Product review
Updated February 2022
Dishwasher detergents
Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.
February 2022
Finish
Quantum Ultimate Original
Price
$20
Score
73
Recommended
Price
$20
Score
73
Recommended
Why is this free?
We’re dedicated to getting NZ consumers a fairer deal. We provide as much information as we can for free but we rely primarily on membership and donations to fund our work. You can help by becoming a Consumer member or making a donation. We’ll use your contribution to investigate consumer issues and work for positive change.
Test results
- 73Cleaning performance
Cleaning performance scores
- Egg yolk
91
- Rice starch
68
- Baked-on cheese
86
- Red wine
47
- Coffee
59
- Minced meat
90
Other ratings
- Packaging assessment
Acceptable
- Environmental assessment
Poor
- Safety
Good
Product details
- Type
Tablet
- Avg price
$20
- Cost per wash
$0.56
- Packaging type
Plastic bottle
- Washes per pack
36
- Pack size
36 tablets
- Fragrance
Original
Specifications
- pH
10.4
- Dissolvable wrapper
- Origin
Made in Poland
Packaging claims
- Contain rinse aid claim
- Cruelty free claim
- Septic tank safe claim
Yes, "Suitable for most septic tanks, however refer to manufacturer of your wastewater treatment system for septic advice."
- Grey water safe claim
More info
Member reviews
Have you used this product? Share your opinion with Consumer members
We also tested
Not found what you want?
We've tested 23 other dishwasher detergents.
Cheaper price at Mitre 10
Pros
I brought two 80 tablet bags of Quantum Ultimate Lemon Sparkle Powerball dishwasher Tabs from Mitre Ten recently they cost just over $33.00 per bag which is considerably cheaper per Tab than at PaknSav and Countdown.
Although they are not rated as high as the Finish Pro Tabs they do a good job and are considerably cheaper.
Cons
No apparent cons
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Warwick A.
Used 6 months or more