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Why Do Dishes Emerge Dirty from the Dishwasher? Insights from 60 Million Consumers Tests

Tablets vs. Traditional Products: Which Perform Better?

Renowned consumer testing magazine 60 Million Consumers compared classic tablets paired with rinse aid against all-in-one tablets. The verdict: classic tablets plus rinse aid delivered superior results. Tests targeted tough stains like tea, burnt milk, mashed potatoes, and egg yolk. Top performer was the classic Sun Triple Action tablet with matching rinse aid from Sun. Sun excelled overall, while Green Tree impressed with exceptional glass shine.

Lagging far behind was Casino's all-in-one tablet, which struggled with tea stains, burnt milk, and egg yolk residues.

What About Cost?

Whether opting for all-in-one tablets or classic tablets with rinse aid, prices remain comparable.

Are They Eco-Friendly?

Manufacturers have stepped up: modern products avoid phosphates and phosphonates—non-biodegradable culprits behind green algae blooms—making them far greener than before.

Key Takeaways

The standout difference lies in drying performance, where classic tablets plus rinse aid shone brightest. However, no product fully tackled burnt milk stuck to saucepan bottoms. Read the full study in the September issue of 60 Million Consumers.