Detergents currently represent the biggest business segment for the global enzyme industry and their importance for detergent formulators is continuously increasing. In several detergent based cleaning applications Enzymes offer efficient, eco-friendly and energy-saving. Their strong advantages have made enzymes extremely useful for several consumer products worldwide especially for detergents.

Proteases are one of the most widely used detergent enzymes. Common protein based stains such as blood, egg, human sweat, etc are very effectively removed by Proteases.

Oily and fatty stains are very tough to remove with chemical detergents especially at low temperatures. Lipases are capable in breaking down fats and oils.

Amylases breakdown starch to smaller components and are very useful against stains caused by starch based food products like Rice, potatoes, chocolate, etc.

Besides stain removal detergents now also offer other functions such as preserving the quality in terms of softness, texture and color of garment even after repeated wash cycles. Detergent manufacturers add this attribute to their product by using cellulase enzymes in their formulation. Cellulase enzymes act on cellulosic fibers (cotton and cotton blends) and remove microfibers from the fabric surface resulting in colour brightening, softening and removal of tough to remove dirt particles trapped in microfibers.