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Hard water contains high levels of these cations. Anionic surfactants are the most common surfactants in laundry detergents. emulsifying oil and clay soils, fabric softener residue, and are high sudsing. ether sulfates such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES). (charged particles) in hard water.
All organic detergent ingredients, such as the surfactants and enzymes, are biodegradable. This means that they can be broken down by bacteria in the environment. However, bacteria can also infiltrate detergent containers and cause the detergent to spoil during storage.here are three main types of surfactants used in laundry detergents: anionic, non-ionic and cationic. Anionic surfactants have a negatively charged polar head group. The negative charge of this head group is usually balanced by the sodium cation (Na +), arising from the manufacturing procedure.