I wanna know if there is a chemical difference and therefore what differnce does this make to washing your clothes.
2006-06-28 04:36:40 · 5 answers · asked by fluxraider 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Biological Powder contains enzymes and Non Biological Powder does not.
2006-06-28 04:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Yacoob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All soap powders are detergents which contain surfactants which a water loving and water hating site so that most things that won’t dissolve/mix with water (i.e. oil) will dissolve when mixed with water containing surfactants.
Biological washing powder have added enzymes which are biological compounds that can break down compounds many enzymes are present in the body and do just that break stuff down. Enzymes in washing powder are an added bonus because they can help break down stubborn stains etc in to manageable pieces making it easier for them to dissolve leading to a better wash. This makes the most difference at low temperatures where no bio washing powders aren’t always as effective.
How ever bio washing powders can cause irritation to people with sensitive skin, this doesn’t mean that no bio powders are always better specially formulated powder that some companies produce are more certain to not cause irritation.
The difference between no bio and bio in terms of washing ability is not that much now days as both types have been developed to a point of being nearly indistinguishable best to decide which washing powder to use is trial and error
2006-06-29 11:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by Adam C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very misleading labelling in my opinion. Essentially the difference is that biological washing powder works with enzymes and the non-bio stuff doesn't. However, for washing children's clothes or if you are have very sensitive skin, you should use non-bio washing powder. The result in terms of clean clothes is more or less the same.
2006-06-28 11:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by hystoriker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biological powders contain enzymes to break down stains, this means they are more effective at low temperatures. But many people with sensitive skin are allergic to them hence non-biological washing powders have no enzymes and need to work at a higher temperature.
Jess
2006-06-29 07:00:22 · answer #4 · answered by acissej:D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've often wondered this too. I think it says on the packets that one is meant for white fabrics and the other for colours.
I seriously can't be bothered to buy two types though; I just buy what ever EcoVer brand is in stock.
2006-06-28 13:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by SmartBlonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