Tried using Crystale tablets for the first time yesterday with highly stained vessels. Works perfectly just like finnish tablets but at half the price. Thank u so much for making us aware of the best value products 😊
Thank you Priyadarshani, for understanding and appreciating my efforts. Yes, the sole aim with which I started my channel was to help people get to know the benefits of using a dishwasher. Support from people like you have helped me make more and more such useful videos about other gadgets and appliances, for the benefit of my viewers. I may not have a great subscriber following, but I try to be genuine in whatever I do to help people with my knowledge on various things. I also make videos on whatever they ask me to do, whenever I can. Thank you once again.
2 years on have you noticed any changes in the quality & efficiency of the various detergent/tablets that would change their ratings. E.g. have you noticed any change in the quality & efficiency of Fortune detergent &tablet? Any new detergents/tablets that could make entry into this table? Maybe an updated table😊
I have hard water in my place. To improve the wash quality I bought a kent bathroom softener exclusively for the dishwasher. Inspite of it, there is a white layer forming on the utensils after wash. I am using Bosch all in one tablets along with finish salt and rinse aid. The settings for salt and rise aid is in the maximum. But even with all these things, the white layer on the utensils have not gone.
Hi Pushkala, I feel by using water softener, tablets and keeping salt and rinse aid setting at maximum, all at the same time, you could be overdoing it. If the water being fed is on the softer side, then salt and rinse can be minimum or even zero. Using water softener and tablets is OK, but in that case keep the settings of salt and rinse aid at 01 and try for some days. Not just one or two cycles but for 10 or 15 days. Based on the results, you can increase these settings or decrease. Thanks.
It's really helpful I guess , as I was confused and from tomorrow I will start using ifb d.w , is it possible u just inform detergent is better or tablet ,just one answer don't confuse by giving a diplomatic reply ? I have ifb v series 12 setting and we have soft water supply here with good pressure ,but utensils sometimes are oily so pls suggest accordingly ,approx how much it cost for detergent for 4 members in family of vegetarian ,usually non veg people utilise more utensils and oily also so I specified it...
Hi, tablets always have an edge over detergent as they are a combination of detergents, salt, rinse aid and other special ingredients in some types like the 5 in 1. If your water quality is very good, I mean soft water, just using tablets will suffice for a good cleaning. Having said this I would like to add that tablets are way too expensive compared to detergents. Moreover it's not ideal to use a tablet for a short program cycle as it will not be fully utilised and leave behind soapy utensils. And that's the reason I recommend use of detergent to many of my viewers who have hard water supply. You can watch me other detergent videos in this playlist below : DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html Hope you're satisfied with my answer and don't find it diplomatic. 😅😅
@@BhuvanaAdi thank you, iam very much satisfied with the reply ,I shall use detergent aa it's not that tough to understand ,apart from ifb which detergent is economic and good ??
Ankit Yadav Hi, thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation. It is people like you who keep me inspired and motivated to do such videos for the benefit of all. And my efforts seem to be fruitful. Thanks once again.😊
Another very important aspect I would like to point out (& hope you tell the viewers in your future videos) is that of the Water Quality of one's locality. At my place, I never witnessed any ill effects of hard water (particularly for laundry purposes) & in these 26 years never gave a thought about the water quality as everything seemed "normal". But while going through the manual I got the impression that water quality was of utmost significance when it comes to wash results. So, I decided to go ahead & find about the same. Fortunately, I spotted two surveys online (one being a State sponsored survey & other being by a University) wherein the water quality index for various localities of my region (35 km radius) was mentioned. Two my surprise, water quality of my locality (2 km radius) was 29° Clarke (Imperial Units) & consequently I had to set the Water Hardness setting of my dishwasher to H6 (on a scale of H1-7). Now, a few important aspects: 1) Dishwasher manufacturers advise NOT to use Tablets & Powerballs & instead recommend using Salt, Detergent, & Rinse Aid SEPARATELY, in requisite amounts, if water hardness of your locality is greater than 25° Clarke. 2) Since the dishwasher manual (of my model) provides water hardness indexes only in two units (°Clarke & millimoles/Litre) for corresponding Water Softening System Settings ("H - setting") & frequently, the available Water Surveys cite hardness mostly in SI units etc (ppm, mg/Litre etc), online converters can be used to make the requisite conversions into desired units. Also, surveys cite hardness as Calcium Hardness (Ca+2), Magnesium Hardness (Mg+2) & Total Hardness (TH); it goes without saying that the latter most is the appropriate one for our considerations 3) Water hardness often varies significantly (sometimes drastically) within the various localities (2-3 km radii) of a region (15-50 km Survey Area units) so its important to consider the water hardness for YOUR LOCALITY & not the Mean/Average of the entire region (meant for statistical purposes) Tip: Just google: " 'Your City/District Name' Water Hardness" & you should find relevant documents online for the Water Hardness in your region. 4) If your region has significant levels of water hardness, using a DESCALER once in a while is recommended to get rid of any lime scales & prolong the life of the appliance (dishwasher, washing machine, coffee makers etc)
Ankit Yadav Thank you Ankit for your suggestion. I am very well aware of this most important aspect. I keep telling, writing in replies to my viewers all the time - both about water hardness, salt setting and also about lime scale formation. Incidentally I am in the process of making a video on TDS and how to get to know one's water hardness checked etc. and the solution to it. Because as I have told explaining through video is better than just replying. I don't know whether you've seen my other dishwasher videos. I have a whole lot of videos in the playlist of dishwasher demo videos. Since I've fairly soft water, I haven't found the need to do descaling till date. But I'm about to upload that video as well for the benefit of my viewers who keep writing about that. In case you've time please go through my other videos as well as the interactions with my viewers. Anyway thanks for your concern. I will use your points in my video, though I was thinking on the same lines for my video about water hardness. Thank you so much. Appreciate your effort to get to know things which would benefit your appliance. That's how we in our family think. We believe in prolonging the life of our appliances and gadgets and do whatever is required for that by way of basic maintenance, handing with utmost care, follow user manuals, and so on. That's why I can proudly say that all our appliances, gadgets last for A.. ...G.......E......S!! I consider this too, a way of doing your bit to the environment, in this day and age of use and throw! I'm sure you will agree with me!
