Stop overpaying for dishwashing tablets! Discover the top alternatives as rated by shoppers
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Everyone’s always on the lookout for ways to save a bit of money here and there. Especially now that the economy is still a little bit shaky and many are still struggling to get by, cutting costs whenever possible is a must.
While we’re on the subject of costly products, has anyone ever stopped to think about just how expensive dishwashing tablets are? We’re talking about big brands of dishwashing tablets at leading supermarkets costing as high as $72.
Luckily, many shoppers around Australia have found affordable alternatives that can deliver amazing results.
Shoppers shared their reviews of the most affordable dishwashing tablets on the market after one Woolies customer asked for advice on the best bargain dishwashing tablets, saying he wanted to avoid spending too much money on them.
‘Looking for some decent dishwashing tablets. We normally use Finish Ultimate pro, but currently $64 for 65 tablets at Woolies,’ he wrote in a post to a popular Facebook group.
The post received hundreds of comments from fellow shoppers who were keen on sharing their opinions. Many agreed on three key buys from ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths, saying that they were ‘as good as the expensive tablets – if not better’.
Here’s what they recommended:
ALDI Logix Platinum 18-in-1 – $7.49 for 40 tablets
ALDI's Logix Platinum Dishwashing Tablets were top-rated by numerous bargain hunters. Fans of the product praised its effectiveness, stating that it was comparable to the more expensive brands.
‘I use the ALDI Logix Platinum. They are great,’ one said.
‘I agree. They are the only ones that don’t leave a horrible taste on our cups,’ another replied.
Someone else stated that they ‘work very well’ for the price. ‘Not paying $$$$ [for] Finish or other brands. Logix Platinum all the way,’ they added.
Others stated they’d recently made the switch to the affordable buy and revealed that they were pleased with the results.
‘Recently switched to these, with a husband giving me the side eye – and to my surprise, he said they’re awesome,’ one responded.
Consumer advocacy group CHOICE also reviewed the ALDI Logix Platinum 18-in-1 and gave it a 75 per cent recommended rating based on various test results.
One consumer said the product was ‘hard to beat when it comes to price performance’.
Woolworths Shine 10-in-1 – $4.50 for 30 tablets
Woolworths' Shine 10-in-1 Dishwashing Tablets and Shine Dishwashing Powder (which retails at just $3.90) also garnered significant praise for their affordability and cleaning capabilities. Many customers claimed that the Shine tablets were on par with, or even better than, well-known brands like Finish and Fairy.
‘These ones from Woolies have worked just fine for us,’ one stated.
‘We just switched, and there is absolutely no difference to the Finish tablets,’ another responded.
Others testified that the Shine powder was just as impressive.
‘We just use the Shine powder, it works perfectly,’ one shopper shared.
One savvy mum also shared her experience with the Shine powder after accidentally stumbling on the cleaning buy. ‘I usually buy Finish dishwasher tablets, but I was a bit tight on cash,’ she revealed before adding that she was so ‘impressed’ with her discovery. You can read more about this story here.
Coles Ultra Advanced Dishwashing Tablets – $6 for 40 tablets
Coles' Ultra Advanced Dishwashing Tablets and Dishwashing Powder also scored high marks from shoppers. Many Facebook users explained how they switched from traditional brand-name tablets to these generic brands not only for cost-efficiency but also because it provided sufficient cleaning.
‘Coles Ultra Tablets work great – and it’s like $4 or something,’ someone wrote.
Another responded: ‘The Coles brand is great. And I had a dishwasher repair technician advise me to use half a tablet for each wash. Not just cost savings, but better for the machine, and it’s enough for a good wash.’
Someone else shared that they were using Fairy tablets before trying the powder brands between Woolies, Coles, and ALDI. ‘I am happy with the powder compared to the tablets,’ they added.
‘I also use rinse aid in the dishwasher and am also happy with the generic brands. Same, same...but cheaper, in my opinion,’ one more commented.
Others told the original poster to shop around major retailers such as Bunnings or Chemist Warehouse for amazing deals on big-name dishwashing tablets if he wishes.
‘You can get 110 Classic Finish tablets for $14.99 at Chemist Warehouse, you just need to be sure you have rinse aid in the machine,’ one replied.
Someone shared: ‘I bought 70 tablets for $25 at Bunnings yesterday.’ While another stated they bought a 60-pack for $34.99 at JB Hi-Fi.
Will you give some of these suggestions a go? Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried them before, too!
