Persil: composition, manufacturer, types (washing powder, gel, capsules), price, expiration date, what to do if you are allergic to Persil?

The problem of choosing the best detergent that would whiten, remove stubborn stains and not cause allergies in family members is faced by every housewife.
But not all powdered and liquid household chemicals meet these requirements. One of the popular detergents is Persil gel, which smells nice, is hypoallergenic, and removes the most difficult stains. A review of Persil washing gel products will help you evaluate their quality and choose the best one.

Manufacturer

The Persil brand is owned by the German company Henkel . The history of washing powder began back in 1907, when German chemists managed to combine 2 components: silicate and sodium perborate.

When water is heated, the substance releases oxygen bubbles into the water, which help bleach the fabric. This allowed housewives to stop rubbing things and using chlorine.

Two basic components formed the basis for the name of the powder: perborate - PER and silicate - SIL. Since then, the formula has been improved many times, 2 more release forms and new scents have appeared. In Russia, the production of Persil using German technology began in 2000.

Persil Power perls Automat

This powder, as already mentioned, can be used for washing both white and colored items. Its formula is such that it copes very well with contaminants in water of absolutely any hardness. If desired, this “Persil” machine can be used when washing items made of synthetic fabrics, cotton, linen, etc.

Many housewives use it to wash faded items. But soaking such laundry when using Persil Power perls Automat, like almost any other powder, is not recommended. When using this Persil powder, you should wash faded items quickly.

Unlike other powders of this brand, Persil Power perls Automat also contains phosphates. It also contains soda, anti-resorbent polymers, a defoamer and a bleach activator. The consumption of this powder depends on the hardness of the water used for washing. It is intended, as the name suggests, only for washing in activator-type machines. For manual application, it is worth using Persil powders of other varieties.

Pros and cons of Persil

Persil has several undoubted advantages, including:

Effective removal of stubborn stains, which is possible thanks to an improved enzyme mix of 13 active ingredients.
The presence of bleach in the composition, which prevents the appearance of yellowness.
The presence in the Color line of color-protective components that preserve color brightness.
Taking care of fabric. The substances that make up Persil fight signs of clothing wear and prevent the formation of pilling.
Long-lasting freshness of things, which is ensured by Persil scents.
Time-tested quality. The powder has been produced for over 110 years.
Safe formula containing no harmful components.

The main disadvantages of the manufacturer include:

High price for detergent. Capsules are especially expensive.
Difficult leaching of detergent particles from fabric fibers (at least 2 rinsing cycles required).
Lack of specialized detergent for washing children's clothes.

Types of laundry detergents

Persil laundry detergents are represented by gels, washing powders and laundry capsules. All of them have several subspecies, which differ not only in flavors, 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 brightener.

Depending on the specific type of powder, fabric softener or substances that protect fabric pigments from washing out may be added to it.

The assortment is represented by the following items:

Lavender;
Freshness from Vernel;
Spring freshness;
Color;
Color freshness from Vernel;
Persil Sensitive;
Premium.

Powders weighing 0.45 kg are produced in cardboard packs, 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 dosed 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 main difference between gel and powder is that it quickly dissolves in water and washes out well, so it can be used for washing delicate fabrics. The minimum water temperature to activate the gel is 30 degrees.

The gel does not have to be poured into the compartment of the washing machine intended for powders. You can pour it directly into the drum and then start the wash cycle. If things are not very dirty, then 75 ml of liquid concentrate is enough for one cycle. In the presence of complex stains, its amount is increased to 155 ml.

Capsules

Capsules are very convenient to use, since there is no need to dose detergent when washing. They have a transparent shell that dissolves in water. Use 1 capsule for 1 wash (for 4-5 kg of laundry).

Duo-caps range:

Freshness from Vernel;
Lavender;
Color;
Premium Color.

The capsules are easy to use. They are placed in a drum, and dirty things are placed on top. After this, all that remains is to put the device into operation.

The capsules are bright and can attract the attention of children, so you need to store the detergent out of reach. Their ingestion is strictly unacceptable, since the content of surfactants in them is extremely high (up to 30%), which can cause serious poisoning.

Expert Color Powder

This product is marketed in the form of a gel. The main advantage of Expert Color powder is that it is able to remove the most difficult stains from linen and clothes and at the same time keep the colors as bright as possible. If desired, Persil Color powder can be used to wash items made from both natural and synthetic fabrics.

This product can also be used to remove greasy stains from laundry. At the same time, it smells quite pleasant. Persil Color powder copes well with heavy soiling even when washed in cool water.

