What is the composition of laundry detergent and other forms of laundry products from Ariel?

Ariel washing powder is a universal product for washing clothes made of any material. The world-famous brand appeared in the last century and produced products for washing machines. Products were imported into Russia only in the 90s. Powders quickly gained popularity among Russians and became one of the best cleaning products.

According to research, Ariel powders are better than other products at dealing with stains on clothes and removing stubborn stains from berries, greens and some chemical elements. The quality of the products has been confirmed by many housewives who regularly leave positive reviews.

General information

Ariel laundry detergent is manufactured by the Procter&Gamble brand. Branches and representative offices of this company are located throughout the world. Procter&Gamble produces about 300 types of products that are popular and occupy a leading position among all detergents. In addition, experts claim that the elements included in Ariel powders and gels prevent the appearance of scale in washing machines.

The powder is available in a cardboard box, a plastic bag, or a plastic bottle. The volume of packages varies: from 500 grams to tens of kilograms, for example, Ariel Professional (15 kg). Detergents can be stored for 2 years at room temperature. If the storage location is dry and not exposed to sunlight, the shelf life is doubled.

First place

In January 1971, “Ariel” took first place in the regional competition “Hello, we are looking for talents” (“Oh, frost, frost”) and received an invitation to a zonal competition in the city of Sverdlovsk. In March 1971, the ensemble, for political reasons, losing first place to VIA "Yalla", took second place in the zonal competition "Hello, we are looking for talents" ("Went out to the Donetsk steppe...") in the city of Sverdlovsk. After returning from Sverdlovsk, its founder and first artistic director LEV FIDELMAN left the ensemble. Organist SERGEY SHARIKOV from VIA “Pilgrims” was invited to take his place. In December 1971, “Ariel” shared first place with the trio “Skomorokhs”, led by Alexander Gradsky, at the “Silver Strings” competition dedicated to the 650th anniversary of the city of Gorky (the songs “Princess”, “Silence”, “The Swan Left Behind” were performed), Golden Slumbers"). Soon lead guitarist VALERY SLEPUKHIN was drafted into the army, his place was taken by 15-year-old SERGEY ANTONOV.

At the beginning of 1972, a sixth member, pianist VLADIMIR KINDINOV, appeared in the ensemble. In August 1972, the ensemble won the “Amber of Liepaja” competition in Latvia. Where the chairman of the jury was Raymond Pauls (they performed “Winter and Spring”, “Ballad of Memory”, “With a Song across the Urals”, “Silence”, “The River Carried an Oak Tree”, “They Gave It to the Young”, “Golden Slumbers”). In the spring of 1973, under the threat of expulsion from ChGIK BORIS KAPLUN and VLADIMIR KINDINOV, who had three months left before their diploma, the institute’s management “offered” to create their own VIA “Youth of the Urals” at the institute. EVGENY SMETANIKOV was temporarily invited to replace BORIS KAPLUN. After Nikita Bogoslovsky’s article in the Literary Gazette “Difficult “Easy Genre” (dated May 16, 1973), the ensemble was invited to work at the Chelyabinsk Philharmonic and “Ariel” received the status of a professional ensemble.

Ariel's Golden Composition

Compound

Experts have found that Ariel powder contains chemical elements that help get rid of contaminants of any complexity. It is noted that the compositions of detergents for machine and hand washing are slightly different, since the former contains components that help protect equipment from scale and blockages. The fundamental elements include:

• Anionic and non-ionic surfactants.
• Polycarboxylates.
• Zeolites.
• Enzymes.
• Aromatic elements.

Ariel Color granular powder consists of special blue and red particles that protect clothes from dullness and fading. Due to its aggressive elements, this detergent is not recommended for washing clothes for children under 2 years of age. For children's things, a classic powder that does not contain phosphates is intended.

