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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.
Symptoms of Laundry Detergent Allergy. Certain chemicals in laundry detergent, such as sodium lauryl suphate (SLS), fragrances, dyes and ammonia, may cause typical allergy symptoms that can erupt hours or even days after exposure. These symptoms usually show up in areas that have direct contact with clothes that have been washed in the laundry detergent.