on the official Henkel website.
Precautionary measures
Remember that even washing liquid is not safe for humans. Its chemical composition can be harmful if used incorrectly.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
- Do not contact for too long with water to which “Laska” has been added.
- It should not be used for washing wool. This fabric, like silk, should be washed with special detergents.
- Once the expiration date has expired, it is best not to use it.
- Do not add too much of this product. This may require you to rinse the items again.
Customer Reviews
Laska washing gels are popular among Russian housewives, as evidenced by numerous reviews in online stores, forums and review sites.
Among the advantages of the product line are:
- efficiency;
- economical consumption;
- convenient packaging;
- nice smell;
- no streaks on linen;
- wide selection of products.
Most often, the lack of need to use additional fabric softener is emphasized.
The brand's products have been repeatedly tested at home. The result of testing the “Restoration Effect” gels for white and “Restoration and Care” is presented here.
Advantages and disadvantages
Down jackets and jackets made of membrane fabric are contraindicated for washing with powder detergents. First of all, because it is very difficult to rinse out the detergent afterwards, streaks are bound to remain. Therefore, liquid compositions for washing outerwear are a real godsend. The main thing is to strictly follow the recommendations indicated on the packaging.
After washing, the linen is extremely soft and has vibrant color thanks to shade-restoring substances.
The main advantages of "Laska":
- Convenient container. There is no need to worry about how to measure a certain amount of product, there is a convenient cap.
- It is possible to purchase in the amount you need (buy more or less - it’s up to you to decide).
- Dissolves perfectly in water.
- There is no need to heat the water excessively, even in warm water there will be a decent effect.
- Suitable for both hand washing and washing machine, which means you don't have to purchase multiple products.
- There is no need to use additional conditioner.
- Can be purchased at any convenience store.
- Perfectly removes stains of various origins.
Important: things made of natural silk, wool and cashmere are under no circumstances subjected to heat treatment, as they lose their shape (stretch, or, conversely, shrink). In addition, it is not recommended to wash colored laundry in hot water.
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There are much fewer disadvantages, but they still exist. Most often, liquid powder is “blamed” for not being able to cope with long-term stains and stains of technical origin. But it’s important to just be more careful, for example, grease stains, traces of hair dye, berries are best washed by hand immediately, before they dry out. If you see that the fabric on the cuffs and collar is darkening, wash the product in an automatic washing machine.
These simple tips will save your nerves and allow you to use your favorite wardrobe items for a long time.
In addition, a relative disadvantage is the far from budget cost and not very economical consumption. For some housewives, a large bottle only lasts for a month.
The conditioner makes the fabric soft, and the fragrances make it fragrant, so wearing clothes washed with Laska automatic washing gel is pleasant.
Features of using “Laski” for a washing machine:
- If the drum is loaded no more than halfway, the quality of the wash will be better;
- Wash colored items separately from white ones;
- Pour liquid powder into the second compartment;
- Use 0.5 to 1 capful per wash.
Well, in order to preserve the properties of the fabric, choose the right temperature regime.
Be sure to adhere to washing specifications and the correct temperature.
Comparison of cost with analogues
To finally make your choice, you should familiarize yourself with the cost of similar products.
Comparison table of common products:
Name | Average price (in rubles) |
"Laska" 1 l | 240 |
"Eared nanny" 1.2 l | 320 |
"Aqualine" 2 l | 480 |
Meine Liebe 800 ml | 305 |
Burti Noir 1.5 l | 460 |
"Persil" 2.19 l | 750 |
"Frosch" 1.5 l | 700 |
"Vorsinka" 750 ml | 120 |
Laska gel helps solve the problem of stains on clothes, but is most effective when removing fresh stains, so do not put off washing.
The sooner the liquid powder is used, the faster your favorite things will restore their presentable appearance. And don’t forget to choose the right cleaning series depending on the color and structure of the material.
Types of funds
The Laska line of liquid products is designed for various fabric compositions and colors. There are 7 products available on the Russian market, which are described in the table:
Product | Active formula | Action |
Recovery effect (for colored, dark and white laundry) | Fibex-tech (Fibrex-tek) | Gentle care, preservation of intense color and shape of products |
Care and freshness | Deo-Fresh (Deo-fresh) | Neutralization of unpleasant odors, comprehensive care, preservation of fabric structure |
Wool and silk | Fibercare | Gentle cleaning and care, maintaining the shape of products |
Care and recovery | Fibex-tech (Fibrex-tek) | Gentle care, fiber protection, cleansing, pellet removal |
Sport | Activecare | Neutralization of unpleasant odors, preservation of freshness, comprehensive care |
Fragrances that add fragrance to linen can cause an allergic reaction to the component if you are intolerant, but have beneficial properties. For example, D-limonene (citrus scent) degreases and disinfects.
Instructions for use, precautions and main characteristics
- You can store "Laska" only in a dry, dark place out of reach of children.
- If the substance accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with water. If liquid gets into food, you need to go to the hospital.
