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Comparative analysis shows a newly formulated detergent and pre-spotter outperform commercial products for stain removal in textiles, suggesting better cleaning options.
Every year, tons of textile wastes are produced around the globe. Although most comes from worn-out clothing, a majority is discarded despite being usable, typically on account of stains. The detergent market in the world in 2024 was estimated to be valued at USD 14.41 billion and shall reach USD 44.70 billion by 2032 and grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.2 %. This work introduces the formulation of a novel detergent and a supporting pre-spotter, followed by a detailed investigation into their effectiveness on removing common stains like tea, tomato ketchup, coal, paan, curry, and grease on natural as well as synthetic textile substrates. The evaluation was done through spectrophotometric analysis, Stain Removal Index (SRI), and American Association of Textile Chemicals & Colorists (AATCC) gray scale ratings. A comparative study was also done against well-known commercial detergents. Results indicate that the developed detergent is superior to current commercial products in terms of SRI, and the addition of the pre-spotter is crucial for the treatment of heavily stained textiles.
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