Umka

When choosing how to wash baby's clothes, it is necessary to give preference to proven brands with a good reputation.

One of them is the domestic manufacturer of safe products "Umka", which provides gentle care for the child from the first days.

In this article, we will tell you about Umka products for washing children's linen (powder, gel, soap, etc.), their composition, cost, application rules and customer reviews.

What kind of detergent?

The Umka trade mark has been known on the domestic market of household chemicals for several years. All funds are produced in Russia, in Nizhny Novgorod.

Among the areas of production:

• household chemical goods;
• hygiene products;
• cosmetic series.

Advantages of preparations for the care of baby clothes Umka series:

• high quality control;
• everything is produced in the Russian Federation;
• contains natural ingredients, including plant extracts;
• all recipes are safe for baby's health;
• hypoallergenic composition has clinical evidence;
• proven effectiveness.

The disadvantages include:

• powder is not always on sale in all volumes;
• gel for washing is not produced in volumes exceeding a liter.

The entire line of products for washing and composition

Preparations for the care of baby things under the Umka trademark include several names. This allows you to choose the best option in each specific case, varying the use of funds as needed.

The line of products includes:

1. Soap powder.
2. Liquid stain remover.
3. Powdery stain remover.
4. Bleach.
5. Washing gel.
6. Conditioner for washing.
7. Laundry soap.

All products produced under the TM Umka have the necessary certificates and are allowed for the care of children's things.

Soap powder

The powder is intended for washing baby clothes from the birth of the baby. The composition is suitable for treating babies' laundry from birth:

• Nonionic surfactants;
• natural soap powder;
• sodium sulfate and carbonate;
• flavoring.

Soap powder is free of substances such as optical brighteners, enzymes, zeolites and phosphates. The product, although it is produced in dry form, does not become dusty during use and does not irritate the mucous membranes.

The product is available in various volumes: from 0.4 kg to 6 kg.

Gel

The gel form is moderately thick and easy to use. The gel can be used to care for baby's things from birth. Produced in containers of 1 liter.

As part of the product:

• APAV;
• Nonionic surfactants;
• water;
• plant extracts;
• perfume;
• monoethanolamine;
• preservative;
• bleach (optical).

Gel form of washing powder can be used to care membrane tissues.

Fabric softener

The baby air conditioner will help make things even softer and give them a pleasant scent. It is produced in a volume of 1 liter, in two varieties:

1. "Active day".
2. "Sweet Dreams".

The conditioner has a thick, concentrated form, allowing you to use the product sparingly.

Consisting of:

• colloidal silver;
• perfume;
• cationic surfactant.

There are no dyes in the composition, and the required amount for a single wash is minimal. Another plus is the antibacterial effect.

Bleach

The smallest have a lot white things... To maintain their snow-white shade, a special product will help - bleach for baby clothes. This detergent can improve the appearance of your baby's white clothes without boiling. Available in 0.4 kg packs.

Consisting of:

• natural soap;
• sodium silicate and sulfate;
• oxygenated bleach;
• flavoring.

Effectiveness is due to the inclusion of natural soap and active oxygen formula. When used, the product is gentle on the fabric, preserving the structure of the material.

Stain remover

You may need a stain remover for baby clothes. It should always be only a special product that is allowed to be used for the care of children's clothes. Umka gives you the opportunity to choose a stain remover in powder or liquid form.

Both versions are designed to remove difficult and / or stubborn stains... Suitable for both white and colored baby clothes and textile household items (bed linen, towels, bibs, etc.).

Liquid stain remover can be used to care for various fabrics, including delicate ones - silk, wool... The product can be used for all types of laundry and for pre-treatment of dirt.

The powder detergent is intended more for automatic processing - to enhance the effect of a standard children's detergent.

Consisting of:

• oxygenated bleach;
• Nonionic surfactants;
• flavoring.

Soap

Bar soap is suitable for washing up dirt and for hand washing children's clothes. It includes:

• EDTA;
• glycerol;
• water;
• fatty acid salts of natural oils and fats.

Does not dry the skin of the hands when washing.

Selection principles

All preparations for caring for baby's things are designed to be used from the first days of life. For convenience of choice, the funds are available in various forms.

The following recommendations will help you to prefer this or that:

1. Umka bar soap can be used for washing and manual processing of a small amount of items.
2. For washing several items, it is more convenient to use powder in liquid or dry form.
3. If things have been soiled for a long time, waiting for washing, a stain remover will help to remove stains.
4. For white things, bleach will help.
5. Baby conditioner will help soften textiles after washing.

