2 eternal competitors: washing powders Tide and Ariel. Which one to choose?

Consumers like to compare, so they naturally have a question – which washing powder is better? There are dozens of manufacturers and even more brands on the market. Let’s compare the two most popular powders – Tide and Ariel.

Tide or Ariel – which is better?

Both brands belong to the world-famous company Procter & Gamble (USA), which produces dozens of detergents and household chemicals. Let’s compare two popular products by key criteria.

Composition

Let’s do a comparison first:

1. “Ariel”. Contains components that are activated even in cool water. Penetrating deep into the fibers, they eliminate impurities and smooth fabrics without deforming them. The composition contains substances that prevent the deposition of scale. Ariel Ingredients:

• surfactant. Tissue cleansers. % content varies. Excess surfactants are harmful to humans.
• electrolytes and phosphates. Enhance the effect of active substances. Phosphates also destroy calcium and make water softer.
• Enzymes. Remove stains of fatty or protein origin.
• Bleachers. Hot water produces oxidizing agents that act on pollution.
• aromatic additives. They contain substances that give the powder a pleasant aroma, and granules that protect against fading.

1. “Tide”. It consists of components that are gentle on tissues. There are also components that prevent the formation of scale. Tide Ingredients:

• Enzymes. Removes dirt effectively.
• APAV. The content of anionic surfactants is slightly overestimated.
• Zeolites. Sorbents used for tissue cleaning. Less dangerous than phosphates.
• Perfumes. They give the powder a pleasant smell.

Conclusion:

• Ariel is an aggressive powder, it is not suitable for washing children’s clothes, especially newborns. It should also be avoided by people suffering from allergic diseases.
• Tide does not contain phosphates, so it is less harmful to the body. Instead of phosphates, Tide contains zeolites.
• “Ariel” is not suitable for wool and silk, but “Tide” is suitable.

 “Ariel” requires special storage conditions – water vapor and the sun can affect its composition.

What is common between them?

Both powders are in the same price category, belong to the same manufacturer and have a lot in common:

• Similar compositions. They contain the same components, only the quantity differs. The only difference is phosphates. It is because of their absence that Tide is considered more harmless.
• Both powders are perfectly soluble in water – almost 90%.
• Works well for any kind of dirt.
• Relatively safe. But Ariel is better not to use for washing children’s clothes.
• Both brands have a gel-like incarnation. For washing delicate items, it is recommended to use gels and capsules.

• Repeated use of both products does not affect the brightness of colors in any way – the fabrics do not fade or fade.
• Linen after washing is quite soft, with a pleasant aroma.
• Even with an active impact on the site of contamination, there is no damage to the fibers and destruction of their structure.
• The cost of powders is quite high, they are much more expensive than domestic brands. It is profitable to buy a large package or purchase these detergents for a promotion.

Which washing powder is better – Tide or Ariel?

To answer this question, conduct a test wash. Test conditions:

• Six kitchen terry towels of white color are taken.
• There are stains from coffee, tomato, wine and vegetables.

Washing conditions in a washing machine (CMA):

1. The duration of the cycle is 15 minutes. The water is cold.
2. Full cycle lasting 1,5 hours. The water is hot – about 95 degrees.

Test results:

• Ariel. After the express wash, almost all the stains were gone, except for wine stains. The coffee stains have faded. After washing in hot water, the towels were completely washed off.
• Tide. After the first wash, the result is similar to Ariel. After a full cycle, the towels became snow-white.

Conclusion: both powders have the same washing abilities, they did an excellent job with the task.

Product Overview and Consumer Reviews

Under the brands “Tide” and “Ariel” powders, gels and capsules are produced. Powder products are offered in packs of different sizes. Let’s see what ordinary consumers say about this product.

“Tide”

Under this brand are produced:

• Powders. Color and “Children’s” – respectively for colored and children’s underwear, Expert Color, “Alpine Freshness”, Lenor Touch of Scent Color, “Lavender”, “White Clouds”. These are powders for SMA. There are also hand wash versions. The cost is from 200 to 1000 rubles, depending on the weight and type of powder.
• Gels. There are versions for colored linen – Color, “Alpine Freshness” – universal gel, “Lenor Aroma” – with conditioner, “Spring Flowers” – for white and colored fabrics. The cost of gels is from 200 to 850 rubles, depending on the type and volume.

• Capsules. “Alpine freshness”, with Lenor conditioner, 3 in 1 Pods Color. The price of capsules is 200-800 rubles.

  Ariel

• Powders. Expert, “Mountain Spring”, Expert Color. The cost is from 200 to 1300 rubles.
• Gels. Brands similar to powders are duplicated in the form of gels. The price is about 400 rubles.
• Capsules. PODS 3-in-1 – Color, Touch of Lenor Fresh, Color Shea Butter Flavor and more. The cost of capsules is 300-1000 rubles.

Consumer reviews about Ariel:

• Washes with good quality. The smell is fresh but not overbearing.
• Lasts a long time and is economical.
• White things become snow-white, without stains and pollution.
• Strong pollution should be washed and soaked.
• Maintains color vibrancy.
• It is economically consumed.
• Deals with oily stains.
• Things do not become gray after washing.

Reviews about Tide:

• Washes out great. Difficult stains have to be washed in advance or soaked.
• Copes with stains worse than Persil, which is cheaper.
• The linen becomes fresh.
• Very expensive.

Which powder is better, quotes:

• Didn’t notice the difference.
• They wash out the same way. In the washer, not all stains are removed at all.
• Ariel smells better, but there is no difference in washing.
• Same, excellent wash.
• Previously, the powders were fragrant, now they smell faintly, I would like more fragrant.
• Better that without phosphates – Tide. Doesn’t smell like chemicals.
• Ariel washes better and smells nicer.

Conclusions

Summing up:

• The detergents in question are almost identical in composition and action.
• Consumers respond positively to both products and do not see much difference except for the nuances – smell, composition, etc.
• None of the products tested can cope with strong pollution – to eliminate them, it is necessary to use special stain removers and enhancers of the action of powders.

Both powders from Procter & Gamble are worthy representatives of the cleaning industry. They are effective and relatively safe. The main difference between them is the phosphates contained in Ariel. That is why its competitor is more environmentally friendly. Choosing any of these means, the consumer knowingly spends money.