Review of Ariel washing gels: rules of use, cost, consumer opinions

What is liquid powder

The name “liquid laundry detergent” refers to gel substances used to remove dirt. On sale, this drug is found in the form of capsules, which dissolve when water is added, or in the form of a thick liquid poured into plastic containers. The product has a high concentration of detergents, so its consumption during washing is minimal.

Features of composition, varieties and use

Compared to traditional loose laundry detergent, the liquid preparation has several advantages:

• eliminates all kinds of dirty marks;
• is easily removed from fabric fibers;
• completely dissolves in water of any temperature;
• after it no streaks appear on the fabric;
• takes care of the color of the fabric;
• makes matter softer;
• it is convenient to store, it does not spill, does not seize in lumps;
• can be applied in different ways.

The main disadvantages of this form of detergent preparations are:

• high price of the product;
• impossibility of setting a high water temperature for washing.

Gel products are an excellent option if you need to refresh your clothes with daily washing. They are also used if you need to wash things made of thin, delicate fabric. But such a product is not able to cope with old dirt and complex stains.

Long gone are the days when washing powder, replacing the usual soap, was something incredible.

The type of liquid preparation for washing is selected according to the type of clothing. If items from different fabrics are simultaneously sent to the drum of the device, then choose a liquid universal product. Clothes made of fine silk, guipure, lace, wool and other delicate fibers are washed with targeted concentrates. There are also gel-like products for jeans on store shelves, also with an anti-allergic component. This substance does not contain fragrances, chlorine or dyes among its ingredients.

On sale you can see liquid preparations of different colors. The shade of the substance does not in any way affect the quality of the wash. In this case, the dye is introduced only to improve the perception of the product.

Liquid powder is commercially available in two forms:

1. Capsules are good because they don’t require you to measure out exactly the right amount of product, pour it into containers, and monitor the quality of leaching. The capsule is simply loaded into the unit. After water enters, the shell of such a drug simply dissolves. Therefore, there is no need to open it.
2. The classic liquid version of the detergent is bottled in plastic. Usually the required amount of the drug is measured with a plastic lid in the form of a measuring container. Nowadays such lids have an internal drain. Therefore, after twisting, the liquid goes into the bottle and does not spill in drops on the floor.

Composition of liquid washing powder

Such washing powders are similar in composition to dry ones. The difference is only in the quantity of certain components. Let's list the main ones:

1. Surfactants (surfactants) are the main component. Their task is to help water molecules penetrate the fibers and, by weakening the connection with dirt particles, promote separation. Compared to dry powders, liquid powders contain slightly higher surfactant content.
2. Enzymes are molecules that catalyze the breakdown of organic substances - food, blood, etc. In too hot water they disintegrate and lose their functions. Therefore, it is not recommended to use at temperatures above 60 degrees.
3. Phosphates. These substances should be no more than 5% in the composition, because they are poisonous. The purpose of phosphates is to soften water and increase the effectiveness of surfactants. If the water contains few salts, then you should choose products without them.
4. Optical brighteners. The most common among them is titanium dioxide. After rinsing, particles of this substance linger on the surface and give the item a slightly bluish tint. In this form, titanium dioxide is not dangerous.
5. Fragrances. You can't do without them. They are used to give things a scent. Some laundry detergents do not contain fragrances.
6. Foam stabilizers inhibit their excessive formation.
7. Polymers are necessary to protect the fibers from color loss.
8. Disinfectants.
9. Ballast capable of maintaining the operating properties of components.

Pouring liquid powder

Operating principle

The Deep Clean Complex formula allows you to achieve high efficiency in fighting stains. The gel is based on super-effective cleaning components, which increases the efficiency of washing.

The powder is developed using such unique substances as:

• Enzymes. They effectively break down stains into small particles, making it much easier to deal with stains;
• Surface active components. Help fight grease stains and deeply cleanse the fabric;
• Polymers. They increase washing efficiency due to deep penetration into the fabric and transfer of the active substance directly to the stain.

