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

  • 2
    coles brand
  • 54
    aldi brand
  • 6
    wollies brand
  • 31
    Finish
  • 14
    Fairy
  • 0
    Optix
  • 21
    Others (type in comments please)
  • 0
    UNDO
Home & Garden Dishwashing Detergent

Comments

  • Xyzzy on 20/12/2024 - 08:54
    +10

    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

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

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

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

    • MC003 on 21/12/2024 - 16:44

      +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.

  • geekcohen on 20/12/2024 - 08:56
    +4

    Whatever is generally on special.

  • Ocker on 20/12/2024 - 09:05
    +2

    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
    +7

    My wife's

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

      Bro.. haha

    • Euphemistic on 20/12/2024 - 15:57
      +3

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

  • EightImmortals on 20/12/2024 - 09:29
    +3

    Dishwasher?

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

  • larndis on 20/12/2024 - 10:18
    +4

    I use Aldi dishwasher powder.

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

  • 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
    +8

    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
      +2

      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.

  • 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
    -1

    @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
      +3

      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
          +2

          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.

  • 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
    +2

    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

      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.

  • LarraineP on 21/12/2024 - 08:52
    +1

    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.

  • this is us on 21/12/2024 - 10:20

    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
    +1

    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

    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

    Costco branded Kirkland, cheapest and best

  • Vool on 21/12/2024 - 17:27

    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 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

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

  • 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

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