Product review
Updated April 2024
Dishwasher detergents
Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.
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March 2024
Active
Rapid Lemon
Price
$11.99
Score
82
Recommended
Price
$11.99
Score
82
Recommended
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Test results
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82Cleaning score
Test results
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Egg yolk83
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Rice starch75
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Baked-on cheese83
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Red wine85
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Coffee82
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Minced meat82
Other ratings
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Packaging assessmentPoor
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Environmental assessmentPoor
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SafetyAcceptable
Product details
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TypeTablet
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Cost per wash$0.4
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Packaging typePlastic pouch
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Washes per pack30
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Pack size30 Tablets
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FragranceLemon
Specifications
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pH9.92
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Dissolvable wrapperYes
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OriginNew Zealand
Packaging claims
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Contain rinse aid claimYes
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Cruelty free claimNo
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Septic tank safe claimNo
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Grey water safe claimNo
More info
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Notes
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Clean dishes aren't everything! How about the planet?
Pros
Don't use it because of its 'poor' environmental performance. Why would I want clean dishes and filthy water?
Cons
Can't quite believe that your system STILL treats environmental impact as a side issue when assessing product ratings. My product of choice - Eco Planet dishwasher tabs - may not give me the shiniest dishes in town but it does the job well without ^%$#@ing the earth.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Jackie
Used 1 month or less