What kind of dishwasher detergents are not on the shelves! Capsules from “3-in-1” to “all-in-1”, liquid gels and tablets – it’s so difficult to choose the best among them. We offer an overview of the classic tool for PMM – Finish powder. What are the advantages and features, its composition and price category – read below.
What is “Finish”
Finish dishwasher detergents are one of the most popular among brands Somat, Fairy or Calgon. Even some dishwasher manufacturers advise buying the Finish, positioning it as an example of a high-quality and reliable product.
Does the powder have any special advantages and differences? Let’s analyze the composition:
- 15 to 30% sodium tripolyphosphate salts. This substance fights greasy contaminants.
- Bleach (oxygen-containing) – up to 5%. Removes “tea”, “coffee” and other types of raids.
- Surfactants are surfactants of a non-ionic type. Forms foam to improve the quality of washing.
- Enzymes are special enzymes that break down carbohydrates and proteins at low temperatures.
- Aromatic additives, including limonene.
In addition to the listed ingredients, StainSoake can be found – the manufacturer uses it as a stain remover. StainSoake has the ability to penetrate deep into dried-on stains to dissolve them completely.
It is worth noting that the composition does not include phosphates – chemicals recognized as unsafe. In high concentrations, they are banned in many European countries.
The first batch of such a powder arrived in the Russian Federation from Germany. Today on the market you can find packages of Danish, Polish and Finnish production. Packing can be from 1 to 2,5 kg. Here are some examples:
- Finish Classic weighing 1 kg and costing from 450 rubles – with the effect of “soaking”. A classic tool without unnecessary additives at an affordable cost.
- Calgonit Finish Classic weighing 2,5 kg – suitable for all types of PMM. The price of “Calgonite Finish Classic” starts from 1100 rubles.
- Calgonit Finish Lemon (packing 2,5 kg), Germany. With aromatic additive “lemon”. The cost is from 1000 rubles.
How to use
Any powder should be used strictly dosed, it is not necessary to fall asleep “by eye”. Use a spoon or measuring cup to accurately measure the correct dose. One cycle consumes 20 to 25 g of substance (D).
Where to put dishwasher powder? Look for a special loading tray on the inside of the hopper door. There is also a filling hole for the rinse aid.
Don’t know where to put your regenerating salt? In most cases, a special compartment is provided for it inside the bunker, under the filter. But in the latest models from brands like Honey, you can find compartments on the door.
If you plan to turn on the pre-wash or “soak” mode, add another 5 g to the usual volume. Pour separately into the specially provided dispenser compartment (C).
Important! The indicated dosage is an average value that is suitable only for full-sized PMM. If you have a narrow or compact dishwasher, you need to use less detergent. Experiment: when the dishes are well washed and there are no streaks, the proportions are correct.
The degree of water hardness also affects the dosage, but it all depends on which and in what volume you use. salt. In the dishwasher, salt is not the last place, its task is to contribute to the optimal operation of the ion exchanger, which softens hard water from the tap. Rinse aid is equally important – with its help, the dishes become shiny, do not leave streaks on them and dry faster.
The company produces, in addition to powder, other products for PMM: salt, conditioner Finish, tablets and capsules. It is advisable not to combine products of different brands – their effect is significantly reduced. And by combining detergent, rinse aid and salt from the same brand, you enhance their benefits for the dishwasher.
User Reviews
In order for you to form an objective opinion about the tool, we offer for consideration user reviews – positive and negative, and draw your own conclusions.
Victoria, Kaluga
I take this powder in the store and then decided to order it online. Maybe I came across a fake, but terrible stains remained on the dishes after washing – I had to rinse everything 2 times in clean water, and manually – additional rinsing did not save. I’ve tried lowering the dosage but it still leaves streaks. Be careful – a fake can be hidden under a low price!
Daria, Sochi
I always used only 3-in-1 tablets, but the devil pulled me to buy powder – the brand is the same, and it costs almost 2 times cheaper. As a result, white stains all over the dishes. Dissatisfied, sorry for the money spent, returned to tablets Finish Quantum Power Ball.
Konstantin, Moscow
I use “Finish” in granules together with rinse aid and “Finish” salt. I calculate the dosage based on the hardness of the water (I measured it with a test strip, in accordance with the result, I began to fill in 20 g of powder per 1 wash). There are no complaints – the dishes are shiny, sometimes there are stains on the glass, but an additional rinse solves the problem.
Stesha, Krasnoyarsk
I use powder because tablets don’t suit my water hardness. I did not calculate the correct dosage right away – only from the 3rd wash. Later I realized that it is better to change salt and rinse aid and buy all products of the same brand. In general, if you figure it out, arrange the dishes correctly and do not sin with the dosage, the sink will be 10 out of 10 points.
To summarize: Finish leaves streaks, but if you calculate the correct dosage, follow the rules for loading dishes in the PMM and use the entire line of products, washing promises to be flawless. Share your opinion about the product in the comments.