Which Dishwashing tablet Do You Use?

welcomeUniverseWorld on 20/12/2024 - 08:37
Last edited 20/12/2024 - 14:34

I do not prefer using powder for the dishwasher. Which type do you use and prefer? I welcome any comments. I use finish tablet

I am looking to reduce my daily living expenses and am reviewing items one by one. This effort aligns with that goal. I currently use Finish products but have not frequently tried other brands. Your views are highly valued. Which products do you usually purchase, and why? Which specific type do you recommend? How effective do you find it for both regular cleaning and removing tough stains?

Poll Options

  • 7
    coles brand
  • 150
    aldi brand
  • 15
    wollies brand
  • 83
    Finish
  • 21
    Fairy
  • 0
    Optix
  • 33
    Others (type in comments please)
  • 0
    UNDO
Home & Garden Dishwashing Detergent

Comments

  • Xyzzy on 20/12/2024 - 08:54
    +24

    Coles or Woolies home brand powder. They clean fine.

    • bargaino on 20/12/2024 - 12:08
      +3

      Yes! Just remember to add some powder for the pre-wash, and top up the rinse aid when needed.

      • Ade99 on 21/12/2024 - 08:55
        +2

        Never found rinse aid to do much good except increase my supermarket bill..🤔

        • bargaino on 21/12/2024 - 11:13
          +4

          Avoids spots on the glassware. Not needed if your water is very soft. A $1.50 bottle lasts many months.

          • rentonc on 21/12/2024 - 21:46
            +2

            @bargaino: My machine complains when the rinse aid runs out. I dilute Finish r.a. to 50% with water and the glassware comes out great.

        • Jackson on 22/12/2024 - 00:49

          Rinse aid totally screws my result, get cloudy glasses when I use it, so gave up

          • MHLoppy on 22/12/2024 - 07:24

            @Jackson: I don't know how to bring this up without sounding condescending, but were you using it right? Normally cloudy glasses is one of the things rinse aid would be helping to reduce, rather than causing.

            • Jackson on 22/12/2024 - 11:30
              +1

              @MHLoppy: yeah I was using it right, and the way I know is the first time I didnt, but after reading the manual and doing it all right it was still cloudy as. I had to put up with it until the thing was done which took ages as there wasn't any way to get the stuff out. It's a cheap Akai unit from bunnings, it's not the best but if you have watched technology connections' youtube videos on dishwashers there's not much to these things, it's a sealed box with some sprinkers and a heater in it, no reason for the machine to be causing a problem afaik

        • kaleidoscope on 22/12/2024 - 12:57

          i have always seen a difference in glassware with those.. but ymmv. i use the aldi brand one anyways. friend of mine use some white vinegar instead

        • iDroid on 23/12/2024 - 13:07

          Really? If you're using tablets they often have some included, but if you're using just power you'll absolutely see a difference.

    • MC003 on 21/12/2024 - 16:44
      +1

      +1 to the Coles powder. Made in Australia as well. For best results, put a little outside the dispenser so that the detergent is used during the initial rinse cycle.

      • Jackson on 22/12/2024 - 00:51
        +1

        Is the Coles powder the old one in a box that I haven't been able to find, or is it one in a plastic bottle? The box used to be 2 bucks and worked fine, but seems for the last few years I can't find it, the bottle costs twice as much and no difference

    • Creamsoda on 22/12/2024 - 10:41

      i find those powder would leave some white residue on stainless steel cookware even on a 2hr cycle. i use the powder for prewash slot then add in the Aldi tablet which gave the best result.

    • haemolysis on 23/12/2024 - 01:09

      The coles powder leaves a horrific chemical smell at the end of wash. Makes me feel like the entire cycle has to be washed a second time.

  • geekcohen on 20/12/2024 - 08:56
    +8

    Whatever is generally on special.

    • Spending2Much on 21/12/2024 - 13:57

      Exactly this…..

    • Lockieasy on 21/12/2024 - 21:04
      +1

      Same here.

      They all seem to work fine for me, so no point being precious of brands.

