northernmary
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So then people if you are one of the lucky few to get hold of the Ariel power what’s it like? We still don’t have any in the surrounding areas where I live :-(
Ariel Power Liquid
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spoodles
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Not bad - as good as previous Ariel liquid.
The disappointing thing is that it still comes with a dosing ball - hardly cutting down on all the packaging like they crack on about.
I know much older machines may need it - but it seems ridiculous to still be using them for a concentrate. My guess is P&G couldn't be bothered designing a new bottle and dosing cap, so they used the old Ariel handwash bottle and stuck that wierd shaped ball on top!
If you live near an ASDA, they have it now, all variants on offer for £3 - also applies to Daz and Fairy versions too.
The disappointing thing is that it still comes with a dosing ball - hardly cutting down on all the packaging like they crack on about.
I know much older machines may need it - but it seems ridiculous to still be using them for a concentrate. My guess is P&G couldn't be bothered designing a new bottle and dosing cap, so they used the old Ariel handwash bottle and stuck that wierd shaped ball on top!
If you live near an ASDA, they have it now, all variants on offer for £3 - also applies to Daz and Fairy versions too.
rolls_rapide
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Tesco...
...seems to have a delayed reaction to the new detergents (I asked about the new Lenor range of conditioners: not due 'til mid-April). So probably a similar date for the new Ariel Power.
However, Asda has the new Ariel, Daz and Fairy 'power' liquids. Somerfield has both the Ariel and Fairy.
Must be something to do with Tesco's management.
I haven't tried the new liquids, as I get the impression that they will be the same strength as the liquitabs, which are in turn, more concentrated than the older liquids.
...seems to have a delayed reaction to the new detergents (I asked about the new Lenor range of conditioners: not due 'til mid-April). So probably a similar date for the new Ariel Power.
However, Asda has the new Ariel, Daz and Fairy 'power' liquids. Somerfield has both the Ariel and Fairy.
Must be something to do with Tesco's management.
I haven't tried the new liquids, as I get the impression that they will be the same strength as the liquitabs, which are in turn, more concentrated than the older liquids.
northernmary
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HURRAY!!!!! ive finally got my hands on some ariel colour and ariel bio power liquid!!!! the first load has gone on with it. i do really like the smell its better than regular liquid! we shall see the results when the miele has finished
northernmary
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northernmary
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Well after doing two loads (Whites and Darks) with the Ariel Power it it’s a lot to be desired I feel Its over rated for the price, it smells like the old Ariel Hydractive. The smell I find is fowl and I think you’re the type of person who if you do washing at 30oC all the time then you will experience fowl smells from your machine. The cleaning side of things I’m getting better results from supermarket brands at the moment then with superior brands. It just makes you think is it worth the extra money for a Designer branding then a supermarket brand. I’ve changed over now to buying supermarket washing liquid and softener and dishwasher powder as I’m finding them just as good as the leading brands. I think in this day and age the supermarket brands have to be just as good as the leading brands for the competitiveness of the market. Ill stick to the daily drivers I’m using at the moment.
Once again its down to personal preference but I think Ariel have got this one wrong!!!
NorthernMary x
P.S Read the link attached !!
Once again its down to personal preference but I think Ariel have got this one wrong!!!
NorthernMary x
P.S Read the link attached !!
liberator1509
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New fragrances...
Has anyone noticed that Persil powders have changed scent (or am I the only person still using powder?!) - the non-bio and handwash/twintub now have the same strong and rather artificial smell as the bio - not the nice old bleachy smell...grr Sainsbury's Blue Linen conditioner has changed too (not a good change imho) - what's happening?
Also - on the question of concentrates - why does Persil concentrate liquid cost more per wash than non-concentrate - perhaps it is because UniLever/Sainsbury or both can charge more for something new?
Has anyone noticed that Persil powders have changed scent (or am I the only person still using powder?!) - the non-bio and handwash/twintub now have the same strong and rather artificial smell as the bio - not the nice old bleachy smell...grr Sainsbury's Blue Linen conditioner has changed too (not a good change imho) - what's happening?
Also - on the question of concentrates - why does Persil concentrate liquid cost more per wash than non-concentrate - perhaps it is because UniLever/Sainsbury or both can charge more for something new?
First things first, sorry I haven't posted for a while, been up to my eyeballs in work at the moment and have hardly had any time for the laundry side of things!
Had a spending spree in Asda the other day, bought Ariel Bio, Ariel Febreze and Daz Power liquids (all on offer for £3 each) and have to say that the load of colours I did this morning on a short minimum iron 30 wash came up brilliantly... on a par with other Ariel and Persil products. Even the bottoms of socks came clean which I can find difficult to remove with some detergents, and the Daz power liquid got the whites very white on a short 40*C wash. Doesn't smell too potent in the bottle or on the laundry - it doesn't cover the fabric softener whereas with Persil liquigel which I've also been using at the moment it does cover the fabric softener with a smell, although I do like the smell of that so it's not a problem.
