Dishwasher powder

ispookie666

Been using Finish Dishwasher powder for years, tried tablet once and found it not great.  I do have a softner and use generous amounts of rinseaid.  

waqasahmed

ispookie666 said:

Been using Finish Dishwasher powder for years, tried tablet once and found it not great.  I do have a softner and use generous amounts of rinseaid.  

It is a shame that there are very few powder versions on the market tbh 

waqasahmed

Glad said:

waqasahmed said:

Hi

I don't currently have a dishwasher (and have never used one), however I'm buying a house and the kitchen has space for a dish washer

I've watched this

https://youtu.be/_rBO8neWw04

Now, seemingly dishwasher tablets aren't amazing

I've seen this, in terms of a supermarket own brand from Sainsbury's. I don't believe any other supermarket sells their own brand 

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-dishwasher-powder-12kg

Finish has this product and it's cheaper at Sainsbury's compared to Tesco and others (unless you buy six from Amazon)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/finish-powerball-powder-lemon-1kg

Amazon has this

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084MCVDFH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_56F981XS8B3M6B4T8CHJ

I can't however see any other powder other than these three. Does anyone know of any others?

In addition do I need stuff like rinse aid or dishwasher salt?

I've been using the Sainsbury's powder for years, mainly because I felt it was the most eco friendly, no plastic wrappers and comes in a cardboard box. It's always cleaned my dishes well and I use half of what it suggests per load. Yes to dishwasher salt as others have said, rinse aid I add when it's on special buy in Aldi

How are you finding the Sainsbury's one? The reviews suggest it isn't great 

Slinky

Not the cheapest but environmentally friendly and available on subscription https://gethomethings.com/products/dishwash?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGvP6COUAiCs_mFJBKwnaDTj3I0mfDhazNGkuPwdFh5QTPz6989xosRoCehAQAvD_BwE

Debran

Dishwasher tablets

There are only two that qualify as “Which?” best buys at present:

Fairy Platinum Plus All in One Lemon, score 82%

Aldi Magnum Original All in One, score 72%

Needless to say Fairy is the more expensive of the two.

 

Salt and Rinse Aid

As has been said in an earlier post, you only need salt if your water is hard.  Refer to your instruction manual and check the hardness with your water supplier – you may find this online or in the leaflet that comes with your bill.

You don’t have to use rinse aid, only if you are not happy with the drying results.

waqasahmed

Slinky said:

Not the cheapest but environmentally friendly and available on subscription https://gethomethings.com/products/dishwash?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGvP6COUAiCs_mFJBKwnaDTj3I0mfDhazNGkuPwdFh5QTPz6989xosRoCehAQAvD_BwE

They're sold out. How different is that to smol? 

SGB89

This is an interesting thread as I am having the same issue as OP trying to find decent powder after watching the same video.
I have turned to the commercial sector instead and ordered some liquid instead. Nisbets is open to the trade and public.

Commercial Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Aid, Glasswasher Detergent | Nisbets

This is the best value I've found because I can click and collect the items from Edinburgh. It might be worth it if you have a store near you?

I'll let you know how I get on with the product. I ordered Jantex Pro Dishwasher Detergent Concentrate 5Ltr for around £10 once you add on the VAT.

It was the cheapest thing I could buy click and collect. This product seems the same and is cheaper if you are able to collect it. 
Jantex Dishwasher Detergent Concentrate 5Ltr - CF976 - Buy Online at Nisbets

shiraz99

Be aware that dishwasher detergent made for commercial dishwashers isn't really suitable for domestic machines. Commercial dishwasher cleaning programmes are a lot quicker than domestic machines and the detergent is designed specifically for the purpose.

cajef

Debran said:

Dishwasher tablets

There are only two that qualify as “Which?” best buys at present:

Fairy Platinum Plus All in One Lemon, score 82%

Aldi Magnum Original All in One, score 72%

Needless to say Fairy is the more expensive of the two.

 

Salt and Rinse Aid

As has been said in an earlier post, you only need salt if your water is hard.  Refer to your instruction manual and check the hardness with your water supplier – you may find this online or in the leaflet that comes with your bill.

You don’t have to use rinse aid, only if you are not happy with the drying results.

Been using the Aldi tablets for several years without any problems, no salt or rinse aid as we are in a soft water area and have not needed them.

Emmia

shiraz99 said:

Be aware that dishwasher detergent made for commercial dishwashers isn't really suitable for domestic machines. Commercial dishwasher cleaning programmes are a lot quicker than domestic machines and the detergent is designed specifically for the purpose.

Dishwasher gels / liquids for domestic machines are sold by both sainsbury's and waitrose - and I think there is a finish branded option too.