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My friend Albert lives next to a Mexican grocery store, and we went in there the other day to get some pop. I noticed that they had Ariel detergent in if I remember correctly a 5kg bag for $14.99. I remember reading good things about Ariel from a few AW members.

I'm considering getting a bag to try when my bottle of Purex runs out. The bag smelled wonderful. I hope the clothes smell just as nice as the bag did.
 
Ariel

Yes, I got mine at Wal-Mart. It's all phosphate free now though as was my bag. I think it has an interesting scent, I kinda like it.

-Tim
 
T/L and TT

I mostly use it in the twin-tubs and sometimes the T/L's in the laundry room. It's very frothy initially and I don't think it would be suited for my Asko F/L as that thing can whip up even HE powders. It does seem to rinse clear though. The smell in hot water in a small twin tub is very nice when doing laundry.

-Tim
 
I have a Frankentag as I call it, not sure if it is a 606 or 806. I think I will get a bag and give it a try. I love trying different brands of detergent. I seem to get bored using the same brand all the time.
 
Bored

I do the same thing, I love having a variety of things. Right now I'm on a Tide w/Bleach kick, I also have the Ariel, Kirkland, Gain HE, Purex Frre and Clear (for a friend w/allergies), Foca and Fab.

I just have to keep the rommie out of them, he seems to think things in the laundry room are free game. Tide was $8 he can go game his own.

-Tim
 
I've used the Fab liquid, Purex with Zout liquid, regular Purex liquid, Extra, Sun, Sears Ultra Plus. I haven't used Tide or Gain since I had my Frigidaire front loader.
 
Detergents' Scents

I love the scent of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Verbena liquid, but it is expensive and needs "boosters", so it's not worth it. Many of today's laundry detergents, especially Ariel & Foca have totally nauseating, heavy, "immigrant-oriented" scents that are disgusting to say the least. I will not classify myself as a "walking Airwick" who can be smelled coming & going! I will stick with my Miele Ultra Color Powder, SA8 Legacy of Clean powder, Seventh Generation White Flower & Bergamot Powder and Persil Liquid Gels.
 
Detergents' Scents

I love the scent of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Verbena liquid, but it is expensive and needs "boosters", so it's not worth it. Many of today's laundry detergents, especially Ariel & Foca have totally nauseating, heavy, "immigrant-oriented" scents that are disgusting to say the least. I will not classify myself as a "walking Airwick" who can be smelled coming & going! I will stick with my Miele Ultra Color Powder, SA8 Legacy of Clean powder, Seventh Generation White Flower & Bergamot Powder and Persil Liquid Gels.
 
"immigrant-oriented"

 

^^What does that mean?

 

The difference in smell of the Ariel from the domestic competitors is what I like. I like different things. I also don't find Foca very bad either, there are far worse brands out there with far more fragrance.

 

-Tim
 
The Family Dollar store a couple blocks from me has Foca, and I thought about trying it too, but I think I want to try the Ariel first.
 
For Tim...

I use the term "immigrant-oriented" because here, on Long Island, there are MANY legal & illegal people living here. ALL of the local laundromats' dryer exhausts spew extreme heavy-scented air that reflects the "24-hour-a-day" use by these people constantly doing wash. Believe it of not, it is difficult to find empty machines at many of these places, too. I don't mean to sound stereotypical, but it is the truth! Foreigners are accustomed to heavy-scented bath and laundry products, from my long life of sniffing soaps, detergents and perfumes. I have smelled the Foca and do agree it is better than the Ariel. I did buy Ariel powder & liquid back in 1989 in France and got it back here with me. Those used to smell fabulously pleasant!

Jason
 
Forgive my airheadedness, but I take it this means it contains phosphates and not just traces of it? It's Ariel with only spanish text on it. I've found lots of it at Grocery Outlet and Smart & Final.

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Well... it took years, and years, and more years, past P&G's announcement in 2014, but they have finally removed Sodium TripolyPhosphate from the Ariel Powder sold in Mexico. Previously, they removed the Phosphate from versions manufactured for Argentina, Peru & Columbia, but left it in formulas for other countries.

They also, very oddly, removed ALL Phosphate from Ace Powder Detergent back in 2018, but kept it going in ARIEL. Who knows why? However, I have to think this has more to do with P&G moving American Tide, Gain and Cheer Powder Production to Mexico. They probably didn't want STPP mixing in with American Formulas, even trace amounts.

You can still find QUITE a bit of the old bags, on shelves in Bodegas, and Latin Markets throughout the Country. The No Phosphate Bags will be clearly marked, on the back with a Half Blue/Half Green Leaf over the ARIEL Logo, and "LIBRE DE FOSFATOS" Printed... or a Measuring Cup with "SANS FOSFATOS" printed on the front.

The Blue Bags of Original Ariel... that say "KILLS 99.9% OF BACETIEA" ALSO, are all Phosphate Free. If you see the Anti-Bacterial claims, you can just skip that bag, and keep shifting.

Personally... I absolutely loved the product. P&G dished in Suds Suppressors Years Ago, and you could use as much as 1/2 to 3/4 a Cup in a HE Front Loader, with very clean rinses. Not to mention, with almost 35% STPP by weight... it was a powerhouse cleaner, and much cheaper than buying STPP to add in. Not only that, but it smelled great, and left behind a nice fresh scent.

I will miss it wholeheartedly.

This is your official notice to pick up a bag, if you also loved it.

P.S. -- The Versions sold at Wal-Mart, Dollar General, and Other Chain Stores, are often another variation, P&G Internally called "Ariel USA". These all have a Number of Doses printed across the front, as well as half the labeling printed in English. All of these will be Phosphate-Free... for obvious reasons.
 

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