Best smelling washing powder
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Tide pods with Febreze, Mexican Ariel powder, and Persil
but my mom swears that Tide Powder fads clothes, and my gran
Well it will - your Mom and Grandmom are right.
Almost any top line powder will eventually fade clothing as they contain oxygen based bleaching agents; something liquids don’t contain. Of course oxygen bleaches won’t fade colour anywhere near as quick as chlorine based bleach will. But all the same, they will eventually fade them.
Well it will - your Mom and Grandmom are right.
Almost any top line powder will eventually fade clothing as they contain oxygen based bleaching agents; something liquids don’t contain. Of course oxygen bleaches won’t fade colour anywhere near as quick as chlorine based bleach will. But all the same, they will eventually fade them.
I find Henkel's Persil (a.k.a. Dixan) best smelling: clean, subtle and it doesn't leave any scent on clothes. Ariel's smell is too strong and sharp; my eyes are watering from Ariel. OMO (a.k.a. Persil in UK and Skip in some other countries) is somehow better, but still too strong.
I also like Henkel's Persil/Dixan, because it contains two types of cellulase enzyme and makes fabrics nice and smooth. Unilever and P&G detergents don't contain cellulase at all.
I also like Henkel's Persil/Dixan, because it contains two types of cellulase enzyme and makes fabrics nice and smooth. Unilever and P&G detergents don't contain cellulase at all.
launderess
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Tide Detergents With Cellulase Enzyme
Probably not an exhaustive list but:
https://www.komfycouture.com/blogs/news/89004033-cellulase-in-laundry-detergent
Previously one could tell which Tide (or P&G top shelf detergent elsewhere such as Ace) had cellulose by the *Cotton* logo on packet.
My vintage box of Tide Ultra powder has such a marking. Early Tide With Bleach powder did as well.
Probably not an exhaustive list but:
https://www.komfycouture.com/blogs/news/89004033-cellulase-in-laundry-detergent
Previously one could tell which Tide (or P&G top shelf detergent elsewhere such as Ace) had cellulose by the *Cotton* logo on packet.
My vintage box of Tide Ultra powder has such a marking. Early Tide With Bleach powder did as well.
Cellulase..
Don’t know if this holds for the rest of Europe, but Ariel 3in1 pods and Excel Gel both contain Cellulase (powder and liquids do not). Until recently, Bold pods contained it too.
Given away by the fact that the Bold powder, liquid and gel were called “Bold with a touch of Lenor FRESHNESS” whereas the pods were “Bold with a touch of Lenor FIBRE CARE”
That has changed now though, they’re all “touch of Lenor freshness”.
UK (Lever) Persil doesn’t contain Cellulase in any format (Surf doesn’t either).
Would imagine this is because Cellulase is the most expensive enzyme (or so I have read).
Don’t know if this holds for the rest of Europe, but Ariel 3in1 pods and Excel Gel both contain Cellulase (powder and liquids do not). Until recently, Bold pods contained it too.
Given away by the fact that the Bold powder, liquid and gel were called “Bold with a touch of Lenor FRESHNESS” whereas the pods were “Bold with a touch of Lenor FIBRE CARE”
That has changed now though, they’re all “touch of Lenor freshness”.
UK (Lever) Persil doesn’t contain Cellulase in any format (Surf doesn’t either).
Would imagine this is because Cellulase is the most expensive enzyme (or so I have read).
Ah,, I see
Although I will always prefer a powder, I do occasionally use a liquid (just not exclusively), the ones I really don’t like are the Gels, they make your washer stink after a while, I don’t know why they have proven so popular.
I am meticulous about keeping my washer clean, easily do at least one drum clean cycle a week and lots of washes at 95 or 60 degrees, but no stopping those gels stinking it up. It doesn’t help that as much as I like Ariel, their liquids and gels just don’t have all that nice of a fragrance anyway (Persil UK liquids however are spot on).
The powder Ariel smells ok and I actually like the smell of the pods.