Biography

The vocal and instrumental ensemble " Ariel " was created by Lev Fidelman, a student at the Chelyabinsk Music College, in 1966. At the beginning of 1967, at the New Year's holiday, the first performance of the ensemble took place (then there was no name yet). It did not last long, as the director of the music school demanded that the performance be stopped (they managed to sing three songs). In 1968, a lineup appeared that could give concerts. They sang mostly their own songs to the music of the Beatles, Monkees, Tremeloes, and Turtles. The composition of the ensemble in 1968-69 looked like this: LEV FIDELMAN (guitar-bass, vocals), LEV GUROV (guitar-rhythm, vocals), LEV RATNER (electric organ), VALERY SLEPUKHIN (solo guitar), VIKTOR KOLESNIKOV (drums).

pros

To prove the advantage of Ariel detergent, it is worth highlighting its main advantages:

• The presence of elements in the composition that help remove various contaminants, both fresh and received some time ago.
• The presence of protective substances that have a beneficial effect on the operation of the washing machine and prevent the formation of scale in it.
• The presence of polymers in the composition, which help smooth out the fibers of the fabric and make it softer.
• Preservation of whiteness by polymers.
• Enrichment with substances that help remove stains at low temperatures.
• The ability to be washed out of the drum of the machine and not leave streaks on it. The same goes for clothes. After washing, even with a large amount of powder, there is no white residue left on the fabrics.
• No fragrance on items after washing. Although Ariel powders contain fragrances, they appear rather weakly on clothes.
• The presence of components that help preserve the color shade of the fabric and its features. Even after repeated washings, things do not lose their former appearance.
• The ability to make ironing easier. As a result of washing, the powder granules gently act on the fabric and smooth it out, which is why you do not have to experience difficulties during steaming or ironing.
• The presence of hypoallergenic components in the composition that prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions to the detergent.
• Possibility to save powder. During the experiments, it was found that this product is consumed 2 times more economically than other laundry products.

The manufacturer adds Lenor conditioner to some types of Ariel powders, which is why the products perform several functions at the same time.
This is removing dirt and giving things softness, freshness and a subtle aroma. In addition, Ariel powder for colored laundry can be used to wash light-colored items. However, in such cases it is better to choose non-granular products to avoid the possibility of staining the fabric.

What to choose: Persil or Ariel

In both cases, positive consumer reviews were noted. The choice of product depends on individual preferences and good tolerance. Therefore, it is impossible to unequivocally answer the question of which powder is better - Ariel or Persil.

Persil powder is often chosen for people prone to allergies and for children's linen. Opinions regarding the quality of contaminant removal differ in different cases. According to reviews from a large number of consumers, Ariel copes well with washing white clothes, does not leave a grayish tint and maintains their original whiteness. At the same time, a number of consumers note a sharp smell of fragrance on clothes after washing, in other cases - a pleasant light aroma.

Both powders are characterized by economical consumption, soften water, and retain cleaning properties in cool water. They dissolve well, provide softness to tissues and do not damage their structure. They are produced both in small cardboard packages and in bags of 3 or 4 kg (or more).

In both cases, there is a wide selection of products, allowing you to select the composition of the washing powder for white or colored laundry, to different types of fabrics, and also choose an automatic product or for hand washing.

The cost of the products of both brands differs slightly; the price of 450 g packages is 120-200 rubles.

Minuses

Despite a number of advantages, Ariel powders also have disadvantages. Among them are:

• Relatively high cost in comparison with other detergent products presented on the domestic market. However, if you look at the quality of Ariel, then the high price can be considered completely justified.
• Inappropriate composition for washing small children's clothes. Due to the presence of aggressive elements, some types of powders are not recommended for children's clothing. Otherwise, an allergic reaction may occur.

Some people note that the smell of the detergent is too concentrated. However, due to the easy washing of the powder from things, the aroma is practically inaudible.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF MODERN WASHING POWDERS

Synthetic washing powders TIDE, PERSIL, ARIEL, E may contain the following chemicals and compounds:

1. anionic surfactants,
2. non-ionic surfactants,
3. oxygen based bleaches,
4. zeolites,
5. polycarboxylates,
6. optical brighteners,
7. enzymes,
8. polycarboxylates,
9. Phosphates,
10. phosphonates,
11. sulfates,
12. linalool,
13. hexylcinnamal,
14. citronellol,
15. benzyl salicylate
16. hexylcinnamaldehyde
17. zeolites,
18. lemon acid,
19. whitening activator,
20. antisorbent polymers,
21. sodium silicate,
22. flavoring additives,
23. fragrances

Chemicals such as: anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, oxygen-based bleaches, zeolites, polycarboxylates, polycarbonates, optical brighteners, enzymes, polycarboxylates, phosphates, phosphonates, sulfates, linalool, hexylcinnamal, citronellol, benzyl salicylate, hexylcinnamaldehyde, zeolites, polyvinylpyrrolidone, bleach activator, anti-corrosion ingredients, antisorbent polymers, sodium silicate, complexing agents, dye transfer inhibitor, defoamer, dye, flavoring agents, fragrances may cause allergic reactions. And the release of these substances into soil and water bodies can be harmful to the environment.

