Finish tablets for the dishwasher: review of the line + customer reviews

Products from Finish have long established themselves as reliable assistants that not only do an excellent job of cleaning dishes, but also take good care of the machine itself.It is not for nothing that this brand is most often recommended by equipment manufacturers, and its samples are included as a gift with purchase.

In this article, we will look at which Finish dishwasher tablets are offered on the household chemicals market today and how to use them correctly. We will also compare the products of this manufacturer with its closest competitors.

Reasons for the popularity of Finish products

The main advantages of the Finish brand are an excellent reputation, high quality components and constant improvement of its products.

And these are not empty advertising statements, because it was this manufacturer that introduced the first two-layer tablets for dishwashers to the market, and then three-dimensional capsules.

Finish tablets were recognized as the leader among detergents for PMM according to a survey of more than 50 thousand consumers conducted by TNS in 2013 and GND data for 2016

Today, this brand produces a whole range of detergents and cleaning products for PMM in powders, gels and the most convenient format for many – soluble tablets.

Finish products do not contain chlorine or other strong aggressive chemicals. Active natural substances and oxygen help clean dishes, which do not create excess foam and do not destroy the structural elements of the dishwasher.

Line of tablets and consumer verdicts

In addition to detergents, Finish offers various related products that improve the quality of cleaning dishes and the operation of the equipment itself. These are various rinses, shine enhancers, hard water softeners, fresheners with a pleasant aroma and neutralizers that eliminate limescale, mold and musty odors.

By the way, it is the products of this brand that have taken a leading position in ranking of the best funds for cleaning the dishwasher.

But we will consider in detail only dishwashing tablets and reviews about them.

A short video presentation of tablets for loading into the dishwasher:

Tool No. 1 - Powerball Classic

The most budget-friendly representatives of the Finish line are tablets from the Classic series. They are created on the basis of the washing powder of the same name, which is sold packaged in plastic containers of 1-2.5 kg. Identical ingredients are used to make both powder and tablets.

The difference between Finish Classic preparations lies mainly in ease of use and personal preferences of consumers - some are more accustomed to dosing the product themselves, while others prefer the product in ready-made portioned form.

The list of components included in the product is a little scary with the abundance of chemical terms, but in fact all these substances are completely biodegradable, as confirmed by numerous tests of Finish products

The main active ingredient is Stain Soaker, which is included in all Finish tablets. This is a patented development of the company, and in fact it is a bleach with active oxygen, which perfectly breaks down dirt and copes with traces of lipstick, tea and coffee deposits, and grease film even without pre-soaking.

Other components of the tablets:

• Nonionic surfactants and polycarboxylates – foaming agents and water softeners.
• Tripolyphosphoric acid salts (sodium tripolyphosphate) is a food stabilizer that promotes the emulsification of various fats.
• Polycarboxylates – components that enhance the cleansing effect.
• Phosphonates – acidic agents that neutralize various impurities in water.
• Enzymes - active substances designed to accelerate chemical reactions and destroy protein organics.
• Flavoring, limonene.

Powerball Classic is suitable for cleaning ceramics and glass, sold in packs of 90 pcs. To use a tablet, you need to place it in a special compartment of the PMM. The manufacturer recommends additional use of emollient saltto improve washing results.

Many thrifty housewives recommend reducing the dosage of the tablet when the PMM load is small, but in the case of Finish products this advice is of little use, since it will be difficult to divide the capsule equally

Consumers rate Powerball Classic a solid four. The advantages of the tablets include ease of use, affordable price (1 tablet - about 12-15 rubles), the absence of a white coating on the dishes and on the bottom of the dishwasher itself.

They also confirm that the product does a good job of cleaning cups and glasses from colored drinks, but works much more effectively in tandem with conditioner.

But some users had problems with dried food residues - they had to wash the items manually, as rims from fatty broths and dried ketchup remained.

Also, many have learned from their own experience that in hard water the cleaning properties of detergents are significantly reduced if special salt is not used.

Remedy No. 2 – Finish All in 1 and Finish All in 1 Max

All-in-one Finish tablets for the dishwasher can be called today's leader in consumer demand. This product is created as a multi-purpose product that not only cleans dishes from grease, traces of dyes and food residues, but also protects the PMM itself and various metal objects from scale and rust.

Tablets are intended for cleaning ceramics, glass, silverware and cupronickel, available in packages of 14, 28, 56, 70 and 100 pieces.

Like the Classic series tablets, Finish All in 1 must be unwrapped before use - they are enclosed in a special package that prevents moisture penetration

Finish All in 1 tablets contain anti-corrosion agents – Zn2 ions, which fill small cracks and various irregularities on the surface of glass and metal, extending the life of objects. There are also salts and anti-foaming agents that act as a water softener, rinse aid and grease solvent.

As a result, even at a water temperature of 30 °C, dishes are effectively cleaned of stubborn dirt without the formation of scale and deposits. The product works without the additional addition of salts when the water hardness is not higher than 21°dH (or up to 7.2 mEq/l).

For short cycles lasting 25-40 minutes (for example, “Express” or “Fast”), it is better to use a special Finish All in 1 Turbo Finish or All in 1 Max product.

