Dishwashing machines were invented by men who never learned the process from women. It’s a joke, but the point is that a dishwasher seriously makes life easier, and more and more people are purchasing such devices for their kitchens.
In addition to the machines themselves, you need to purchase special tablets for them. The most popular and effective of them is Finish. Also, they are most often advertised on TV.
Let's figure out what they are, what composition they have, and how to use them correctly.
What is Dishwasher Finish?
Finish tablets are, in simple words, compressed dishwashing detergent. Externally it is a capsule with a small “round” in the middle. These are two-layer capsules, which the manufacturer packed in a special film that dissolves in water.
As soon as the tablet enters the water, its packaging dissolves and the contents enter the machine system. This product will perfectly cope with greasy stains, food residues, and other types of dirt.
Almost all housewives praise these tablets because they are very easy to use. Moreover, any contact of the chemical with the skin of the hands is excluded. So, your hands remain clean and the dishes shine.
BioMio Bio-Total
Based on the name, it becomes clear that the product is completely degradable. There is no chlorine or phosphates in the composition, which can be dangerous to human health if they are not completely washed off. These tablets are great for daily use. The cost of one tablet is only 10 - 15 rubles. Despite the low price, the reviews are quite good.
Here are the benefits of this product:
- Completely safe composition.
- No traces of plaque remain.
- Removes grease well.
- The tablet can be divided into 2 or 4 parts to save money.
- Eucalyptus oil is natural and works well against unpleasant odors.
The only drawback is that the shell does not always dissolve in water when using the cold mode.
Expert opinion
Borodina Galina Valerievna
If you study the reviews on trust sites where posts are moderated, you can conclude that the tablets are quite good. They work well with fat and are inexpensive.
Composition of tablets
All Finish tablets for automatic dishwashers contain the following substances:
- Non-ingenious surfactants that promote foam formation;
- Enzymes, which are protein-type compounds that help speed up chemical reactions;
- Oxygen-type bleaches act as the main substance for cleaning dishes. They help break down dirt. And leftover food;
- Phosphonates, which neutralize impurities contained in water;
- Polycarboxylate, intended for both cleaning and dishwashing;
- Flavors.
It is worth noting that this particular composition of the tablets is the most effective, and significantly outperforms organic substances, because it does not contain chlorine or any other aggressive additives.
Thus, the optimal composition of all these substances allows you to deal with dishes and kitchen utensils as quickly and efficiently as possible. Moreover, each Finish tablet contains salt, which softens the water, which means there will be no sediment or residue on the dishes.
Frau Schmidt
This is a fairly well-known brand in Russia that is popular.
Here are the main advantages of these tablets:
- Economical packaging (about 450 rubles).
- The package contains 60 tablets that can be divided.
- The substance washes off well.
- Fights well against heavy pollution.
But there are also several negative nuances in this product. It contains non-ionic surfactants, so you need to make sure that the dishes are rinsed well. And the detergent does not always cope well with heavy soiling on fast modes.
Types of Finish tablets
The creators of this detergent have developed several types of tablets so that everyone can choose the most optimal option for themselves. Here they are:
- Classic. The most inexpensive and versatile option. It will be able to clean dishes without soaking, as it contains an additional component – StainSoaker. The cost of one such capsule is approximately 20 rubles;
- Quantum. The most common type because when added to the dishwasher it has a triple effect: it quickly removes grease and grease stains, rinses kitchen utensils to achieve a perfect shine, and protects the washing machine from rust.
Sold in two varieties - regular Finish Quantum, or with the addition of fruity scents. The cost of a tablet is from 30 rubles and above; - All-in-One. The most powerful and versatile dish cleaning product. Contains special components that allow you to clean plates and pots from heavily dried fat, makes them as clean and shiny as possible, and also protects the machine from corrosion. You can safely clean silver and cupronickel cutlery with this substance. Also, this is the best option for quick cleaning. Cost – from 20 rubles.
Good to know ! If you just want to try out a new product for your washing machine, then the best purchase option is a pack of 14 pieces. And if Finish is an old “friend” of your kitchen, then take a larger box to save money. So, a pack of 100 will cost you 5 rubles cheaper for each tablet.