  • Ocker on 20/12/2024 - 09:05
    +3

    Morning Fresh

  • ihfree on 20/12/2024 - 09:13

    Fairy most recently. Mainly because it was on special/needed to pad an order for free shipping.

    Morning Fresh started to lack performance so stopped using it ~5 years ago.

  • jv on 20/12/2024 - 09:20
    +6

    My wife's

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 20/12/2024 - 09:22
      -1

      Bro.. haha

    • Euphemistic on 20/12/2024 - 15:57
      +5

      Could take this a few ways. Im gonna go with wife makes JV do the dishwashing and wont let him choose what detergent.

    • Mill House on 21/12/2024 - 19:44

      Didn’t you sell him?

  • EightImmortals on 20/12/2024 - 09:29
    +4

    Dishwasher?

    We use Tandil from Aldi and do it the old fashioned way.

  • larndis on 20/12/2024 - 10:18
    +5

    I use Aldi dishwasher powder.

    Are you talking about dishwashing liquid for hand washing dishes, eg Morning Fresh? Or liquid detergent for the dishwasher?

    • JimB on 22/12/2024 - 01:14
      +1

      Aldi powder is now absolutely rubbish.

      Old formula use to be good. New formula leaves Powderly residue.

      Woolworths Shine is fantastic. Unfortunately made in China but works perfectly (when used with Aldi rinse aid).

      • larndis on 23/12/2024 - 07:52

        I haven't noticed any residue? I do get Shine when I've forgotten to go to Aldi

        • JimB on 23/12/2024 - 18:16
          +1

          Fortunate for you that you didn’t waste your money.

          I’m sure they changed suppliers/formula.

          It’s not only me,

          Check out https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/aldi-logix-automat…

          I’ves used heaps of brands tablets and some powder, this is the only powder I had issues with.

          I thought I must have used too much detergent but wasn’t the case.

          Had to run a hot wash with no detergent to get it off

  • eek on 20/12/2024 - 10:37
    +1

    Never heard of UNDO? Is it like Ctrl+Z? Undo the grease and mess?

    Morning Fresh for me. I remember using some random cheap brand that was a very watery green liquid in a primary school camp helping clean up dishes. Terrible performance and dried out my hands to the point my skin was peeling.

  • stuffandthat on 20/12/2024 - 10:38

    Whatever the wife buys.

  • Duckie2hh on 20/12/2024 - 10:48

    Just give a squirt of morning fresh in there.

    "she'll be right mate".

  • mrdean on 20/12/2024 - 10:51
    -2

    Usually just hot water. If soap is needed, I use a small amount of diluted Bronners castile soap.

  • The Wololo Wombat on 20/12/2024 - 11:37
    +20

    Just buy the cheapest powder, but use it properly.

    This video will convince you to use the cheapest powder

    • gyrex on 21/12/2024 - 08:35
      +5

      I was hoping someone was going to post one of his videos. This is the answer. Powder is far superior to tablets in every way, especially when you choose a cycle which has a pre-wash mode and you sprinkle some powder on the inside of the door.

      I haven't seen this new video but after watching his original video some years ago on tablets/packets vs powder here: https://youtu.be/_rBO8neWw04?si=UE5QGJT8nkK4R2bX and here: https://youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimU?si=fCTw0cBWAbpaU0kP I switched from tablets to powder and I've never looked back.

  • Gunnar on 20/12/2024 - 11:41

    Have very sensitive skin so use Ecostore Ultra Sensitive

  • Boioioioi on 20/12/2024 - 12:13
    +2

    You can't put regular liquid dishwashing liquid in the dishwasher. Dishwasher works on different principles to hand washing. Regular liquid detergent will create a bunch of suds and spill out onto your floor. Ive done it accidentally and its a bad time.

    • jackary on 23/12/2024 - 07:59

      You’re right, but how do you ACCIDENTALLY fill your dishwasher with dishwashing liquid and then turn it on a cycle, spilling suds on the floor?

      • Boioioioi on 23/12/2024 - 08:21

        I had some oven trays that were really dirty. I gave them an initial clean with dishwashing liquid then did not bother to rinse them before sticking in the dishwasher.