You have shared a lot of knowledge which I appreciate deeply. Although I am aware of many things, there are still lot of points like "water hardness in one's locality" and other points on which I now stand enlightened. I sincerely thank you for taking out valuable time to write on all this in detail. It is my turn to take a bow! It is sad that dishwasher companies and technicians and service personnel are seldom knowledgeable on these very important aspects and thus end up giving wrong advice to customers/users. This not only hampers the efficiency of the machine but also the product and brand as a whole some times. At most times, customers are left to research and fend for themselves. Other than mentioning about the importance of water quality and the related salt and rinse aid settings, I have not mentioned in so much detail about hardness related issues as you have shared. Thank you once again.
No mam, I was motivated to write at length only after seeing this comprehensive video & the prolonged effort put in to make it. I was surprised by meagre ratings & berating which certain people expressed regarding dishwashers on Amazon etc, which I otherwise feel are a handy appliance. I was left wondering those 5-10% people may be seeing poor results due to inappropriate Water Softening System settings. (Btw if my memory serves me right, for my Bosch Dishwasher (similar to yours but Indian Model -IN) the factory/default Water Softening Setting is set to "H4" & that for Rinse Aid Consumption is at "r5" (on a scale of 0 to 7) which is appropriate for most people. Even better if you could make some videos on: 1) Advanced dishwasher settings (Water Softening System settings, Drying Settings, Rinse Aid consumption settings, Water Heating System Settings etc) 2) Hack Videos: (Like the one where you cut tablets into two) Operating a dishwasher when you either run out or are running low on either Salt or Rinse Aid (by setting the corresponding parameter ("H" or "r" to 0 if you've already ran out of them; or 1-3 if you are running low on them ). [You may get away without doing so, but it will prolong the duration of the wash cycle] I feel an awareness of dishwasher settings paves the way for customising them as per one's requirements & goes a long way in fully exploiting the potential of this boon of a device. 3) A comparative review of Descalers available in India & their utility.
Thank you for the detailed comparison, new users can benefit a lot. we can clearly see how much hard work you have put in this to help others. Very informative and useful video.
Thanks for the clear and comprehensive analysis video, Madam. We have been using dishwasher for about 6 years now. Initial 4 years, we used Finish - excellent wash quality but slightly costly. Switched over to IFB - cost effective but less wash quality! During this lockdown, we don't get Finish anywhere - online or supermarkets. So, continuing with IFB powder. It's available in its site and no major complaints! But we prefer Finish due to its overall superiority. Only powder, we have never used any tablets so far. Thanks once again, Madam🙏
Thanks for your appreciation and thanks for sharing your experience. Yes Finish indeed is superior but it's very expensive too. Please watch my video on detergent Substitute which I uploaded 4 days back, as many viewers were asking me for a substitute in this period of lockdown when online sales weren't selling them as part of essentials. Sharing the link below: th-cam.com/video/2y7hsjGpc68/w-d-xo.html Hope you find this simple and safe temporary substitute useful. Thank you.
That's good to know. I always maintain that the detergent and it's cleaning efficiency much depends on water quality. What suits and gives results for one, may not be the same for others. If you're satisfied this brand, then you should stick to it. Thank you for sharing.
I did not get any problem for more than 8 years. To take extended warranty or not is an individual decision. If you have hard water and lot of power cuts or voltage fluctuations, you could take it for peace of mind. Thanks.
That depends on your water hardness. For hard water even with tablets you have to use salt and rinse aid, as the content of these would not be enough for giving a good cleaning of dishes. Upto a certain level of hardness, though they are not required.
@bertthauto, sorry to learn that. I have always bought from Amazon and have not faced any problem till date. If you have any doubt about the product, you could return it within the specified period. By the way, check for the reputation of the seller before buying. I have normally bought all the items from Cloudtail and there has been no issues till date. This is FYI. If you are apprehensive about buying online, you could check in large supermarkets. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video. I found it very useful. You have done a great job in making a comparative study of these 6 products and also quantified them for easy comparison.
I started seeing a white colour deposit in my dish. Recently I topped up the rinse aid as the indicator was coming up. I checked the salt also it is fine and no salt refill indicator is on. How to solve this . How to remove white film from the dish.
@@BhuvanaAdi rinse aid and salt settings are default settings Bosch 12 place setting dishwasher. For water hardness we need to use TDs meter or test from lab.
@@berthauto it's better to get your water tested from the lab for calcuim and magnesium in the water. It will then be easy to adjust salt and rinse aid levels based on water hardness. In any case try increasing the salt setting by 1 level. Then try out the same program with the same set of vessels.
Another informative video from you. Many thanks. Either Fortune brand is not available or the shipping charges is too high. Can you suggest from where else can this brand be bought? I tried amazon, flipkart, paytm, bigbasket...but its no where...
Thank you. Please try from this link below : fortunedishwashing.com/product/fortune-dishwasher-regular-combo-pack/ I'm sure you'll be able to buy here.
@@BhuvanaAdi yeah i already landed on that site but delivery charge is Rs 150. Thats too high. Is it always that high or it is high during covid period? Any idea. Thanks for your quick response.
