Ariel

Detergents produced under the Ariel brand have been confidently holding leading positions in various ratings of household chemicals for several decades.

People's love and recognition is quite justified, since this brand hides a wide range of washing powders, capsules and gels.

Read the article about who is the manufacturer of Ariel detergents, how to choose the appropriate composition and how to use powder, gel and capsules correctly.

Where is it produced, who is the manufacturer?

The history of the brand began in the 60s of the twentieth century. At first the powder was sold in America and Germany, and then it began to be supplied to Europe.

The company that owns the brand is Procter&Gamble. Its headquarter is located in America, but factories producing powder have been operating in different cities of Russia for a long time.

Pros and cons of Ariel

Procter&Gamble is the largest company. Its products are sold all over the world. The organization's turnover is impressive; it produces about 300 types of products, of which a significant share belongs to detergents.

Pros of the manufacturer Ariel:

1. All products are time-tested. Such a global company will not allow its brand to be discredited by releasing low-quality products.
2. A huge budget allows us to constantly improve the formula of the detergent. All new products and scientific achievements are immediately put into practice.
3. Wide assortment, giving the consumer the opportunity to choose.
4. Product availability in all stores.

Procter&Gamble has no significant disadvantages. However, buyers need to be extremely careful when choosing a product. The high demand for Ariel detergents leads to the fact that counterfeits can be found on store shelves.

Compound

Ariel is a synthetic detergent the composition of which is represented by the following components:

• anionic surfactants: from 5 to 15%;
• nonionic surfactants: less than 5%;
• polycarboxylates;
• phosphonates;
• oxygen and optical brightener;
• enzymes;
• fragrance;
• zeolites.

Depending on the intended purpose of the detergent, the formula may be supplemented with other chemicals. However, the basis will always be surfactants, phosphonates that soften water, enzymes and bleaching components that improve the quality of washing. Read more about the composition Here.

Product line

Ariel detergents are available in 3 types:

1. Washing powder.
2. Liquid concentrate.
3. Capsules.

Each of them has its own subspecies, which are used for different types of washing.

Powder form

The powder is produced in cardboard packs and plastic bags. The minimum packaging volume is 0.45 kg, and the maximum is 9 kg. There are powders that can only be used for hand or machine washing, and there are universal formulations.

The line of washing powders is represented by the following assortment:

1. "Mountain Spring".
2. "Color Rich color".
3. "With the scent of Lenor."
4. "Color with Shea butter aroma."
5. "The scent of verbena."
6. "Delicate peony."
7. "Mountain spring for hand washing."
8. "Delicate peony for hand washing."

For colored fabrics, you need to choose a product marked “Color”. In such detergents, the concentration of bleaching components is reduced and substances are added that prevent the leaching of pigments from the fabric fibers.

Gel

Gels are presented in 5 varieties:

1. "Color Rich color."
2. "Mountain spring".
3. "With the scent of Lenor."
4. "Ariel Sensitive".
5. "With shea butter."

The gels have a universal formula, so they can be used for hand and machine washing. They quickly dissolve in water and are easy to rinse. The minimum washing temperature is 30 degrees, so they can be used to care for delicate fabrics. You can find out more about gels Here.

Capsules

The range of capsules “Pods All in 1” includes 4 items:

1. "Mountain spring".
2. "Color".
3. With Lenor scent.
4. With shea butter.

Capsules are used for hand washing only. The detergent is enclosed in a shell that dissolves upon contact with water. The package may contain 12, 15, 18, 23, 30 and 45 capsules. Read more about capsules here.

Features of choice for washing

Depending on the type of wash, you can use different Ariel detergents:

1. Machine washable. You can use any gel or capsules. You must choose the powder that has a washing machine icon on its packaging or the words “machine machine.”
2. For hand wash. For this purpose, you can purchase any gel or powder with the image of a pelvis: “Mountain spring for hand washing” or “Delicate peony for hand washing”.
3. To care for white things. You need to choose detergents that do not have the “color” label on them. If it is not there, then the powder, gel or capsules contain a sufficient amount of bleach, which makes the fabrics snow-white.
4. For the care of delicate fabrics. For washing items that require careful handling, it is better to use gel or capsules.
5. For caring for people with hypersensitive skin. The manufacturer has released a specialized gel “Ariel Sensitive”, which has a gentle formula that preserves the softness of tissues. The composition of the detergent is approved by dermatologists.
6. For the care of colored fabrics. Use any detergent compositions labeled “color”, for example, “Ariel Color Rich Color”.
7. For washing in hard water. Products containing Lenor conditioner, for example, “Ariel Pods All in 1 with Lenor scent” capsules, will help soften water, better deal with difficult stains and make things softer.

