Talk:Biological detergent

Outside the UK
What do non UK speakers call bio or non-bio washing powder then?


 * Generally, in the United States, there is no marketing indication of whether or not a detergent is biological or non biological. Consumers can consult the box to see if the phrase "Contains Enzymes" appears, but this is not mandatory, nor is it will known.  Exceptions exist for specific "eco-friendly" products that may be also biodegradable, or less harmful to the environment.  These are typically marketed as "bio safe" or "biologically neutral".

Is the bio/non-bio distinction UK-specific or are there other regions which differentiate? If anybody knows I would like to add that to the article. --holizz (talk) 19:53, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Allergies

 * "ultimately, the balance of all the enzymes in laundry detergents are not a cause of either skin irritation or skin allergy ... the supposed adverse effects of enzymes on the skin seem to be a consequence of mythology"

How condescending. Does anybody know of a study presenting an alternate conclusion? --holizz (talk) 19:45, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Some users are VERY sensitive to biological powder. I put my eczema-suffering flat-mate in hospital for 3 days by accidentally buying and using biological version (assuming there are no other differences in ingredients between the powder from the same brand). Given the conflicts of interest of the authors, and that no other cause is given, this should be flagged for now? I can't read the whole paper as it's behind a paywall http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/wol1/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08561.x/full However I suspect that this paper has been mis-reported as a fuller abstract states "This demonstrates that exposure to these strong respiratory allergens via use of laundry and cleaning products does not lead to the development of sensitization and disease." i.e. it does not CAUSE the allergy, but people with pre-existing allergies may still be sensitive to it 86.183.168.196 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 19:46, 10 October 2017 (UTC)

Which? study
What do the percentages mean? I'm assuming it's some arbitrary scale of cleaning achieved but since Which? is a paysite I can't check. This could be improved. Matthew CB Allen (talk) 14:58, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

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