Hi madam, I told to my mom, dishwasher expenses were less compared to maid payment ( Maid Monthly Rs 700+ Rs 100 Vim = Rs 800/month.). How can i prove, the expenses are less and quality is the best. For a month which company tablets, Rinse, Salt( Finish/Fortune/Crystal) ,monthly cleaning maintenance powders/liquids should purchase and electricity consumption.Please give your suggestion.
Hi Praveen, for dishwasher we need detergent, rinse aid and salt. To the best of my knowledge, the cheapest brand is Fortune and the most expensive would be Finish. Monthly cost of all these are dependent much on the water hardness at your place. The rough cost could be between ₹300 to ₹600 or 700. If water is soft, consumption of the above will be less and if it is hard, consumption will be more. Electricity consumption normally comes to about 30 to 40 units. You can know more about the above and more in my FAQ videos whose link I am sharing below - th-cam.com/video/kC5EMmYnxXQ/w-d-xo.html One thing we should remember that dishwasher cleans utensils with minimum water and in the most hygienic manner without touching by hand. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Madam, why tablets are not preferable and disadvantages ? If we want to run daily twice dishwasher means which is budget selection either tablet or detergent?
No, you cannot use any liquid/gel like Vim, Pril or powder like Sabina, Vim etc (used only for hand washing vessels) in a dishwasher. You have to use detergents specifically made for dishwashers. Else your machine will be damaged and your cleaning also will not be effective.
Yes Bosch manual does not mention the power consumption of the individual programs. The minimum and maximum consumption are mentioned. The minimum value is the Eco program. The maximum is usually for the intensive cycle. Other program values are in between. Thanks.
@@RedRose-nc9qw that's nice. Because mine being an old model, they have not given these details in my manual. We only have the minimum and maximum power consumption.
Thank you for the detailed comparison. I did watch a couple of your videos before finalising the dishwasher & it did help a lot. I am from Mumbai & get soft water from BMC. Got my Siemens 12 place setting dishwasher last week & have a few queries. Is there any particular reason as to why you choose Finish over crystale tablets even when crystale tablets are cheaper & give good results? Why doyou still prefer Finish? Also I would like to know the cleaning difference you have found between Finish Powerball classic, Finish Powerball Max all in one & Finish quantum.
Hi J.S., sorry for the late reply. Finish was recommended by Bosch at the time of my purchasing 9 years ago and till recently as well. That is the reason I'm still continuing with Finish products. Moreover I find using the combination of detergent+salt+rinse aid more effective and cheaper for me(my kind of dishes and the degree of their soiling) than using tablets even if it is Crystale which also gives me good cleaning. In fact, I reserve using tablets - Crystale or Finish for either Intensive or Auto cycles and detergent combo for others. Each variant of tablets have different ingredients to enable cleaning and protection of glass, steel etc. The cleaning also accordingly improves - more the ingredients you get better cleaning, more shine, more protection to dishes etc. Classic Powerball is the same or slightly better than the det+salt+RA combo. All in one still better and I would rate the Quantum Max the best among all the variants of Finish and also the other brands that I have used. One more reason I am not able to stick to any brand other than Finish is also because I experiment a lot with various brands on request from viewers, and also for my knowledge and understanding, that Finish remains the main reference point for me and also I am happy with its cleaning results. Hope I have cleared all your doubts by my answers. Sorry for the delay.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks for your detailed reply. I did buy vim & finish tablets to try but within a month of using the dishwasher, I too have realised that using detergent + salt+ rinse aid works a lot cheaper & gives excellent results for me with soft water supply at our place. This way I can easily control & use less salt & rinse aid per cycle as per my needs since I mainly use the Quick cycle currently.
You're right. Ideally for soft water; combination of detergent salt, rinse aid works out best both cleaning and cost wise, than using tablets. Especially in a place like Mumbai with very soft water, tablets need not be used at all. This is my personal opinion knowing, about the water in Mumbai. I generally don't thrust this opinion on people. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have used all brands , i feel there is some problem in your research (might be water condition changes place to place).. finish is having worst perfomance in terms of cleaning strength it leaves white spot while other 4 are far better... but thnks for your hard work and information sharing
Thanks Mac jc, for your thoughts. You're right, whatever research I've done for a few months using these detergents are only an indicator, they are not to be followed as it is. I keep repeating in most of my videos and also in my answers to viewers' queries, that wash quality, detergent performance, consumption of detergents, salt and rinse aid, all depends on the water hardness. This result I arrived at, was in my machine, washing my different type of soiled dishes, in the water in my locality using various detergents. For me Finish gives better results than Fortune. I've mentioned that Fortune tablets are better than their detergent. Moreover this video was done almost two years back. May be the quality of some detergents would have changed/improved by now. But I still stick to using Finish or Crystale only as that gives me perfect wash. Thanks once again for sharing your views.
It's good information but in my bosch dishwasher the table does not give good results in the cooker and kadia etc hard vessels its mostly colour with flams same as a kept on gas stove so plz which is good in cooker types hard vessal
Hi Jyoti, have you kept the correct setting of salt and rinse aid based on your water hardness? This could happen if water is hard and you are using a high temperature program. . Try to run the Eco program. Also you can use detergent with salt and rinse aid instead of tablet. Please watch my other videos in this playlist showing various detergents, tablets and gels: DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html
Hi Bhuvana Ma’am I am about a month old with my Bosch dishwasher. I am using fortune brand of all the three additives. The only one available in my area. As per a previous question I have also reduced my salt and shine aid to solve the bubbling / foaming of drinking water ( it is less but not gone )Now I am noticing that on short cycle which I normally use since I have aluminium and plastic in each wash the upper surface of any ridged container gets filled up with water with a lot of dark particles I do clean the filters on a daily basis And my water is soft. Can you suggest a solution??
