Tablets for the dishwasher can be attributed to the most popular types of detergents. Among the advantages are ease of use (round shape and small size) and the ability to accurately calculate the number of downloads (each tablet is dosed).
Many tablets for dishwashers contain three components: the
detergent itself
, the water softening additive and the rinse aid. A more detailed composition is as follows:
- alkaline salts (they dissolve fats perfectly);
- phosphates (it is thanks to them that there is no lime scale);
- active substances (can reduce the surface tension of water and reduce the number of white spots after drying already washed dishes);
- enzymes that break down fats and proteins (in this form, they are washed off much better);
- anti-corrosion additives (reduces the risk of corrosion of the elements of the dishwasher);
- anti-foaming agents;
- perfumery fragrances.
Tablets can be single-layer (a kind of standard powder, but pressed) and multi-layer (or combined, such as "3 in 1").
The dissolution rates of the layers should be considered. With short programs, the tablets do not dissolve completely, so the dishes will have to be washed again (it is better to immediately set the "norm"). Dosage (consumption) depends on the dimensions of the dishwasher, the degree of hardness of the water and the contamination of the dishes.
It is difficult for an inexperienced person to decide on the choice of a manufacturer. Perhaps, only one's own experience will lead to the most correct decision. It is better to try different tablets for the dishwasher yourself, and only then - choose the best.
What funds are most often bought by other consumers? Finish and Fairy dishwasher tablets are most in demand. They have the same high quality, excellently wash even heavily soiled dishes. But the prices vary significantly. Fairy tablets for a dishwasher can be bought for 300 rubles (Platinum - 24 pcs., Which is an average of 12.50 per one), and Finish - 500 rubles (All-in-One - 90 pcs., That is 5.50 for one). By the way, Finish Calgonit is not inferior in popularity either.
Most users who have tried all types of tablets say that there is practically no difference in quality. Regardless of the type, the dishes are washed equally well (“3 in 1” does not differ completely from “10 in 1”).
Dishwasher tablets are used, as a rule, with packaging (it does not need to be torn, since even the shell dissolves quickly). If a different method of use is intended, then it will be indicated either on the package or in the attached annotation. Do not forget: the compartment intended for salt must be open.
With the “3 in 1” functions, the additional addition of salt, according to manufacturers, can be forgotten. However, the water softens as it passes through the ion exchange resin, and the salt we fill in helps it regenerate (recover). In other words, this additive is not involved in the dishwashing process. It seems that the manufacturer is a little disingenuous. Indeed, it simply does not make sense to add salt to the “3 in 1” tablet, because in order to really perform the functions of regeneration, it needs to go a completely different way. Which exit? Use salt separately.