Rules for storage and use

To properly preserve the detergent, it must be stored in a dry place where sunlight does not penetrate. Experts recommend using special containers for storing the powder; in this form it will retain its active components longer.

If there is no container in the house, the open product must be tightly secured with an elastic band or clothespin. Ariel liquid washing powder must be tightly closed with a lid and also stored in a place protected from moisture and sunlight.

Before starting the wash, it is worth studying the features of the composition of the product and selecting items suitable for washing with a specific powder. For example, some Ariel products are prohibited from washing wool or silk items. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant situations, you should carefully monitor the information on the label.

The dosage of the product should be chosen depending on the volume of washing. On average, it is recommended to add 200 grams of detergent. Ariel powders are quite concentrated, so a small amount is enough to fill a full load of the washing machine.

Pros and cons of gel in a shell

Washing powders are inferior to encapsulated gels in several respects. Expert testing of the substances that make up the detergent notes its high washing ability, which is facilitated by the inclusion of a stain remover (developed by Ariel). The advantages of laundry capsules are as follows:

1. Exact dosage. It is impossible to break it: the instructions on the packaging indicate how many things one pad is designed for. If the loading standard is observed, after rinsing the laundry there will be no white streaks left on it: the capsule is enough for 1 wash.
2. Complex fabric processing. The functions of removing stains, cleaning dirt, and whitening are combined. There is no need to pre-soak the laundry or buy conditioner separately: it is part of the detergent mixture in the capsule.
3. Washing quality. The active substances under the shell are multifunctional, manufactured using modern technologies, and preserve the color and integrity of the fibers of delicate fabrics even with frequent washing.
4. Environmental friendliness. Aggressive particles of the detergent composition cannot get on the skin of the hands: the shell is sealed and absolutely harmless until it ends up in water.
5. Dissolution at a temperature of 30ºС. The remainder of the mixture does not remain in the fibers of the fabric, and there is no sediment on the walls of the drum.
6. Economical. Achieved through precise dosing. Measuring powder or gel into a glass often leads to overuse, spills or scattering on the floor, and you have to spend more water on rinsing. With capsules this outcome is excluded.
7. Packing box. This is a compact plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. It has a durable latch and is waterproof.

The downside of using a laundry capsule is the impossibility of dividing it into parts, which can be avoided: to manually wash clothes, you can use a regular gel. Another disadvantage is the bright colors that attract the attention of children. Do not leave capsules in places accessible to children.

"Ariel" capsules

Types of detergents

Ariel laundry products are available in different forms. However, some detergents have become especially popular among housewives.

Ariel in capsules

Ariel in capsules is an innovative product designed for washing stains of any complexity. Small capsules filled with washing liquid remove even stubborn stains and protect clothes from fading. .

To wash, you need to put clothes in the machine, add a washing capsule to the middle of the laundry and activate the desired mode on the machine.

Thanks to capsules, there is no need to calculate the exact amount of product before washing. The manufacturer has calculated the required dosage of washing gel for bulk washing. This approach allows you to wash a large number of things and not leave any stains on the clothes.

Gel Ariel

Ariel detergent, presented in gel form, is suitable for washing colored clothes. The substances included in the product help get rid of dirt, preserve the color palette of the fabric and make it softer.

Gel Color is produced with a special dispenser, which facilitates the process of calculating the detergent. The dispenser cap also helps to prepare soiled items before washing. To do this, you need to pour the gel onto problem areas and rub it with the ribbed surface over the fabric. After this, the item can be loaded into the drum of the machine.

mountain spring

Ariel Mountain Spring is a universal product suitable for washing any fabric. Ariel Mountain Spring leaves a light aroma after the procedure and does not cause allergies. The active components in the composition eliminate dirt and make things soft. In addition, stains disappear from the surface of the fabric already at a temperature of 30 degrees.