Hi Amit, there is nothing to worry about this. In the short cycle the rinse time being less, the water with dirt etc. which is supposed to get washed away settles in these dishes which have ridges on the top. You can just drain it off and if required rinse it under the tap.
My appreciations for extensive work you have done.. This helps many users to get a complete picture when they are confused on these aspects of what brand to use any why..
Hi, that depends to a great extent on the type of your water. My experience shows that for hard water, Fortune works better and for soft water, Finish works better.Thanks.
Hello madam. We bought the Bosch dishwasher 10 days ago. we are using auto & eco program but after washing the dishes if I fill water in a tumbler or in a vessel from aquaguard the water will be full of bubbles & sopy bubbles around the vessel . I am using ifb dishwash powder, ifb rinse aid bosch salt & we are having corporation water not bore water & I don't know what is the problem and also I asked the technician he is telling use only finish products .I think you may help me .
Hi Suresh Babu, since you have mentioned you're using corporation water, the water must be very soft but I would like to know your salt and rinse aid settings. Because much depends on these settings. For soft water salt can be at H01 and rinse aid at r01. Sometimes if you use more detergent for a shorter program, the dishes will be soapy. Correct quantity of detergent has to be used based on the degree of soiling based on which a suitable program has been selected. Check these while running the cycle for a day or two and let me know. Thank you.
Yes thank you mam, I changed the setting( h. 2 ) &( R. 2) & even i decreced the detergent little day by day and now my dishes r fine. Thank you very much mam
A great effort 👏👏👏 I want to know the best one now at present. I bought the Bosch dishwasher four months back. I am using bosch detergent, rinse aid and salt. It is getting over. Now it is the time to order for it. Please suggest a cheap and best one.
Is this review for all the three together (detergent, salt, rinse aid) or only for detergent. I want to know whether it can be used in a different combination? (Bosche rinse aid and detergent with Fortune salt... like that?) Only my Bosch salt is getting over, still having the other two for more washes.
Hi Rajeswari, Thanks for the appreciation. Since you have been using Bosch consumables for the past four months, I guess your water must be soft. If you are satisfied with the cleaning of Bosch detergent, you can continue with the same. Else you can try Finish products. Nowadays there are many brands available. If your water is on the softer side, you could try using Crystale brand, but they have only tablets, but no detergents. All depends on your water quality.
Dear Mam, ur all videos r excellent and very useful, now I m using bosch dishwasher ,In my area water is little hard. Right now I m using fortune detergent my question is if I go with Crystal tablet I need to use salt and rinse aid? Or no need to use
Hi Lolita, Since you say your water is hard I would recommend using salt and rinse aid with minimum setting even while using Crystale tablet. Based on the cleaning results, you could either increase or decrease the settings. Please watch my video - th-cam.com/video/zw8le3B9w8s/w-d-xo.html Thanks.
Very nice detailed video. I am using siemens dishwasher since last 5 years, no complaint yet but they emphasize to use only finish brand detergent to keep dishwasher in good condition, can we use other brands detergent ? Finish powder quality has detoriated and tablets are good but expensive
Thank you Geetanjali. Siemens was earlier with Bosch. You can try out other brands and by trial and error rule out which brand does not give good cleaning results. You can then stick to the brand which suits you.
Hi Malifan, All-in-one means detergent + rinse aid + salt. First of all you should get to know the water hardness in your locality. For hardness upto 26 deg Clarke (3.7 mmol/Litre), you can adjust your salt and rinse aid setting to "0", as the salt and rinse aid in the all-in-one(tablet) is sufficient for the hardness level. For water hardness greater than or equal to 27 deg Clarke(>=3,8 mmol/Litre) you will need salt and rinse aid added in those compartments and settings should be adjusted accordingly. See the video on "Water hardness, salt and rinse aid setting" video in my channel, clicking the link below : th-cam.com/video/-jHUQwX82l4/w-d-xo.html
Yes Rudresh, these are not available. But there is an option to sign up for email notifications so that you will be notified when it becomes available. Sometimes they get some stock and it gets exhausted in no time. Try these links and sign up to get notified (on the right side of the page) To buy Dishwasher Salt : Amazon - amzn.to/2Dd1eEb - Finish Dishwasher Salt amzn.to/2OXAcHk - Fortune Dishwasher Salt amzn.to/2yBL9UA - IFB Dishwasher Salt amzn.to/2AAzJ55 - Crystale Dishwasher Salt Thanks.
Hi Sneha, I think the Quantum max is a superior tablet as compared to other Finish tablets, with additional ingredients in the form of gel, suitable for hard water thus giving spotless cleaning, and extra shine to glassware. It comes sealed in a plastic cover which need not be removed while loading in the detergent compartment. All in one is good for cleaning greasy and dried dishes.
Ma'am by mistake I add 1spoon detergent in salt chamber 1 n half month back . The salt chamber does not blinking every time it take 20 days for blinking I saw inside salt chamber there is small particles of detergent is there any remedy to clean salt chamber
Oh that shouldn't have happened. Anyway, try pouring water little by little in the salt chamber till you see the detergent particles flowing out with water. Do it slowly and carefully.
Hi mam, need a small clarification i.e., as there is scarcity of finish salt I'm unable to use y new dishwasher. They have provided 2 finish tablets and rinse aid a small pack with the machine at the time of purchase but didn't provide finish salt so unable to use the dishwasher. Mam now my doubt is can I use crystal company salt and finish tablet and rinse aid liquid or salt, tablets and liquid shud be of the same company. Then can I use crystal or atomic company for BOSCH company dishwasher. Please let me know at the earliest mam else crystal and atomic company products will also be unavailable online. Thanq mam
Hi Rojapushpam, you can use Crystale salt with finish rinse aid and tablet. You can use any reputed brand of salt, rinse aid, detergent and tablet and you can mix different brands too. I have posted videos using different brands of detergents and tablets on my channel. You can watch them in the playlist below - BOSCH Dishwasher Demo Series: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYrXkjwrFQC7-MSnWRNpfsq2.html There are videos showing filling salt and rinse aid and how to adjust their settings based on your water quality. I am sure you will get lot of information by watching these videos which will help you to use the dishwasher effectively. Thanks.
