Product review
Updated February 2022
Dishwasher detergents
Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.
February 2022
Fairy
Platinum Plus Expert All in One
Price
$12
Score
74
Recommended
Price
$12
Score
74
Recommended
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Test results
- 74Cleaning performance
Cleaning performance scores
- Egg yolk
89
- Rice starch
69
- Baked-on cheese
91
- Red wine
48
- Coffee
60
- Minced meat
87
Other ratings
- Packaging assessment
Acceptable
- Environmental assessment
Acceptable
- Safety
Good
Product details
- Type
Tablet
- Avg price
$12
- Cost per wash
$0.86
- Packaging type
Plastic bottle
- Washes per pack
14
- Pack size
14 tablets
- Fragrance
Lemon
Specifications
- pH
10.8
- Dissolvable wrapper
- Origin
Made in EU (Belgium)
Packaging claims
- Contain rinse aid claim
- Cruelty free claim
- Septic tank safe claim
No
- Grey water safe claim
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Fairy dishwashing tablets
Pros
Does a great job, dishes come out sparkling clean - even with tough foods like eggs and cheese. Very affordable, and are also often on special at Chemist Warehouse and supermarkets.
Cons
Leaves a slight chemical smell on dishes sometimes.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Lisa S.
Used 6 months or more