MY POD, MY POWER

Words: Nhlanhla Masemola | Styling: Chris Viljoen | Images: Ian Engelbrecht

What used to be a fairly simple choice of your preferred fabric softener has ballooned to include brighteners, whiteners and every fresh scent imaginable. And as wonderful as the prospects are, we know that they can be dizzying. If you're like us with little time to spend washing your clothes, Pods are the way to go. Eager to get with the Pod programme? Here are three reasons why Ariel Pods with a touch of Downy are your go-to laundry solution.

Reason #1

Gone are the days of running quantities through your head, measuring exactly how much detergent to use and potentially getting it wrong. Each capsule contains a premeasured dose, so there’s no chance of accidentally overdoing it. The solution is encased in a compact water-soluble Pod that dissolves in the wash. Simply throw it into the bottom of the washer or the back of the drum, add your laundry and set your washing cycle.

Reason #2

Tired of lugging around large, heavy containers of detergent on wash day – on top of the actual laundry load? Wherever you’re headed, be it your laundry room or the nearest laundromat, keep things light and pack only the exact number of Pods you’ll need.

Reason #3

Thanks to three clever compartments, Pods are basically the triple threats of detergent-land. Each Pod contains a detergent that cleans, the stain remover that lifts stubborn marks and a brightener that does just that. With its powerful formula, it works in any washing machine, no matter the temperature setting. Lastly, make sure to store away from children when washing up.