Although I will always prefer a powder, I do occasionally use a liquid (just not exclusively), the ones I really don’t like are the Gels, they make your washer stink after a while, I don’t know why they have proven so popular.
I am meticulous about keeping my washer clean, easily do at least one drum clean cycle a week and lots of washes at 95 or 60 degrees, but no stopping those gels stinking it up. It doesn’t help that as much as I like Ariel, their liquids and gels just don’t have all that nice of a fragrance anyway (Persil UK liquids however are spot on).
The powder Ariel smells ok and I actually like the smell of the pods.
rolls_rapide
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"The powder Ariel smells ok..."
I don't like it.
My mum uses it, and it smells okay in the wash. It smells okay in the packet too, just a tad strong.
The problem is later, once the articles are dry. Drying one's mitts on a hand towel, or worse, drying dishes with a dish towel, releases the most god-awful stench. I'm sure there's some kind of Febreze odour release stuff in the formulation.
I, on the other hand, have been using Daz, and I rather like it. It doesn't have the same 'over the top' smells as Ariel.
I don't like it.
My mum uses it, and it smells okay in the wash. It smells okay in the packet too, just a tad strong.
The problem is later, once the articles are dry. Drying one's mitts on a hand towel, or worse, drying dishes with a dish towel, releases the most god-awful stench. I'm sure there's some kind of Febreze odour release stuff in the formulation.
I, on the other hand, have been using Daz, and I rather like it. It doesn't have the same 'over the top' smells as Ariel.
It smells okay in the packet too, just a tad strong.
I really haven’t noticed a problem with it.
On the other hand, Persil bio (although a very nice smell) is and always has been 10x stronger scented than Ariel IMO; it is the only detergent that fills the entire car with its scent on the way home from the store, (a Mokka, so not a small car)
You’re right on the Daz, I really like it, just a bit miffed that they took oxygen bleach out of it; I know there is the Daz Ultra Whites, but only Ocado stock this and only they have for a while, so I don’t know if it just the run off the old formula to be discontinued as I haven’t seen it on sale anywhere else.
I really haven’t noticed a problem with it.
On the other hand, Persil bio (although a very nice smell) is and always has been 10x stronger scented than Ariel IMO; it is the only detergent that fills the entire car with its scent on the way home from the store, (a Mokka, so not a small car)
You’re right on the Daz, I really like it, just a bit miffed that they took oxygen bleach out of it; I know there is the Daz Ultra Whites, but only Ocado stock this and only they have for a while, so I don’t know if it just the run off the old formula to be discontinued as I haven’t seen it on sale anywhere else.
grwasher_expert
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I think that UK persil bio smells like our Skip active clean.Am I right?
rolls_rapide
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Daz versions...
Asda in my area stock both the 'Whites & Coloureds' (no bleach), and 'Ultra Whites' (with bleach).
It's Tesco in my area that stocks 'Whites & Coloureds' and '65 Years' (both no bleach). Dunno what Tesco's merchandisers were thinking of...!
Asda in my area stock both the 'Whites & Coloureds' (no bleach), and 'Ultra Whites' (with bleach).
It's Tesco in my area that stocks 'Whites & Coloureds' and '65 Years' (both no bleach). Dunno what Tesco's merchandisers were thinking of...!
rolls_rapide
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Skip
I've never tried Skip. I've never even seen it on sale around me.
If Skip has a sort of 'mouldy toadstool/mushroom type fragrance', then yes, it might be the same.
I thought though, that somebody on here said that Skip had a nicer fragrance?
I've never tried Skip. I've never even seen it on sale around me.
If Skip has a sort of 'mouldy toadstool/mushroom type fragrance', then yes, it might be the same.
I thought though, that somebody on here said that Skip had a nicer fragrance?
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I love the alpine-esque fragrance of Persil Universal powder (heading to Munich in a few weeks to replenish my stash - YAY). Funny but after an overseas trip I always come home and wash my clothes and bedding using Tide. I suppose it is the "smell of home" to me.
