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Product review
Updated February 2022

Dishwasher detergents

Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.

February 2022

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Automatic Dishwashing powder Lime with baking soda

Price
$4.99
Score
63

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Test results

  • 63
    Cleaning 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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