- Those with very sensitive skin should avoid direct contact with the product.
- It is recommended to shake the bottle before use.
- The shelf life is 3 years.
- Before washing, choose the temperature setting that is written on the product label.
- Always use the “delicate wash” program.
- "Weasel" has a rather pleasant smell.
- It has a low cost.
- Dissolves well in cold water.
- Carefully washes things.
- Retains color.
- Removes pellets.
- Smoothes the fabric itself.
- Keeps color intensity high.
- Eliminates various kinds of defects and so on.
There are various brands of washing gels available in the market. There is an opportunity to choose among a large number of products. Laska products stand out due to their affordable price, wide range, and cost-effectiveness.
It is convenient to dose Laska liquids using a bottle cap. They cope well with dirt of various natures, do not leave streaks, and do not injure delicate products. Fabrics retain their brightness, acquire softness and a fresh look.
Laska powders cope even with severe dirt, stubborn stains from grease and grass. They differ from ordinary household chemicals in a more delicate attitude towards things.
The composition of the main components of detergents is approximately the same. They differ only in ratio. Therefore, the table contains the active components of Lask and their main functions during washing.
Substance | Action of the substance |
asurfactants | breaks down dirt at the molecular level |
nsurfactants | destroys salts |
phosphates | break down and remove fat, create foam |
potassium salt | enhance the effect of surfactants, soften water |
sodium salt | creates an alkaline environment, enhances the activity of surfactants, protects the drum from corrosion, reduces the surface ash content of fabrics, prevents the re-deposition of dirt on the fabric |
enzymes | break down polysaccharides, proteins, fats |
dyes | penetrate the fibers and optically enhance whiteness and color |
preservatives | extend shelf life |
Surfactants are surfactants that act at the molecular level. Anionic ones destroy dirt, dust particles, grease, and organic substances. One end captures a water molecule, the other - dirt. The resulting large particle cannot attach to the tissue, precipitates, and is carried out with water.
A similar nonsurfactant partially neutralizes the negative effects of asurfactants on humans. In this case, the substance dissolves and removes salts.
Phosphates destroy all types of fats. It takes time to penetrate the fibers and remove the fats stuck there. Very dirty items and those with old stains should be soaked in Laska. You can also rub them on linen, jeans, and cotton. Then put it in the washing machine only after wrung out. No need to rinse.
In large quantities, phosphates have a negative effect on the human body. Their content in substances is limited by national and international sanitary standards. For high-quality washing, they are partially replaced with surfactants and enzymes.
Enzyme production is complex and expensive. These are preserved live bacteria grown under certain conditions. The powders containing them, like Laska, belong to the Bio group. Enzymes actively destroy proteins, polysaccharides, tannins, and other substances of biological origin that chemical components do not cope well with. Thanks to them, stains of blood, wine, and juices are removed from clothes.
Enzymes are temperature sensitive. You can wash with liquid detergent and Laska powder at a temperature of 20 – 60 degrees. Otherwise, the microorganisms will die. Things will be poorly washed, and money will be wasted. The presence of detergent enzymes significantly increases their cost. But it further enhances the effectiveness.
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Salts are represented by a large set of chemical compounds of sodium and potassium. These substances soften water, enhancing the effect of other components. They reduce the ash content of fabrics, making their surface smoother and newer, and eliminate pellets. At the same time, salts protect metal parts of the machine from corrosion and rubber and plastic parts from corrosion. If we fully list all the substances briefly called salts, the list will be several times longer than fragrances.
The effect of dyes is optical. They penetrate deep into the fabric and reflect refracted light, visually enhancing the brightness of the color.
What other options are there?
The series with bamboo extract provides gentle care for delicate fabrics and wool.
In stores you can find another type of product - “Care and repair”. It is designed to combat pellets on the surface. With regular use, you can cope with 70-80% of their total volume.
“Care and repair” is based on an innovative formula that protects the pile and surface of the material from defects during washing from the first days of operation. In addition, it helps restore things that have lost their presentable appearance during wear.
How to properly use “Weasel Black Magic”
To use Black Magic Caress correctly, you should study in detail the information on the label of the product you are going to wash. It indicates how the procedure is carried out (machine or manual).
Important rules:
- Is it necessary to add regular powder when washing? All Laska products can be used both as the main and auxiliary means for washing.
- “The caressing magic of black” is suitable for hand and machine wash.
- Where to pour washing gel? In the main compartment of the washing machine, designed for pouring powder.
- The dosage is the same for all products in the Laska line. For hand washing - 40 ml per 5 liters of water, for a washing machine, depending on the degree of contamination of the product - from 60 to 120 ml.
- How to properly wash in a machine? Choose a mode suitable for a particular product; all products from the “Laska” line can be used when washing from 30 to 60 degrees. Please note: woolen items can only be washed at 40 degrees.
Washing damaged clothes
When washing damaged fabrics, it is recommended to use only liquid products, since powder is much harsher and negatively affects the structure of the fabric. If you neglect this rule, then soon the fibers of the product will deteriorate irrevocably and the item will have to be thrown away.
