What are the only means for the dishwasher is 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 products are among the most popular along with Somat, Fairy or Calgon brands. Even some manufacturers of dishwashers are advised to buy “Finish”, positioning it as an example of a high-quality and reliable tool.
Does the powder have any special advantages and differences? Let's analyze the composition:
- From 15 to 30% sodium tripolyphosphate salts. This substance fights greasy contaminants.
- Bleach (oxygen-containing) - up to 5%. Deletes "tea", "coffee" and other types of raids.
- Surfactants are non-ionic surfactants. Form a foam to improve the quality of the wash.
- Enzymes are special enzymes that break down carbohydrates and proteins under low temperature conditions.
- 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 deeply into dried spots to completely dissolve them.
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 powder came to the Russian Federation from Germany. Today on the market you can find packaging 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 “Kalgonit Finish Classic” starts at 1100 rubles.
- Calgonit Finish Lemon (2.5 kg packaging), Germany. With aromatic additive "lemon". Cost from 1000 rubles.
How to use
Any powder should be used strictly dosed, it is not necessary to fall asleep "by eye". To accurately measure the desired dose, use a spoon or measuring cup. From 20 to 25 g of substance (D) is consumed per cycle.
Where to put powder for dishwasher? Find the special loading tray on the hopper door from the inside. There is also a loading hole for rinse aid.
Not sure where to pour regenerating salt? In most cases, a special compartment is provided for it inside the hopper, under the filter. But in the latest models from brands like Miele, 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-size PMM. If you have a narrow or compact dishwasher installed, you need to use less.Experiment: when the dishes are washed well and there will be no stains, the proportions are correct.
The dosage is also affected by the degree of hardness of the water, but it all depends on how much and how much salt you use. 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 water supply. Rinse aid is no less important - with its help, the dishes become glossy, there are no stains on it and drying is faster.
In addition to powder, the company also produces other PMM products: salt, Finish rinse aid, tablets and capsules. It is advisable not to combine means of different brands - their effect is significantly reduced. And combining detergent, rinse aid and salt from one brand, you enhance their benefits for dishwashers.
User reviews
In order for you to have an objective opinion about the tool, we offer user reviews to be considered - positive and negative, and draw your own conclusions.
Victoria, Kaluga
I take this powder in the store and then decided to order via the Internet. Maybe I came across a fake, but there were terrible stains on the dishes after washing - I had to rinse everything 2 times in clean water, and manually - an additional rinse did not save. I tried to reduce the dosage, still smudges remain. Be careful - a fake can be hidden at 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 on all dishes.Unhappy, sorry for the money spent, she returned to the Finish Quantum Power Ball tablets.
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 (measured with a test strip, in accordance with the result I began to fill up with 20 g of powder per 1 wash). There are no complaints - the dishes shine, sometimes stains on the glass, but an additional rinse solves the problem.
Stesha, Krasnoyarsk
I use the powder because the tablets are not suitable for me because of the hardness of the water. The correct dosage was not calculated immediately - only from the 3rd wash. Later I realized that it is better to change the salt and rinse aid and buy all the products of the same brand. In general, if you figure it out, arrange the dishes correctly and not sin with the dosage, the sink will be 10 out of 10 points.
To summarize: Finish leaves stains, but if you calculate the correct dosage, follow the rules for loading dishes into the PMM and use the entire line of tools, the sink promises to be impeccable. Share your opinion on the product in the comments.