Laundry's Good Helper:Laundry Detergent Enzymes

By Baico Biotech丨 Detergent Enzyme 丨UZYME-SH-01

1，What are Laundry Detergent Enzymes?

In the process of daily laundry, we often hope that there will be a magical power to make the stain on the clothes disappear in an instant and make the clothes look new. And this magical power, to a large extent, comes from washing enzymes. Washing enzymes, like a group of microscopic "cleaners" working silently, play a vital role in the laundry process and are well-deserved laundry helpers. Washing enzymes are enzymes used in the production of washing products, mainly protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase and so on.

Enzyme preparation is a kind of catalytic protein, which is closely related to our life. Washing enzymes can effectively decompose organic dirt on the clothing, such as protein, oil, starch, etc., making the decontamination more thorough and the clothing cleaner.

2，The types and working principles of washing enzymes

The washing enzyme family mainly consists of alkaline protease, amylase, lipase and cellulase members, each of which has a unique "cleaning power".

Alkaline protease is one of the "protein stain busters". In our sweat, blood, milk stains and other stains, protein is an important component. Alkaline proteases recognize peptide bonds in protein molecules and cut them like a pair of precise scissors. Under the action of alkaline protease, proteins are broken down into small molecules of polypeptides or amino acids, which are more easily dissolved in water and thus easily washed off clothing.

Amylase specifically targets starchy stains. In life, accidentally stained with porridge, noodles, etc., the main component is starch. Amylase can hydrolyze large starch molecules into small sugars such as maltose and glucose. These small molecules of sugar have good solubility in water, and can be washed away smoothly with the water flow during the washing process, so that the clothes can get rid of the trouble of starch stains.

Lipases are responsible for removing grease stains. Whether it is oil stains on clothes when cooking, or oil stains formed by sebum secretion, lipase can effectively deal with. It can decompose fats into fatty acids and glycerol by catalyzing the hydrolysis of fats. Fatty acids and glycerin are much more soluble in water than oils and fats, so they can be washed easily, making clothes fresh and clean.

Although cellulase does not directly target common stain types, it is important for the cleaning and care of clothing. Cellulase acts on the cellulose fibers of clothing, which can remove the micro-villi caused by friction on the surface of the fibers, making the surface of the clothing more flat and more colorful. At the same time, it also helps to remove the dirt deep inside the fibers, so that the clothing is thoroughly cleaned from the inside out.