Review of Losk Color laundry detergents: pros and cons, cost, user opinions

Laundry products for caring for clothes should be effective and safe, making household work easier.
The entire line of TM LOSK laundry preparations has these qualities. The brand has a long history; currently it belongs to Henkel (Germany), a well-known company in the household chemicals market.

We will talk about washing products from Losk (powders, gels, capsules), their pros and cons, cost and consumer reviews in the article.

Manufacturer's description

Detergents produced under the name LOSK are improved year after year, the formula becomes more effective, improving the quality of washing, and taking into account the wishes of users. The company's product range is expanding.

Currently in production:

• powders;
• gels;
• capsules;
• "Aromatherapy" line.

The new generation of detergents provides highly efficient washing through the use of patented components - Active-Zyme 6 and a wide range of products to meet the needs of every family member.

The Active-Zyme 6 formula is based on a combination of 6 enzymes . This allows:

• prevent the formation of pellets;
• eliminate starchy, greasy, grass stains;
• clean fabric in difficult areas such as cuffs and collars.

Advantages and disadvantages of Losk washing powders

From year to year, Losk products remain among the leaders in sales of laundry preparations due to their advantages:

• a wide range of products, including various forms of release;
• efficiency;
• safety;
• possibility to choose a scent;
• the ability to select the volume of the drug;
• affordable price.

Disadvantages of the product:

• washing efficiency is not always high, especially with old stains;
• Some items have a very strong aroma.

Line of laundry detergents

Henkel is constantly working to improve the quality of its products and expand its range. Keeping up with the times, it produces laundry detergents in all popular formats: powders, capsules and gels.

Powder form

Washing powders are a traditional form of production of detergents.

The Henkel company supplies automatic washing powder in various volumes. It is suitable for caring for synthetic and cotton fabrics.

The range of powder detergents includes:

1. Color for caring for colored items.
2. “Mountain Lake” - for white fabrics.
3. Sensitive – for those with sensitive skin (safety confirmed by the European Allergy Research Center).

In addition to those listed, powders from the Aromatherapy series with enchanting aromas are produced under the name Losk:

• orchids;
• lotus;
• jasmine

The effectiveness of washing is ensured by the following active substances:

• APAS – 15%;
• Non-ionic surfactants – 5%;
• enzymes.

Contains no phosphates or chlorine.

Gel

The gel form of laundry detergents is also created based on the patented Active-Zyme 6 formula, allowing for maximum processing efficiency. The active ingredients (surfactants, nonionic surfactants, enzymes) are in a proportion similar to the dry laundry detergent from this manufacturer.

Advantages of the liquid form:

• better (compared to powder) dissolution and rinsing;
• compact packaging;
• economical consumption;
• convenient dosing;
• selection of scents.

The range of products includes:

1. Color.
2. Mountain lake (for white).
3. Children's (can be used from birth).
4. Aromatherapy series with floral scent.

Capsule

An effective and most convenient form of detergent - capsules. In assortment:

• Color (combines an effective stain remover and concentrated gel to maintain the brightness of colors);
• “Mountain Lake” for keeping snow-white things clean (each capsule also contains two independent compartments - with gel and stain remover).

The composition of the capsules is saturated:

• up to 30% nonionic surfactants;
• up to 30% surfactants;
• enzymes.

The use of capsules is intended for machine washing with a full load.

Liquid Gloss Powder

Often, bulk products do not penetrate to a sufficient depth of the fibers. Moreover, granules often leave unwanted marks on things. As a result, you need to put the clothes in the washing machine again and rinse them again. Liquid gels are in great demand among housewives.

Pros of liquid powder

Liquid laundry detergent has the following advantages:

1. Works instantly. You don’t have to wait for it to completely dissolve in water. Stains are removed with the gel even in the quick wash option.
2. Opportunity to save money . Since the liquid product is a concentrate, it can be used in small quantities. And besides, you don’t have to use air conditioning.
3. There are no stains left on clothes . The problem of divorce is relevant for all housewives who use a bulk product.
4. Space on the shelf is saved since the bottles are compact in size.
5. Safety for children . The bottles are screwed tightly, while the bulk substance must be kept in a special container so that the child does not taste the detergent.
6. The gel is easier to remove from the surface . It is easy to pour it into the tray.

Selection rules

A wide range of TM Losk products allows you to choose the best option for each specific case:

1. For children's things, the best option is a special gel that can be used from birth.
2. For colored clothing, you can use Color capsules, powder or liquid product with the same name.
3. For those with sensitive skin , you can use Sensitive powder or children's gel preparation.
4. For white clothes, a product labeled “Mountain Lake” is suitable - gel, powder or capsules.

Connoisseurs of deep, sensual floral aromas will appreciate the Aromatherapy series, which is presented in the format of dry and liquid powders.

When putting a full load of clothes into the washing machine, it is optimal to use capsules. This option will also be the best in cases where heavily soiled items need care, because the capsules contain a compartment with a stain remover, and the gel itself is presented in a very concentrated formula.

Description of the product

Despite the fact that LOSK washing powder officially belongs to the German company Henkel, it is produced in Russia at a factory located in the city of Tosno (Leningrad region). This powder is also produced in Europe, therefore, by analogy with the product of the same name, the laundry detergent produced in Russia is also written in Latin letters.

This, however, does not particularly affect the quality: those who had the opportunity to compare claim that the Western analogue is better. The powder is produced using German technology and has various aromas, to which many housewives have many complaints due to the pungent chemical smell.

