What's the best dishwasher detergent? Reviews

There are a huge number of brands and categories of dishwasher detergents. Some are designed for washing dishes, others for dishwasher maintenance. Without expertise in this field, it can be difficult to make the right choice, so in this article, we've compiled reviews of the best dishwasher detergents. Who better than consumers who have tried these products repeatedly to help them make the right choice?

About dishwasher powders

Polina, Moscow

Finish Dishwasher Powder I've been using the Classic dishwasher for two years now and am very happy with it; it cleans the dishes to a sparkling shine. I always use salt with the detergent, as well as rinse aid, but from a different brand. When the dishwasher was new, I had serious problems arranging the dishes and measuring the amount of detergent, so I wasn't happy with the cleaning results. I tried changing detergents, but then I became disillusioned and considered selling the dishwasher altogether.

The dishwasher detergent turned out to be unrelated. I simply needed to use rinse aid along with the detergent, select the correct wash cycle, and avoid overloading the dishwasher. Everything is fine now. Powder Finish I don't change Classic because even with the minimum dose the washing quality is quite acceptable. I recommend this powder to all dishwasher owners.

Tatyana, Yekaterinburg

Lately, I've been choosing Calgonit dishwasher detergent from Finish. I think it has a ton of advantages:

washes dishes with an A+;
large, economical and convenient packaging;
smells great, like lemon;
It's quite inexpensive.

I read the reviews, and some people say the detergents don't rinse off well, leaving residue on the dishes, which we then eat with our food. I'm not inclined to trust such opinions. Of course, I haven't examined the dishes under a microscope, but it seems like nothing remains on them—no dirt, no chemicals. They don't even have any odor, although the detergent itself has a rather strong lemon scent. I buy Calgonit detergent from Finish, in the yellow 2.5 kg package; it's the best one for me right now. Klar powder

Ekaterina, Moscow

I used to choose the cheapest dishwasher detergent, but now circumstances have forced me to consider the health of my small child. At first, I even switched to hand-washing my baby's dishes with added glycine, but then I decided to automate the process again, adding the very high-quality and safe German detergent Klar.

The manufacturer claims it's hypoallergenic, contains only natural ingredients that don't leave residue on dishes after washing, and cleans dishes perfectly. In reality, the cleaning performance is somewhat worse than, for example, Finish detergent, but since it's suitable for children's dishes, I'm using it for now, at least temporarily. This detergent is one of the most affordable among eco-friendly detergents, so if you're concerned about your health, you might want to consider it.

About cleaning tablets and capsules

Sergey, Novgorod

When my family got a dishwasher, I was truly blessed, as the joy of washing dishes by hand used to be reserved for me. After just one use, I realized there's nothing better than an automatic dishwasher—you can't clean dishes like that by hand, and that's even with the cheapest detergent I'd ever used. I switched to a different detergent when I needed to clean a baking sheet of burnt-on grease, then decided to try Filtero 7-in-1 tablets and fell in love. Now I don't have to worry about detergent and rinse aid—I just drop in a tablet, press a few buttons, and it's done. It's not much more expensive; a large pack of 90 tablets costs $12.50—quite a bargain.

Elena, Moscow

I've been using Fairy dishwasher capsules for a year and a half now. I started using them because the detergent powder was causing my dishes to develop small cracks and quickly fail. The capsules solved the problem, and now my dishes last much longer. Fairy capsules are the best product for washing my dishes, and they are also very convenient to use.

About gel products

Maria, Moscow

I was looking for a suitable dishwashing detergent for delicate dishes. I initially settled on capsules; I liked the cleaning performance, but the price was off-putting. Then I switched to, and still use, Top House dishwasher gel. I think it's the best choice for washing delicate and delicate dishes, as I got quality at a reasonable price. The gel seems to clean dishes better than powder, as it always dissolves completely; powder, at least in my case, always left some residue in the compartment. If you still use powder, try the gel for comparison—you won't regret it.

Yana, St. Petersburg

At first, like many new permanent makeup owners, I used powder. Then I wondered which product would be better and started searching. I tried tablets, then capsules. I liked the capsules better and used them for a while, but then, at the encouragement of a friend, I switched to Charmy Crystal cleansing gel. It washes dishes perfectly, is easy to use and is very inexpensive. I really like it, it’s a pity the packaging is small, only 420 g.

About dishwasher care products

Kristina, Rybinsk

For two years, I washed dishes in the dishwasher every day and was overjoyed. My manicure was intact, my hands weren't damaged, life was a dream. But my joy turned to disappointment when the inside of the dishwasher became coated in a greasy film, and the machine itself began to emit a strong, unpleasant odor. I tried scrubbing the inside by hand, but the smell remained. Then I tried Magic Power dishwasher cleaner, poured it into the dishwasher according to the instructions, and ran a wash cycle. After the procedure, the smell disappeared and the quality of dish washing improved. Now I am extremely happy, I clean the dishwasher this way once every 4 months and everything is fine.

Ilya, Moscow

I was looking for a good dishwasher cleaner and eventually settled on the German brand Reinex. It's inexpensive and effective, and it cleaned the dishwasher well in one go, removing dirt and limescale (even from under the rubber seals). I noticed that the cleaner works much better if you clean the dust filters and drain hose first. I highly recommend it!

In summary, there's a plethora of dishwasher detergents available, but only a few truly worthy ones, as confirmed by users of these "iron helpers." We hope you find our selection of reviews helpful. Good luck!