Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.
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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.
$7.45
Powder
11c
67
1000
na
10.8
New Zealand
No
Yes
Lemon
-
works well
Pros
I bought this on the basis of some previous Consumer test:
it cleans most things well
doesn't leave streaks when rinse aid used
I have no trouble with coffee stains
I like powder because the quantity can be adjusted to degree of dirt or for half full machine
Cons
not good for heavily baked on stains
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Ruth B.
Used 6 months or more