An Introduction

Detergent Powder is a kind of Cleansing agent commonly used for washing clothes.

modern detergents found their footing only after the rise of technology and chemistry of 20th century, our ancestors focused their attention on production of various soaps.

The first archaeological proof of existence of soap was found in ancient Babylon, over 4800 years ago. However the inscription found at the pots that were intended for boiling of animal fat with ash did not provide references of soap usage.

 Ancient Egypt provided many evidences of soap's widespread usage - from exclusive baths, to providing medicinal care for the skin and tool for more efficient washing of clothes.

The Italians used a mix of sulphur and water with charcoal to clean cloth. Egyptians added ashes and silicates to soften water. Soaps were the first detergents. 

Often classified according to the charge of the molecule or ion, the three main classes being anionic, neutral, and cationic detergents. Anionic detergents are most commonly encountered for domestic laundry detergents. Detergents are ions or molecules that contain both polar and non-polar components. 

Considered as a blessing to the modern lifestyle, the Detergent Powder is a blessing and for now is the major cleansing agent being followed.