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Biological washing powders are an exciting new cleaning product. Protease and lipase are enzymes found in biological washing powders that help remove protein stains and fat/grease from clothing. Proteases break down proteins into amino acids. Lipases break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Enzymes degrade proteins and fats on the fabric, resulting in water-soluble compounds that may be rinsed away.
The red protein Haemoglobin (Hb) is present in blood stains. Proteases found in biological washing powder break down Hb molecules into smaller molecules that dissolve in water and are able to be rinsed away.
Lipase, as the name implies, is an enzyme that targets fats or lipids. Lipase enzymes are capable of removing oil-based stains from lipstick and other cosmetics, as well as greasy food stains such as butter and oils.
Starch stains can be found in BBQ sauce, pasta sauce, and baby food. Starch molecules are composed of long chains of sugars, which makes them difficult to remove with detergents. Amylase enzymes break down starch molecules into small sugars that can be easily removed from the fabric in the wash.
The following are some advantages of utilizing biological washing powders:
1. Many stains on clothing are caused by big molecules such as proteins and lipids. Enzymes in biological washing powders can break them down into simpler soluble molecules.
2. The enzymes work without the need for hot water, which saves energy and money.
Practical Activities
You are going to design an experiment to test the stain-removal effects of biological washing powder. You are free to choose your experiment's independent and dependent variables. The most crucial element is that the repeat must be 5 times in order to collect reliable data. Don't forget to turn in your group lab report to the designated class folder.
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