Biological and Non-Biological

What is the difference between Bio and Non-Bio?

All washing powders have a surfactant base which is the 'workhorse' of the product. For Ecover our surfactants are derived from plant based ingredients as opposed to petrochemical surfactants used in a conventional product.

The main difference between a Biological and a Non-Biological laundry product is that a non-biological product doesn't contain enzymes. To increase the performance of a conventional washing powder oxygen bleach is added which helps in the removal of stains such as grass. However not all stains are bleachable and therefore enzymes are also added to produce biological laundry products which are better at removing fatty or protein based stains such as blood and egg.