Features of choice

Each type of detergent is designed for a specific purpose. Features of choosing Persil powder, gels and capsules:

To wash colored items, choose a detergent labeled Color. It can be powder, gel or capsules.
To wash white clothes, you can use any formulations that are not marked Color, as they contain a larger amount of bleach.
There is no specialized composition in the Persil line for caring for children's things.
For washing items belonging to people with highly sensitive skin. For this purpose, Persil Sensitive is used, which contains natural soap. After washing, the products release a pleasant almond aroma.
If you need to wash heavily soiled items, you can purchase a product with a stronger formula - Persil Premium. It contains a stain remover.
To care for delicate items, it is recommended to use liquid formulations - gels or capsules.
For hand washing, you can use powder or gel. Capsules are used for machine wash only.

Types of Persil powders

The line of household chemicals intended for washing clothes is quite wide. Several types of powders are supplied to the domestic market under the Persil brand. If desired, housewives, for example, can purchase Persil:

"Lavender". This type of Persil powder is intended for washing white items. "Persil Lavender" is able to cope with the most difficult stains and at the same time gives the linen a unique aroma of field herbs.
"Freshness" from Vernel. This powder with conditioner is simply ideal for washing light-colored laundry.
Persil Power perls Automat. This automatic Persil powder is suitable for all types of fabric.
Color “Freshness” from Vernel. This type of powder is designed for washing colored items.
"Frosty Arctic". This powder contains special liquid stain remover granules. This product is intended for washing white laundry.

All these powders are certainly very popular, including on the domestic market. But still, the most purchased types of household chemicals from Henkel intended for washing are Persil Expert Sensitive, Expert Duo-Caps and Expert Color.

Terms of use

Depending on the release form, the methods of using the detergent will differ. Pay attention to the following points:

Powder. It is poured into 1 or 2 compartments of the washing machine and a suitable program is launched. If you are washing by hand, the powder must be thoroughly dissolved before placing the items in water.
Gel. It can be poured into a special section of the washing machine, or directly onto dirty clothes. If soaking is necessary, apply the gel to the stain, rub it with the back of the cap and leave for a certain time.
Capsules. They are used only for machine washing, putting them in the drum first. Dirty items should be placed on top.

Any detergent from Persil is activated at a temperature of 30 degrees.

Method of using gels

When using different types of Persil gels, please note that it is not recommended to overfill the liquid product; it must be added according to the instructions. Otherwise, the laundry develops a pungent odor that does not disappear for a long time, and things are difficult to rinse.

The dispenser lid helps you measure the required amount of product. The gel should be poured according to the weight of the clothing.

You can buy Persil in special bottles of various sizes. The most popular volume is considered to be 1.46 liters. Its price varies from 450 to 600 rubles. Replaces 3 kg of powder. Enough for 20 washes.

There are also larger volumes - 2.92 liters, like 6 kg of washing powder. Its cost is 1000-1200 rubles, and for 5 liters you will have to pay 3500-3800 rubles. There are promotions. To make it convenient to hold the bottle and pour the appropriate dose of gel, there is a comfortable handle. The color of the gel is blue, lilac and turquoise.

Pour gel into the cap and place it in the washing powder compartment. You can pour the product directly into the drum so that it dissolves better and faster. If the stains are difficult, then pour the gel onto the stain, and then wash it by hand or by machine.

Persil reviews

Buyers praise Persil washing powder. Large volume products are especially often purchased.

So, Evelina claims that the powder washes cleanly, colored things become brighter, and white ones are cleaned of dirt, do not turn gray or yellow, and retain their whiteness without soaking. She heard from some friends that laundry smelled bad after Persil and additional rinsing was necessary. But using the powder constantly, she refutes the words of her friends, saying that the laundry smells fresh. Evelina says that her husband is allergic: other powders cause a cough and runny nose. Persil does not cause an allergic reaction in him.

Alina recommends this powder to everyone. She says it removes tough stains. Colored linen does not fade even after several washes. She liked the smell of Persil Color: soft and fresh. But Alina complains about the high cost of the powder. The price of a large package is 500 rubles and she admits that if it weren’t for the promotion (she paid 200 rubles for a large package), she would not have bought the product.

Milesha notes that she tried many different powders and chose Persil. He is the best. And it whitens wonderfully, and preserves the color, and the smell is not cloying, pleasant.

And the mother of two beautiful sons, Marina, gave Persil gel 5 out of a possible five. She says that she has long been looking for a product that would remove stains from juice, felt-tip pens, and berries the first time. And so that the smell is not strong and does not cause allergies. Marina conducted an experiment. I poured the detergent on some items before washing, and simply washed others.

So what did she find? The stains were all washed off, not even a trace of the felt-tip pens remained. And the smell is not strong, barely noticeable, as she claims. She really liked this gel. Marina is very glad that she finally found the product she was looking for. She recommends it to everyone. Of course, the gel is expensive: the price is 450 rubles, but there are often promotions.

