How many Ariel tablets – one or two?

[Trilobite]

Re: How many Ariel tablets – one or two?

In my 5kg Zanussi jetsystem I use the following:

Ariel (or Daz): 1 tablet for a full load of towels; or a half load of clothes, shirts, etc.

2 tablets for a full load of shirts, underwear, etc.

The important thing to watch is that too much foam gives poor results.

[dougsta]

carlstock wrote:
If the above still applies today, then using a biological detergent in the maintenance wash may be useful, although whether the enzymes will benefit the machine itself (removing grease) is not clear. I would assume that enzymes really only benefit the removal of stains on clothes.

Carl

Not really applicable – 90C (although it kills the lipases) will melt any fat and it should get emulsified and flushed out in the maintenance washes.

Another benefit though is: The enzymes will also remove grease from the drain. If, like me, your wm outlet is into the “bagpipes” under the sink then that can get clogged up with fat deposits from your washing up. Sprinkle a bit of biological washing powder into the plug-hole every once in a while will ensure that you don’t have to take the pipework all apart and dig out the lard. 🙂

[carlstock]

Re: How many Ariel tablets – one or two?

Thank you very much, everyone. 🙂

My apologies for taking so long to respond.

Our Miele Premier 520 washing machine is working perfectly, and we have just got a Miele fridge, too. It is huge inside!

Thanks, everyone! 🙂 I will be sticking around for the odd tip and to make sure I am doing everything properly. 🙂

Take care.:)

Regards,

Carl

[Trilobite]

dougsta wrote:

carlstock wrote:

If the above still applies today, then using a biological detergent in the maintenance wash may be useful, although whether the enzymes will benefit the machine itself (removing grease) is not clear. I would assume that enzymes really only benefit the removal of stains on clothes.

Carl

Not really applicable – 90C (although it kills the lipases) will melt any fat and it should get emulsified and flushed out in the maintenance washes.

Another benefit though is: The enzymes will also remove grease from the drain. If, like me, your wm outlet is into the “bagpipes” under the sink then that can get clogged up with fat deposits from your washing up. Sprinkle a bit of biological washing powder into the plug-hole every once in a while will ensure that you don’t have to take the pipework all apart and dig out the lard. 🙂

To my knowledge, I believe Procter and Gamble detergents no longer contain amylase, lipase or cellulase enzymes.

Protease is still present, and has been joined by glycosidase.

[Martin]

Re: How many Ariel tablets – one or two?

Trilobite wrote:Protease is still present, and has been joined by glycosidase

Phew! That’s a relief!

I couldn’t get up in the morning in the knowledge that protease & glycosidase wasn’t part of my daily life! 😆

“Do you use protease missus?” I shall ask my customers from now on 8)

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