How TexCare® forms the detergent you need

WE ASK AN EXPERT FROM THE LAB

What kind of fabrics and stains are most common in your region?
The most frequent stains in Southeast Asia are curry, tea and chili sauce on cotton and polyester or cotton blends.

»Consumers can also reduce or eliminate the soaking step to shorten the washing process.«

How do people do their washing in your region?
In Southeast Asia, we use predominantly top loader washing machines. The water is used at room temperature; we hardly do any high temperature wash. Laundry powder is dosed at 100-150g and liquid detergent at 50-100ml per wash. In addition to that, there are also still countries where people continue to do their washing by hand using detergent bars or cream.

What does this mean for your daily work?
The tests conducted for Southeast Asia follow the habits and washing conditions in the region: We use top loader washing machines with washing water at room temperature. Common stains on cotton and PE/cotton fabrics serve as test materials.

Can you actually prove that a product works?
Yes, we do different tests to prove that. The stain removal test involves applying the substances on the cloth and measuring the amount of stain removed after washing. It is quantified by measuring the change in color on the stained cloth with a colorimeter, before and after washing. The cleaning performance of the product is assessed based on how much stain is removed on the cloth.

What are the benefits to the consumer?
It is easier for the consumers to remove stains from clothes. If they like, they can also reduce or eliminate the soaking step to shorten the washing process. In countries where hand washing is practiced, people need less manual scrubbing of clothes to remove stains. That means more free time for the consumers to care for their families. The clothes turn less grey or yellow over time and the pieces made from polyester or blends become more water absorbing and hence more comfortable to wear.