While we’re on the subject of costly products, has anyone ever stopped to think about just how expensive dishwashing tablets are? We’re talking about big brands of dishwashing tablets at leading supermarkets costing as high as $72.
Luckily, many shoppers around Australia have found affordable alternatives that can deliver amazing results.
Shoppers shared their reviews of the most affordable dishwashing tablets on the market after one Woolies customer asked for advice on the best bargain dishwashing tablets, saying he wanted to avoid spending too much money on them.
‘Looking for some decent dishwashing tablets. We normally use Finish Ultimate pro, but currently $64 for 65 tablets at Woolies,’ he wrote in a post to a popular Facebook group.
The post received hundreds of comments from fellow shoppers who were keen on sharing their opinions. Many agreed on three key buys from ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths, saying that they were ‘as good as the expensive tablets – if not better’.
Here’s what they recommended:
Hundreds of Facebook users shared their reviews on the ‘best’ dishwashing tablets they’ve used. Credit: RODNAE Productions/Pexels
ALDI Logix Platinum 18-in-1 – $7.49 for 40 tablets
ALDI's Logix Platinum Dishwashing Tablets were top-rated by numerous bargain hunters. Fans of the product praised its effectiveness, stating that it was comparable to the more expensive brands.
‘I use the ALDI Logix Platinum. They are great,’ one said.
‘I agree. They are the only ones that don’t leave a horrible taste on our cups,’ another replied.
Someone else stated that they ‘work very well’ for the price. ‘Not paying $$$$ [for] Finish or other brands. Logix Platinum all the way,’ they added.
Others stated they’d recently made the switch to the affordable buy and revealed that they were pleased with the results.
‘Recently switched to these, with a husband giving me the side eye – and to my surprise, he said they’re awesome,’ one responded.
Consumer advocacy group CHOICE also reviewed the ALDI Logix Platinum 18-in-1 and gave it a 75 per cent recommended rating based on various test results.
One consumer said the product was ‘hard to beat when it comes to price performance’.
Many praised the supermarket giant’s dishwashing tablets. Credit: ALDI
Woolworths Shine 10-in-1 – $4.50 for 30 tablets
Woolworths' Shine 10-in-1 Dishwashing Tablets and Shine Dishwashing Powder (which retails at just $3.90) also garnered significant praise for their affordability and cleaning capabilities. Many customers claimed that the Shine tablets were on par with, or even better than, well-known brands like Finish and Fairy.
‘These ones from Woolies have worked just fine for us,’ one stated.
‘We just switched, and there is absolutely no difference to the Finish tablets,’ another responded.
Shoppers also gave Woolworth’s brand of dishwashing tablets their approval. Credit: Woolworths.
Others testified that the Shine powder was just as impressive.
‘We just use the Shine powder, it works perfectly,’ one shopper shared.
One savvy mum also shared her experience with the Shine powder after accidentally stumbling on the cleaning buy. ‘I usually buy Finish dishwasher tablets, but I was a bit tight on cash,’ she revealed before adding that she was so ‘impressed’ with her discovery. You can read more about this story here.
Coles Ultra Advanced Dishwashing Tablets – $6 for 40 tablets
Coles' Ultra Advanced Dishwashing Tablets and Dishwashing Powder also scored high marks from shoppers. Many Facebook users explained how they switched from traditional brand-name tablets to these generic brands not only for cost-efficiency but also because it provided sufficient cleaning.
‘Coles Ultra Tablets work great – and it’s like $4 or something,’ someone wrote.
Another responded: ‘The Coles brand is great. And I had a dishwasher repair technician advise me to use half a tablet for each wash. Not just cost savings, but better for the machine, and it’s enough for a good wash.’
Someone else shared that they were using Fairy tablets before trying the powder brands between Woolies, Coles, and ALDI. ‘I am happy with the powder compared to the tablets,’ they added.
The dishwasher tablets from Coles also received the seal of approval from many Facebook users. Credit: Coles
‘I also use rinse aid in the dishwasher and am also happy with the generic brands. Same, same...but cheaper, in my opinion,’ one more commented.
Others told the original poster to shop around major retailers such as Bunnings or Chemist Warehouse for amazing deals on big-name dishwashing tablets if he wishes.
‘You can get 110 Classic Finish tablets for $14.99 at Chemist Warehouse, you just need to be sure you have rinse aid in the machine,’ one replied.
Someone shared: ‘I bought 70 tablets for $25 at Bunnings yesterday.’ While another stated they bought a 60-pack for $34.99 at JB Hi-Fi.
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