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Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh 20 ea

 
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Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea
 
4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (10)
  • Simple instructions (6)
  • Efficient (5)
  • Good power output (4)
  • Dishwasher safe (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Meticulous cleaner (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great product, though pricey

    The thing is that powdered dishwasher detergents were etching my glassware because they took way too long to dissolve completely and the undissolved powder had an abrasive effect on the glassware over time. So I...Read complete review

    The thing is that powdered dishwasher detergents were etching my glassware because they took way too long to dissolve completely and the undissolved powder had an abrasive effect on the glassware over time. So I tried a liquid gel dishwasher detergent. Nonabrasive for sure, but my stainless flatware wasn't getting clean enough and chapstick on the rims of glasses and coffee mugs was still there after a washload. All this started happening when my landlord replaced my old dishwasher with a new, watersaving model.

    So I tried these tablets and discovered that they're just the ticket. Everything comes out totally clean and shiny. The directions tell you that putting one tablet in the covered cup will do the trick, but I like to do that and fill the uncovered cup with liquid gel detergent (cheaper) as a pre-wash if my dishes and flatware are really dirty. If they're lightly soiled, just the tablet is fine.

    At more than 30 cents a tablet with just 20 in the box, I recommend shopping around. There's a larger size (60 tabs) and when on sale, it can cost significantly less per washload.

    When I have company, I like to be able to put my actual silverware in the dishwasher. Powdered dishwasher detergent is notorious for staining real silver, but the liquid gel and the tablets are fine because they don't deposit wet, undissolved powdered detergent on the silver at the beginning of the wash cycle. I totally recommend these tablets for sterling silver or silverplate -- just make sure any real silver cannot touch any stainless steel items while being washed.

    As far as the tablet not dissolving in the water and leaving undissolved detergent, well, I've never had that happen, not even once. Of course, I unwrap the tablet first and throw away the plastic wrapper. Unlike those "gelpacs," the outer wrapper on the tablet does not dissolve and you do have to remove it before putting the tablet in the dishwasher.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Horrible product

    This is so horrible it makes me scared to buy any of their products. I've used this before and it's so frustrating. Your glassware will all be either stained or have a lot of ...Read complete review

    This is so horrible it makes me scared to buy any of their products. I've used this before and it's so frustrating. Your glassware will all be either stained or have a lot of residue or both! Ugh!!

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    5.0

    Best I've tried

    By Kathy

    from New York, NY

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

    This product works extremely well. The dishes always come out totally clean, even with the usual difficult culprits to deal with: stuck on eggs, melted cheeses, roasting pans, etc. Other products that I have tried have not done as well.

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    4.0

    Good Product

    By Chrisstian

    from Atlanta, GA

    describe yourself Quality Oriented

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Cleans well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Kitchen

      Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

      Powerful cleaning. A little pricey but does the job.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      5.0

      Great Product

      By dheaton

      from Tennessee

      describe yourself Casual Cook

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

          My dishwasher manufacturer recommended this but I did try what I thought was bigger name brand products. Turns out nothing is as good as Finish. Great product.

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          1.0

          Horrible product

          By Jacki

          from Chicago, IL

          describe yourself Avid Cook

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Dishwasher Safe

          Cons

          • Difficult To Clean
          • Doesn't clean
          • Glassware isn't clean
          • Leaks
          • Stains glassware

          Best Uses

            Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

            This is so horrible it makes me scared to buy any of their products. I've used this before and it's so frustrating. Your glassware will all be either stained or have a lot of residue or both! Ugh!!

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            5.0

            Great clean dishes & sparkling glassware

            By rebmack

            from Chicago

            describe yourself Avid Cook

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Convenient
            • Dishwasher Safe
            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Large Kitchens
              • Small Kitchens

              Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

              These are very comparable to Cascade Action Packs -I used these as an alternative because they were on sale. I was impressed! I don't always scrub off all the food off of plates etc so I pleasantly surprised to see all of my dishes super clean

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              4.0

              Good product

              By Chrisstian

              from Atlanta, GA

              describe yourself Casual Cook

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Dishwasher Safe
              • Easy To Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commercial Kitchens
                • Large Kitchens
                • Small Kitchens

                Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

                Cleans dishes better than normal dishwashing powders/tabs

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                works better than I thought it would!

                By JLM

                from La

                describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Efficient
                • Simple Instructions

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home

                  Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

                  I purchased these because I could not locate Cascade Complete (my brand of choice) in any store, or here on drugstore.com. The tabs worked surprisingly well. I've only had to re-wash a few times, and I never pre-wash. Truthfully, most problems have been b/c one of my daughters loaded the dishwasher wrong! This is a good product.

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                  5.0

                  Electrasol is wonderful for your dishes/

                  By Annuska

                  from Las Vegas, Nevada

                  describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Efficient
                  • Powerful
                  • Simple Instructions

                  Cons

                  • No Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • In the dishwasher

                  Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

                  I have a new dishwasher and the Electrasol tablets are easy to use in it.
                  My dishes come out sparkling clean.

                  Comment on this review

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great product, though pricey

                  By Todd in SF

                  from San Francisco, California

                  describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Efficient
                  • Powerful
                  • Simple Instructions

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Office

                    Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

                    The thing is that powdered dishwasher detergents were etching my glassware because they took way too long to dissolve completely and the undissolved powder had an abrasive effect on the glassware over time. So I tried a liquid gel dishwasher detergent. Nonabrasive for sure, but my stainless flatware wasn't getting clean enough and chapstick on the rims of glasses and coffee mugs was still there after a washload. All this started happening when my landlord replaced my old dishwasher with a new, watersaving model.

                    So I tried these tablets and discovered that they're just the ticket. Everything comes out totally clean and shiny. The directions tell you that putting one tablet in the covered cup will do the trick, but I like to do that and fill the uncovered cup with liquid gel detergent (cheaper) as a pre-wash if my dishes and flatware are really dirty. If they're lightly soiled, just the tablet is fine.

                    At more than 30 cents a tablet with just 20 in the box, I recommend shopping around. There's a larger size (60 tabs) and when on sale, it can cost significantly less per washload.

                    When I have company, I like to be able to put my actual silverware in the dishwasher. Powdered dishwasher detergent is notorious for staining real silver, but the liquid gel and the tablets are fine because they don't deposit wet, undissolved powdered detergent on the silver at the beginning of the wash cycle. I totally recommend these tablets for sterling silver or silverplate -- just make sure any real silver cannot touch any stainless steel items while being washed.

                    As far as the tablet not dissolving in the water and leaving undissolved detergent, well, I've never had that happen, not even once. Of course, I unwrap the tablet first and throw away the plastic wrapper. Unlike those "gelpacs," the outer wrapper on the tablet does not dissolve and you do have to remove it before putting the tablet in the dishwasher.

                    Comment on this review

                    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Didn't Dissolve or work

                    By Plain Jane

                    from A Great Place by a Great Lake

                    describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Simple Instructions

                    Cons

                    • Didn't clean or dissolve

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Finish Powerball Tabs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh, 20 ea:

                      I purchased this last week and have been bitterly disappointed because the tabs do not dissolve and leave gritty soap all over everything.

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