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Finish dishwasher detergents and gels are popular in Europe and the domestic market. Many housewives prefer gel to powders and capsules. What is the reason for such popularity, how to choose and use the right tool – we will give exhaustive answers to these questions further.
Gel Finish: composition features
The product of the Finish brand is superior to other detergent analogues due to the excellent dissolution rate in water, which is inferior to capsules and powders. The preparation is suitable for any mode of washing.
What is Finish All in 1 Regular Gel made of? A few years ago, it contained phosphates and surfactants, but today these toxic components are not there – products began to be produced in a phosphate-free line.
A more environmentally friendly option is Finish Eco Power Gel. It contains not only phosphates, but also fragrances.
The manufacturer produces different types of packaging – small and economical: from 0,65 to 1,5 liters or more. The gel is suitable for various dishes, including silver and porcelain. The drug is also designed for complex stains: tea, oily, etc.
How to use
The gel-like agent, similar to the powder, is dosed according to the needs of the user, the hardness of the water, the filling level of the tank and the degree of soiling of the dishes. And on each bottle, the dosage is prescribed in the instructions: the manufacturer recommends using 20 ml for not too dirty dishes, use 5 ml more for medium soiled dishes, and pour 30 ml for the most difficult dirt.
If the PMM loading is incomplete (half), take less than the specified amount. It is convenient that on some bottles it is written how long the bottle will last at the recommended dosages. 1300 ml of gel is enough for 65 washes (about 60 days, subject to daily use of the dishwasher).
Liquid is poured into the detergent compartment – this dispenser is located on the inside of the washer door. It is convenient to pour thanks to the well-thought-out design of the bottle with a spout.
Interesting! The phrase “All in one” does not mean that you can do without salt. If the water is too hard (the machine will determine the hardness level itself, or check it with a test strip), use it. Why do you need salt in the dishwasher? First of all, to soften the water and not disable the ion exchanger.
Use rinse aid as desired – if you need crystal clear dishes, then add. If the effectiveness of the gel is enough, do not waste your money.
Which gel is better: Finish All in One or Somat Gold Anti-Fat
We have chosen Somat Gold Anti-Fat as our rival, because after Finish it is the second most popular gel in the Russian Federation. Let’s compare them to decide which one is better.
Finish All in One (Calgonit)
Fast dissolving gel with efficiency on the shortest wash cycles. Completely phosphate free. The unique formula of protection of glass is provided. Designed for 26 washing cycles (1650 ml).
Somat Gold Anti Fat
This product contains 5-15% phosphates, as well as bronopol, methylchloroisothiazoline, methylisothiazoline – a complex of these components can cause allergic reactions. And given the same price as Finish with a volume of only 600 ml, it is hardly reasonable, profitable and safe to purchase such a product, despite the mass of enthusiastic customer reviews.
User Reviews
We found out whether the product is really as good as the manufacturer describes it. To do this, reviews were collected from online stores and forums to reflect an unbiased opinion about the Finish brand product.
Valery, Kyiv
Gel Finish All in One laundered everything without difficulty. Found a couple of water stains on glass cups, but it’s not significant. The advantage is that after washing there is no sharp unpleasant odor, as when using powders. Easy to pour. I bought it purely for the experiment, to find out which is better – tablets, powder or liquid. Before that, I used Somat, but then I read the composition and changed my mind. The only negative is the cost (when compared with powders).
Anna, Moscow
An amazing tool. I have always taken pills so as not to fall asleep with salt. But they gave me a bottle of this miracle at work, and the dishes began to be washed better. Well, buying salt is not a problem. But the dishes and dishwasher smell good after washing, there are no smudges and unwashed places. Bravo!
Svetlana, Tver
I was always amazed how the Finns create such high-quality things. Eco-gel Finish was no exception. I bought it on a whim, and decided to immediately check what’s what. I poured out a little of the contents from the bottle – even with the naked eye you can see that there is nothing particularly harmful in it: I did not notice any aggressive impurities and odors. The manufacturer recommends using 17 ml of the product for one cycle. As an economical hostess, I will say frankly that 9 ml is enough for washing 10 sets of dishes. As a result, I had enough bottle for 65 washes! What was washed: tea and coffee stains, greasy and old stains. Despite the name “All in Van”, rinse aid and salt should be added, otherwise there will be stains and other troubles. In general, I boldly summarize that this is the best tool for PMM that I have tried.
Conclusion: Finish gel (especially its ECO version) is a convenient and productive tool for high-quality dishwashing. Good reviews and a safe composition inspire confidence, and experienced users recommend it. Try it and share your own impressions in the comments!