        Doing this has been fine with smaller things but I guess there was too much soap left on the trays. Got suddy water everywhere!

  • John Kimble on 20/12/2024 - 13:32

    I didn't know there was liquid for dishwashers? 🤔

  • outlander on 20/12/2024 - 13:36

    In a dishwasher? You'll need a detergent without a sudsing additive. Most have them because people associate bubbles=clean.

    You can find it from commercial restaurant suppliers, but as it's so easy to dilute it with water, it's hard to compare value.

  • simplystu on 20/12/2024 - 14:29
    -2

    @welcomeUniverseWorld …
    Some people still wash dishes by hand (myself included).

    +++ My GF's dishwasher died 2 weeks ago … So she has also had to revert to washing by hand.

    Usually either Palmolive or Coles brand … Depends what's on special at time (but as said, this is for hand-washing dishes).

    • Some Human on 20/12/2024 - 21:16
      +4

      I used to wash by hand. I was all like, dishwashers are a gimmick for lazy people. Then i moved into a house with a dishwasher, used it and then wondered why I wasted so much time doing them by hand.
      Each to their own though.

      • 2esc on 21/12/2024 - 09:07

        Only takes 5 minutes to wash dishes by hand.

        • Euphemistic on 21/12/2024 - 10:42
          +4

          If you live by yourself it might only take 5 minutes. Pretty sure running the dishwasher once a day is more time efficient for a family.

        • Some Human on 22/12/2024 - 16:49

          5 minutes? Takes me an hour to wash my dishes. I do a very thorough job though. Also i would normally let them pile up for a week before doing them.
          Dishwasher good.

        • DiscountForThee on 23/12/2024 - 06:57

          This takes longer than a dishwasher

  • Brick Tamland on 20/12/2024 - 15:54

    Powder, its cheaper.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 20/12/2024 - 18:12

    Whatever is on special

  • Lastchancetosee on 21/12/2024 - 07:31

    Aldi or finish on special for dishwasherandyandil for hand washing dishes. Hate lemon perfume in dishwasher, so always get dw tablets which are plain or sensitive.

  • karlbowden on 21/12/2024 - 08:06
    +3

    It probably matters less than you think. Find something in your price range that smells nice and makes you feel good for buying. Prefer powers you can part measure and remember to clean the filters regularly. https://youtu.be/jHP942Livy0

    • Ade99 on 21/12/2024 - 08:58
      +1

      Concur with cleaning the filters …at least every week, it is amazing how grease etc accumulates 🤔

  • jon0fAus on 21/12/2024 - 08:12

    Miele tablets - reasonably cheap and work well.

    • virhlpool on 21/12/2024 - 22:18

      Where do you buy 'em from? Cheaper than Finish top variant?

      • jon0fAus on 23/12/2024 - 11:03

        Direct from Miele. I think just under 50c a tablet.

  • LarraineP on 21/12/2024 - 08:52
    +2

    Logix Platinum 18 in 1 from Aldi. Great result…great price.

  • doctordv8 on 21/12/2024 - 10:14

    None. Tablets do not work in our sink….fortunately and cheap as chips.

  • someone else on 21/12/2024 - 10:20
    +1

    Usually buy from Catch or Amazon when there is a deal. Generally Fairy or Finish, whatever is cheaper.

  • mattstevo on 21/12/2024 - 11:18

    I use the Woolies brand dishwasher powder and it works well. Recently my wife bought the Aldi brand powder and it was rubbish - continually left residue on all the plastic items and didn't clean that well either. A quick check of reviews suggests there has been a change in the Aldi formulation and there are lots of complaints about the new version. I ended up chucking it and going back to the Woolies powder.

  • Marty156 on 21/12/2024 - 11:26

    Found that after prolonged use, the ALDI brand etched a few of our glasses.
    SO back tio the expensive Polish ones.
    (Finish)

  • tpa on 21/12/2024 - 11:41
    +3

    If you have a Reject Shop nearby, they sell Finish and Fairy tablets at permanently discounted prices

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 21/12/2024 - 11:48

      I think there is one in Broadway? Is it cheaper than Amazon subscribe?

