A mild detergent is typically a hand dish washing soap that only contains surfactants that dissolve dirt and grease as opposed to a soap that also contains builders, which would be classified as a moderately strong detergent.
I know this is an old post, but if anyone comes across it wondering. The answer is that mild detergents are dish soap like Dawn, Palmolive, etc.
There are no formal definitions or guidelines for what constitutes a “mild” detergent or soap, but generally speaking, it's one that most people should be able to come in contact with (while cleaning) with their bare hands, and not experience skin irritation.
Dawn. Dawn dish soap is by and large the best of the mild detergents to use.
This high-efficiency Delicate Laundry Detergent has been specially developed for delicate fabrics like wool and silk. It's enriched with lanolin oil that cares for and protects the fibers, making them softer and giving them that extra luster.
Tide Simply is a value version of Tide that includes less cleaning ingredients to help lower the cost while still providing a very solid clean.
all Free Clear is the #1 recommended detergent brand by dermatologists, allergists and pediatricians for sensitive skin. 100% free of perfumes and dyes, all Free Clear is Tough on Stains, Gentle on Skin.
Woolite Delicates is a gentle washing liquid detergent, formulated to care for your delicate garments in the wash. The unique formula won't cause shape loss or fiber damage to keep the clothes you love looking like new, for longer!
It is a powerful, hypoallergenic laundry detergent that is free of dyes and perfumes so it is gentle on sensitive skin.
These detergents are usually dye- and perfume-free and do not contain harsh cleaners. Most mild detergents are bleach-free. The packaging labels will identify if the product is considered a mild detergent.
ARM & HAMMER™ Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent and ARM & HAMMER™ Super Washing Soda earned the highest SkinSAFE® score of 100 because they are gentle on the skin and free of the SkinSAFE® most common skin allergens.
On average, Persil removes an average of 2% more stains than Tide detergents—and that's why it's our top-ranked liquid laundry detergent. Persil has been on sale in the U.S. since mid-2015, but it has long been a best-selling laundry detergent in Europe.
A: Both will give you the Tide clean you love, but are free of dyes and perfumes. Our Tide Simply line is made with a different formulation of cleaning ingredients, and doesn't contain specific stain-targeting enzymes.
Getting a stain out of a white shirt can be hard, sometimes even impossible. We tried removing stains using two of the most popular detergent brands on the market: Tide and Arm & Hammer. Both removed a soda stain completely, but Tide removed a red wine stain more effectively.
A washing symbol with two lines under the tub means your clothes need an extra-gentle wash. They should only be washed with a gentle programme (e.g. wool) and a suitable detergent.
Use Dawn dishwashing liquid to pre-treat greasy laundry stains, to clean greasy tools and car wheels, and to remove grease and grime from around the house. Dawn is tough on grease, yet gentle. Made with biodegradable surfactants.
The Delicates Cycle
A delicate wash or “hand wash” cycle is the machine equivalent to handwashing! This cycle uses warm or cold water with low or no spin. It's typically the shortest and most gentle cleaning cycle, and the low or no-spin allows for minimal fabric agitation.
While ordinary soaps can strip skin of essential moisture, Dove Beauty Bar has mild cleansers to effectively wash away dirt and germs and care beautifully. Made with our ¼ moisturizing cream, Dove Beauty Bar leaves your body, face and hands feeling soft, smooth, and radiant.
Look for Gentle Formulations: Regardless of your skin type, opt for a soap that is gentle and non-irritating. Look for words like "gentle," "mild," or "sensitive" on the label, indicating that the soap is formulated to cleanse without stripping away the skin's natural oils or causing irritation.
Feel good about using Dial® Gold bar soap as it's dermatologist tested, free from parabens, phtalates & silicones, and approved as cruelty free under the Leaping Bunny Program. Cleanses deep while being gentle on skin for an ultimate shower experience.