Product line

The Ariel gel range includes several items that differ in the inclusion of additional components. All products have a quality certificate and their safety has been confirmed.

Color

Standard detergent is a classic version of the product. The effective formula allows you to eliminate stains from the first wash, and the cap serves as a local treatment for stains. Despite the high washing results, the gel is gentle on the fabrics themselves.

Defining properties:

• ease of use;
• active stain removal;
• the presence of a cap of an innovative shape;
• color saturation support.

Touch of Lenor Fresh

Ariel gel gives clothes a fresh scent from Lenore. Ariel Touch of Lenor Fresh has the following advantages:

• ease of use;
• effectiveness after the first wash;
• support for brightness of shades;
• the presence of a modern cap, which serves for dosing and pre-treatment of stains;
• giving things a pleasant aroma.

"Mountain Spring"

Gel “Mountain Spring” gives things a pleasant aroma of freshness and cleanliness. The product has many strengths:

• mercilessness to stains;
• ease of use;
• the presence of an innovative cap;
• good white washing;
• effectiveness from the first wash.

For sensitive skin

This product combines high quality washing with safety for the skin of your hands. If you need to give things extra softness, you can combine the use of the gel with Lenore conditioner.

Product properties:

• good stain removal;
• ease of use;
• the presence of an innovative cap;
• effective white washing;
• product tested by dermatologists;
• the result is from the 1st wash.

Since the product is designed for both hand and machine washing, when handling things with hands without gloves, Ariel marked “for sensitive skin” is the most preferable option.

"With Shea Butter"

Gel with the scent of shea butter not only removes stains well, but also gives the item a pleasant aroma. All ingredients in the product are carefully selected, including no phosphates or chlorine-containing bleaches.

Properties of the liquid product:

• removal of contaminants;
• ease of use;
• the presence of an innovative cap;
• pleasant aroma;
• the result is from the 1st wash.

S1 "PROFESSIONAL ACTILIFT DETERGENT"

This concentrated product is intended for professional washing in machines with automatic dosing. The composition contains surfactants, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, fragrance and other ingredients. A large capacity container (20 liters) costs about 9,000 rubles and is not used at home.

Top 3 alternatives

Ariel is not the only manufacturer of quality washing gels. Market leaders also include products from the following manufacturers:

1. Tide.
2. Top House Color.
3. Persil.

Persil

Persil gels, like Ariel products, are market leaders. They have a rich composition that allows you to effectively wash even difficult stains. The manufactured products are safe for use.

The drug is well washed out of the fibers when rinsed. Packaging price is 1.3 liters. – from 280 rubles .

Top House Color Ultra

Top House Color Ultra is a concentrated washing gel. Despite the high cost, it lasts a long time due to its economical consumption. Packaging volume 1.5 l. costs about 700 rubles or more, depending on the place of purchase.

Tide

The Tide company is distinguished by the production of a large number of types of washing products. Gels are one of the popular products. The cost of a bottle with a capacity of 0.975 liters. is from 200 rubles .

How to use?

P&G liquid laundry detergent is produced in conveniently shaped plastic containers. The bottles have a special cap that allows you to:

• accurately dose the product;
• used for additional pre-treatment of contaminated areas.

Thanks to the existing notches on the cap, the gel can be easily dosed. If pre-treatment of soiled areas is necessary, then you must proceed according to the following algorithm:

1. Pour some gel directly onto the stain.
2. Use the outer ribbed side of the packaging cap to rub the stain effortlessly.
3. Leave the gel on the product for 5 minutes.
4. Place the item in the washing machine.
5. Pour the detergent into a special compartment or, using the innovative shape of the cap, place it with the detergent directly into the drum.
6. Start the wash.

If necessary, washing with Ariel Gel can be done manually.

All about liquid detergents

Also suitable for frequent washing to remove stains from delicate fabrics. But gels are not always able to cope with old and greasy stains. Perfectly suitable for washing in an automatic machine, subject to the pouring rules. Some users use it for washing dishes and glass.

