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> "Powder detergent creates more friction between the clothes [during washing], so more fibres are released, whereas liquid is smoother. The less friction there
by astura 7y ago
> "Powder detergent creates more friction between the clothes [during washing], so more fibres are released, whereas liquid is smoother. The less friction there is in general, the fewer fibres are released."
Is this true or just something completely made up? Sounds like bs to me, powdered detergent is not sand, it quickly dissolves when it comes in contact with water.
- angry_octet 7y agoAgree, total mumbo jumbo. There are plenty of alkali salts in detergent, but if it wasn't soluble it wouldn't work. If you want an abrasive you add sand...
- grandinj 7y agoFunnily enough, a large part of it is actually clay (wet sand :-), sometimes a clay called kaolin, mostly to give it a nice white color. Whether that actually generates friction or not, I don't know
- AstralStorm 7y agoNo, at used temperatures kaolin will dissolve pretty well. However it does clog filters and causes waste as it counters water softeners. Then you require longer washing with longer drying cycle, which in fact does damage fibers.