Dishwasher detergents

Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.

March 2024

Active

Rapid Lemon

Price

$11.99

Score

Recommended

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Test results

82
Cleaning score

Test results

Egg yolk

83
Rice starch

75
Baked-on cheese

83
Red wine

85
Coffee

82
Minced meat

82

Other ratings

Packaging assessment

Poor
Environmental assessment

Poor
Safety

Acceptable

Product details

Type

Tablet
Cost per wash

$0.4
Packaging type

Plastic pouch
Washes per pack

30
Pack size

30 Tablets
Fragrance

Lemon

Specifications

pH

9.92
Dissolvable wrapper

Yes
Origin

New Zealand

Packaging claims

Contain rinse aid claim

Yes
Cruelty free claim

No
Septic tank safe claim

No
Grey water safe claim

No

More info

Notes

Member reviews

3 Member reviews

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.