liberatordeluxe
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This I am sure has been mentioned before but can't find the post.
Was Persil originally a non biological format?
Was Persil originally a non biological format?
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paulc
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Here is the link again that I posted for you in Nick's comparing detergent thread
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Persil History Thread - Info/pictures/videos appreciated!
Hi, as the title says, I am creating this thread about the history of Persil, the detergent brand, as I would like to know more about Persil and also about the history of the brand. I hope this thread also educates others as well. So please can you share anything you know about Persil and I...
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electron1100
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old as the hills
Persil is one the original washing powders in this country, long before enzymes and ariel came along its even older than me ;-\ so yes the original would not have been biological
Persil is one the original washing powders in this country, long before enzymes and ariel came along its even older than me ;-\ so yes the original would not have been biological
rolls_rapide
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The first biological detergent was Ariel, circa 1969.
electron1100
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Samples
I remember free samples of ariel being delivered, I wonder if it was for twin tubs or automatics, hmm probably twin tubs
I remember free samples of ariel being delivered, I wonder if it was for twin tubs or automatics, hmm probably twin tubs
rolls_rapide
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Launched in '69, Ariel was for twin-tubs, top-loaders and hand washing. The "bio design" was blue. It would have been P&G's premium detergent, using protease as the enzyme.
Daz would have been the tried and trusted, mid-range, non-bio, twin-tub powder.
Bold was for front-loaders.
When Ariel Automatic was launched in the early '80s, it appeared in a similar box to original Ariel, but the "bio design" was coloured green. The Ariel picture/logo reminds me of an atom, with electrons whizzing around the nucleus.
Due to Ariel Automatic appearing, Bold was repositioned and became 2-in-1, and "Bold 3" for a spell, (cleans, softens & freshens).
In the late 1990s, Ariel had four enzymes, Bold had three, and Daz had two.
Nowadays, Ariel has five enzymes. Persil Bio has four.
Daz would have been the tried and trusted, mid-range, non-bio, twin-tub powder.
Bold was for front-loaders.
When Ariel Automatic was launched in the early '80s, it appeared in a similar box to original Ariel, but the "bio design" was coloured green. The Ariel picture/logo reminds me of an atom, with electrons whizzing around the nucleus.
Due to Ariel Automatic appearing, Bold was repositioned and became 2-in-1, and "Bold 3" for a spell, (cleans, softens & freshens).
In the late 1990s, Ariel had four enzymes, Bold had three, and Daz had two.
Nowadays, Ariel has five enzymes. Persil Bio has four.
rolls_rapide
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Nope!
Ariel has 5 enzymes:
Protease, cellulase, lipase and two glycosidases.
These two glycosidases are tailored somewhat differently to each other: one will be the successor to amylase, performing the same starch targeting function rather more efficiently. The other, I suspect, is to attack pectin-based fruit stains.
Ariel has 5 enzymes:
Protease, cellulase, lipase and two glycosidases.
These two glycosidases are tailored somewhat differently to each other: one will be the successor to amylase, performing the same starch targeting function rather more efficiently. The other, I suspect, is to attack pectin-based fruit stains.
hoovermatic
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Tide
I remember my mum occasionally using Tide powder, which came in blue and white variants and along with Radiant, Drive (which had a wonderful scent) and Omo, Tide disappeared never to be heard of on this side of the pond. I take it that was biological also? When did Daz go from being non biological to biological??
I remember my mum occasionally using Tide powder, which came in blue and white variants and along with Radiant, Drive (which had a wonderful scent) and Omo, Tide disappeared never to be heard of on this side of the pond. I take it that was biological also? When did Daz go from being non biological to biological??
Persil....
The Soap Powder....the original Persil powder was made in Warrington, UK by Joseph Crosfield Ltd, it was a pure soap powder, rich and creamy ......
en.wikipedia.org
The Soap Powder....the original Persil powder was made in Warrington, UK by Joseph Crosfield Ltd, it was a pure soap powder, rich and creamy ......
Joseph Crosfield - Wikipedia
rolls_rapide
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When did Daz go from being non biological to biological?
I don't know, possibly in the late '70s, maybe into the '80s.
They would probably use Ariel as the trial; see how the housewife rates it and whether there are any allergic reaction in the general public. Then they could introduce the technology to other brands.
I remember about 1982, my mum asked me to buy a packet of soap powder for the Hoover Electronic 1100, from the corner shop. All they had was Daz twin-tub powder. I think it was a blue powder. She used it, but less of it because it foamed.
Her usual powder was Persil Automatic until Ariel Automatic came on the scene. She didn't like Bold, having tried it in the Hoovermatic deluxe and thought it didn't wash clean. Maybe Bold lacked the "high foam" anionic surfactants at that time, relying only on "low foam" non-ionic ones? I don't know.
I don't know, possibly in the late '70s, maybe into the '80s.
They would probably use Ariel as the trial; see how the housewife rates it and whether there are any allergic reaction in the general public. Then they could introduce the technology to other brands.
I remember about 1982, my mum asked me to buy a packet of soap powder for the Hoover Electronic 1100, from the corner shop. All they had was Daz twin-tub powder. I think it was a blue powder. She used it, but less of it because it foamed.
Her usual powder was Persil Automatic until Ariel Automatic came on the scene. She didn't like Bold, having tried it in the Hoovermatic deluxe and thought it didn't wash clean. Maybe Bold lacked the "high foam" anionic surfactants at that time, relying only on "low foam" non-ionic ones? I don't know.
UK Powders
Here`s a few boxes I pulled out whilst filming Garys Hoover Keymatic recently..
Here`s a few boxes I pulled out whilst filming Garys Hoover Keymatic recently..
Radiant....
Radiant....
A Biological Powder made by Unilever...
A Biological Powder made by Unilever...
Ariel
Biological Detergent produced by P & G....remember this in my grans Hoover twosome
Biological Detergent produced by P & G....remember this in my grans Hoover twosome
Ariel Detergent
Daz...
Blue Daz for sparkling whites -
Blue Daz for sparkling whites -
Daz
Daz Whites...
Dont forget Daz was the premium powder in the late 70`s / 80`s for "Sparkling Whites", Ariel was used for low temperature washes!!
Dont forget Daz was the premium powder in the late 70`s / 80`s for "Sparkling Whites", Ariel was used for low temperature washes!!
