Ariel Gel Ball Pro Renewed! Whole Washing Machine Deodorization*¹ for Tub, Filter, and Drain with 2 Pods! New Release from Mid-April 2026
P&G Japan LLC will renew its 'Ariel Gel Ball Pro' series, a laundry detergent brand, and launch it nationwide from mid-April 2026. The new 'Ariel Gel Ball Pro' series offers whole washing machine deodorization*¹ for the washing tub, filter, and drain by using two pods. Additionally, the packaging has been updated for the first time in about 5 years, featuring a safer and easier-to-open/close design.
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P&G Japan LLC (Headquarters: Kobe City) will renew the "Ariel Gel Ball Pro" series, a laundry detergent brand from 'Ariel'. The new "Ariel Gel Ball Pro" series will deodorize the entire washing machine, including the washing tub, filter, and drain, by using two pods*¹. Furthermore, the packaging has been updated for the first time in approximately 5 years, with a safer and easier-to-open/close design. It will be newly released nationwide from mid-April 2026.
## The True Culprit of Odor Isn't Just the Washing Tub?! Lint Filters and Drains are Also Causes of Odor Around the Washing Machine.
Many people feel that persistent odors on clothes and around the washing machine are difficult to eliminate, despite various countermeasures. Even when using washing machine cleaners and bleach to clean the washing tub, many complain that odors around the washing machine persist.
In fact, odors around the washing machine may originate not only from the washing tub but also from filters and drains. However, these areas are difficult to reach and troublesome to clean, so about 60% of people only use washing machine cleaner once every 3-6 months.
Amidst this, many people experience subtle sewage-like odors from the laundry space, including the changing room, or notice a musty smell remaining on clothes that should have been washed. They often leave these problems unaddressed, not knowing the cause or how to deal with them. Especially as the humidity rises in the coming season, the occurrence and worsening of odors become more concerning, and there is a demand for easier and more effective countermeasures.
## A New Concept Beyond the Role of Detergent! Whole Washing Machine Deodorization*¹ with 2 Pods
The renewed "Ariel Gel Ball Pro" addresses these concerns, going beyond the traditional role of detergent to "wash clothes" and achieving total odor care that includes not only clothes but also the washing machine environment. By using two Gel Balls during washing, only when odors are a concern, it deodorizes the entire washing machine area, including the washing tub, filter, and drain*¹. This allows for easy odor countermeasures for both clothes and the washing machine environment*¹ in daily laundry, without special cleaning.
## Main Packaging Updated for the First Time in About 5 Years. Towards a New Design that is Easy to Use and Safety-Conscious
## The True Culprit of Odor Isn't Just the Washing Tub?! Lint Filters and Drains are Also Causes of Odor Around the Washing Machine.
Many people feel that persistent odors on clothes and around the washing machine are difficult to eliminate, despite various countermeasures. Even when using washing machine cleaners and bleach to clean the washing tub, many complain that odors around the washing machine persist.
In fact, odors around the washing machine may originate not only from the washing tub but also from filters and drains. However, these areas are difficult to reach and troublesome to clean, so about 60% of people only use washing machine cleaner once every 3-6 months.
Amidst this, many people experience subtle sewage-like odors from the laundry space, including the changing room, or notice a musty smell remaining on clothes that should have been washed. They often leave these problems unaddressed, not knowing the cause or how to deal with them. Especially as the humidity rises in the coming season, the occurrence and worsening of odors become more concerning, and there is a demand for easier and more effective countermeasures.
## A New Concept Beyond the Role of Detergent! Whole Washing Machine Deodorization*¹ with 2 Pods
The renewed "Ariel Gel Ball Pro" addresses these concerns, going beyond the traditional role of detergent to "wash clothes" and achieving total odor care that includes not only clothes but also the washing machine environment. By using two Gel Balls during washing, only when odors are a concern, it deodorizes the entire washing machine area, including the washing tub, filter, and drain*¹. This allows for easy odor countermeasures for both clothes and the washing machine environment*¹ in daily laundry, without special cleaning.
## Main Packaging Updated for the First Time in About 5 Years. Towards a New Design that is Easy to Use and Safety-Conscious