How to use: instructions for use

There are certain features of using different forms of Ariel detergents. Basic moments:

1. Powder. When washing automatically, it is poured into the washing machine compartment. As the drum rotates, it will dissolve on its own.

   When washing by hand, you need to mix the water thoroughly so that no solid granules remain in it.

2. Capsules. They are used exclusively for automatic processing.You need to throw the capsule into an empty drum, and place dirty laundry on top. 1 capsule is required for 1 cycle.
3. Gel. It is recommended to pour it into the drum of the washing machine after things have been placed in it. If the contamination is complex, pre-treatment is required. To do this, apply the gel to the stain and rub it with the back of the cap. It has a corrugated structure that allows it to better cope with dirt. When washing by hand, the concentrate is added to the basin and stirred thoroughly.

To ensure high quality washing, you need to follow the manufacturer's instructions and strictly dose the detergent.

Allergies - what to do?

Although Ariel has a safe composition, the development of allergies cannot be ruled out. Most often it affects young children, but sometimes it develops in adults.

The main symptoms indicating a pathological reaction of the immune system:

• skin rashes;
• itching;
• cough;
• lacrimation and runny nose.

All items washed with this powder must be rinsed several times in clean running water.

Alternative options

In addition to Ariel, there are many other detergents on the household chemicals market. They all have certain features and differences. A comparison will be made with 4 popular brands.

Persil

The German company Henkel produces Persil washing powder. Like Procter & Gamble, it has offices and factories around the world. In Russia, powder began to be produced using German technology in 2000, although the brand itself was founded in 1907.

Persil and Ariel are approximately in the same price category.The entire line of detergents is on sale: gel, capsules and powders. Persil's washing quality is high, so it is a worthy competitor to Ariel. Which is better - Persil or Ariel, you can find out from this articles.

Tide

Tide can be called the “brother” of Ariel, since it is produced by Procter&Gamble. The range of detergents is similar, but there are some differences in scents and the number of subtypes of powders, gels and capsules. The line includes powder for the care of children's things.

The quality of Tide washing is considered high, but its price is lower. The powders have similar compositions, do not contain phosphates and are safe for human health.

Gloss

The Losk brand belongs to the German company Henkel. In Russia, they began producing it using German technology in 1994. Today, the market offers a full range of Losk detergents: gels, powders and capsules. However, their line is not as diverse as Ariel's.

The quality of washing can be called good, but, according to a number of consumers, Ariel does a better job of whitening things and removing difficult stains. Losk costs less.

Bimax

The production of Bimax detergents is carried out by Nefis Cosmetics PJSC. The main office is located in Kazan.

Compared to Ariel, the Bimax line of detergents is not so diverse. It contains 4 types of gels and 6 types of washing powders. There are no capsules in the assortment.

The quality of washing can be called good. Bimax is cheaper than Ariel. A package of powder weighing 0.4 kg can be purchased for 65 rubles.

Price

The cost of Ariel detergents depends on the form of release and volume of packaging. Approximate prices:

1. Powder “Mountain Spring” 0.45 kg – 120 rubles, 3 kg – 380 rubles.
2. Gel “Aroma Lenor” 1.04 l – 350 rubles, 1.95 l – 470 rubles.
3. Capsules "Color" 12 pcs. – 350 rubles, 45 pcs. – 950 rubles.

You can purchase the product in any store that has a department with household chemicals, or order it online.

Reviews

Reviews of Ariel household chemicals are mostly positive. Users point to its high cleaning ability. It bleaches light-colored items well and prevents color loss on dyed items.

The main dissatisfaction that housewives express is the inflated cost of capsules and liquid concentrates.

Conclusion

Ariel is a worthy representative on the detergent market. This brand produces washing powder, capsules and gels. The assortment is quite diverse, and the price category is slightly above average. Ariel removes tough stains well and whitens things. It can be used for both hand and machine washing.