Gud mrg mam, 1 more small query i.e., if we purchase crystale tablets and salt more in quantity (200 tablets and 4 kg salt) then will those items get melted as the normal salt gets melted when the pack is opened or is there any different way to store those items. Yesterday I watched 2 videos which are very very veryyyyy helpful and thnq very much mam.
Thank you Rojapushpam. This salt does not absorb water. You can keep the salt safely by keeping it in an airtight container or sealing the open packet with a clip, etc. It have expiry period mentioned on the pack, so you can buy extra quantities for upto 4 or 6 months if you wish based on your consumption.
It's been 2 months since I bought a IFB Dishwasher ( Bosch was out of stock) after seeing ur very useful and helpful videos on dishwashers. Regarding the detergent , after finishing the IFB detergent , I am using FORTUNE detergent and Finish Rinse Aid (IFB salt still didn't get over as I hv a water softener connected ) . The vessels are coming out cleaner and shinier after I started using FORTUNE detergent and Finish Rinse Aid. Just wanted to let u know my observation.
@@BhuvanaAdi yes 👍 I got it and hv already replied to you today, under our previous conversation which you and me had a couple of back on your grinder video. Please do check . Thank you so much 🙏
@@BhuvanaAdi ok 👍 I got the Sowbhagya grinder suggested by you safely delivered. Superb grinder , fast motor ..hence fast and perfect grinding , not heating up ...got super soft idlis and perfect dosas. The only drawback is that the steel used for the drum is very thin . But what more can you expect from such a steal deal product!!! Thank you so much 🙏 for the response and correct suggestions 👍
@@raindrops9845 thanks for sharing this info. Happy that I was able to help you. 👍 Regarding the SS quality you can mention this in your Amazon review and give your feedback to Sowbhagya through email or their Facebook page. This will be helpful to others as well. Thanks.
This is very useful. Can you update this video with the latest additions in the market like Bosch, arnigo etc. I used crystale ultra 5 in 1 based on this review, however I don't find them as effective as Finnish and Bosch tablets.
Thanks for your suggestion Kanchana. Many viewers have been asking me to update this video. I've recently purchased Bosch detergent and am in the process of trying out the same. After that only I can try other brands like Fortune (as compared to 2½ years ago), Arnigo etc. Many viewers write that they are not getting good results with Arnigo. Please give me some time. I'll do the videos. When I used Crystale then and a couple of months back too, I've got good results. Finally as I always say, one detergent brand does not suit all. A brand giving good results for some may give bad results for others, because it is after all dependent on the water hardness. For my water type, Finish has always been giving me excellent cleaning results.
Hello mame, i'm using finish detergent but it always remains in the detergent compartment and never gets dissolved while machine working. Can u please tell me what to do?
Hi Mohini, please check the following - 1) Whether the detergent compartment is dry. Ensure it is dry while putting the detergent. 2) Hope there is no remaining detergent from previous cycle in the compartment. 3) Hope no dishes are not blocking the detergent compartment. 4) Put detergent after loading the dishes. 5) Ensure that the detergent is not wet or lumpy. If it is lumpy, break that into powder and ensure that the powder is dry. Thanks.
Thank you Bhuvana for the beautiful review. You surely have studied these products closely to be able to comment on various parameters. Thank you so much for making our work much easier.
@@BhuvanaAdi Hi! I'm watching your latest video and there you use all Finish products. So what is your personal choice? and i wanted to understand, for how many washes/times/days does one tablet last? and how important is to use tablets? Which are the mandatory products that need to be used in a dishwasher?
@@BhuvanaAdi Since your salt and rinse setting is on minimal, but tables have more salt/rinse power, is that the reason why you getting lower efficiency with detergent compared to tablets? Also, Fortune recently seems to have some improvements based on the amazon review I read. I am sure other brands must have also made improvements. So are you planning to conduct another review with latest versions of these products?
I wouldn't say I'm getting lower cleaning efficiency using detergents. Salt is for water softening and rinse aid is for drying and spotless cleaning, and also my setting to 01 is based on my water hardness. What I mean is, certain detergents suit certain water types. May be while making a tablet they use certain things (chemicals) which is not used in a detergent. That's why at that time I found Fortune tablet better than Fortune detergent. Because my water is soft I can actually manage without salt and rinse aid, but I keep them in the minimum and use them as in the long run it protects my machine from damage. My research on various detergents was three years ago. And at that time Fortune detergent was really not good. One who has used it at that period will understand me. You're right. Over these past years dishwasher sales has picked up and the need for consumables has increased and there is tough competition. I'm sure the earlier brands would have improved their standards. I'll definitely do reviews of Fortune, Arnigo and any other brand soon for the benefit of the viewers. Thank you.
