Using tablets and gel in the dishwasher is not the same, since both detergents provide different resultsand they have various advantages and disadvantages.
Pills All in one are the most popular on the market, since they provide convenience to the consumer, but are they really the more advantageous As for wash quality and price?
The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has been analyzing these detergents for years, and now they have extracted the main features of dishwashing tablets and liquid gel detergents.
Regarding dishwasher tablets, the good efficiency washing. These can be of two types: the classic ones that only contain detergent, and the All in one (All in one) that include, in addition to detergent, rinse aid and salt in a single unit.
Currently, according to the entity, dishwasher tablets All in one They are the best sellers. Its average price is 21 cents of euro per dose, which coincides with the average price of all the dishwashing detergents analyzed.
In areas with very calcareous water, such as that of some Spanish coasts, it is advisable to have the full salt tank and adjust the dishwasher descaler correctly, even if you use an All-in-One dishwashing detergent.
The advantages of these pills are several: the first is that they are usually obtained good results in washing efficiency. Among the best products in their analysis, most are sold in this format.
In addition, they are comfortable and easy to use, since the dose is placed directly in the interior drawer of the dishwasher. If it is broken or the tablet does not fit, it can be replaced without problem on the inside floor of the dishwasher.
Also, among their advantages is the fact that they offer a precise dosage, without the need to measure the necessary dose. But this virtue is also its biggest drawback: the impossibility of adjusting the dose if the dishes are lightly soiled, if the dishwasher is small or if a half-load cycle is set.
Gel dishwashing detergents
According to the OCU, gel detergents are ideal for adjust the dose. For example, in situations such as having a 45 centimeter dishwasher, a mini dishwasher, or the dishwasher is usually placed at half load. In these cases, the gel allows you to use the right amount without using extra detergent.
Regarding the number of washes that the OCU proclaims, it issues a warning: you have to check the label carefully and distrust if the dose volume is written. This is because some manufacturers calculate the number of washes for lightly soiled dishes rather than for medium soiling. In short, it will spread less than what they say.
Among their advantages is the fact that, precisely, they are more versatile when adjusting the dosage to suit different washing needs, for example smaller dishwashers or half load washes.
Also, its composition is usually more respectful of the environment than other formats. Likewise, its average price per dose, 17 euro cents, is the cheapest compared to other formats.
However, among the drawbacks is the fact that you have to measure well to avoid missing or overdosing, and that its washing efficiency does not usually go beyond acceptable. That is why they are not among the best in the comparator.
Somat All in 1 Gel Lime and Lemon 60 Doses (pack of 4, total: 240 washes), dishwasher soap with great cleaning power for short cycles, shiny dishes
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Also, some have separate compartments for detergent, rinse aid or degreaser. If the bottle is not squeezed evenly, it is easy for one of the compartments to run out before the others, which can affect the quality cleaning.
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