White Rose

Ariel White Powder formula is designed to wash light-colored items and maintain their original appearance. The active components in the powder have a protective effect, remove any dirt and prevent the appearance of grayness.

For sensitive skin

The product for sensitive skin is intended for washing children's clothes. The gentle composition helps protect delicate skin from irritation, rashes and redness. The detergent fights dirt, removes stubborn stains and makes things soft.

Ariel timeline

June 12, 1949 - Valera Yarushin was born in Chelyabinsk. 1954 - Five-year-old Valera is first seen with an accordion in his hands. 1957 - Valera Yarushin entered music school No. 2 in the city of Chelyabinsk. 1964 - A promising schoolboy transfers to the Chelyabinsk Music School. 1967 - From 1967 to 1968 - bass guitarist of the group "Singing Hearts" (city of Kopeysk) 1968 - Valery Yarushin becomes a student at the Chelyabinsk Institute of Culture, in which he is close to Guinness records for the duration of his studies. During the same period, Valery Yarushin was invited as the leader of the amateur ensemble “Allegro”. 1969 - From 1969 to 1970, the leader of the group "Allegro" (DK of the Chelyabinsk plant named after Kolyushchenko) - the forerunners of the future VIA Ariel.. 1970 - An epochal year in the history of the ensemble: the group "Ariel" was created. 1971 - First prize at the All-Union VIA competition in the city of Gorky, which the jury divided between “Ariel” and Alexander Gradsky. 1972 - First prize at the All-Union competition of pop artists “Amber of Liepaja” (it was awarded by Maestro Pauls himself!). 1973 - The recording of the first Ariel record took place at the Riga Recording Studio (alas, the phonograms were demagnetized by order of officials from the USSR Ministry of Culture). In the same year, the “disgraced” ensemble, which then worked at the Chelyabinsk Railway Palace of Culture, was liquidated. 1974 - An article by Nikita Bogoslovsky, written in defense of VIA, was published in the January issue of Literaturnaya Gazeta, containing rave reviews about the Ural group Ariel. The famous composer’s compliment became a “pass” to the professional stage - the ensemble was revived already at the Chelyabinsk Philharmonic. Valery Yarushin, together with the rest of the musicians, soon confirmed their creative viability at the Fifth All-Union Competition of Variety Artists, which took place in Moscow in October 1974. This competition also became fateful for Alla Pugacheva and Gennady Khazanov. 1975 - the All-Union finally releases the giant disc "Ariel", which included some songs from the failed "Riga" record. At the same time, foreign tours of the now famous Ural team in Russia begin: the GDR, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos... 1978 was marked by the creation of the first “large form” - Valery Yarushin released the rock opera “Emelyan Pugachev” (with lyrics disgraced poet Sergei Yesenin). The premiere took place at the Avtomobilist club. And later the ensemble showed it to Moscow spectators in the premises of the Moscow State University club, where Ariel’s longtime friend Alla Pugacheva came. The star, peculiarly opposed to superstitions, was given the 13th place in the 13th row, the action took place on December 13 at 13:00. “The devil’s dozen squared brought success...” 1979 - The masterpiece “Porushka-Paranya” was born, which was conceived as... a parody of the famous ensemble “Boney M” and the disco style... In fact, it was a kind of “musical hooliganism” by Ariel, but an old, simple wedding song from the Belgorod villages of Afanasyevka, Foshchevatovo and others, arranged by Valery Yarushin, instantly became a popular hit and a kind of calling card for Ariel. 1980 - “Eternal student” Yarushin finally received a diploma from the Institute of Culture. 1981 - Continuation of work on the “large form”, this time composer Valery Yarushin composed the rock oratorio “Masters” based on the poems of Andrei Voznesensky. 1985 - The birth of a new “canvas”: rock-doom appears on the theme of the ancient Russian epic “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.” 1988 - A joyful event - Valery Ivanovich Yarushin was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. 1989 - The musician’s fate radically changes: the unscrupulous undercover play of former bandmates brought its bitter “fruits” - in April there was a “divorce” with “Ariel”. Throwing, searching, testing... In September, Yarushin’s new “child” was born - the group “Ivanych”. 