Didn't catch the rinse cycles but the laundry felt well rinsed when I took them out... don't necessarily think P&G have got anything wrong here, up to the usual high standard of their products and at £3 a bottle it's mad not to at least try it bearing in mind 10 washes of powder or tabs cost not much less! It's also nice to have the dosing ball - one thing I don't like about Persil small & mighty is that you have to wait until the waters filling to add it to the dispenser otherwise it flows down prematurely, which can be a problem in our machine as it pumps out when you start it before it fills up.
Strange about the non-bleachy Persil smell, I've found the new Persil "just washed" powder (the bio one at least) leaves a slightly chlorine smell to the laundry, again quite pleasant and isn't as putrid as the former no need to pretreat formula. I don't like non bio products though so can't compare what that version is like compared to the last formula which I haven't used for about a year now (and don't plan to, biological detergents seem to be far more effective at the same job and haven't had a reaction with my sensitive skin).
It looks like the concentrated liquids are increasing in popularity - the shelves were almost empty in Asda and I've noticed they've also started doing Persil and Surf small & mighty in 1.5l bottles, same ones as the 1.5l Comforts.
Jon
Had a spending spree in Asda the other day, bought Ariel Bio, Ariel Febreze and Daz Power liquids (all on offer for £3 each) and have to say that the load of colours I did this morning on a short minimum iron 30 wash came up brilliantly... on a par with other Ariel and Persil products. Even the bottoms of socks came clean which I can find difficult to remove with some detergents, and the Daz power liquid got the whites very white on a short 40*C wash. Doesn't smell too potent in the bottle or on the laundry - it doesn't cover the fabric softener whereas with Persil liquigel which I've also been using at the moment it does cover the fabric softener with a smell, although I do like the smell of that so it's not a problem.
Didn't catch the rinse cycles but the laundry felt well rinsed when I took them out... don't necessarily think P&G have got anything wrong here, up to the usual high standard of their products and at £3 a bottle it's mad not to at least try it bearing in mind 10 washes of powder or tabs cost not much less! It's also nice to have the dosing ball - one thing I don't like about Persil small & mighty is that you have to wait until the waters filling to add it to the dispenser otherwise it flows down prematurely, which can be a problem in our machine as it pumps out when you start it before it fills up.
Strange about the non-bleachy Persil smell, I've found the new Persil "just washed" powder (the bio one at least) leaves a slightly chlorine smell to the laundry, again quite pleasant and isn't as putrid as the former no need to pretreat formula. I don't like non bio products though so can't compare what that version is like compared to the last formula which I haven't used for about a year now (and don't plan to, biological detergents seem to be far more effective at the same job and haven't had a reaction with my sensitive skin).
It looks like the concentrated liquids are increasing in popularity - the shelves were almost empty in Asda and I've noticed they've also started doing Persil and Surf small & mighty in 1.5l bottles, same ones as the 1.5l Comforts.
Jon
rolls_rapide
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Detergent Fragrances...
I keep switching detergents and trying other brands to find one that I like...Hah! fat chance!
I bought Persil Bio on Friday, and I quite agree, it has a weird smell to it - not as bad as Ariel, but not a nice smell either.
Anyway, Friday night I was watching a recording of "Washes Whiter", the programme about advertising on BBC4, and one of the old adverts was for "Fairy Snow" in 1968; something about "Perborate Plus" and "...gets WHITE to the heart of the wash!", with a snazzy tune that sounded of the Sixties era.
I thought I would try the modern version. And I have to say that modern "Fairy" smells quite pleasant in comparison to some detergents. Whether it can still "get white to the heart of the wash" remains to be seen.
I keep switching detergents and trying other brands to find one that I like...Hah! fat chance!
I bought Persil Bio on Friday, and I quite agree, it has a weird smell to it - not as bad as Ariel, but not a nice smell either.
Anyway, Friday night I was watching a recording of "Washes Whiter", the programme about advertising on BBC4, and one of the old adverts was for "Fairy Snow" in 1968; something about "Perborate Plus" and "...gets WHITE to the heart of the wash!", with a snazzy tune that sounded of the Sixties era.
I thought I would try the modern version. And I have to say that modern "Fairy" smells quite pleasant in comparison to some detergents. Whether it can still "get white to the heart of the wash" remains to be seen.
hoovermatic
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Didn't you just adore that ad for Fairy Snow!!!! I don't remember the ad but the packaging was one of my earliest laundry memories. Mum always kept about 6 boxes of Persil and 4 of Fairy Snow in the cupboard. No such thing as giant sizes then!!
rolls_rapide
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Hoovermatic...
