More and more users prefer automatic dishwashing in PMM, and many use Fairy capsules and tablets. We offer an overview of the products: pros and cons, current prices and reviews from experienced users.
Fairy products for the dishwasher in our stores are mainly of domestic production. But if you wish, you can find dishwashing detergents made in Poland, Finland or Belgium. The composition has uniform standards, so the ingredients are practically the same. Let's take a closer look at four types of tablets (capsules) from Fairy.
Fairy Powerdrops
They look more like pads rather than regular dishwasher tablets. According to the manufacturers, they have a universal purpose, high-quality composition and excellent properties - gentle washing without streaks. Each tablet has a protective coating that dissolves in the dishwasher. In addition to standard detergent powder, the components include softening agents. The composition protects dishwasher parts from plaque and scale.
These are Finnish tablets, so they will be difficult to find in regular retail outlets. But users who prefer Fairy Powerdrops order the product online. In addition to the classic ones, there are packs with lemon.
Packing - from 30 to 90 pieces in one package, cost - from 400 to 1100 rubles.
Fairy Powerdrops All in One
Another version of Fairy, made in the form of capsules. The composition is aimed at:
- water softening;
- washing dishes without streaks;
- prevention of corrosion and darkening of steel surfaces of PMM;
- preventing glassware from tarnishing;
- fast action due to soluble coating.
Supplied in a package of 50 pieces, weight - 828 g. Price is 725 rubles. The production is also Finnish.
Fairy All in 1
The capsules consist of three substances: a powder and two compartments with a blue and green (sometimes yellow) gel.
What the manufacturer promises when using universal capsules:
- superior washing quality;
- fat washing;
- removal of old contaminants;
- adding shine to dishes;
- effect in water of any temperature, even cold;
- fast action thanks to the self-dissolving packaging of each individual capsule;
- care of silver and glassware;
- anti-scale effect;
- regenerating salt and rinse aid included.
The instructions for use state that the tablets must be loaded into a specially designed cell on the door of the PMM hopper. If the compartment is too small for the capsule, you can put the All in One tablet in the cutlery basket without setting the pre-wash function.
Important! The tablets are suitable for use in regions with water hardness less than 21 dH. To check hardness, use special test strips. We wrote about how to find out the hardness of water in one of our publications.
The instructions indicate that when the rinse aid and salt indicators are lit, there is no need to panic - the components contained in each capsule will ideally cope with softening the water and rinsing the dishes. Do not use capsules for washing porcelain or crystal dishes. When loading silver into the dishwasher, you should make sure that the silver utensils do not touch metal parts.
Important! Dishwasher tablets should not be stored in direct sunlight, in a dry place, at a temperature of no more than 35 degrees.
All in 1 packaging - soft waterproof bags with a ZIP fastener of 26, 39, 52 or 65 pieces. The cost varies from 500 to 1500 rubles.
General information about Fairy remedies
The Fairy brand has long established itself as a successful manufacturer of bit chemicals for washing dishes. Fairey was developed in Brussels as part of the American corporation Procter & Gamble. Economical consumption, European quality and mountains of clean dishes have made Fairy capsules the best seller among all detergents of this type on the Russian market.
Please note that dishwasher safe capsules and tablets are identical products. The original name of this detergent is dishwasher capsules. The confusion with the translation is due to the fact that products of this type in Russia are called tablets, but are in the form of multifunctional capsules.
Thanks to active concentrated washing elements, Fairy capsules will wash away even old fat and remove burnt food residues. Remember that dishes should be rinsed thoroughly after treatment with such active chemicals.
Any Fairy tablets, according to the manufacturer, can easily cope with grease and dirt, and clean silverware and glassware. One capsule contains concentrated powder and gel, as well as a powerful rinse.
Note that one Fairy capsule, in addition to the main components, contains from four to ten active components. For example, phosphates and special special additives protect the internal parts of the dishwasher from scale and corrosion, active substances ensure that there are no white spots or streaks on clean plates.
Each capsule is wrapped in film, which itself gradually dissolves in water. Please note that the tablet should only be handled with dry hands to avoid moisture getting into the water-soluble coating.
Visually, the Fairy tablet is a small pillow in a water-soluble cover, inside of which there is a powerful dishwashing powder on one side, and two active gels on the other, as well as up to 10 additives.
The tablets already contain salt and rinse aid, but some users note that additional rinse aids and salt will only improve the result
This miracle product works simply: all components simultaneously affect dirty dishes. Fairy tablets effectively wash away grease and dried-on stains not only in hot but also in cold water. Before loading dirty dishes, be sure to remove any leftover food. To familiarize yourself with the rules for loading dishes into the machine, please follow this link.
It is not recommended to use them for cleaning antique or Chinese porcelain dishes or for washing crystal.
If you use capsules, then you should connect the “3 in 1” program (the name of the programs may differ in different brands of dishwashers). This is done so that more water is released to dissolve the capsule. If your dishwasher is capable of analyzing tablets (these are the latest generation brands), then you can choose any program.
In addition, Fairy pressed detergents will take care of the details of the dishwasher, because the capsules contain a special salt. We wrote about the purpose of dishwasher salt in this article.
Powerful Fairy capsules do an excellent job not only of dirty dishes, but also help keep key parts of the dishwasher clean. For example, a filter that no longer needs to be cleaned after each wash
Each dishwasher has a separate compartment for tablets. If the capsule is too large, then place it in a cutlery box. You should not place the tablet in the compartment next to the main dish, as the tablet may dissolve unevenly there, and as a result, streaks or dirty areas will remain on the plates.