Hi, the analysis on various detergents and tablets and the conclusion drawn from it, is solely on my usage in my dishwasher based on water quality in my area and the type of dishes I load. This can vary depending on water quality. Right from beginning I've been using Finish and getting good results, though I know that it is far expensive as compared to the other brands available. From my experience, Finish and Crystale both work fine for me. People have to decide on their own as to which suits their water and machine best, by trial and error and research which I've done a lot in my 8½ years of using a dishwasher. Hope this answers your question. Thank you
Is IFB dishwasher detergent and salt suitable for LG dishwashers? The company representative while demo was advising not to use IFB and use only Finish? Any feedback from your experience? Thanks
Hi Pritam, thanks for your query. Finish is the most recommended brand by manufacturers world wide. But from my personal experience and many of my viewers' feedback, I have learnt that Finish works best for soft to medium hard water. So much depends on the water type in your area. I think IFB, Fortune etc. give better results for hard water. So you can decide based on your water quality.
Mam hamare yeha Paani theek theek aata hain Maine dishwasher Mai detergent khali finish ka use Kia hain or rinsaid or salt lfb ka pehele se hi daalaa hua hain Toh kahi Aisa Toh nahi hua hain Ki teeno chijs hi daalnaa padega tabhi bartan saaf hoge
Hi Kakuli, teeno ek hi brand ka hona zaroori nahi hain.. Aap sahi program select keejiye, detergent ki matra bhi badaakar dekiye aur bartan ko sahi jagah par lagiye, yaaneki spray arms mein zahan zyaada holes ho toh uske upar zyaada chikna bartan rakiye. Kyonki bahut gande batrtano ke achchi safaayi ke liye paani ka zyaada force hona chahiye. Correct placement of utensils is important. Please aap ye sab karke phir result dekkar mujhe batayiye.. Thank you.
Hanji Mam aapne jaisa mujhe btaye Vaise hi Maine Kal hi saare bartan dhoya hain Bilkul saare bartan kaafi achi tarha se saaf ho gaye hain.. Bas thoda sa halka Chaye k daag rehe jaate hain.... Thanku so much mam.. Have a good day
Hi Kakuli, jaankar kushi huyi ki aap ke bartan almost saaf ho gaye. Chai ke daag nikalna toda mushkil hai. Par aap ek kaam kar sakte hain. Wash program katm hote hi, daag vale bartan ko nal ke neeche running water me toda scrb karke do dijiye, bartan saaf ho jayega. Doosri baat, chai ke bartan, doodh, tel ke bartan ko long program mein daaliye aur neeche ki tray mein corners par lagaaiye jahan zyaada pani spray hota hai. Thank you.
Hi Chida, this video was made long ago when these were available online. Now due to lockdown, there is some shortage. Occasionally these become available for a few days. Please click on the link below and if not available, click on email notification when it becomes available. You will see on the right side of the Amazon page. To buy Finish Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2LtgeBy 11/06/2020 10.50 AM Just checked. It shows available for me. If it shows available, I would suggest you order immediately. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thankyou so much madam. I have purchased Model No.SMS46KI03I .Due to lockdown, gave on market price. Branch Store person told me i can get from Technician. Technician says i need get online. Yesterday evening finally again went to store and i got 2 sets from Bosch Branch store, Whitefield,Bangalore. Yes i too will try to check once in a while. Machine delivered on 8th June Monday. I am very new to dishwasher. I saw dishwasher first time in the Store. Your videos are helping me a lot.Yesterday and today did trial and error type. Some stains i have noticed. Especially my steel prestige pressure cooker inside always will be neat and clean. because i will keep lemon cut piece once in a week. Now in Dish washer inside stains i have noticed . Can you suggest me where i made mistake?Thankyou for your immediate reply. I think few days i may disturb you .Your reply gave me a lot of confidence on me. Really getting scared can i use?? from 3 months no maid at all. With elder people and online class to kids i am forced to buy this appliance. Thankyou so much madam!!!___ Chidambari
Hello mam, is finish classic good tablet. It is much cheaper as compared to as in one and quantom max but many reviews show that white layer forms after using finish classic tablets. What has been your experience. Also if we use finish classic tablet should we still use rinse aid and salt?
Hi, I've used Finish Classic tablets and they have given me good cleaning results. Yes the Quantum max gives amazing cleaning in any cycle because it has a few additional ingredients. In case you use Finish Classic tablets, you may have to use rinse aid and salt if your water is hard. Else you can reduce the setting to the minimum. If your water is very soft then you can try without rinse aid and salt. Based on the results you can adjust the settings. Hope I've made the point clear.
थेक्यु बट। मुझे डीशवोशरका लीक्वीड और सोल्ट लेना है। कैसे प्राप्त करें। मुझे जल्दी है। क्युकी टीकीयासे बर्तन ठीक नहीं हो पाता। मेरे पास Bosch dishwasher है।
आप कौन सा टिकिया इस्तेमाल कर रही हैं? फिलहाल अभी लिक्विड मिलना मुश्किल है। amzn.to/2Yppe0f पर क्लिक करें । अगर मिल रही हो तो यह लिक्विड इस्तेमाल कर सकती हैं। आप अमेज़न पर इस आइटम की आने की कबर के लिए दाएं ओर अपना इमेल आईडी देकर साइन अप कीजिए। रिंस एयड और साल्ट के आते ही आप को अमेज़न से इमेल आ जाएगा। शुक्रिया।
आप Fortune tablet try कर सकती हैं । यह शायद आपकी पानी को सूट करेगा । आज मैं amazon पर देखी । नीचे लिंक दे रही हूँ । www.amazon.in/Fortune-Action-Dishwasher-Tablets-Fresh/dp/B00S5YAHMY/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=dishwasher+salt&qid=1593067074&sr=8-5
Sorry Veena, but this video was done after lot of research using various brands of detergents and tablets for many months. How do you expect me to tell about everything precisely? The idea was to explain in detail. I have rated the detergents and tablets in the end of the video, if you've watched till the end. I have given the cleaning efficiency of these detergents individually as well. Watch those videos, which are very short, in case you do not have time, by clicking the link below : DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion.
