Dishwasher capsules are a product that integrates functional consumables such as cleaning, brightening and degreasing. They usually contain multiple chemical components inside to achieve efficient washing results. The following is an introduction to the common chemical components in dishwasher capsules:
First, surfactants
Function: Surfactants are one of the core components in dishwasher capsules. Through functions such as wetting, emulsifying, dispersing and foaming, they effectively remove dirt from the surface of tableware.
Feature: The surfactants in the dishwasher capsules usually adopt low-foaming properties to combine with the unique rotating water jet inside the dishwasher, achieving efficient cleaning.
Second, biological enzymes
Function: Biological enzymes, such as amylase and protease, can break down stubborn stains like oil, starch and protein.
Features: These enzymes remain active at high temperatures and can play an efficient role in removing dirt during the washing process in a dishwasher.
Third, sodium citrate
Function: Sodium citrate, as a chelating agent, can decompose metal ions such as calcium and magnesium in water, prevent the formation of scale, and also help remove dirt from the surface of tableware.
Characteristics: Sodium citrate has excellent water solubility and biodegradability, and is environmentally friendly.
Fourth, sodium percarbonate
Function: Sodium percarbonate is a strong oxidant that can decompose dirt and also has a certain bleaching effect.
Feature: In the high-temperature washing environment of a dishwasher, sodium percarbonate can rapidly decompose and exert a cleaning effect.
Fifth, buffer
Function: The buffer is used to increase the alkalinity of the washing solution, which is conducive to the removal of dirt. Common buffers include sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate and various silicates, etc.
Characteristics: These alkaline substances can react with oils and fats and decompose them into soluble compounds, thereby achieving a cleaning effect.
Sixth, other auxiliary components
Dish brightener: Some dishwasher capsules may also contain dish brightener ingredients, which can increase the surface activity of water, reduce the surface tension of water, make residual water slide off quickly, accelerate the drying process of tableware, and keep the tableware crystal clear.
Defoamer: To control the formation of foam during the washing process, dishwasher capsules may also contain defoamer ingredients.
Water stain/water film control agent: This type of ingredient helps prevent the formation of water stains or water films on the surface of tableware after washing.
