Dishwasher detergents
Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.
Active
Ultimate Citrus Zest
recommended
Avg price
$11.50
Test results
- 86Egg yolk
- 78Rice starch
- 92Baked-on cheese
- 70Red wine
- 67Coffee
- 85Minced meat
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Good points
- Very good at removing egg-yolk stains.
- Good at removing rice stains.
- Excellent at removing baked-on cheese stains.
- OK at removing red wine stains.
- OK at removing coffee stains.
- Very good at removing minced-meat stains.
- Dissolvable wrapper.
Bad points
No obvious bad points.
How we test
Overall score is the average of 6 scores for stain removal.
We test in a controlled lab environment using plates that are pre-stained. We get the plates from the same company that supplies consumer organisations and dishwasher manufacturers globally. We set the dishwasher to a standard cycle at 60°C and test each detergent 4 times. To see how well the detergents have cleaned the plates, we measure the reflectance with a spectrophotometer before and after cleaning.
Model
- Avg price
$11.50
- Type
Tablet
- Cost per load
38c
- Washes per pack
30
- Pack size
30
- Dissolvable wrapper
Yes
Specifications
- pH
9.8
- Origin
New Zealand
- Contain rinse aid
Yes
- Phosphate free
Yes
- Fragrance
Citrus
More info
- Notes
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Best buy ever
Pros
Washes well on a range of cycles - including quick wash. Value for money. I find it washes tea & coffee cups really well - no staining.
Cons
Haven’t found any.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
MAREE G.
Used 6 months or more