1990 - “Ivanych” participates in the first international popular music and song competition “Voice of Asia” (Alma-Ata) as an honorary guest. 1991 - The Valery Yarushin Music Center was created, which gave Chelyabinsk the Art-Start festival and became a cradle for talented performers (suffice it to mention the name of the rare vocalist Olga Sergeeva). The group “Ivanych” becomes a diploma winner of the international competition “Shlyager-91” (Leningrad). 1998 - Valery Ivanovich “falls into childhood” - his first audio album “Childhood Aquarium” based on the poems of the Chelyabinsk poetess Asya Gorskaya is released. 1999 - the group “Ivanych” temporarily ceased to exist. Its place was taken by the trio “Chelyaba”, in which, in addition to Yarushin, musicians from the previous composition Rafail Maksumov and Alexander Nemtsev. On June 13, a gala concert was held at the Chelyabinsk Opera House in honor of Valery Ivanovich’s 50th birthday; for this day, Yarushin revived the famous Ariel rock opera “Emelyan Pugachev”. The composition of “Ivanovich” is being reassembled, but under the name “New “Ariel”. 2000 - On John Lennon’s birthday, the first Beatles Gatherings festival, organized by Valery Yarushin, took place at the Chelyabinsk Drama Theater. On October 10, after a petition from Valery Yarushin and journalist Sergei Smirnov to name one of the streets after John Lennon, the local authorities and the mayor decided: this street should be in Chelyabinsk! ! ! BUT many years have passed, and they are still going to build it... 2001 - The group participates in the Golden Hit festival, held in the capital of Belarus, Minsk. 2002 - Anniversary: ​​“35 years on stage.” Participation in the anniversary of our favorite composer Alexander Zatsepin - 75 years old. 2003 - George Harrison’s 60th Anniversary was celebrated in the company of Kolya Vasin’s St. Petersburg friends. The Moscow composition of the group was formed - brothers Viktor and Anatoly Litvinov, Alexander Trapeznikov and Valery Yarushin. 2004 - Launch of a unique retro show “We are from the USSR” - soloists of four legendary VIAs of those years Vladimir Orlov (“Leisya, song”), Andrey Kirisov (“Good fellows”), Valery Yarushin (“Ariel”), Sergei Belikov ( “Gems”), together with the drummer of several groups, Alexander Akinin, formed a kind of combined team of seventies. 2005 - “The Beatles Forever” Festival, Belarus, Minsk. 2006 — The first edition of Valery Yarushin’s book “Fate Called Ariel” was published. Circulation of 1000 copies, now this book is a bibliographic rarity. Participation in the anniversary festival “Amber of Liepaja” in Latvia. In the same year, another epoch-making event occurred - Rospatnet assigned Valery Yarushin the right to use the word “Ariel” in all areas of musical activity, from now on the words “Ariel”, “Ariel Group” and “VIA Ariel” are registered trademarks. An Autonomous Non-Profit Organization (ANO) was created - “Ariel Group of Valery Yarushin”. 2007 - Benefit performance of Valery Yarushin - November 17, Chelyabinsk, Concert Hall named after S.S. Prokofiev. Shooting of the Russia TV channel. 2008 - Ariel tours in Yekaterinburg, and the video for the song White Swan is filmed there. Filming of the documentary-musical, autobiographical film “Fate Called Ariel.” In the summer, the guitarist of the golden lineup, Sergei Antonov, died - he died tragically in Israel. 2009 - Anniversary, Valery Yarushin is 60 years old. Yuri Loza, Anastasia, Alexander Kalyanov, Pierre Narcisse, Boris Statsenko, Dmitry Kharatyan congratulated. 2010 - Valery Yarushin’s new solo album, “The Best,” was released. Bad news came from his native Chelyabinsk, it became known that Lev Gurov was seriously ill. In December, the last telephone conversation between Yarushin and Gurov took place. 2011 - Sad news: Lev Gurov died in March. Performance at the Anniversary of the football team of Russian pop stars “Starko”. In the summer, Ariel performs at the Beatles festival in Belgium, at the request of the host party, the group performs under the name “Back From The USSR”, beloved by Europeans. Ariel has a new drummer - Dmitry Krylov. Valery Yarushin takes part in the filming of the KVN New Year’s program “Ural Dumplings”. 2012 - Concerts. Ariel participates in the youth rock festival in Veshnyaki - “Whether there will be more.” A reissue of the book “A Fate Called Ariel” is being published, expanded and expanded. Ariel's story continues.