The video clearly introduces the advantages and principle of action of the encapsulated drug for PMM from Fairy:
Fairy Platinum All in 1
“Fairy Platinum” are tablet-capsules, which contain both powder with gel and components that prevent the formation of scale and deposits on dishes. The second task of Platinum tablets is to protect PMM parts.
Protection of glass, steel, anti-corrosion - all this is indicated on the packaging. What can be found in the composition? First of all, these are the following ingredients:
- phosphates up to 30%;
- Surfactant up to 15%;
- bleach;
- phosphonates;
- enzymes (break down organic compounds: proteins, carbohydrates, fats);
- fragrances, limonene and linalool.
The shell is soluble.
You can find packages from 20 to 70 pieces in one. Choose the Lemon or unscented version.
Important! The latest versions of the product are released without phosphates in the composition!
Capsules or tablets: which is better?
When classifying detergents, many experts combine capsules into the same group with tablets. But it’s difficult to agree with this opinion, because these products are completely different in their principle of action and composition. Let's look at the evidence for this conclusion:
- Unlike tablets, each capsule is packaged in a water-soluble shell. Thanks to this, the components are slowly, and most importantly, alternately released for action at different stages of the washing process.
- The tablet consists of solid particles - salt, powder, rinse aid in powder form. The capsule often contains liquid components. The form can also be combined - depending on the manufacturer.
- More convenient for allergy sufferers. Only the most expensive tablets are packaged in a dissolvable coating - the rest must be unpacked and come into direct contact with chemicals.
Do I need to buy anything additional?
Many users think that capsule packaging frees them from the need to purchase other products that are necessary for optimal operation of the dishwasher. Even if salt is listed in the composition, it may not be enough to keep the ion exchanger working and soften too hard water.
So, experts are confident that the capsule is a complete substitute for powder and rinse aid and partly salt. You can safely refuse to buy detergent and rinse aid, but you should not neglect salt. If you want to save money, read about how to replace salt in the dishwasher.
FAIRY tablets: user reviews
What do experienced users think about Fairy tablets?
Olga, Anapa
I bought All in 1, noticing that they were on sale - 1.5 times cheaper than usual. I didn’t expect anything, but the result was nothing. The shell dissolves - the main thing is to place the capsule with the powder facing up. The composition is similar to Finish Quantum, but the cost is lower, and the dishes are the same - clean, shiny and without streaks.
Svetlana, Moscow
My Fairy Platinum tablets were purchased in Finland. This was more than a year ago, a pack cost $20. Then I bought a domestic analogue and was disappointed with the quality. Everything looks the same, but the dishes are 7 out of 10. I like the plates to squeak and the glass to shine. Neither Russian nor Finnish compounds could cope with frying pans and pots - there were deposits, stains, it all happened. All the same, if we consider the Finnish “Fairy”, it is the best of what is in stores.
Alexander, Ufa
I myself am involved in IVF preparations (cosmetics), so I know what, how and what it harms. Capsules with 30% phosphates... MDA, if you don’t feel sorry for yourself, then at least think about the environment. I’m also not happy with the surfactants and fragrances in the composition. It washes, yes, but how environmentally friendly is the question?
As you can see, in general there is a positive opinion about Fairy products, but there is no point in arguing with the obvious - today they are not the most environmentally friendly. Therefore, for those who carefully select household chemicals, taking care of their health and the environment, Fairy is not suitable.
How to use
First of all, it is worth saying that it is impossible to replace special capsules with Fairy liquid gel. Excessive foaming will cause the machine to malfunction.
Have you set the water hardness in PMM?
Yes, of course. No.
In addition to the main components, the capsule contains various active substances that work together and cope with complex stains even in cool water. When using a multi-component product, you should select the special “3 in 1” mode. This is necessary for the dishwasher to add more water to the chamber.
The latest generation machines are able to independently recognize the loaded detergent and set the appropriate operating parameters. If the tablet is too large for the compartment, it can be placed in a small compartment for spoons and forks. There it will dissolve evenly and will not leave streaks on the dishes.
Expert opinion
Irina. Housewife.
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Touch the capsules only with dry hands to prevent them from dissolving prematurely. The packaging should also not be unwrapped or pierced. Always close it tightly with the zip fastener.
It is better to store the package in a dry, cool and dark place away from heating devices and sunlight. The protective film of the capsules may be damaged by moisture. Among other things, the quality of cleaning dishes also depends on the storage conditions of the detergent.
Fairy: about the brand
The Fairy brand has successfully established itself not only in European markets, but also in Russia. Perhaps every family knows the famous slogans from this company:
- “It’s time to wash off the fat”;
- “Save with a smile!”;
- “Fairy. The most economical dishwashing detergent!”;
- “Fairy.” An easy victory over the most difficult fat."
Moreover, many remember the famous TV advertisement about the confrontation between the residents of Villaribo and Villabaggio, released in 2000:
The FAIRY trademark belongs to the world famous corporation from the United States - Procter & Gamble. Fairy entered the domestic market in the early 90s. The company's head office is opened in Moscow, 3 offices and factories are located in different parts of the country.
Now you know everything about the composition, advantages and disadvantages of Fairy tablets. They are worthy competition to such popular products as Finish and Somat. Which brand to choose for your dishwasher is up to you.
What to replace
The “Fairy” product has a potent composition and is characterized by the presence of phosphates and anionic surfactants. These ingredients may have adverse effects on the human body if the dishwasher does not rinse properly. If the family has small children or people with allergies, it is recommended to purchase analogues of Fairy tablets for the dishwasher without phosphates or with a small amount of them. Among such means are recommended:
- Bio Mio.
- Frosch.
- Nordland.