I bought Voltas Beko 8 place dishwasher. Haven't got it installed yet. Which detergent and rinse aid would be better? The water is not hard at my place.
Hi Deepak, today there are many brands in the market to choose from. From my experience Finish detergent with salt and rinse aid, suits soft to medium soft(not hard) water very well. You can choose any from these brands - Finish, Fortune, Bosch, Vim etc. based on your budget. Hope this helps.
Hi Shyni, thanks for that query. It's not about South Indian or North Indian kitchen or dishes. In terms of cleaning efficiency, both Bosch and LG above models are good and give excellent cleaning results. But in comparison with Bosch, LG is a far more advanced machine with many more features like Wi-Fi function, totally foldable racks, quad wash, steam function, etc., which are not available in Bosch. Thanks.
Hi venkata ramana devuri, Most of the reputed brands cost now between 35000 and 50000 or more. Still a few brands like Elica, Faber are available under 30000. Although I have not used them, a lot of viewers seem to be happy using them and have given positive reviews. So you could go for these. I am sharing the links below- Elica amzn.to/2Xdx8LV 12 plate setting White amzn.to/3sbuhib 12 place setting Silver Faber amzn.to/2UdUTlX 12 place setting Black fkrt.it/zMAvFduuuN 12 place setting Black fkrt.it/7oH1_hNNNN 12 place setting Silver I would also request you to watch the following videos before buying the dishwasher. th-cam.com/video/fthMXjvSD_0/w-d-xo.html Checklist before buying a dishwasher th-cam.com/video/-jHUQwX82l4/w-d-xo.html Water hardness, salt & rinse aid setting explained Thanks.
Your TDS is very high, i think your water is very hard. Please set your salt and rinse aid settings to the highest. Don't use half tablet as your water is very hard. You have not mentioned which program you have used. Try to wash in Eco program mostly. Let me know if you find any change. Thanks.
That depends on the program chosen and the degree of soiling of the dishes. There is a table given in the manual. If not sure, start with some quantity then increase or decrease based on cleaning achieved. Final quantity is arrived after some trial and error. Thanks.
Post the links to buy dishwasher products online.. Really hard to find them 😭😭😭😭 there was this new brand arnigo in amazon i could find only that of now.. Every other brand ran out of stock... Really hard times.. It will be really helpful if u post links from wherw to buy.. Thanks in advance
Hi Aakrithi, yes it is indeed difficult to get these consumables during lockdown. I have given the buying links of the relevant items in the description of my videos. I am sharing them below too. But at most times nowadays, they are out of stock. I would advise that if it shows not available, then on the right side you find a link to sign up for notifications when it becomes available. Sometimes the stock comes and gets exhausted in short time. At least you will get notifications which will help to order immediately. Hope this helps. Thank you. To buy Crystale Dishwasher Tablets : amzn.to/2mFRdVX To buy IFB Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2LgPvbW To buy Fortune Dishwasher Tablets : amzn.to/2JKqbFY To buy Fortune Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2A1OmQu To buy Finish Dishwasher Tablets : amzn.to/2Lj3L4k To buy Finish Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2LtgeBy To buy Finish Rinse Aid : Amazon : amzn.to/2yrMDA2 Flipkart : fkrt.it/YR9n2KNNNN =========================== To buy Fortune Dishwasher Salt : Amazon : amzn.to/2CzSOXk Flipkart : fkrt.it/YRL!ZKNNNN ========================= To buy Finish Dishwasher Salt : Amazon : amzn.to/2Czq4O3 Flipkart : fkrt.it/JgVOWnuuuN
Hello mam, I noted in your score card finish detergent is scored lower than the finish tablet. Is it including salt and rinse aid? Looks like price difference is nominal between the two. We can go for tablets?
Hi Kanchana, yes. Always any tablet will be better than detergent because of additional ingredients. Finish detergent by itself is also very good when used with salt and rinse aid.
@@BhuvanaAdi Hello Mam, Will there be any compromise in wash quality in eco vario cycle? I never used this cycle as it's very long( 2.5 hours )and I am not sure of it's results. I have been using auto and eco cycles so far, which are 1.5 hours duration. Can you please suggest?
Hi bhuvana I have placed an order for LG dishwasher will be coming in another 20 days i need to buy the Detergent tablets online that service person asked me to go for finish but cost and efficiency vise crystal seems to be the best shall I buy that and what about some salt to be added to the wash cycle is it required when I am using the tablet I presume the tablet has everything thankyou your video is of great help to me but had these above doubts and the cost is 60k in Bangalore
Which detergent suits you depends on the type of water at your place, If you are having soft water, Finish gives good results. Whereas if you have hard water, brands like Fortune are found to be better. If you are not sure, try one after the other and stick to the brand that suits your conditions. Generally it is not a good idea to use tablet for all washes. Use tablet only for long programs. For short cycles use detergent. Hence it is advisable to use salt in the dishwasher. Thanks.
Salt is mainly for softening hard water. Yes, it's better to have the salt compartment filled and since your water is soft, you can keep the salt setting at 1.
Madam, done excellent job. The way, you analysed is awesome and useful. I bought dishwasher after seeing your video 4 years back. Thanks for your analysis n suggestions. Really thank you
Hi maninder, Besides salt, we have to fill rinse aid. These 2 are to be filled into the respective compartments and refilled again when the low level indicator lights. We have to use detergent powder for every wash cycle. All manufacturers recommend their own consumables. IFB recommends their own detergent, salt and rinse aid. Finish is recommended by most dishwasher makes in the world. Thanks.
Hi due to lockdown there is no Bosh dishwasher tablets available. I somehow managed to get Finish detergent classic (1st bottle). But when I ran the cycle it started to erode my utensils. Any idea on it.
