Which is better - Percil or Ariel, how are they similar and different from each other?

Departments of household chemicals are full of novelties of washing powders, gels and capsules. Their assortment is so wide that it makes the buyer wonder if all the products are equally good and is there any difference between them.

Two brands are popular with consumers: Ariel and Percil. About which is better - Percil or Ariel, what these compositions have pros and cons, what similarities and differences they have, read the article.

Persil advantages and disadvantages

Persil is manufactured by the German company Henkel. There are 3 types of detergents on the market: capsules, powder, gel.

Brand benefits include:

1. Ecological cleanliness. The composition does not contain phosphates. They are replaced by a special modified system of components that effectively dissolve in water and reduce its hardness.
2. A light pleasant smell that remains on things after washing.
3. Possibility of choosing a suitable product from a wide range of detergents.
4. Activation of the formula at a water temperature of 30 degrees.
5. High quality washing.
6. Availability of care products for colored and white items.
7. Economical consumption.

Disadvantages of Persil include:

• the tool is not budgetary, capsules are especially expensive;
• difficulty in flushing out particles from the fibers of the fabric - to cope with the problem, you need to start an additional rinse cycle.

Pros and cons of Ariel

Under the Ariel trademark, you can find 3 types of detergents on sale - laundry detergent, liquid concentrate and capsules. The products belong to the American company Procter & Gamble.

The advantages of the brand include:

1. Safety for human health.
2. A wide range of.
3. High washing quality, ability to deal with tough stains.
4. A multi-component formula containing safe bleach, water softening enzymes, conditioner and fragrances.
5. The availability of a product for people with increased skin sensitivity.
6. Lack of phosphates.
7. Activating the formula in cool water.

The disadvantages of Ariel detergents include:

• high price;
• lack of detergent children's things.

What do they have in common?

Ariel and Percil there are several similar characteristics, including:

1. Same form of release. Both brands are available in liquid concentrate, capsule and laundry detergent form.
2. The presence in the line of products with different aromas.
3. Compliance of the formula with modern safety requirements (provided that it is used as intended). The composition does not contain phosphates and toxic substances.
4. The presence of a composition for people with sensitive skin.
5. Protecting the washing machine from limescale.
6. High quality washing.
7. Lack in the range of detergents intended for washing children's clothes.
8. The presence of detergents containing Vernel conditioner.

Both brands belong to the middle price category.

What are the differences?

The differences between Ariel and Persil are as follows:

1. Detergents have different manufacturers. Ariel is produced by Procter & Gamble (USA), and Persil is produced by Henkel (Germany).
2. The Persil brand has a Premium line of detergents considered improved by Henkel's internal testing.
3. Differences in the range. Ariel has more laundry detergents, while Percil has a wider range of washing gels.

Persil appeared in Russia in 2000, and Ariel 7 years earlier - in 1993.

Which detergent to choose for washing?

Before you buy household chemicals, you need to think about the purpose for which it will be used.

You can choose Persil in the following cases:

1. Heavily soiled items need to be washed. In this case, they purchase Persil Premium, which contains an effective stain remover. The manufacturer promises freshness of the laundry up to 4 weeks.
2. The consumer loves the Percil fragrances (Vernel freshness, lavender, spring freshness).
3. A person trusts the quality of German goods.
4. The consumer suffers from allergy to detergents. Persil Sensitive (powders, gels and capsules) are tested and recommended for use by the European Center for Allergy Testing (ECARF). After washing with such a detergent, a delicate smell of almonds will emanate from the laundry. The formula contains natural soap.

In the assortment of Ariel's powders there are powders that can be used only for hand washing, as they are characterized by increased foaming ("Mountain spring hand wash", "Gentle peony hand wash").

In the Persil line, there are only universal compositions that are designed for 2 types of washing. Accordingly, they give less foam. This can affect the choice of a particular brand.

Comparison of two brands

The table shows a comparison of the two brands according to different criteria:

Based only on the data presented in the table, it is impossible to assess the effectiveness of the formulations. This requires results from laboratory tests. Such studies were carried out by several independent organizations. The table contains data from experiments carried out in Germany and Switzerland.

Persil and Ariel Powder Testing:

Legend characterizing the quality of washing powders:

• "0" - no effect.
• "-" - the result is noticeable, but weak.
• "+" - the stain remains, but it has become lighter.
• "++" - the stain was removed, there was a barely noticeable trace.
• "+++" - the stain has disappeared without a trace.

The German brand did a great job on almost all stains, while the products from Procter & Gamble did not remove any traces of cherries and coffee at all.

The data presented in the table can be used when choosing a detergent to clean things from different types of stains.

Manufacturers reviews

There are a lot of reviews on the web about both brands.... After analyzing them, the following tendency can be noted: people who used Persil before are increasingly abandoning it.

They indicate that its effectiveness has decreased markedly, and the product does not cope with difficult stains.

Positive rather than negative reviews are more common about Ariel. Consumers are satisfied with the quality of the wash, but in the fight against difficult dirt, the detergent works well only in combination with a stain remover.

Weaknesses include a pungent odor that does not fade from fabrics for a long time. after using any form of release, as well as the high cost of capsules. Many people can only afford to purchase at a promotional price.

Conclusion

Both Percil and Ariel are highly competitive laundry detergents. They are produced by various manufacturers who are constantly expanding the range of detergents, following the achievements of science and actively introducing them into practice.

Therefore, the line of both brands includes various types of washing powders, capsules and gels. Demand for Ariel and Persil has remained consistently high over the years, which indicates the good quality of detergents.