Rating of TOP 10 best models
| Place | Name | Price |
| TOP 10 best dishwasher tablets | ||
| 1 | BioMio Bio-total | 500 ₽ |
| 2 | Finish All in 1 tablets (lemon) | 1 500 ₽ |
| 3 | Clean & Fresh All in 1 | 300 ₽ |
| 4 | Finish All in 1 Max tablets (original) | 1 000 ₽ |
| 5 | Filtero 7 in 1 | 1 500 ₽ |
| 6 | Somat Gold | 1 000 ₽ |
| 7 | Finish Quantum | 2 000 ₽ |
| 8 | Eared Nyan All in 1 | 300 ₽ |
| 9 | Somat All in 1 | 1 000 ₽ |
| 10 | FeedBack All in 1 | 500 ₽ |
Instructions for use
To get the maximum effect from washing, you should listen to several useful secrets from experienced housewives:
- The tablet compartment must be absolutely clean and dry so that the coating of the product does not dissolve prematurely. Otherwise, the Finish will get wet, and its remains will remain in the tray, and the dishes will not be washed well;
- It is also important to monitor the loading of kitchen utensils. They should not touch too closely so that the substance from the compartment is distributed evenly. Otherwise, the tablet will encounter some “obstacle” and the substance will not completely enter the washing compartment. As a result, the sink will have to be restarted;
- If after washing you see stains from tea or coffee on the cups, then the culprit is not the tablets, but the hardness of the water. That is, there were not enough substances to soften the water in Finish, and you will have to add a little table salt to the sink;
- Many housewives recommend adding vinegar or citric acid to the car for more shine. But you won’t have to do this with Finish, since it already contains more effective substitutes for these components, and all the glasses will shine like new;
- To ensure that your dishwasher serves you faithfully for as long as possible, thoroughly clean it at least once every six months with running water, or use Finish tablets for this purpose in the “idle” washing mode without dishes.
How to choose?
Every year new dishwasher tablets appear on the market.
New brands attract with their low prices. But a reduced price does not always mean that washing dishes will be effective. You need to understand what to look for when choosing the best pill.
- Number of layers . The more there are, the more ingredients are used. Some manufacturers took the trick and indicated “All in one”. The basic composition includes rinse aid, salt and cleaning powder. It's 3 in 1. But there are important additional layers in the form of protecting dishes from clouding and protecting the dishwasher from scale. 5 in 1 is the optimal value. If there are even more layers, then these are additional costs that are not obligatory.
- Composition and safety of components . We need to pay great attention to this. Information about this is indicated on the packaging. Typically, three types of surfactants are used in production (anionic, cationic and neonogenic), phosphates, oxygen bleach, chlorine and phosphonates.
- Release form . Usually it is a rectangular small tablet. It is worth noting that manufacturers, as a rule, have the same composition of products, but the difference is in price. Thus, well-known brands offer their goods at an inflated price, when new companies are forced to dump.
- Terms of Use . That is, you need to take into account the class of the dishwasher, the capacity of the hopper, the level of water hardness, and so on. It is best to choose chlorine-containing tablets, weakly alkaline and with oxygen clarifiers. For children and allergy sufferers, it is better to use tablets with natural ingredients.
Tablets for dishwashers, which are recommended for use in Russia, fully comply with safety requirements and have certificates of conformity.
Advantages and disadvantages - what consumers say
Most housewives respond positively to Finish tablets. They note this product as effective and powerful, since after washing you can pull perfectly clean dishes out of the machine. Some of these reviews are written about the Finish all in 1 option.
Of course, there are a number of buyers who are negative about Finish, because it is very expensive. Of course, there are a lot of such funds, and cheaper ones will not be difficult to find.
But the main advantage of Finish is that it has confirmed its effectiveness under any conditions of use. So, it doesn’t matter how hard the water flows in the pipes, how many salts and impurities it contains, etc.
