On TV, you can often see the original advertisement for the Myth laundry detergent. The commercial says that the Myth washing powder copes well with any kind of pollution, in addition, it is inexpensive and economical. You can’t bribe hostesses with one advertisement, so many begin to look for reviews about a particular laundry detergent on the Internet. Judging by the reviews, this powder has proven itself well, but it has both advantages and disadvantages.
general characteristics
The powder is produced by Procter & Gamble-Novomoskovsk LLC. This detergent cleans stains well from linen, gives washed things freshness and at the same time is quite inexpensive.
"Myth" is suitable for all types of fabrics, except for wool and silk, it can be used in both activator-type machines and automatic machines. You can wash "Myth" both adult and children's clothes, the manufacturer positions this household chemicals as hypoallergenic. Available in different packages, from cardboard packs of 400 grams to large packages of 9 kg and 15 kg. Large packages are always more profitable to purchase, especially if the family is large, it has small children and frequent washing cannot be avoided.
The detergent is quite economical, one large package of 9 kg is enough to wash the clothes of the whole family for several months.After washing, things smell pleasant and not very pronounced, although in fairness it should be noted that some housewives do not find the smell very pleasant.
And what is in the composition
To understand how well this or that product will wash, sometimes it is enough to look at the components included in it. The composition of the washing powder "Myth" is described in detail on packages of different volumes. The powder contains the following substances:
- anionic surfactants - 5-15%;
- nonionic surfactants - no more than 5%;
- phosphates;
- various polycarboxylates;
- zeolites and enzymes;
- optical brighteners;
- linalool;
- various flavors.
This washing powder contains phosphates, but they are not so high that we can talk about some kind of harm to health. Much more harmful are fast food products that each person periodically consumes.
In the powder "Myth" there are special components that protect the parts of the washing machine from limescale and scale. This is a very good feature, since you do not need to buy additional special tools.
"Myth" is not advisable to use for washing clothes of young children, since the toxicity index of this product does not meet the standards for children's powders.
Advantages of washing detergent "Myth"
Washing powder Myth-automatic has many advantages, which include:
- original packaging made of thick cardboard or thick cellophane;
- low cost;
- pleasant smell of lavender;
- well washes both colored and white things;
- powder for automatic machines almost does not foam, but for hand washing, on the contrary, it gives a thick foam;
- You can wash any fabric except natural silk and wool.
In addition, the advantages include detailed instructions that are on each pack. The application rules are designed in the form of pictures, so they will be clear to both a young hostess and an aged woman.
Flaws
According to the numerous reviews of the hostesses that can be found on the Internet, it becomes clear that the "Myth" has certain disadvantages.
- The powder does not wash stubborn stains from soup, wine, juice, chocolate, berries and fruits. If you need to wash things that are heavily soiled, then they should first be washed and soaked for several hours.
- Even the Myth-Frost Freshness powder, which is also called an expert for white linen, is not able to return things to their original whiteness. After numerous washes, white linen acquires a grayish tint.
- The detergent smells very strongly, when the clothes are washed, the smell is on the whole room. This is not very critical when the machine is installed in the bathroom, but if it is in the kitchen, then things are already worse.
- It does not dissolve well even in hot water, so it is likely that particles of household chemicals will remain on the laundry.
It is noteworthy that after washing, the laundry is practically odorless, while the dry powder smells very strongly.
The disadvantages include the presence of phosphates in the detergent. People with particularly sensitive skin may experience itching and skin rashes if Myth is not rinsed well.
Precautionary measures
"Myth" refers to household chemicals, therefore, care must be taken when using it.
- The powder must be stored in places that are inaccessible to children and animals. It is best to store detergents in special containers that prevent spilling and soaking of the powdered detergent.
- In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse them with plenty of running water. If after a couple of hours there is itching or burning in the eyes, you should consult a doctor.
- Prolonged contact of the skin with the powder should be avoided. When hand washing, it is advisable to use rubber gloves.
- When adding detergent, inhalation of fine particles must be avoided.
- Do not store detergent together with food. If the washing machine is installed in the kitchen, then the powder pack should be stored in the bathroom or corridor.
- It is not necessary to wash the "Myth" underwear for newborns.There are too many aggressive additives in this household chemicals that can irritate the delicate skin of babies.
Items made of natural silk or wool should not be washed with "Myth". For these tissues, it is better to use a special gel or concentrate.
Features of washing "Myth"
In order for things to be washed well with the Myth powder, it is necessary to wash them in several successive stages:
- Things are sorted, light from dark, and then sorted according to the degree of contamination.
- Especially dirty laundry is put into a basin, in which a little “Myth” with a smell of frosty freshness for washing or another aroma is previously dissolved. Leave the laundry to soak for at least 3 hours.Ideally, soak heavily soiled items in the evening. And wash it in the morning.
- Laundry is placed in the drum of the washing machine, its volume must correspond to the technical characteristics of household appliances.
- The right amount of Myth powder is poured into the detergent compartment and the temperature is set, which is suitable for the washed fabrics. They start the machine.
When washing by hand, the linen is pre-soaked for a couple of hours, and then washed by hand. In this case, things must be thoroughly rinsed, as the remaining particles of detergent can cause severe allergies. Dry clothes in the usual way.
When washing dark clothes, it is advisable to set an additional rinse. According to the reviews of some housewives, the product does not dissolve well in water, so noticeable white marks may remain on dark fabrics.
Hostess reviews
Mistresses speak differently about the Myth powder. Some of them see this detergent as an ideal detergent for washing the clothes of all family members, others are more skeptical about the "Myth" and argue that this powder cannot be considered ideal.
Many mothers draw a conclusion about the quality of the powder based on how it is able to wash children's things. It's no secret that children often stain their clothes with paints, juices, chocolate, grass and other pollutants. So, choosing “Myth” for washing children's clothes, mothers are not very satisfied with the quality of washing. Many stains do not wash off the first time or they need to be washed first.
At the same time, the housewives note that the Myth powder washes bed linen and towels well. After washing, things have a slightly noticeable aroma of freshness. Linen after washing becomes pleasant to the touch.
Reviews of the Myth powder differ significantly, but there are still more positive ones than neutral or negative ones. All housewives note the low price of detergent and its economy. Despite the assurances of the manufacturers about the harmlessness of the powdered product, it is not recommended to wash the things of young children with them.