Reviews

Numerous customer reviews confirm the effectiveness of Ariel washing powder and its ability to remove complex stains. However, some housewives are embarrassed by the high cost of cleaning products. Because of this, many people opt for cheaper powders.

Buyers note that after using Ariel detergents, things become softer and easier to iron. The influence of powders on the color palette of fabrics has also been noticed. 95% of respondents said that after washing with Ariel products, clothes retained their color and did not become dull.

Types of film-coated reagents

produces two- and three-component capsules. The latter have become more widespread. The manufacturer offers three types of pads according to their applicability:

• green capsules – designed to remove dirty stains, wash white and light-colored fabrics;

• purple - for washing colored items, restoring the brightness of colors;

• with Lenor conditioner - especially for bed linen.

In online stores, Ariel Pods 3 in 1 capsules are sold in containers with different amounts of product. For example: for white and colored fabrics “Color. Shea butter" - 12 pcs., "Touch of Lenor Fres" - 30, "Mountain Spring" - 15. For clothing, add "Liquid Capsules. Color”, paint restoration – “Color Liquid Tabs” in family packaging (48 pcs.).

Instructions for use of detergent

Unlike powder or gel, pads are not placed in the receiving tray of the machine. The reason is that water is supplied to the loading unit in doses in an amount insufficient to dissolve the shell and contents of the capsule. The correct use of washing pads is carried out by the following steps:

1. Fill the machine drum with 4–5 kg of dirty laundry.
2. Place the detergent capsule under the loaded items, close to the far wall of the tank.
3. Select the desired program, set the mode and start the wash.

It must be remembered that disruption of the membrane may result in reagents reaching exposed parts of the body and causing skin irritation. Do not take the capsule with wet hands, do not use it for hand washing or for washing woolen items and silk items.

Rinsing in a bathtub or running a repeat cycle in the machine will eliminate the defect. If time is lost (things have dried), then the remaining white stains are removed with alcohol: wiped, washed, rinsed in water.

Ariel 3 in 1 washing capsules. Washing quality, ease of use, discounted price.

I went to the store to buy hand cream and nail polish, and came out with laundry capsules

I have been using environmentally friendly laundry products for a long time. But sometimes I don’t pass by Persils, Ariels, etc., especially if they are sold at a good discount.

Who washes what? What is better for washing, powder, gel, liquid or capsules? Personally, I don’t care, the main thing is that I am satisfied with the quality of washing and safety. Today we’ll look at laundry capsules from the well-known Ariel brand.

Washing capsules Ariel Pods 3 in 1 Color Capsules are placed in a plastic container with a hinged lid. When I run out of capsules, I store the powder in these boxes, it’s very convenient.

• in a package , but I know that there are other packaging
• Manufacturer: Ariel, France
• You can buy it at any chain store, I bought mine at Eva
• Price 78 hryvnia, cost of one wash 6.15 hryvnia. Quite budget friendly.

The capsules are cute in appearance, the shell is soft, and it’s pleasant to hold in your hand. The capsule is 3 in 1 and consists of three compartments, each containing liquid, all of them are different colors and have their own purpose.

• Cleanses
• Removes stains
• Gives brightness

The method of application is indecently simple. We put a capsule with gel in the drum, put laundry on top, turn on the machine to the desired mode and wait for clean clothes.

The product is exclusively machine washable, suitable for all fabrics except wool and silk. The capsule completely dissolves even at 30C, in any case, I have not yet found shell particles on things.

Ariel for washing copes well with dirt and fresh stains of juice and fruit. Old stains cannot be treated with capsules, as probably no other product can. But I'm happy with the quality of the wash. The only thing is that this product does not make the ironing process easier, but the manufacturer did not promise this.

The product did not cause any allergic reactions, which is good news.

Smell. If you put one capsule in the drum, you will get clean laundry with a pleasant aroma. I tried putting 2 capsules, the washing result was the same, but the smell on things was intense, a strong fragrance could be heard on things.

In general, I liked the Ariel 3 in 1 laundry capsules, they are a good detergent, and inexpensive if you buy them at a discount.