Biological washing powder is thought of as being better at removing stains but can be a little harsher on the skin. It contains enzymes which break down stains and dirt whilst in the wash. The enzymes may be artificially created, particularly in the washing powers that are specifically formed to remove deep, dried in stains. As it is effective at removing stains, it can also fade colours quite quickly as it strips out the dye in your clothes. A non-biological washing powder does not contain these enzymes and this is the major difference. It is softer on the skin and often preferred for those who have sensitive skin and for babies and young children.
Both washing powders have a negative effect and impact upon the environment but for different reasons. The enzymes contained in a biological washing powder may take longer to disperse within the environment, but as the chemicals are washed away down the drain, they inevitably end up back in our waters and can have an impact on aquatic life. Non-biological washing powder may be gentler to the environment in terms of chemicals being released into our water, but the temperatures for washing can often needs to be considerably higher than that of biological washing powder in order to achieve the same results. This uses more electricity and water and this also has an environmental impact.
Liquid washing products are actually kinder to the environment as they are more compact so use less packaging and therefore take up less from while in transit. The environmental effects of actually producing liquid washing products are also less, so whenever possible, it is best to use these liquid washing products. You can use them with your machine at low temperatures and they often come in concentrate bottles now so you can use less and it works out as better value for money.
Both washing powders have a negative effect and impact upon the environment but for different reasons. The enzymes contained in a biological washing powder may take longer to disperse within the environment, but as the chemicals are washed away down the drain, they inevitably end up back in our waters and can have an impact on aquatic life. Non-biological washing powder may be gentler to the environment in terms of chemicals being released into our water, but the temperatures for washing can often needs to be considerably higher than that of biological washing powder in order to achieve the same results. This uses more electricity and water and this also has an environmental impact.
Liquid washing products are actually kinder to the environment as they are more compact so use less packaging and therefore take up less from while in transit. The environmental effects of actually producing liquid washing products are also less, so whenever possible, it is best to use these liquid washing products. You can use them with your machine at low temperatures and they often come in concentrate bottles now so you can use less and it works out as better value for money.
