Protease enzymes for tough protein stains

From dairy products, eggs and meat to blood and grass, consumers are battling protein in every laundry load. With proteases in your laundry detergents, you can help them win the battle.

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Protein stains are very common

Protein stains, often from animal products or secretions, appear in many forms. This is why proteases, which break down protein stains, were the first enzymes added to detergents. Today, protease enzymes are essential in both powder and liquid detergents, helping lift tough stains effectively.

Common protein stains

Blood stains
Whether from scraped knees or periods, blood stains are common and tough to remove.
Egg stains
Whether you want your eggs fried, poached or in egg salad, no one enjoys the stains they can leave on fabrics.
Dairy drinks
From chai in India to latte in California, the whole world loves milky drinks.

Enabling performance in cold wash across different cycles

The growing consumer trend of choosing colder washes and require solutions that enable the same wash performance, at lower temperatures. That’s why, our proteases have been developed to ensure enhanced performance, even in 20-minute cycles at 20 degrees Celsius.

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Engineered for compatibility with companion enzymes

While tough on stains, Progress® Beyond and Progress® Go are mild to companion enzymes, enabling a higher stability and performance throughout the entire shelf life.