Product review
Updated February 2022
Dishwasher detergents
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February 2022
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Automatic Dishwashing powder Lime with baking soda
Price
$4.99
Score
63
Price
$4.99
Score
63
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Test results
- 63Cleaning performance
Cleaning performance scores
- Egg yolk
64
- Rice starch
39
- Baked-on cheese
63
- Red wine
69
- Coffee
61
- Minced meat
85
Other ratings
- Packaging assessment
Good
- Environmental assessment
Poor
- Safety
Good
Product details
- Type
Powder
- Avg price
$4.99
- Cost per wash
$0.17
- Packaging type
Plastic bottle
- Washes per pack
30
- Pack size
1kg
- Fragrance
Lime with baking soda
Specifications
- pH
10.5
- Dissolvable wrapper
n/a
- Origin
Made in New Zealand
Packaging claims
- Contain rinse aid claim
- Cruelty free claim
- Septic tank safe claim
No, but states "Refer to septic tank manufacturer for suitability".
- Grey water safe claim
More info
- Notes
Made from NZ recycled plastic
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