...Yes! I thought it was absolutely wonderful, I played it several times. I wish they could still make adverts like that, "...Extra Power Fairy Snow with Perborate", "There's not a fibre it wouldn't penetr-a-te!". The discerning housewife looked as though she had won a billion pounds!
I tried to find an untainted copy of it on Youtube, but there is no advert. We'll have to make do with Geoffrey Palmer's voice overlaid on top.
The packaging seemed to stay the same into the 1970's, I remember adverts on the telly around about 1974, but by then I think they were playing on the softness suitable for children's delicate skin. Probably repositioned Fairy when Ariel came onto the market in 68/69, Ariel having even more power via its enzymes.
...Yes! I thought it was absolutely wonderful, I played it several times. I wish they could still make adverts like that, "...Extra Power Fairy Snow with Perborate", "There's not a fibre it wouldn't penetr-a-te!". The discerning housewife looked as though she had won a billion pounds!
I tried to find an untainted copy of it on Youtube, but there is no advert. We'll have to make do with Geoffrey Palmer's voice overlaid on top.
The packaging seemed to stay the same into the 1970's, I remember adverts on the telly around about 1974, but by then I think they were playing on the softness suitable for children's delicate skin. Probably repositioned Fairy when Ariel came onto the market in 68/69, Ariel having even more power via its enzymes.
spoodles
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lavamat_jon
I'm the opposite I found the dosing ball with P&G liquids a bit disappointing. I prefer the Persil, straght into the drawer approach! I think when not on offer the P&G liquids will be £3.99, Fairy is a bit more expenve at £4.29 or so!
BTW - did anyone in the UK see Doctor Who last night?
Donna remarked to The Doctor about The Ood - "What is it with the Persil ball?"
I'm the opposite I found the dosing ball with P&G liquids a bit disappointing. I prefer the Persil, straght into the drawer approach! I think when not on offer the P&G liquids will be £3.99, Fairy is a bit more expenve at £4.29 or so!
BTW - did anyone in the UK see Doctor Who last night?
Donna remarked to The Doctor about The Ood - "What is it with the Persil ball?"
My question is with a liquid why do you need a dosing ball or to put it in the drawer?
Surely you can just pour it straight over the laundry in the drum! Afterall, it can be used to pretreat the clothes and the ball will just fall over and spill it on the laundry once the machine starts anyway.
Is it not reasonable to simply pour a cap of it onto part of the drum where it won't just sink into the sump straight away i.e. somewhere without holes.
Throw in the laundry and start
or, just throw in the laundry, pour a 'splodge' of liquid on top and start
Surely you can just pour it straight over the laundry in the drum! Afterall, it can be used to pretreat the clothes and the ball will just fall over and spill it on the laundry once the machine starts anyway.
Is it not reasonable to simply pour a cap of it onto part of the drum where it won't just sink into the sump straight away i.e. somewhere without holes.
Throw in the laundry and start
or, just throw in the laundry, pour a 'splodge' of liquid on top and start
Mrx, I think the trouble is that most people just don`t know as much about their washer`s sump as we do. My Miele doesn`t waste a drop if I pour a liquid into the empty drum. Not a good idea to do that with a 1980s Indesit.
I was pretty amazed to learn that Small&Mighty should go into the drawer, because so many machines don`t flush the area under the drawer. That means detergent residues might drip into the rinse and detergent stains remain in the drawer`s cabinet.
Seems it is a good advice for any washer to pour the liquid onto the load. Henkel suggest to do so if somebody doesn`t like to use a ball. I always need more than 75ml for a standart load so I have to refill the cap and pour a second shot onto the load. Not so pleasant when the machine is compleatly full, but still better than measuring with the tiny Ariel cap or using a ball.
I was pretty amazed to learn that Small&Mighty should go into the drawer, because so many machines don`t flush the area under the drawer. That means detergent residues might drip into the rinse and detergent stains remain in the drawer`s cabinet.
Seems it is a good advice for any washer to pour the liquid onto the load. Henkel suggest to do so if somebody doesn`t like to use a ball. I always need more than 75ml for a standart load so I have to refill the cap and pour a second shot onto the load. Not so pleasant when the machine is compleatly full, but still better than measuring with the tiny Ariel cap or using a ball.
seamusuk
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My opinion.....
Hey Guys
For standard liquids with a 75ml dose I use a ball
Anything that needs a capful I just pour it on top of the load
Id never consider using the drawer for either!
Seamus
Hey Guys
For standard liquids with a 75ml dose I use a ball
Anything that needs a capful I just pour it on top of the load
Id never consider using the drawer for either!
Seamus