Most housewives still hesitate to switch to concentrates because they do not know about their operating rules and properties. In fact, they are quite convenient to use. The only important point is that you need to know where the liquid powder is poured into the washing machine.

The most suitable temperature range is 30-40°C. Pours into the drum with dirty clothes or into the powder receptacle. Manufacturers recommend placing non-viscous liquid in a special compartment, and more viscous liquid in a drum with things. This is due to the fact that too thick products from the compartments cannot be washed off with water.

Where to pour liquid powder in the washing machine

If things are too dirty, they are treated additionally before washing. For this purpose, the liquid product is distributed in a small amount onto the stains and rubbed in a little. In this case, the concentrate is not diluted with water beforehand. After waiting from 20 minutes to half an hour, proceed to further washing. According to some housewives, it is not at all necessary to rub the substance into the fabric for pre-washing. You just need to pour it into the washing machine.

Where to pour the concentrate

Modern automatic washing machines have very clear instructions, which describe in detail in what order and into which compartments to load detergents. To make things even easier, all trays and compartments are labeled and marked with Roman or Arabic numerals. Letter designations are also used:

1. Designation I, 1 or A is next to the compartment where you need to add detergent for pre-wash. The detergent comes from this tray only after selecting a specific program. Otherwise, even when loading the compartment, the gel or powder in it remains untouched.
2. Icon II, 2 or B has a tray for the main dirt washing cycle. Therefore, a liquid gel-like product is often poured into this compartment.
3. An asterisk, snowflake or flower indicates the container into which the softener or conditioner is poured. There is no need to pour detergent into this compartment, but no harm will happen if it accidentally gets there. The washing gel dissolves perfectly and is perfectly washed out of the fibers, so there are no traces of it left after washing.

Handwash

If the item is very dirty, you should wash it first. Using this recommendation is important in the case of children's clothes and difficult-to-remove stains. In order to get rid of a stain, you should pour a small amount of gel into the cap and distribute the liquid onto the problem area. After this, it is recommended to rub the fabric with a brush (which is on the other side of the cap). To get the maximum effect, you need to leave the washed item for 5 minutes, and then load the clothes into the drum or rinse by hand.

The main advantage of Ariel powder is its unusual cap shape. When washing by hand or by machine, your hands always remain dry. The product does not come into contact with the skin and does not stain your hands.

Problems with liquid powder washing out of the tray

Water enters the compartment of the washing machine with liquid powder through a special guide. If a breakdown occurs in this place, the leaching of the liquid product is poor. Modern machines are equipped with solenoid valves that control the flow of water. The failure of one of them affects the entire water supply system. Sometimes the reason for poor leaching of the detergent is low pressure in the water supply. Then the problem will be solved by increasing the pressure in communications.

You can determine the exact cause by pulling out the detergent tray and visually assessing the quality of the water supply.

If the gel is not completely washed out, then the problem is in the pressure. In this case, to eliminate it, you need to contact the management company or the housing office so that a booster pump can be installed in the apartment to increase the pressure. If you cannot hear the sound of water in the detergent compartment, then the cause is a broken valve. In this case, the device requires repair. It may involve changing the valve or control module.

Features of liquid Ariel

The gel form of Ariel laundry detergent is becoming an increasingly common choice for those looking for an effective and high-quality product.

The main active ingredient, like powders, is surfactants. In the gel, these substances have a softer form, which is gentle on the material.

Advantages of using Ariel gel form:

• 
  cost-effectiveness;

• high degree of safety, including the absence of dust formation and, as a result, irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract;
• good, much better than powders, dissolution in water;
• simple dosing;
• convenient packaging;
• ease of use;
• high efficiency;
• suitable for washing both at +30ºС and in hot water;
• fabric color support;
• low foaming;
• careful treatment of fabric fibers.

One of the disadvantages is the higher cost than that of powders. Sometimes it is difficult to pour detergent into the washing machine compartment, which is more oriented towards powder.