Its composition has increased the content of active substances that can wash dishes even in such a short period of time. On sale you can find both mini-packs with 14 tablets and mega-packs of 100 tablets.

If you don’t use fast PMM modes, it’s not worth spending money on Finish All in 1 Max - the tablet dissolves quickly, and all active components will simply be washed off during the first half hour of operation, and then continue to wash the machine with plain water

Judging by the reviews, the product really copes with the task - there are no complaints about the cleanliness of dishes, even heavily soiled ones, with burnt or old food residues. Housewives highly appreciated the work with metal objects, as well as the spectacular shine that appears on the glass after washing with Finish All in 1 - many even compare the result to rinsing in a citric acid solution.

The disadvantage is the high cost of the tablets (1 piece will cost about 17-25 rubles). But, if you believe the reviews, many tried to get the same result from cheaper products, and still returned to Finish All in 1, and to save money they are now buying megapacks.

Remedy No. 3 – Finish Quantum

Finish Quantum dishwasher tablets are an innovative development of the company that has earned a lot of positive feedback from consumers. Maximum functions for perfect cleanliness and super shine - this is the advertising slogan of the new product.

The shape of a “portion” of powder is more reminiscent of a red-white-blue capsule, enclosed in a soluble shell - that is, the tablet no longer needs to be unwrapped with your own hands, but can be immediately placed in a container.

Available in packs of 10-80 pcs. The range of flavors has also expanded - in addition to the standard lemon, you can purchase a product with apple and lime.

The new Finish Quantum product is designed not only to effectively clean dishes from any food residues, but also to significantly improve the quality of water, extending the life of the dishwasher

The product contains:

• Powder with enzymes to combat the most stubborn stains.
• Concentrated red gel for breaking down fats even in cold water and giving dishes extra shine.
• Softening salts for hard water.
• Water purifiers.
• Flavoring.

A special feature of the capsules is their gradual activation at various stages of washing. The protective shell dissolves in a few seconds upon contact with water, giving water access to the enzyme powder.

Then substances that soften and purify the water come into effect, and the gel is activated only at the rinsing stage to give a final shine and characteristic squeak to perfectly washed dishes.

The disadvantage of this product was unanimously called the high price - from 23-30 rubles for 1 piece.

For a better understanding of the operating principle of Finish detergents, we offer a test to see how Finish Quantum copes with various contaminants:

Tips for storage and use

The effectiveness of washing tablets largely depends on the conditions of their storage, because the components included in their composition are highly hygroscopic, and therefore can lose their properties in a humid environment or during prolonged exposure to bright rays of the sun.

For the tablet to work effectively, it is important not to touch it with wet hands, and also keep the detergent compartment completely dry

How to use Finish tablets correctly:

1. At first load the machine with dishes, making sure that the silver does not come into contact with the stainless steel.
2. Place the capsule in the designated dishwasher compartment (usually “D”), making sure that both the compartment and the tablet are dry.
3. If the water in your area is hard, it is recommended to additionally use softening salt. Close the lid of the container.
4. Set the water temperature at 50-55 degrees.
5. Start the car.

As for safety of use, the recommendations here are simple and standard. Like other types of household chemicals, tablets should be kept away from children and animals, and in case of accidental contact with eyes or mucous membranes, rinse with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

Comparison with closest competitors

Of course, consumer reviews are very controversial information, since much depends not only on the detergent itself, but also on the cleanliness of the owners. Agree, it is difficult to compare the results of cleaning freshly soiled dishes and dried cups that have been sitting with tea or coffee for several days.

You should also take into account the type of device itself. The result of work and performance characteristics of PMM differ from different brands - the first cope well with some tablets, others require a complete set (softener, rinse aid, flavoring) to achieve optimal results.

Therefore, we will compare tablets from leading brands based on the most important factor for many – the cost of one washing cycle. Moreover, while some manufacturers produce products in only one package (and, accordingly, at a constant price), Finish exhibits a clear trend that is familiar to thrifty housewives - the greater the number of tablets in a pack, the cheaper the cost of 1 piece.

As for the quality of washing, in addition to consumer reviews, you can study the data from an inspection of PMM products conducted by Roskontrol in October 2016.

True, the selection of products raises questions, since the studies involved both tablets and powders, but the latter were used together with a rinse aid and softening salt, so the composition was close to the contents of the capsules.

We have provided a detailed description of the best tablet detergents popular among consumers in next article.

Fairy tablets and Finish powder coped with the task better than others, but after Somat many items would have to be washed manually

In this case, the conditions for the subjects were the same in order to obtain the most reliable result.

For example, to test the quality of washing, the same dishwasher was used, operating at a partial load, and the dishes were contaminated with residues of raw eggs, milk porridge, minced meat, ketchup, fruit juice pulp and other frequently used products.

Don't want to buy expensive pills and are looking for an alternative? We recommend that you read the best recipes preparing homemade tablets based on regular soda and other equally simple additives.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The video presents the opinion of a dishwasher about the effectiveness of Finish tablets:

Although many continue to consider the cost of Finish tablets to be unreasonably high, the huge number of positive reviews is a reason, if not to switch to the brand’s products, then at least to compare the result of its work with your favorite product.

And if you are just going to buy a dishwasher, consult at the same time about the optimal choice of tablets for it.

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