Application: Procedure

Each of the Umka products intended for caring for a child's things must be used strictly according to the instructions. It is necessary to store all household chemicals, including those for children, in a place protected from the baby.

Powder form

Powder designed to tidy things up made of:

• cotton,
• flax,
• synthetics,
• mixed materials.

It can be used in several ways:

• for washing in an automatic washing machine;
• for hand washing;
• for soaking.

The amount of powder required for an automatic wash depends on the hardness of the water and the degree of soiling of the laundry itself.

With a little dirt and soft tap water, only 110 grams may be enough, but if the water is hard and the laundry is dirty, then 270 grams of powder will be needed per load.

When soaking, 80 to 120 grams of soap powder will go... In this case, you can keep things in a soapy solution from several minutes to 4-5 hours, if necessary.

Gel

The manufacturer recommends using washing gel for manual and machine processing. Shake the bottle with the gel before use.

The amount of gel can be varied from 1.5 to 2 caps per load, taking into account the degree of soiling of things.

Air conditioning

The softener can be used at the final stage of hand or machine wash... With an automatic wash, this is 1 cap, with a manual wash - ½ a cap.

Bleach

Bleach can be used in conjunction with detergent to improve the performance of tough stains. In this case, the required amount of the basic detergent can be halved.

Depending on how dirty the laundry is you may need 50 to 100 grams of bleach.

It is poured into the dish of the washing machine to the powder. It can also be added to hand wash with soak.

Stain remover gel

The procedure depends on how the stain remover is used:

Stain remover powder

This detergent is used to wash heavily soiled baby clothes.... In this case, the required amount is poured into the compartment-cuvette of the washing machine along with the powder. The volume for 1 wash is from 50 to 100 grams, taking into account the hardness of the water and how dirty the things are.

Bar soap

The bar-shaped soap is suitable for both pre-lathering stains and hand washing. Its consumption is very economical.

Price and place of purchase

You can buy TM Umka baby care products in online stores, household chemicals in supermarkets and in specialized retail outlets.

The cost depends on the volume of products and the form of release:

1. On average, for a washing powder, this is about 400 rubles for a volume of 2.4 kg and about 100 rubles for a minimum package.
2. Washing gel on average costs about 250 rubles per liter container.
3. Bar soap (100 grams) - up to 40 rubles apiece.
4. A pack of stain remover (400 grams) and bleach (400 grams) - from 100 rubles.

Alternative options: top 3

In addition to Umka washing products, other preparations intended for children's clothes also show a worthy effect and high quality.

Johnson's Baby

Johnson gels are available in two versions - from birth and for older children. Packages differ in color and are marked "for the smallest" on the gel, which can be used for washing clothes of a newborn.

Consisting of:

• water;
• potassium hydroxide;
• sodium chloride;
• Surfactants, etc.

Liquid synthetic detergent is sold in plastic bags with a handle. The lid also serves as a measuring cup. Cost for 1 liter - from 400 rubles. Read more about Johnson Baby's washing gel for baby clothes. here.

Meine liebe

Meine Liebe gels for children are presented in two types: for older children and for newborns. Both of them have a high percentage of soap in the composition.

Composition:

• soap;
• Nonionic surfactants;
• glycerol;
• preservatives (for the safety of the product).

The price of each package is about 300 rubles. Read more about the Maine Liebe gel for washing children's clothes. here.

Synergetic

Synergetic produces many types of gels. Among them there is a product that is designed to take care of baby things. It is marked "Baby". The gel is biodegradable, like other products of the company, and can be used right from the first days of a child's life. The formula of the gel is concentrated, which allows it to be spent sparingly.

Consisting of:

• Surfactant;
• glycerol;
• water;
• natural oils.

Price for 1 liter - from 300 rubles. Read more about Synergetic gel for washing baby clothes here.

Reviews

Consumers, when choosing a detergent for washing children's clothes, very often give preference to "Umka". They note the following advantages of the product:

1. High-quality washing.
2. No pronounced odor.
3. Hypoallergenic composition.
4. Low price.
5. Natural base.
6. Good rinsing.
7. You can use the same detergent for different types of wash.
8. Economical consumption.
9. There is no age limit for use.

Disadvantages:

• may not be completely washed out of the washing machine tray to add powder;
• old stains may not be able to cope with.

Conclusion

Umka powder is a good solution when choosing a detergent for washing children's clothes. In addition to it, it is possible to use bleach, stain remover, conditioner and soap for washing in the care of things. Choosing any of the products issued by Umka, you can be sure of its effectiveness and safety.