For old stains that have penetrated deeply into the fibers, the gel form may also be ineffective, then washing with powder or using a stain remover will be required. Like other washing gels, Ariel does not generate dust and does not irritate the respiratory tract .

Rules for a profitable purchase: volume and price

Ariel gel is available in containers of various sizes. The larger it is, the more washes the purchased volume will be enough for, and the more profitable the purchase will be. For large families, this option is the best solution.

Since Ariel is a popular brand, there are usually no difficulties with purchasing goods. The gel is sold in almost all stores selling household chemicals.

Online stores that allow you to purchase goods with delivery are no exception.

On Ariel, there are often discounts and lucrative promotional offers at points of sale.

Description and composition of Ariel capsules

The production of household chemicals does not stand still: in the direction of detergents, the latest development is the production of soluble microcontainers filled with washing gel. The internal mixture includes surfactants - surfactants, phosphonates - water softeners, enzymes - dirt-corroding enzymes, flavoring additives and bleaches. Ariel capsules have features that are taken into account when washing with them:

• The gel in the shell contains a rinse aid, a substance to reduce water hardness, an enzyme, and a stain remover. There are no phosphates or oxygen bleach in the capsules.

• Ariel pads dissolve with minimal heating of water, ensure washing of delicate fabrics, and preserve their color.

• There is no need to calculate the dosage when washing; the capsules are convenient to put in the machine.

The shell in which the active substances are located is made of water-soluble polymers. The pads come in different colors; the high-quality gel allows you to wash dirty clothes without pre-soaking.

Depending on the purpose, the shell is filled with two or three components: 2 in 1 – powder and liquid conditioner, 3 in 1 – stain remover, concentrated gel and rinse aid.

Advantages

This detergent has many advantages over similar products for caring for things. The advantages include the following points:

• It washes quite well and removes many fresh stains without leaving a trace.
• It’s very convenient to use; you don’t need to add powder separately and add conditioner and bleach. This product contains three active components simultaneously.
• After drying, things smell very good. It is difficult to compare the aroma from capsules with some other powder or conditioner.
• After drying, things are pleasant to the touch and some housewives note that they are easy to iron.
• The capsules dissolve completely at any temperature, leaving no pieces on the laundry. As happens with detergents from other manufacturers.
• When washing in the machine there is a little foam, so there are no whitish streaks left on the clothes.
• After using the detergent balls, white linen becomes snow-white, and the colors of colored items are refreshed and become more saturated.
• The capsules are packaged in a convenient container that fits seamlessly into the interior of any bathroom.

An undoubted advantage is that the capsules are separately packaged in cellophane. Many stores sell these laundry balls individually, that is, you can buy a couple of pieces to try, and if you like them, then take a whole package.

Ariel washing capsules must be stored out of the reach of small children!

Pros and cons of gel in a shell

Washing powders are inferior to encapsulated gels in several respects. Expert testing of the substances that make up the detergent notes its high washing ability, which is facilitated by the inclusion of a stain remover (developed by Ariel). The advantages of laundry capsules are as follows:

1. Exact dosage. It is impossible to break it: the instructions on the packaging indicate how many things one pad is designed for. If the loading standard is observed, after rinsing the laundry there will be no white streaks left on it: the capsule is enough for 1 wash.
2. Complex fabric processing. The functions of removing stains, cleaning dirt, and whitening are combined. There is no need to pre-soak the laundry or buy conditioner separately: it is part of the detergent mixture in the capsule.
3. Washing quality. The active substances under the shell are multifunctional, manufactured using modern technologies, and preserve the color and integrity of the fibers of delicate fabrics even with frequent washing.
4. Environmental friendliness. Aggressive particles of the detergent composition cannot get on the skin of the hands: the shell is sealed and absolutely harmless until it ends up in water.
5. Dissolution at a temperature of 30ºС. The remainder of the mixture does not remain in the fibers of the fabric, and there is no sediment on the walls of the drum.
6. Economical. Achieved through precise dosing. Measuring powder or gel into a glass often leads to overuse, spills or scattering on the floor, and you have to spend more water on rinsing. With capsules this outcome is excluded.
7. Packing box. This is a compact plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. It has a durable latch and is waterproof.

