Best dishwasher tablets money can buy

While we may moan about having to load and unload the dishwasher, most of us wouldn’t be without one, so make sure your appliance is doing its job properly by choosing the best dishwasher tablets money can buy. 

Ideally you want something that’s going to tackle tough food stains head on, while also leaving glasses sparkling clean and your dishwasher smelling fresh. Whatever you’re after, we’ve got the picked out only the best options and top-rated dishwasher tablets, from multi-pack capsules and tablets to eco options that are septic-tank friendly, and listed the best deal prices on them today. 

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The Fairy All-In-One Platinum Dishwasher Tablets are the best dishwasher tablets you can buy, as not only do you get a bumper pack but they also come with first-time cleaning action as well as cleaning a greasy filter. The soluble pouch dissolves much quicker than hard tablets too, so there’s no fuss and no mess.

Brilliant shine

Cutting through grease and grime, these capsules have salt and rinse aid action built in, as well as glass and silver protection for glassware, utensils and cutlery, so everything comes out sparkling.

Tough on stains

Say goodbye to having to do a second clean, as Fairy Platinum All-in-One has first-time cleaning action thanks to enzymes in the powder base that help to break down burnt-on residue.

Results

A great priced bumper pack with all the cleaning action you’d want. There’s a liquid-top compartment in each capsule that cuts through grease easily, which also helps to leave your dishwasher smelling lemon fresh. They even tackle hidden grease and dirt from the filter and there’s an anti-limescale system to stop calcium build-up, which would eventually prevent your dishwasher from working its best.

Good to know

Recommended by some of the leading appliance brands including Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Indesit, so you know you’re in safe hands.

Next up in our list are the Fairy Platinum Plus Dishwasher Tablets. Best for keeping cookware and dishes in tip-top condition, these tablets break down food residue while removing the dull sheen that can accumulate over time. Here's everything you need to know:

Low temperatures

Thanks to the three liquid chambers that make up each capsule, the detergent dissolves fast so it works in low temperatures as well as high.

Short cycles

Works in short cycles too, which is ideal when you’re in a hurry or need a quick turnaround of side plates and cutlery when you have friends over.

Integrated action

With built-in rinse aid and salt function, these tablets offer glass and silver protection.

Good to know

Your dishwasher will smell lovely and fresh with the lemon scent while fast dissolving means faster cleaning, perfect for short cycles.

Next are the Finish Quantum Ultimate Dishwasher Tablets, which are perfect for giving dishes a thorough clean and shiny finish without having to pre-rinse.

Power gel

These tablets combine detergent with power gel for outstanding results every time and there’s a multi-chamber technology that activates each cleaning agent when it’s needed.

Shiny finish

Even homes with hard water will see the difference in their glassware, as these tablets have a quick dissolving power gel that gets rid of residue for a perfect shine.

Pre-soaking

The Powerball penetrates as well as breaking down and lifting away tough stains and burnt-on food residue while the advanced powder with bleach cleans those hard to reach stains.

Good to know

As well as working with low temperature cycles, saving energy and money, these tablets can also help prevent water marks on glassware too.

Thanks to its Powerball technology, the Finish All-In-One Max Dishwasher Tablets give a powerful clean first time so no need to pre-soak dishes. These tablets are great for delicate glass and silver cutlery, ideal if you do a lot of entertaining for family and friends.

Dual layered

The tablets soak then soften food residue to help target stains as well as looking after delicate glassware.

Added salt and rinse aid

You’ll get a spotless finish with added salt and rinse aid functions as well as helping prevent limescale.

Low temperatures

Works equally well in lower temperatures, saving energy and money in the long term.

Good to know

The Finish brand is the number one recommended by leading appliance manufacturers such as Beko, Bosch, Neff, Samsung and Siemens.

Those looking for an eco-friendly option without any chemicals will love the Ecover All-In-One Dishwasher Tablets; perfect for families with young children or those with septic tanks rather than mains drainage.

Fragrance-free

Some people prefer a non-fragranced tablet as there’s no risk of a lingering after taste on dishes or cutlery.

Quick drying

Thanks to its fast drying formula, dishes and glasses are streak-free.

Sparkling results

These tablets may be plant and mineral based but they still tackle dried-on food head on.

Good to know

You can snap the tablets in half, as some buyers say that half a tablet works just as well on a basic dishwasher load for four people, making your tablets go twice as far!

These Ecozone Ultra All-In-One Dishwasher Tablets leave dishes shiny and streak-free and are suitable for vegans and allergy sufferers too.

Non toxic

There are no chemicals used in this product, so you can be sure that it’s safe for use around young children or if you need something that works with a septic tank.

Cruelty-free

These tablets are Certified Cruelty Free as well as vegan and environmentally-friendly due to its plant-based ingredients.

British made

Manufactured in the UK.

Good to know

There’s no synthetic smell or residue with these tablets and no residue on crockery or cutlery either, just a clean wash.