Ariel

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

Popular love and recognition is quite justified, since this brand hides the widest range of washing powders, capsules and gels.

About who is the manufacturer of Ariel's detergents, how to choose the right composition and how to use powder, gel and capsules correctly, read the article.

Where is it produced, who is the manufacturer?

The history of the brand began in the 60s of the XX 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 headquarters are located in America, but the factories producing the powder have been operating for a long time in different cities of Russia.

Pros and cons of Ariel

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

Manufacturer advantages Ariel:

1. All products are time-tested. Such a global company will not allow its brand to be tarnished by the release of low-quality products.
2. A huge budget allows you to constantly improve the detergent formula. All novelties and scientific achievements are immediately introduced into practice.
3. A wide assortment providing the consumer with a choice.
4. Availability of goods 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's detergents leads to the fact that counterfeits can be found on store shelves.

Composition

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

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

Depending on the intended use of the detergent, the formula can 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.

Line of funds

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

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

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

For colored fabrics, 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 Saturated color.
2. "Mountain Spring".
3. "With Lenor scent".
4. "Ariel Sensitive".
5. "With Shea Butter".

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

Capsules

The assortment of capsules "Pods All in 1" includes 4 items:

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

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

Features of choice for washing

Different Ariel detergents can be used depending on the type of wash:

1. Machine washable... You can use any gel or capsule. The powder must be chosen the one on the packaging of which the icon of a washing machine is depicted or there is an inscription "automatic".
2. For hand wash... For this purpose, you can purchase any gel, or powder with the image of a basin: "Mountain spring for hand wash" or "Delicate peony for hand wash".
3. To care for white things... You need to stop your choice on detergents that do not have the inscription "color". If it is not there, then the composition of the powder, gel or capsules contains a sufficient amount of bleach, which makes the fabrics snow-white.
4. For the care of delicate fabrics... For washing things that require careful handling, it is better to use gel or capsules.
5. For the care of things of people with increased skin sensitivity... The manufacturer has released a specialized gel "Ariel Sensitive", which has a delicate formula that preserves the softness of tissues. The detergent is dermatologically approved.
6. For the care of colored fabrics... Use any detergent compositions that have the inscription "color", for example, "Ariel Color Saturated Color".
7. For washing in hard water... Products containing Lenor conditioner, such as Lenor Ariel Pods All in 1 capsules, will help soften water, better deal with tough stains and soften things.

How to use: instructions for use

There are certain peculiarities of using different forms of release of Ariel detergents. Highlights:

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

   When washing by hand, stir the water thoroughly so that no whole granules remain in it.

2. Capsules. They are used exclusively for automatic processing. Throw the capsule into an empty drum, and put 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. For this, the gel is applied to the stain and rubbed with the back of the cap. It has a grooved structure to better deal with dirt. When washing by hand, the concentrate is added to the basin and stirred thoroughly.

For the quality of washing to be high, 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, young children suffer from it, 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 things 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 cleaning market.... They all have certain features and differences. Comparison will be made with 4 popular brands.

Persil

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

Persil and Ariel are roughly in the same price range. The whole line of detergents is on sale: gel, capsules and powders. Persil's washing quality is high, making it a worthy competitor to Ariel... Which is better - Percil or Ariel, you can learn from this articles.

Tide

Tide can be called the "brother" of Ariel, as it is produced by Procter & Gamble. The range of detergents is similar, but there are some differences in the aromas and quantities of the powder, gel and capsule subtypes. The line includes a powder for the care baby things.

The quality of Tide's washing is considered high, but the price for it 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 to produce it using German technology since 1994. Today the market offers a full range of Losk detergents: gels, powders and capsules. However, their lineup is not as diverse as Ariel's.

The wash quality is good, but according to a number of consumers, Ariel does a better job of whitening things and removing tough stains. Losk is cheaper.

Beamax

PJSC "Nefis Cosmetics" is engaged in the production of Bimax detergents. The main office is located in Kazan.

Compared to Ariel, Bimax's 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 the wash is good. Beamax costs less than Ariel. A package of 0.4 kg powder can be purchased for 65 rubles.

Price

The cost of Ariel detergents depends on the form of release and the volume of the package. Estimated prices:

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

You can buy a 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 detergency. It bleaches light-colored items well, prevents color loss on dyed items.

The main dissatisfaction expressed by housewives is the inflated cost of capsules and liquid concentrates.

Conclusion

Ariel is a worthy representative in 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 is good at removing tough stains and whitening things. It can be used for both hand and machine wash.