Description and varieties of washing powder Ariel
Ariel washing powder was invented back in the 60s of the last century and has established itself as a universal detergent for washing clothes made of any material. At the moment it is considered one of the best detergents on the Russian market.
Powder composition
The composition of Ariel powders includes such components as:
- anionic and nonionic surfactants (surfactants);
- phosphonates;
- polycarboxylates;
- zeolites;
- enzymes;
- aromatic additives.
It is this combination of chemicals that allows powder detergents to be so effective in removing the toughest stains. At the same time, powders for hand washing differ from their counterparts for machines only in a large number of foaming agents and the absence of substances that protect equipment from scale and blockages.
Note! With frequent use of a powder intended for hand washing in a machine wash, it is necessary to carry out additional maintenance of the equipment with the help of special means.
Also in the line of powders there is granular Ariel Color, which are particles of red and blue colors that help protect clothes from fading. Moreover, this tool is quite aggressive, and therefore it is not recommended to use it for washing clothes belonging to children under two years of age.
Important! It is recommended to wash baby clothes only with professional phosphate-free Ariel powder.
Advantages and disadvantages of Ariel washing powder
The benefits of Ariel powder include the following:
- The presence of active substances in the composition, which allow not only to effectively remove impurities, but also to preserve the structure of the fibers.
- Automatic powders contain a substance that prevents the formation of scale and blockages in the machine, which allows you to extend its life without additional maintenance costs.
When choosing a detergent, you need to carefully study all the labels and icons on the packaging. - Means for light-colored clothes contain polymers that help preserve the whiteness of the linen and smooth the fibers of the fabric. The latter allows you to facilitate or even completely eliminate the ironing or steaming process.
- The components that make up the detergents are activated at a water temperature of 30 ° C.
The components are selected in such a way as to ensure high washing efficiency. - Powders are completely washed out both from the fibers of the fabric and from the drum of the washing machine.
- Freshly washed laundry has only a slight aroma of fragrances, although dry powder has a rather pungent odor.
On store shelves you can find "Ariel" for different types of fabrics, in addition, there are many different fragrances in the line. - After applying the powder, streaks do not appear on the laundry, and with regular washing, its color and shape do not change.
- Detergents are capable of removing even stubborn stains, and this also applies to old stains.
The detergent can be purchased either in a cardboard box or in a large plastic bag, while large packages are always more favorable in price. - The powder contains hypoallergenic components, which eliminates adverse reactions to the product.
- Possibility of economical use of powder, since only a small amount is sufficient for high-quality washing.
The company produces more than 300 types of products under its own brand.
It can also be considered an advantage that Lenor conditioner has been added to the range of powders, which allows you to get soft and fresh laundry without additional costs.
Note! Powder Ariel, intended for colored laundry, is perfectly acceptable to wash light-colored clothes. However, to exclude the possibility of dyeing the fabric, it is better to choose non-granular products.
You can also highlight a number of Ariel's shortcomings:
- high price;
- unsuitable composition for washing clothes of newborns;
- the possibility of allergic reactions during hand wash.
Important! To avoid allergies, it is sufficient to use rubber gloves when hand washing.
Varieties of Ariel
Ariel's laundry products come in different forms and have different popularity in the market.
Washing powder
Among Ariel's washing powders, the following are the most popular:
- Mountain spring. It is a versatile product suitable for all types of fabrics. Gives the linen a light aroma of freshness and softness. Hypoallergenic. Effective at temperatures from 30 ° C.
- White Rose. Powder for washing light-colored items. Allows you not only to remove dirt, but also to maintain the original appearance of things, protecting them from the appearance of grayness.
- For sensitive skin. Designed for washing mainly children's clothes. Has a gentle composition that prevents skin irritation. At the same time, it makes the laundry soft.
- Touch of Lenor Fresh. Powder with conditioner added.
Gel
The gel is intended for washing colored items. It is aimed not only at removing dirt of any complexity, but also at preserving the rich color of the laundry and its texture.
Note! Things can take on a washed appearance not due to the frequency of washing, but due to the use of low-quality detergents.
Ariel gel is sold in packs containing a special ribbed cap. It is used not only as a measuring tank, but also for pre-treatment of stains. The latter is considered necessary for washing with any detergent, but in practice it is often forgotten, which reduces the effectiveness of removing dirt. The cap was created more as a reminder.
The technology for using the tool is simple. First, you need to pour a little gel on the contamination, and then rub the area to be treated with the ribbed surface of the cap. Moreover, this procedure can be carried out with any type of contamination. After that, the laundry is washed as usual.
Capsules
Ariel capsules are designed to remove impurities of any complexity. The capsules themselves consist of three sections, which contain the detergent, the stain remover and the brightness enhancer. At the same time, a fixed amount of substances contained in one capsule is enough for any wash, which makes it possible not to calculate the required amount of powder.
The use of capsules is extremely simple: you need to put one of them in the drum of the machine before loading the laundry.For most types of clothes, the standard wash cycle will work. Also, capsules are convenient for their compact size, which compares favorably with bulk powder bags.
Percil, Tide or Ariel - which is better?
To determine which brand of powder is better, it is worth comparing them according to a number of criteria.
Security
Subject to the rules of use, all powders are safe for people who do not have allergies, asthma or dermatitis. Otherwise, you can use only phosphate-free organic powders with or without natural fragrances. Persil and Tide do not make such products.
To determine the harm of washing powder, you can measure the level of anionic and nonionic surfactants remaining in the water after washing and rinsing three times. Similar studies were conducted in 2015, and the results were as follows:
- Ariel "Mountain Spring" showed the most negative results, as the studied surfactants in water were 568 mg / l;
- Tide "White Clouds" showed average acceptable values;
- Persil Expert proved to be the best powder tested, showing the lowest amount of surfactant in water.
Note! When using this powder, it is recommended to use multiple rinses.
Efficiency
This criterion depends not only on the composition of the powder, but also on many other characteristics: hardness, volume and temperature of water, degree of pollution, duration of washing, properties of the fabric, amount of powder, as well as the effect of the washing machine itself. However, in laboratory settings, Percil has been found to work best on a standard set of stains - coffee, red wine, chocolate, meat dish with soy sauce, fresh herbs, cherries, and long-lasting lipstick.
Foaming
This criterion is important for a number of reasons:
- foam bubbles push dirt particles out of the fabric structure, therefore, the quality of washing depends on its quantity;
- excess foam not only badly affects the operation of the washing machine, but can also lead to its breakdown.
Defoamers are added to powders intended for automatic washing, which, when used in the prescribed dosage, should protect the equipment. Laboratory examination showed the following:
- Ariel gave so much foam that it came out of the machine through the hole for the powder container;
- Persil gave a large amount of foam, but the rate was not exceeded;
- The Tide froth well, but also did not exceed the established limits.
Reviews about washing powder Ariel
Most of the positive reviews focus on the quality of the powder, which allows it to remove a variety of stubborn dirt. The preservation of the color palette of things is also noted.
Negative reviews are mainly aimed at the high cost of detergents. Also, there are frequent cases of a negative reaction when the indicated washing rules are not followed, as a result of which the laundry was not washed. In addition, sometimes there are complaints about the appearance of an allergic reaction, which is possible for people with hypersensitivity.
Ariel can be considered one of the most effective laundry detergents.The result of using this powder directly depends on the correctness of its application.
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