Siemens Home Appliances
Tabs, liquid or powder detergent – setting the record straight
A dishwasher is a great addition to any household – saves you time, water and energy. There are three options when it comes to cleaning product types for your dishwasher. The question is which one is best or is there really no difference? Read on – our experts have the answers.
Tabs: high performance, maximum convenience
Looking for the easy life? Choose tabs. The all-in-one solution contains salt, rinse aid and detergent. Just place one tab into the detergent dispenser for each cycle. You don’t even have to think about the dosage. Just make sure to choose a high-quality tab, as some cheaper ones can corrode your glasses and don’t always dissolve properly. Siemens Home Appliances recommend Finish for maximum performance.
Liquid: cost-effective, yet inefficient
More cost-effective than tabs, liquid detergents are easily dosed into the dispenser. Additionally, you’ll need salt and rinse aid. When it comes to results, liquids are less efficient than tabs or powder. They usually contain a higher quantity of surfactants – compounds that can be detrimental to the environment.
Powder: economic and environmentally friendly
Powder makes a cost-effective and efficient alternative to tabs for perfectly clean dishes. It can be dosed according to the number of dishes in the appliance and it dissolves easily. Also, the less powder you use, the more money you save and the more you protect the environment. Combine it with salt and rinse aid to get the best cleaning results.
No detergent at home? We’ve got you covered!
Dishwasher full of crockery and pans but no detergent in the cupboard? Here’s a tip just for you. Instead of taking it all out and washing it by hand, run the dishwasher at a high temperature without detergent. You don’t want to do this regularly, though, as the success depends on the degree of soiling and the length of the programme. But give it a try in an emergency – you may be surprised by the results. By all means, avoid using normal dishwashing detergent. It can cause a build-up of suds and damage your dishwasher.