Precautionary measures
When using washing gel, it is important to follow the following rules:
- - do not exceed the dosage declared by the manufacturer;
- — do not use the gel for the wrong type of fabric;
- - do not exceed the washing temperature;
- - if necessary, combine powder and washing gel.
Helpful Tips:
— using the “Laska Magic Black” washing gel, there is no need to add fabric conditioner;
- you can use a dosage slightly less than stated on the package. It is not uncommon for manufacturers to overestimate the dosage in order to increase the consumption of the product;
— It is not recommended to use more than 3 scoops of gel for a full load.
WEASEL (ANIMAL) WHAT DOES IT EAT?
Weasels primarily feed on voles. But they can also catch animals larger than themselves, such as a rabbit. Each animal protects its own hunting territory, the size of which depends on the number of mice and voles.
With amazing dexterity, the weasel exterminates mice and voles, chasing them even in burrows and shelters and, on occasion, killing more than it can eat. Places where there are many mice are usually very densely populated by weasels.
In years when the number of rodents increases, the number of weasels increases accordingly. If the number of mice decreases, weasels produce very few offspring. These animals also hunt water voles and can climb trees, where they look for chicks or bird eggs in nests. Weasels usually hunt at night.
How the gel works
“Laska” is a ready-to-use liquid detergent and powder designed specifically for mechanical washing. Inside the drum, the components of the gel are activated and put into operation.
If high water temperature adds efficiency to a powder, then liquids reveal their abilities only up to 40 degrees. They completely dissolve and do not leave streaks on the fabric, as they are very easy to rinse even with cool water.
Gels "Laska"
Laska gels contain enzymes that do an excellent job of removing dirt and softening the fibers of delicate fabrics.
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Dissolved agents in the gel are embedded in the surface of the fabric and prevent pigments from leaving the material. This preserves color and elasticity.
Varieties of gel and powder forms
Laska washing gel
“Laska” is available in several versions, so to achieve maximum effect it is worth clearly defining the purpose of use in advance.
"Black Magic"
This variety of “Laski” allows you not only to remove dirt, but also to preserve the intensity of the main color, restores the richness and depth of shades, and gives the product a well-groomed appearance.
The effect is achieved by removing the pellets that appear during the wearing of the product. Their presence gives black clothes a faded and uncharacteristic gray appearance.
"White Glow"
This series helps restore snow-whiteness to gray and yellowed white products. Most effective against fresh stains. "White Glow" smoothes the surface of the material, which enhances the reflection of color.
"Color Shine"
This product prevents dyes from being washed out of colored fabrics.
Protecting the shade of a thing goes in three main directions:
- saturation protection;
- maintaining contrast and shine;
- smoothing out roughness.
Regular use of Color Shine preserves the appearance of the product throughout its entire service life.
For wool and delicate fabrics
The series with bamboo extract provides gentle care for delicate fabrics and wool. Regular use of this series of products allows you to give your clothes tenderness, softness and elasticity.
Suitable for use with the following materials:
- llama wool;
- viscose;
- silk;
- fluff;
- sheep wool;
- mohair;
- cashmere.
For sportswear
This “Weasel” helps to preserve the properties of the membranes and fibers of the material without changes, eliminate the smell of sweat and prevent its reappearance after active sports.
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Active & Fresh is recommended for use on the following fabrics:
- cotton;
- spandex;
- fleece;
- membrane material;
- microfiber;
- polyamide;
- polyester.
Compound
Like any laundry detergent, “Laska” (for black), reviews of which we will study further, consists primarily of surfactants. The same ones are found in powder, only in a slightly different form. In addition, this liquid contains soap. As you know, it perfectly washes any stains, but the most important thing is that it rinses out of the fabric much better and faster. This is a huge plus for those who are predisposed to allergic reactions.
To preserve the color, it uses a special dye. It is this that restores the dark shade, and does not wash it out like other washing powders.
Special enzymes contained in the liquid help cope with varying degrees of contamination.
The fragrance in this product is quite pronounced, with a somewhat chemical smell. However, it is not at all harsh and practically does not remain after the laundry has dried.
Varieties of "Weasels"
To extend the life of things, the manufacturer offers a large assortment of Laska liquid powder:
- Glow of white. This composition has a whitening effect.
- Silk and wool. Even very delicate fabrics will not be damaged if this product is used.
- The glow of black. Thanks to this “Weasel”, things retain their rich black color for a long time, without stains or streaks.
- Magic of color. The brightest colors will remain unchanged when using this liquid powder.
- Weasel Active & Fresh. An amazing product of its kind, indispensable for washing sportswear. Ideally removes odor and traces of sweat, dust and other contaminants.
Important! Each product is effective in relation to a certain type of fabric or color, so be selective and do not try to get by with just one composition for washing all your existing laundry.
Use Laska liquid washing powder just like any other, but following certain recommendations.