Dishwasher Powder Review

Among the abundance of goods offered on the market, there are potent detergent compositions and eco-products. Cost also has a large range. Therefore, choosing a powder designed for dishwashers, many questions arise. Let us focus on the main points that should be present in the detergent to ensure the cleanliness and brilliance of kitchen utensils.

The composition and role of the agent

Dishwasher powder is the main component in the dishwashing process, the task of which is to ensure the quality separation of any contaminants, odor elimination and achievement of the surface gloss of the dishes.

The composition of the dishwasher powder includes such components:

1. Surfactants. These are active components that break down fat, soot, scale, etc.
2. Auxiliary items.These include, mainly bleach.
3. Amplifiers - enzymesable to cope with the most difficult pollution.
4. Odorants necessary to eliminate unpleasant odors.
5. Water Cushioning Components - phosphates. This compound compound is not used in EU countries. It is believed that the remnants of chemicals that may remain on the dishes, can cause harm to the body and pollute the environment. Getting into the drainage system, water with such detergent components, penetrates the soil and connects to groundwater.

But in our market, phosphate products are sold no less than environmentally friendly detergents.

Powder for dishwashers has a simple principle of operation. To start the washing cycle, water is fed into the dishwasher under pressure, in which the powder is dissolved, and envelops the surface of the dish. In the process of purification, the water with the remnants of food and detergent is washed down, passes the drainage system of the dishwasher and falls into the sewer. The better the combination of substances, the more effective will be washing. An improperly chosen tool will make the work of the machine unsatisfactory, and it will be necessary to eliminate in manual modewhat the powder did not handle. And this, in turn, leads to the uselessness of the washing automatic unit.

Rules of application

Dishwasher operation is very similar to the washing machine's workflow. For funds there special containerhaving compartments for powder, rinse aid and salt. Design features are described in the accompanying technical documentation. An important element of the process is to properly load the powder.

Depending on the complexity of the components, the manufacturer determines the necessary amount of funds to perform single cycle washing up. It is important not to deviate from the specified parameters and not to pour powder above the norm; a special dispenser is provided for these purposes. But some housewives believe the more the better. In case of using an excessive amount of powder for dishwashers, it will be necessary to rinse the dishes additionally manually, which does not simplify the washing process, but on the contrary, it will complicate it. Excess nominal volume can also create increased foaming, which will lead to the ingress of soap on the nodes in the machine, not involving contact with detergent.

When doing a half load of dishes, you should consider reducing the dose of detergent. So that the machine does not fail, and after washing the dishes there are no soap stains left on the dishes, the powder must also be 2 times less.

Overview of popular tools

You can experiment with detergents yourself, but you can get acquainted with the most popular of them, study the reviews and purchase the most effective. In the second case, you can significantly save time and money. Therefore, we consider the most popular powders designed for use in dishwashers.

1. Efficient and relatively cheap Somat (Somat). The main cleaning component are chemical compounds that can provide soda, which will cope with pollution of any complexity. The composition includes enzymes, but the powder is well washed out with even a small amount of water. Especially suitable for machines that do not have the function of additional rinsing. Even if this feature is provided in the unit, you can start a normal cycle without connecting an additional function, saving the time of the dishwashing cycle.
   

2. Firm powder Claro also from a series of inexpensive means.The drug has a multi-component composition, which allows splitting fat and other complex dried contaminants. The powder does not leave stains on the dishes, besides it prevents the formation of limestone deposits.
   
3. Brand Powder Finish have a higher cost, but contain additives that provide the best water softening, and are able to increase the quality of washing dishes several times.
   

Powder products are sold in a large assortment at any supermarket. If desired, you can find sparing powders that do not contain complex components.

Home Dishwasher Cleaner

In the trading network you can find an alternative to the powder in the form of a liquid detergent or in the form of tablets. Some housewives prefer to use for their dishwasher self-made tools. This has its pros and cons. Positive factors include the following factors:

• low cost product;
• home recipe cuts out the use of harmful phosphates and enzymes;
• no artificial flavors.

In most cases, the use of soda ash, mustard, hydrogen peroxide in your home remedy allows you to achieve greater results.than applying the same Somat powder. Thus, you can get a cheap and safe detergent, not inferior to powders of well-known brands.

At the same time, the use of household detergent leaves a big question a high-quality cleansing of complex contaminants. In addition, applying it in expensive dishwashing units, you can apply harm to a typewriter.

In your cooking recipe, you can include those components that are affordable and effective. The main thing is to monitor the parameters of the machine in order to track the negative impact in a timely manner and to refuse the cleaning powder made for the dishwasher with your own hands.