Review of laundry detergent enhancers

Sometimes, removing stubborn stains from clothing is impossible, requiring two or even three washes. And it's not guaranteed that the stain will be removed after just a few cycles. To avoid wasting time and effort on "double-duty" stain removal, it's best to use a laundry detergent booster during the wash cycle. This powerful product will surely restore your favorite item to its former cleanliness after just one wash.

The best factory products

There are many different types of laundry detergent enhancers. They vary in manufacturer, composition, price, and more. A brief overview of the best products for more effective stain removal will help you navigate this wide variety.

• Cleantown Booster. Suitable for whites and colors, and can be used for cleaning children's items. It will help to deal with stains from grass, blood, wine, resin, brilliant green, etc. It perfectly whitens light-colored items without leaching colors from colored clothing. It can be used for both pre-soaking and main wash cycles. A 550-gram package costs approximately $2.10.
• Luxus Super Strength for Colored Laundry. This booster is suitable for washing any type of colored fabric, including those prone to fading. It works great even in cool water. It's chlorine- and fragrance-free. It will help remove any stain. A 250-gram package costs approximately $1.15.
• Fancy Bleach Booster. This product from a Russian manufacturer is suitable for both machine and hand washing. It's oxygen-based, so it dissolves quickly in water and removes even the most stubborn stains. After using it, whites become snow-white, while colored clothes retain their brightness. It's also suitable for cleaning children's clothes. A half-kilogram pack costs about $2.40.
• KAO Attack Detergent Booster. Designed for pre-washing heavily soiled items before the main wash. Effectively fights stains while simultaneously eliminating unpleasant odors. The booster is very convenient to store: the package contains 10 individual sachets of the mixture. 350g of the product costs approximately $5.

The antibacterial components included in the composition eliminate up to 99% of harmful microorganisms from fabric fibers.

• Sonett (Sonnet). While removing stubborn stains, it softens the water. This German product is recommended for use in medium-hard and hard water. It contains zeolite, soda, and citrates. A 500-gram package of laundry enhancer costs about $6.50.

The formulas presented in this review have received numerous positive user reviews. All products have proven effective in removing stubborn stains.

How to use the amplifier?

Housewives using the booster for the first time will appreciate the detailed instructions for use. The product is added to the washing machine's detergent drawer along with the main detergent before starting the wash cycle. One measuring spoon of the booster is poured into the detergent drawer.

The washing powder enhancer is compatible with any form of detergent (dry, liquid, gel).

You can also use the booster when soaking laundry. Fill a container with 2 liters of hot water and dissolve 1 tablespoon of the product in it. It is recommended to soak items in the solution for no more than 6 hours. Then the item can be washed in the machine.

Prepare it yourself

If you don't want to use unnecessary household chemicals when washing, you can make your own laundry detergent booster using ingredients found in every home. This natural booster can also be used to clean baby clothes; it's completely safe for your little one. To prepare the mixture, you'll need:

• 2 tbsp. baking soda;
• 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide (regular peroxide);
• container for mixing the solution;
• fork or whisk;
• a sealed container for subsequent storage of the finished amplifier.

A homemade laundry detergent booster will be just as beneficial as a store-bought one, but its undeniable advantage is its hypoallergenic properties and low cost. So, the instructions for preparing the mixture are quite simple.

1. Pour baking soda into a container and add 1/4 cup of peroxide.
2. Mix the resulting mass well.
3. Use a fork to break up any lumps.
4. Transfer the mixture to a storage container.

With these simple steps, which take no more than 10 minutes, you'll get a product that won't harm your laundry and will help you tackle stubborn stains.

To remove old stains, soak the item in warm water with 1/4 cup of household enhancer. After the allotted soaking time, load the item into the washing machine and wash as usual. If time is short, simply pour the enhancer into the detergent drawer along with the detergent and run the wash cycle.

   

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