The factory produces powders, as well as liquid products (gels), intended for both hand washing and machine washing. LOSK is intended for washing cotton, linen, synthetic materials, as well as for fabrics made of mixed fibers. They cannot wash silk and wool. The range includes both products intended only for white or colored materials, as well as universal ones. According to manufacturers, LOSK powders contain active components that remove various types of stains, including complex stains.

Alternative options

Among the washing products that have proven themselves on the market are preparations from such well-known manufacturers as Persil, Tide and Bimax.

Bimax

BiMAX is a laundry detergent produced by the domestic manufacturer Nefis Cosmetics. The assortment includes powders and gels, separately for colored items, white and black, with the removal of most popular stains and dirt, etc.

The average price is:

• for powder 0.4 kg - from 75 rubles, for 3 kg - from 350 rubles (prices - here);
• for gel 1.5 l - from 450 rubles, for 6 l - from 1,100 rubles (prices - here).

You can find out more about Bimax washing products here.

Tide

Tide laundry detergents are produced by the famous company P&G. The products are represented by a large number of drug positions in various release forms. Among them are 3 types of capsules, a large number of varieties of powders and gels.

Average cost:

• gel 1 l – from 215 rubles (prices – here);
• powder 3 kg - from 400 rubles (prices - here);
• capsules for 30 pcs. – from 1,100 rubles, for 23 pcs. – from 850 rubles (all prices are here).

More information about Tide detergents can be found here.

Persil

Persil laundry detergents, like Losk, are produced by Henkel. Among the Persil products there is a large selection of preparations: powders, gels and capsules for white and colored items.

The products provide high quality washing, and the production of products in various volumes allows you to buy exactly as much washing powder or gel as you need.

Price:

• for powder (6 kg packaging) – from 1,400 rubles, 4.5 kg – from 850 rubles (all prices are here);
• gel 2.6 l – from 1,100 rubles, 1.3 l – from 650 rubles (price here);
• capsules (14 pcs.) - from 600 rubles (prices - here).

More information about Persil detergents can be found here.

Rules of application

The use of each product must be carried out according to the rules. Before putting it in a drum or putting it in a basin for hand washing, items must be sorted and, if necessary, minor repairs made.

The powder can be used for any type of washing. Bulk detergent is poured into the container of the machine, things are placed in the drum, and the processing mode is selected. For manual processing, the drug is diluted in warm water collected in a basin. The water temperature should not be higher than +60°C.

Liquid powder can be used for hand and machine washing . A measured amount of gel is poured into the machine into the compartment intended for the powder. For hand washing, dilute in prepared water.

The capsule form of the detergent is younger than powders and gels, but also proven to work well. The drug is very convenient to use. The capsule is placed in an empty drum, and things are placed on top. If the clothes are very dirty, you will need 2 capsules per load. This form of product is not intended for hand washing.

Price and place of purchase

You can buy Losk products in an online store or in departments selling household chemicals. The cost of the product depends on a number of factors:

• places of purchase;
• actions of shares;
• release forms;
• volume.

Average price:

1. Gel with a volume of 1.3 l - from 420 rubles, with a volume of 3 l - from 600 rubles (all prices are here).
2. 12 capsules – from 400 rubles.
3. Powder 2.7 kg – from 500 rubles, 4 kg – from 800 rubles (price here).

Buying in large quantities is more profitable.

Customer Reviews

Users of Losk laundry detergents note the following advantages of the products:

• There are often discounts on these products;
• good quality;
• convenient and very effective capsules that provide a stain remover effect;
• average price;
• convenient, practical packaging.

Among the disadvantages, buyers note:

• complex stains, and especially old ones, cannot be dealt with without pre-treatment;
• the smell of laundry after washing is quite strong, often intrusive, even after additional rinsing;
• composition is not ideal;
• Capsules that are not completely dissolved during washing can sometimes remain on things.

Customers' opinions on:

• washing powder - here, here and here;
• gel - here, here and here;
• capsules - here and here.

Stains

This difference in reviews is caused by several factors.
When evaluating a powder, few people look in detail at its name and pay attention to the word next to it, which is actually the name of the detergent. Each type has its own purpose, different components, and therefore are designed to remove stains that differ greatly in chemical composition from each other. How effectively a particular powder copes with washing largely depends on the material of the laundry, which have different composition and structure: some threads are easily washed (mostly synthetic materials), others are almost impossible to wash (stains from natural fabrics are extremely difficult to remove) .

When testing “LOSK automatic active bioenergy” it was determined that the powder copes with stains as follows:

This powder did not cope with felt-tip pen, gouache and hair dye, as did washing powders from other brands, regardless of the price category.

Another powder of this type removes ketchup and chocolate stains very well from both natural and mixed materials. As for grass and coffee, “LOSK KOLOR” removes them better from synthetic fabric. Tea, cosmetics and gouache do not wash off at all. This type of powder also does a poor job of removing traces of red wine from cotton.

According to customer reviews, one of the latest developments copes best with stains, which contains nine components designed to eliminate stains.

Moreover, in some cases it even washes too well. There is a known case when he washed a black blouse with silver stripes, after which, when washed at 40 ° C, not a trace of the stripes remained: he managed to paint them over (before this, the blouse was washed several times and there was no such reaction).

Hardness of water

How well GLOSS will cope with its purpose largely depends on the dosage of the powder: if you use too much of the product, its effectiveness will not increase; if you use too little, the stain will not be removed. Exactly how much powder or gel is needed in a particular case largely depends on the hardness of the water, the amount of laundry and the degree of its contamination.

Since the same powder has completely opposite reviews about the softness of the laundry after washing, the main reason may be either the difference in water hardness, or the fact that there were things in the machine that were different in the structure of the material: synthetic threads become electrified during washing and affect on nearby natural or mixed fiber fabrics.