‘These pods have made my life so much easier’
Those needing a quick and easy stock up on household essentials could be in luck with current savings on Amazon. With Christmas drawn to a close, thousands of shoppers have started the New Year clean-up with this 120-pack of great value Ariel Platinum pods.
Currently priced at £24.99, down from £36, Amazon says these have been bought more than 6,000 times in the past month. They have received an average rating of 4.8 out of five over nearly 4,600 reviews, with shoppers praising their ‘long-standing reputation’.
With an additional red chamber, these pods are designed for stain removal, with the brand promising ‘they even remove seven-day dried-in stains’. There are also variants of the original pods and pods designed for coloured washes at various sizes and price points.
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They dissolve regardless of hot or cold washes, so they’re versatile for different clothes, whether it’s delicate cotton or sportswear. They’re also biodegradable, and buyers will be pleased to hear these pods are certified by the A.I.S.E Charter for Sustainable cleaning with minimal manufacturing impact and good worker wellbeing.
As an alternative, shoppers could check out Dunelm’s Ecover Laundry Capsules Bio, currently priced at £3.50 down from £7, saving a handy 50%. With 18 in a pack, these have a lilac and rose scent made with ingredients that fight stains even at lower temperatures. They’re made without animal by-products, dyes, phosphonates and optical brighteners, the site says.
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Buyers could also look at the Splesh Three in One Xtra Stain Removal ‘Laundry Capsules’ Bulk Buy, 140 Washes, from Debenhams, currently priced at £22.99 for one or £39.99 for two. Using a combination of detergent, softener, conditioner, stain remover and fragrance, these capsules target stains while being manufactured sustainably, and they’re suitable for cold washes, too.
Back to the Ariel Platinum pods, shoppers left positive feedback. One said: “I ordered these pods as they come from a very reputable company with a long-standing reputation. The quality of the pods are excellent. The packs are resealable and once applied they work fast and dissolve well. Their size is good, allowing for plenty of pods to be in the pack. The smell after the pods are used was fresh and continuous with every pod used. My wife states there was a degree of softness in the washed items, so the washability factor is really good.”
Another said: “Brilliant cleaning power and convenience in one. These pods make laundry so much easier with no mess or measuring needed. They tackle tough stains, even ones that have been there for days, and leave clothes looking bright and smelling fresh. The pack size is great value and lasts ages, and I love that they work just as well on cold washes too. Perfect for busy households that want reliable, hassle-free washing results.”
A third added: “These pods have made my life so much easier. Just pop one in the washing machine, my clothes smell great and I had no issues so far. The pods wash off fully, and doesn’t leave a soap residue on my clothes. They’re value for money, especially during festive deals like Prime days, Easter, Black Friday, Christmas, etc.”
Other shoppers left feedback, however. One found that occasionally they don’t dissolve fully. They said: “Cleaned clothes brilliantly most of the time. Only issue was the film casing did not always dissolve, and stuck to the items, needing them to be washed again.”
Another shopper added: “They clean well but not keen on the after smell. It’s not scented, at least not with the ones I have. The clothes are fine to wear, the smell reminds (me) of cheap powder you get for a twin tub.”
The Ariel Platinum pods can be found at Amazon.
