Mexican Ariel

[kb0nes]

Has there ever been any discussion here on Ariel available here in the states? I bought a bag of this Ariel powder the other day at WalMart. Most all the writing on the package is Spanish. I haven't used it yet.

Any thoughts on the stuff? The Ariel seems a bit more fragrant then I'd wish. How does it perform cleaning and sudsing wise?

I'm still smarting from the loss of Persil power pearls, and mad I didn't horde more.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

I have some Ariel (the older blue bag) and other "Mexican" detergents as well.  Generally speaking they (all) tend to make more suds than U.S. brands.  I haven't used them in quite a while as I use H.E. washers majority of the time.   The times I did use Ariel it seemed to clean OK,  but I only washed lightly soiled items.

 

At first I was also concerned about how strong the scent was, both in the bag and while washing.  However I discovered the majority of the fragrance rinses out, not all of it, but a lot of it is gone by time garments come out of the washer.  

 

Kevin 

 

 

 

[launderess]

Yes, there have been several discussions

Regarding Mexican Ariel here in the group, some going back years.

Much of the conversation started when it came to light the older formulas contained phosphates. A substance not banned and or at least heavily regulated in Mexico, but certainly is in USA laundry/dishwasher products.

Next set of conversations began when P&G got wise (or was pressured by environmental groups) to put an end to Ariel with phosphates making its way to areas of USA where that substance is banned in laundry detergents.

And so it goes.....

Never cared for the stuff (with or without phosphates) as the scent was far too strong both in packet and dried laundry.

 

[strongenough78]

The last time I used it was a few years back. I found it at Grocery Outlet and it was the phosphated formula and all the writing was in spanish. I had to translate the directions online to know how much to use per cycle. I didn't know if it was classic 1 cup formula or if it was concentrated. I liked how well it washed. Clothes came out smelling good but not over powering. Suds did build up quite a bit during the wash cycle but the rinse was always crystal clear.

 

[spacedogb]

That is the only detergent I use and I love it. I switched to it after Persil discontinued their powered formula here in the states.

 

[launderess]

Methinks P&G has stepped up Mexican Ariel's

Game over past few years.

Henkel introduced Persil in Mexico IIRC, and that alone likely prompted P&G to perk up. Especially after Henkel (although ever so briefly) dethroned Tide here in the USA.

 

[corvairgeek]

Another happy user

We use it and love it. The strong smell (which we like) is nearly gone on clean laundry. I put the empty bag (every week or every other week) in my car as an 'air freshener'.

 

[askolover]

We use it in the Miele for our whites.  2/3 cup works fine in our softened water and never too many suds. 

 

[gyrafoam]

I've used it for years and find it does very well. I have both phosphated and non phosphated versions. In our hard water they both perform well. I can always drop my own phosphates in if I feel I need it.
I don't find the fragrance to be any stronger than Gain, I actually prefer the Ariel. Seems like a "summertime" fragrance to me so I use it more for hot weather, casual clothing.

 

[grwasher_expert]

Is it the same product as european Ariel?

 

[launderess]

No, it isn't.

P&G like Henkel and others tailor laundry detergents to local market. On a basic level detergent is detergent, but water quality, soils encountered, types of washing machines/laundry methods and so forth all factor in.

For instance curry and beets are *big* in UK, so any detergent wanting to sell needs to shift marks caused by those food. In France it's red wine.

P&G at one time used to test Tide for several different markets across the USA to account for water quality and so forth. Don't know if this still is true.

Large numbers of Mexican households still do (or did) washing by hand in tubs. Hence all that froth, and until recently phosphates. Tried Mexican Ariel and it was nothing like the European version. It was too sudsy, different scent, and not as easily rinsed. Well the last bit was in my Miele washer.

All this being said those who have used both the EU and Mexican versions say performance is same.

https://www.mexgrocer.com/7225.html

https://www.amazon.com/ARIEL-7501007455761-Ariel-Laundry-Detergent/dp/B00WVQKNHQ?th=1#customerReviews

 

[liamy1]

*P&G at one time used to test Tide for several different markets across the USA to account for water quality and so forth. Don't know if this still is true*

Should be, I know Unilever (who of course are based in the U.K. at Port Sunlight) test theirs, they even test Australian OMO (Persil) in the UK but the water is configured for Australia.

As as side note would be interested to try Mexican Ariel to compare ours, IMO (as well as most CR/testing organisations) Ariel is simply the absolute best detergent you can get, there simply isn’t any better in terms of cleaning, fabric care, etc - of course everyone has their preferences and this is just my opinion, but I LOVE Ariel.

 

[askolover]

Send me your address and I'll be glad to send you some Ariel!  My Walmart has small, medium, and large bags.  It shouldn't cost much to mail a little bag to you.

 

[launderess]

No it shouldn't

But for extra measure try to get a bag that will fit in one of those USPS "flat rate" boxes. They are good for both domestic and certain international mailings, and long as whatever fits in the box weight does not matter.

Have ordered products from France this way and it works out a treat.

 

[liamy1]

Thank you

Askolover, that’s very kind of you.
Will arrange sending you details, and you can let me know what cost is for the product and shipping
Have long work hours at the moment, but will email ASAP. Thanks again

 

[askolover]

True Launderess,  I actually have some right here in my office the PO sent me for free.

 

[askolover]

You are more than welcome Liamy1.  We are all family here.

 

[kb0nes]

I have tried a couple loads now in my normal capacity BD Whirlpool. As mentioned the scent isn't too bad after washing and drying but something about the raw powder, wow. Do have to dose cautiously with my softened water as it will suds pretty easily. About 4 Tablespoons seems to do it for a typical load. Haven't thrown anything really dirty at it yet, but it seems to work.

Still miss the Persil

 

[gyrafoam]

Over the years I found the Viva to be the strongest of the Mexican stuff. I used to garden a lot and it had no trouble cleaning out ground in soil. I loaded up on the phosphated stuff years ago, so it is used sparingly. Water is hard here in Roanoke and I don't bother to soften it.

A level cup of Ariel or Viva will do a full load in my BD Whirly. It manages to do a clean rinse and nearly always bogs down until the spray rinse is over. About what I would expect from a high sudsing American detergent back in the day.

The only Mexican stuff I ever used that seemed lame was the Roma. Lots of suds but not so good at cleaning. Reminds me of The old Super Suds.