Persil Universal (Germany)
Tide Original (USA)
Sunlight Lemon Fresh (Canada)
Ariel (UK)
Persil bio/non-bio (UK)
Roma (Mexico)
I love the alpine-esque fragrance of Persil Universal powder (heading to Munich in a few weeks to replenish my stash - YAY). Funny but after an overseas trip I always come home and wash my clothes and bedding using Tide. I suppose it is the "smell of home" to me.
Persil Universal (Germany)
Tide Original (USA)
Sunlight Lemon Fresh (Canada)
Ariel (UK)
Persil bio/non-bio (UK)
Roma (Mexico)
Persil and Oxydol
I went to the local Wal-Mart last night and purchased the three variations of Persil liquid that they're selling now. The replies on here have piqued my curiosity.
BTW I actually saw a jug of liquid Oxydol there! I didn't know they still made that stuff; it says 'Oxydol with Enzymes' on the label. Of course, I bought it; a small bottle was exactly $1.
Does anyone on here know what's going on with Oxydol?
I went to the local Wal-Mart last night and purchased the three variations of Persil liquid that they're selling now. The replies on here have piqued my curiosity.
BTW I actually saw a jug of liquid Oxydol there! I didn't know they still made that stuff; it says 'Oxydol with Enzymes' on the label. Of course, I bought it; a small bottle was exactly $1.
Does anyone on here know what's going on with Oxydol?
sweetpea68
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Persil and Oxydol
johnrk
I researched Oxydol liquid some time ago, finding the formula, company, rights or name had been sold and is now not the same as it once was. I do believe the Oxydol with Biz powder might be at least close to the same as the older version, if You can find it. I can only find it in one local store and it's priced higher than it should be. My apologies for not being able to give the exact information I had found, but surely, researching will give YOu the same answers.
good luck!
johnrk
I researched Oxydol liquid some time ago, finding the formula, company, rights or name had been sold and is now not the same as it once was. I do believe the Oxydol with Biz powder might be at least close to the same as the older version, if You can find it. I can only find it in one local store and it's priced higher than it should be. My apologies for not being able to give the exact information I had found, but surely, researching will give YOu the same answers.
good luck!
user 3941
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Jet.com
Has the best prices I've seen for Oxydol...if you stock up you get free shipping once you spend $35.. I've never used it, but I have heard good things about it. It's made by the same company that makes Biz, which is a great product too.
Has the best prices I've seen for Oxydol...if you stock up you get free shipping once you spend $35.. I've never used it, but I have heard good things about it. It's made by the same company that makes Biz, which is a great product too.
Skip isn't one product - it's a Unilever brand used in several countries.
Some of the French Skip and UK/Ireland Persil products are absolutely identical other than the label. There are a few exceptions to that.
Some of the French version small great and others are designed to be very neutral.
France generally has WAY more detergent and softener options than the UK and Ireland.
For whatever reason, we are caught in a bubble or Unilever and P&G without any other main stream non on brand makers in the market.
I don't know if other nom French versions of Skip are necessarily the same product. So it's hard to hard to generalise.
The same applies to Omo, Ariel, Tide and Persil - they're all used on products that aren't necessarily the same formula in each market.
Tweaking scents is also very easy and can be done to maintain familiarity with a historical location product line, when though the new products may be a completely different formula.
Some of the French Skip and UK/Ireland Persil products are absolutely identical other than the label. There are a few exceptions to that.
Some of the French version small great and others are designed to be very neutral.
France generally has WAY more detergent and softener options than the UK and Ireland.
For whatever reason, we are caught in a bubble or Unilever and P&G without any other main stream non on brand makers in the market.
I don't know if other nom French versions of Skip are necessarily the same product. So it's hard to hard to generalise.
The same applies to Omo, Ariel, Tide and Persil - they're all used on products that aren't necessarily the same formula in each market.
Tweaking scents is also very easy and can be done to maintain familiarity with a historical location product line, when though the new products may be a completely different formula.
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