Reviews

More and more consumers are switching from powders to gel washing. They note a pleasant aroma, good washing quality without white streaks, which powders are prone to.

Some consumers find the fragrance very strong and remains on things even after additional rinsing.

Reviews of Ariel Color can be read here and here. Reviews of Ariel Touch of Lenor Fresh can be found here, and reviews of Ariel “Mountain Spring” can be found here.

You can find consumer opinions about Ariel “shea butter” here and here, and about Ariel for sensitive skin here and here.

How to use, where to put, how much do you need for one wash?

Ariel capsules are intended for machine washing only. The capsules are the same size and are designed for one wash each. All pads have individual packaging, which is opened only before being placed in the drum.

How to use capsules? The method of using the drug is very simple:

1. Remove the capsule from its individual packaging and immediately place it in the drum of the machine.
2. Place the items to be washed on top of the pad in the drum.
3. Set the processing mode and, if necessary, adjust the settings.
4. Start the wash cycle.

One capsule is designed to wash from 4 to 6 kg of clothes. If the machine is large and more than 6 kg of laundry is loaded, then 2 pieces are placed in the drum at once.

If the drum is not fully loaded, 1 pad with gel content is used . If things have already been put in the drum, but you forgot to put the capsule in right away, it’s okay; in extreme cases, you can put it in last.

Silk and wool cannot be washed using capsules; they require specially designed detergents.

They need to do it right away, without putting it off for later.

Why do you need to use capsules to remove stains from white fabrics?

Today on the market of detergents and household products you can find a variety of unique gel capsules.
Most often they have a double concentration, which does not contain harmful phosphates. Gel capsules for washing (for white laundry) differ from others in their more concentrated composition. They help to effectively remove various contaminants from fabric. At the same time, the natural white color will be preserved, and the quality and strength of the product will not be affected. This product is strictly prohibited for use in hand washing. If the composition gets on the skin, irritation or itching may occur, and sometimes spots may appear. If such symptoms occur, wash your hands thoroughly and apply moisturizer. The presented capsules cannot be used for white silk or woolen products.

Directions for use and precautions

When using a capsule product, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. Set the temperature to at least 30 degrees: only warm water helps dissolve the film.
2. Place the product in the drum. In the washing compartment, the pad shell will remain intact, the gel will not have access to dirty clothes.
3. Do not try to burst the capsule yourself.
4. Do not combine the use of the gel tablet with powders, soaps, stain removers and other household chemicals.
5. For complex stains or a large mass of items (more than 5 kg), you can use 2 capsules at once.
6. Do not handle the pad with wet hands to avoid destruction of the shell.
7. Do not soak laundry using the capsule.
8. Store gel tablets in a cool, dry place with the packaging tightly closed.

Is it possible to wash in a basin?

The product is machine washable only. Aggressive ingredients can cause allergic reactions and irritation upon contact with the skin and respiratory tract. Hand washing using encapsulated products is strictly prohibited.

If you need to remove stubborn dirt, then it is permissible to soak the item in a basin, in a powder solution with a stain remover, then rinse, load it into the machine, and wash using a capsule.

How to remove traces of detergent

The film does not completely dissolve in 2 cases:

• if there is not enough laundry loaded into the machine;
• if the temperature was lower than recommended in the instructions.

The way out of the situation is to rinse things in warm water manually or run the rinse mode in the washing machine. The remaining stain can be removed with alcohol. The product is applied, left for 15 minutes, then washed off with warm water. The treatment with alcohol may have to be repeated 2-3 times until the contamination disappears.

Sidebar: Differences between capsules and laundry tablets

Powder tablets are compressed washing powder. Unlike gel capsules, one tablet can be divided into 2 halves if there is not a lot of laundry. In the machine, the product is loaded into a drum or powder compartment. Some tablets are allowed to be used when washing by hand.

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