Detergent

We are surrounded by several products which are indispensable part of our daily lives, one of them is detergents. It is nothing but a chemical substance which comes in liquid or powdered form and helps to remove dirt or grime. It is used in a variety of things such as cloth washing powder/liquid, dish cleaner, hair shampoo, stain removers and shaving foam. In other words, detergent plays a key role in keeping the clothes and house clean and germ-free.

Just like us, even detergents have a history. According to certain archaeological pieces of evidence, soap making started in the Babylonian era around 2800BC. During the excavations, archaeologists found clay cylinders having soap-like substance. Apart from this, the cylinders had inscriptions related to soap making. The inscription read “fats boiled with ashes,” which in a way, confirms its existence during that era. It is said that until 1916, the formula of soap manufacturing was somewhere closer to the old technique. Although during world war 1st and 2nd, due to the shortage of animal/vegetable fats and oils, different synthesized raw materials were used to make the formula. Today, we are using the same formula, which is known as detergent.

The latest report published by KBV research draws our attention towards the rising market size of detergents which is expected to reach around $39.8 billion by 2025. Thus we can see robust growth in the near future in this particular product segment. Also, urbanisation and upsurge in the use of washing machines will propel the detergent market to new heights.

According to a report, the Indian Liquid Detergent Market is expected to see strong growth. One can see a healthy and strong CAGR by 2024 due to the eco friendly liquid detergents which are gaining immense popularity among the Indian households. They are safe environmentally compared to traditional synthetic based detergents.

Detergents consist of various synthetic materials. When they react with dirt and stains, it loosens them, and cleaning becomes easier. Also, in terms of cleaning power, it beats the soap as it contains some powerful substances. At times, even water hardness fails to impact its power. Coming on to the uses, almost every household uses it. It plays an important part in hygiene. Whether it’s our households, hospitals, public facilities, or five-star hotels, one can easily find this product.