Organic substances of low and medium quality cannot boast of such advantages. What can we say about versatility? Moreover, Finish has been sold for more than half a century, and has confirmed its effectiveness through scientific research.
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Tyron Max in one
This is a great example of how. This is a good alternative to famous brands, the cost of which is quite affordable. This detergent is made in Turkey and is poorly represented in Russia. However, the volume of supplies increases every year.
Here's what can be said about these tablets:
- Possibly divided into two parts.
- The cost of one briquette is only 6 - 8 rubles.
- Completely soluble in water.
- Excellent performance at any temperature.
- Copes even with severe dirt.
Among the disadvantages, users note that it is necessary to remove the wrapper each time before the session. This is not very good for allergy sufferers. It is also difficult to find this product in retail stores. It is usually sold in specialized Internet companies. That is, you have to spend extra on delivery if the company’s warehouse is located in another city. The average cost of delivery throughout the country is 200 – 300 rubles. That is, the final cost is approximately the same as that of other brands.
Eared Nian
It is impossible to ignore domestically produced products that are focused on caring for children. They can also be used to wash fruits and vegetables: they are completely safe. The cost is relatively low, which is considered an important advantage.
Here are some other positive aspects:
- Handles a lot of dishes well.
- No smell.
- The briquette can be easily divided into two or four parts.
- It washes off perfectly from dishes.
But there are also a lot of negative reviews from users. They note that the products of this brand do not always completely dissolve in water at low temperatures. The manufacturer also states that the composition contains phosphates. This means that the tablets are not hypoallergenic. Thus, you should not wash children's dishes for babies under one year old using this product.
Comparison with competitors
It is not always advisable to rely on customer reviews when purchasing detergent. The frequency of use of the dishwasher and other factors play an important role. Some people wash dishes several times a day, others once every few days. The technical characteristics of dishwashers of different brands also differ. Washing in one machine allows you to achieve excellent results using a single tablet; in another case, to obtain an optimal result, you need to add additional fragrance, rinse aid, and softener.
Buy during promotions and sales - hypermarkets hold them regularly.
The best way to compare is the cost of one washing cycle. The Finish company adheres to one principle when releasing funds. Buying a large number of tablets always leads to a reduction in the cost of 1 piece. According to price comparison data, the Classic tablet is considered the cheapest of the Finish line; one dishwashing cycle will cost 13.18 rubles; the Quantum tablet costs 23.15 rubles; Finish All in 1 costs 21 rubles. Only Frau Schmidt “All in 1” (10.17 rubles) and Lotta All in1 Premium (12.20 rubles) are cheaper than Classic. Other dishwashing detergents in the dishwasher are more expensive than Classic, but cheaper than Finish All and Quantum.
When purchasing, check the manufacturer - for Russia, Finish brand tablets are officially imported from Poland.
According to data from a washing quality check carried out in 2016 by Roskontrol, Finish powder and Fairy tablets turned out to be the best. The test was carried out under the same conditions for all products (same machine, same contamination, etc.). It should be noted that Finish powder has an identical composition to the tablets, which also indicates their high quality.
As practice shows, Finish tablets wash any dishes cleanly and carefully.
FeedBack All in 1
The manufacturer of these detergents is Italy. They can be used in all types of hard water, and are also suitable for any dishes. Thus, this product can be called universal.
Here are the advantages:
- Large package containing 30 tablets.
- Briquettes can be divided into 2 parts.
- The substance washes off well.
- No smell.
- Whitens steel.
- Protects glass from darkening.
But you have to pay for quality. The average cost of one briquette can reach up to 25 rubles in some stores. You also need to select a washing mode based on the material of the loaded dishes.
Do I need to open the package?
Before using this product, you should carefully read the instructions on the packaging of the product. There is a wide variety of tablets, and each of the drugs has its own characteristics. In addition, tablets come in soluble and insoluble packaging. In the second case, before throwing the product into the dishwasher, you will need to rid it of insoluble packaging.
It is worth noting that completely soluble capsules are usually packaged in thin material, the surface of which does not have stripes for opening. If the tablet is in foil or polyethylene, then it must be opened before use.
