Detergent Collection

Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK
MAB-1220 Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Advertisement for Sunlight household soap, c1890. The advertisement recommends the soap it to the housewife by claiming it would make life easier

Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster)
3434478 Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Economie. Lessive Figaro. Coll. Part. Economy. Figaro washing powder)

Major Faure Chomon with gift cartons, Cuba
Major Faure Chomon, Communications Minister for Cuba, holding up so-called gift cartons from American CIA agents. The cartons were found to contain weapons parts, ammunition and grenades. Date: 1963

Advertisement for Charles McKeone & Son Soap Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (colour litho)
6030794 Advertisement for Charles McKeone & Son Soap Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (colour litho) by American School

Woman doing washing (colour litho)
982699 Woman doing washing (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman doing washing. Cinderella stamp.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Reproduction of a poster advertising Lessive Figaro - The Only Antiseptic
CHT178355 Reproduction of a poster advertising Lessive Figaro - The Only Antiseptic, late 19th century (colour litho) by Gausson, Leo (1860-1944); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Poster advertising Bi-Lessive vegetale (colour litho)
PER320954 Poster advertising Bi-Lessive vegetale (colour litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three labels for the Bleu de E. Boilley brand of washing powder
CHT178341 Three labels for the Bleu de E. Boilley brand of washing powder, 1878 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Advertisement for Soapona laundry soap, manufactured by R W Bell & Co, Buffalo, New York, USA (colour litho)
6032913 Advertisement for Soapona laundry soap, manufactured by R W Bell & Co, Buffalo, New York, USA (colour litho) by American School

Advertisement for Lux soap (colour litho)
6029819 Advertisement for Lux soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Lux soap.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Advertisement for Ivory Soap, c. 1898 (colour litho)
1073946 Advertisement for Ivory Soap, c.1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Joseph Crosfield & Sons soap factory at Bank Quarry, Warrington, Cheshire, 1886. 1: general view of works; 2: display at Liverpool Exhibition; 3: frame room; 4: stamping; 5: packaging room; 6

Soap manufacturing, c1905. The Vinolia Soap Companys London laboratory where raw materials and essential oils were tested

Sunlight Soap advertisement, 1903
Advertisement for Sunlight soap, manufactured by Lever Brothers at Port Sunlight. This particular advert emphasises the appliance of science to ensure its cleansing capabilities - a picture of an

Standard washcare symbols found on clothing

Bi-Borax Oriental
This lady uses Bi-Borax Oriental, an antiseptic detergent which cleans and purifies her skin : no wonder shes satisfied with what she sees in her mirror Date: 1891

Black and white illustration of a leaf preserved in glycerine being dipped into a bowl of water containing a mild detergent

Black and white illustration of hand lifting edge of a curtain hung from a basin, to screen a box of detergents

Foliar nematode, Aphelenchoides spp, coming from an Anemone leaf immersed in dilute detergent

Hand dropping detergent in dish full of milk (to show surface tension)

Household cleaning supplies F008 / 2151
Household cleaning supplies

Energy saving washing enzymes, concept C016 / 7514
Energy saving washing enzymes, conceptual artwork

Detergent factory
Proctor and Gamble detergent factory, West Thurrock, Essex, UK

Washing deterrgent tablets C016 / 4467
Washing detergent tablets. Mixture of dishwasher and washing machine tablets and capsules. These tablets contain a concentrated dose of detergent and are sealed in water soluble wrapping

Soap and water. Bar of soap next to a plughole in a sink, with running tap water. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent the spread of bacterial diseases

Cleaning hands with soap under running water from a tap. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent bacterial contamination of objects such as food

View of flotation waste water treatment
Waste water treatment. View of waste water entering a pool at water treatment plant. The water is undergoing a preliminary flotation separation process

Cleaning sponge
Wet cleaning sponge and detergent being used by a gloved hand to clean a steel surface in a kitchen. Hygiene in the kitchen is an important part of preventing food poisoning

Cleaning the dishes. Bare hands using detergent, a sponge and water to clean a plate in a sink

Sponge and soap bubbles

Selection of common household alkalis

Acanthus flowers. 17th century artwork of flowers of the spine acanthus (Acanthus spinosus) and some forget-me-not flowers (Myosotis scorpioides, upper left & right)

Pollution on the river Mersey near Warrington, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A contaminated water course near Liverpool UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Soap bubbles between two sheets of glass. These structures form the lowest energy state possible, known as a minimal surface, as a result of the balancing of surface tensions

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"Detergent: A Journey Through Time and Culture" From the early days of Sunlight Soap advertisements in 1903 to the modern innovations like Ariel low temperature washing powder gel, it has been an essential part of our lives. In Cuba, Major Faure Chomon presents gift cartons filled with this magical cleaning agent, symbolizing its significance in everyday life. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charles McKeone & Son Soap Manufacturing Company proudly showcases their colorful litho advertisement for their soap products. A woman diligently doing her laundry captures a moment frozen in time through a vibrant color litho print. This image reminds us of the hard work that goes into keeping our clothes clean and fresh. The reproduction poster advertising Lessive Figaro - The Only Antiseptic highlights not only the cleansing power but also the hygienic benefits that detergents bring to our households. Bi-Lessive vegetale's colorful litho poster catches attention with its promise of effective cleaning while being gentle on fabrics and nature alike. The Bleu de E. Boilley brand labels take us back to simpler times when washing powders were packaged with care and attention to detail. Soapona laundry soap's vivid color litho advertisement from Buffalo, New York invites customers into a world where cleanliness is celebrated as an art form. Lux soap's eye-catching advertisement captivates viewers with its vibrant colors and promises of luxury bathing experiences. Ivory Soap's timeless charm shines through a beautifully crafted color litho ad from 1898, reminding us that quality never goes out of style. Lastly, Kirkman's Borax Soap shows four women hanging clothes while subtly emphasizing how they are make even mundane tasks enjoyable when shared among friends or family members. Through these glimpses into history and culture surrounding detergents, we are reminded of their indispensable role in keeping our garments spotless throughout generations.