  • mattmel96 on 21/12/2024 - 11:49
    +1

    Used to use the ALDI but have recently moved over to the Costco ones as they work out cheaper per unit and seem to work fine on the short eco wash.

  • Kustard King on 21/12/2024 - 16:17

    Woolworths brand are cheapest available. So far they do a great job.

    If your machine does not have a “tablet” function you’re going to get best value with powder and potentially a better clean.

    Also, check if your machine requires salt eg. Bosch. The Aldi top end tablets include salt the cheaper ones do not.

  • deepdag on 21/12/2024 - 16:46
    +3

    Costco branded Kirkland, cheapest and best

  • Vool on 21/12/2024 - 17:27
    +1

    Woolies powder. Cheap and never had an issue, plus can add a bit to the door for the pre-wash cycle.

  • based on 21/12/2024 - 17:31
    +1

    +1 for powder, but when we were still on tablets Earth Choice worked the best for us, bonus it's one of the cheapest when on sale

  • Cantonaspoppedcollar on 21/12/2024 - 18:13
    +2

    Earth choice. Has worked for me since and doesn't have the very strong smell after washing like finish

    • fantombloo on 23/12/2024 - 05:48

      Often on special at Catch. Good value with one-pass.

  • kewlaz on 21/12/2024 - 18:43

    I use KOH, I buy them online but I think I saw either Coles or Woollies now sell KOH products

  • joelmuzz on 21/12/2024 - 19:55

    Been using the ALDI ones, can't tell the difference between them and the expensive Finish ones.

  • virhlpool on 21/12/2024 - 22:16

    I have recently started using these after reading good stuff about them and happy with it: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/145880/lucent-globe-…. They also have detergent sheets for washing machines, which I am yet to try.

  • CocaKoala on 22/12/2024 - 02:13
    +1

    ecostore fragrance free tablets.

  • MikeHuntSchmelz on 22/12/2024 - 08:50

    I use the Coles Ultra tablets. They're not the cheapest dishwasher tablets you can buy but they work well and still don't cost much.

  • MessyG on 22/12/2024 - 09:04

    Ecyo dishwasher tablets on subscription. Probably pay more than I should but they do a really good job, have no smell, and very non-toxic/non-plastic etc.

    But restore my Ozbargain card by making my own bench spray with a bit of dish-soap, water and bicarb in a 500ml bottle.

  • DontNeedThis on 22/12/2024 - 09:35

    Aldi all the way. Cheapest AND most effective.

  • someone else on 22/12/2024 - 11:58

    For those who wash by hand…

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDnrqEjJWDp/

    You can Google the evidence, it's there.

  • kaleidoscope on 22/12/2024 - 12:58

    house brand or the finish 110 pack around $20 from bigw / chemist when it goes on sale.

  • Darude Sandstorm on 22/12/2024 - 13:02

    Tried those weird sheets that is advertised on facebook.
    Went back to tablets because the sheets just fall apart and leave bits of paper all over my still dirtied dishes.

    • howcan on 22/12/2024 - 14:17

      Lucent Globe?

      • Darude Sandstorm on 22/12/2024 - 15:58

        that's it

        • howcan on 22/12/2024 - 16:11

          I was considering trying them but all the FB comments just seemed a little fake and over the top positive for some dishwasher or washing machine detergent (most likely friends and family of the two kids running it).

  • bigbadwolf21 on 22/12/2024 - 14:13
    +2

    Kirkland Signature from Costco. Theres like 120 in a box for about $20

  • Cluster on 23/12/2024 - 11:50

    Aldi. 17c each, they do the job very well.

    If it's a light load I'll use the Woolworths 12.8c tablets instead.

  • yeowie on 23/12/2024 - 14:39

    Aldi Brand tablets for along washes (1hr plus) and aldi powder (logixs) for quick washes. I have used most brands. I find that the Powerball gives anything plastic (ikea kids bowls, tupperware etc) or silicone (spatchulas etc) a chemical smell/pong. Aldi brand is the only one that doesnt do that.

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