We provided you with an overview of Persil laundry gel products, introduced you to reviews of Henkel powders and gels, and drew your attention to the features of Persil.

We recommend buying gels and trying to wash clothes with this product. We think that it will not disappoint you, it will make your laundry clean, without stains or streaks.

Allergies - what to do?

Allergies to washing powder can develop in both children and adults. It is a delayed-type reaction, so symptoms may appear even 3 days after contact with the allergen.

Characteristic manifestations:

Eczema on hands.
Sore throat, runny nose, cough.
Tearing.
Skin rashes, itching.

The allergen can only be accurately determined after undergoing a skin test. If it is determined that the cause of the pathological symptoms is Persil, it is necessary to discontinue its further use.

Comparison with other brands

In addition to Persil, the departments with household chemicals offer laundry detergents from other brands. Famous brands such as Ariel, Tide, Losk, BiMax can compete.

Ariel

Ariel is produced by 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 quite wide, but there are differences in the selection of scents.

Like Persil, Ariel has a specialized formulation for people with hypersensitive skin. Household chemicals meet safety requirements and wash and bleach fabrics well. Prices for Ariel are here.

Tide

Tide is almost 50 years younger than Persil. Procter&Gamble has been producing products since 1950.

Tide is a more budget-friendly laundry product, but its quality does not suffer from this . In the assortment you can find all 3 forms of release: capsules, gels and washing powders.

Unlike Persil, Tide manufacturers have not created a special composition for people with sensitive skin, but they offer powder for washing children's clothes.

Tide's washing quality 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. Tide prices are here.

Gloss

Losk can be called the “younger brother” of Persil, since 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 so diverse. You can find capsules, powders and gels on sale, but the number of types of detergents is not so large . However, there is a gel on sale for washing children's clothes that can be used from the first days of life.

The manufacturer also offers liquid cones enriched with essential oils of lotus, lily and orchid. Prices for Losk are here.

Bimax

The production of washing powder is carried out by a domestic company located in Kazan . Laundry detergents are cheaper than Persil. For some powders the difference is quite significant and reaches 30%.

Only washing powders and gels can be found on sale. There are no capsules in the Bimax line of detergents. Like Persil, the manufacturer offers consumers a line of Aromatherapy products. Prices for Bimax are here.

History of appearance

When purchasing Persil powder in a store, not many people realize that the history of the brand goes back more than 100 years. For the first time, a detergent with this name hit the shelves in 1908: in the summer, an advertisement appeared in a local newspaper that described the advantages of a new laundry detergent.

At that time, Henkel washing powder was truly unique. This composition contained two active ingredients: silicate and perbortate. If you boil things in them, they bleach perfectly thanks to the air bubbles that are intensely released during boiling.

This treatment was much gentler, unlike the use of chlorine. At the same time, no pungent odor was released during washing. But, most importantly, the new Persil washing powder washed on its own, and housewives were freed from the need to scrub heavily soiled clothes by hand for a long time.

Persil appeared in stores in cardboard boxes wrapped in beautiful paper packaging. The boxes were filled with detergent by hand.

15 years after the start of sales, a girl in white appeared on packages of washing powder; she was the advertising face of the product for several decades. In the 70s, a bright element was added to the cardboard box - a red ribbon.

After this, Persil had many more achievements. The powder manufacturer responded quickly to changing consumer demands, always offering new products. Thus, in 1958, the first cleaning product containing surfactant anions was published. They made it possible to wash clothes efficiently.

In the 60s, washing powder appeared for use in washing machines, which had low foam formation, and in the 80s, substances were added to the composition of the powder detergent to protect the washing machine tank from corrosive processes.

In connection with the active propaganda of environmentalists, phosphate-free formulations and quickly dissolving surfactants have been released. Further achievements included liquid products, tablets for automatic machines, powders for consumers who had hypersensitivity to chemicals.

What is the price, where to buy?

Cost of Persil detergents :

Color washing powder 0.45 kg - about 100 rubles, 3 kg - about 500 rubles (all prices are here).
Gel from the Premium series 2.34 kg - about 700 rubles (prices - here).
Capsules 14 pieces - about 300 rubles (prices can be found here).

Price may vary depending on point of sale. You can purchase laundry detergents in retail stores, in the household chemicals department, or order them online.

Reviews

Reviews about Persil can be found varied. Many consumers like the quality of washing . They indicate that the powder copes well with difficult stains. They are satisfied with its pleasant aroma that remains on things.

Other users say that recently the powder has become worse at dealing with contaminants. They don’t like the fact that they have to rinse things for a long time so that there are no white streaks left on them.

Reviews can be found here, here, here, here, here and here.