Hi Angad, Sorry to hear about that. Yeah there is difficulty in getting dishwasher consumables during lockdown. You are lucky that you got one bottle of Finish detergent. Finish generally gives good cleaning results. I am sorry I did not understand what you meant by eroding of utensils. This is the first time I am hearing of such a thing. May be you could share some photos in my email bhuvanaadis@gmail.com. I could try to help. I presume here that you are aware of the water hardness in your house and have set the salt setting accordingly. A lot of the cleaning issues can be addressed if the water hardness aspect is suitably taken care of. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi ...thanks ma'am , for everything.....for a quick response, good and patience review, for passing on good information ....so on. Just a few mentioned....once again thank you.
Madam very good videos .I genuinely like it .small query I have .I using IFB dishwasher since 1 month.water hardness around 400 as per strip used by agent .whats should be the salt level psl suggest .dishwasher talking too much salt
Hi, from what you say I think your water must be fairly soft. I think you can try setting the salt and rinse aid level to level 2. Try washing in this setting for a few days and if it gives desired results, then continue with the same settings. Else increase or decrease by a level based on the results. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Yes, you can use it. But it depends on your water quality. If you do not get good cleaning results you may have to try out other brands Watch my videos on various detergents, tablets and gels in the playlist below: DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html Thanks.
In lg, finish powder in turbo program not dissolved properly and hence white stains on the dishes.... What is the solution mam? I have to change the program or anything?
@NM, you have not mentioned what is your water hardness and your salt and rinse aid settings. Detergent brand is best chosen based on the quality of one's water. And if the detergent powder is not fully dissolved, the reasons could be quite a few. Detergent powder itself is moist and lumpy, detergent chamber has water, excess detergent used for the program or the degree of soiling of dishes, etc. Please check and take care of the above issues and your problem should get solved. Thanks.
@Prashanth Kumar No you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT substitute dishwasher detergent or tablet with any other normal soap powder or liquid soap like VIM or PRIL, etc. Let me explain why. DIshwasher detergents DO NOT cause SUD (sud is a form of froth or foam formed when soap mixes with water). To the best of my knowledge there are no liquid dishwasher soaps available or manufactured. Liquid soaps cause lot of sud(foam) which inside a closed chamber i.e. inside the dishwasher, can cause too much harm by clogging the nozzles, filters, drain pipes etc. thus affecting the working of the machine and damaging the machine soon. Using a liquid soap would mean that the sud would escape through even a very small gap in the machine. Then it would become difficult to clear the whole thing. You may have to repeatedly run the dishwasher without any detergent a number of times to clear the sud. Liquid soaps are best for hand washing of dishes and never for a dishwasher. Hope I have cleared your doubt. Thank you.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks a lot for explaining. What's the cheapest dishwasher detergent that I can buy? Because in the long run, maintainance is becoming very expensive
@@prashanthkumar2137 The cheapest dishwasher detergent in terms of cost is Fortune. But quality wise, it is nowhere near any top brands as it does not give good washing result. I hope you have seen my full video where I have given my ratings. So cost should not be the only factor while buying a dishwasher detergent. The total cost of running a dishwasher per month would be 1/3rd to 1/2 the cost of domestic help, including cost of consumables. So my recommendation would be Finish followed by Crystale tablet. Thank you.
@K K Datta, thanks for your request. Many viewers have asked my opinion on Arnigo. I have not tried it yet. l will try to do so once my current lot of detergent gets over. Just recently bought Bosch detergent and I'm in the process of trying it out. So I'll try out Arnigo after that. Please bear with me. Thanks.
I still can't get over the fact that dishwasher cleaning stuff in total is way more expensive than clothes washing matic stuff.
I don’t think so
Tried using Crystale tablets for the first time yesterday with highly stained vessels. Works perfectly just like finnish tablets but at half the price. Thank u so much for making us aware of the best value products 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience Aravind. Glad you found the Crystale tablets very efficient.
Thank you 🙏😊 we can clearly see how much hard work you have put in this to help others. Very informative and useful video.
Thank you Priyadarshani, for understanding and appreciating my efforts. Yes, the sole aim with which I started my channel was to help people get to know the benefits of using a dishwasher. Support from people like you have helped me make more and more such useful videos about other gadgets and appliances, for the benefit of my viewers.
I may not have a great subscriber following, but I try to be genuine in whatever I do to help people with my knowledge on various things. I also make videos on whatever they ask me to do, whenever I can.
Thank you once again.
Excellent and useful video.thankyou.
2 years on have you noticed any changes in the quality & efficiency of the various detergent/tablets that would change their ratings. E.g. have you noticed any change in the quality & efficiency of Fortune detergent &tablet?
Any new detergents/tablets that could make entry into this table?
Maybe an updated table😊
Thanks Maya, may be I'll add/refresh the table, but not immediately.
I have hard water in my place. To improve the wash quality I bought a kent bathroom softener exclusively for the dishwasher. Inspite of it, there is a white layer forming on the utensils after wash. I am using Bosch all in one tablets along with finish salt and rinse aid. The settings for salt and rise aid is in the maximum. But even with all these things, the white layer on the utensils have not gone.
Hi Pushkala, I feel by using water softener, tablets and keeping salt and rinse aid setting at maximum, all at the same time, you could be overdoing it. If the water being fed is on the softer side, then salt and rinse can be minimum or even zero. Using water softener and tablets is OK, but in that case keep the settings of salt and rinse aid at 01 and try for some days. Not just one or two cycles but for 10 or 15 days. Based on the results, you can increase these settings or decrease. Thanks.
It's really helpful I guess , as I was confused and from tomorrow I will start using ifb d.w , is it possible u just inform detergent is better or tablet ,just one answer don't confuse by giving a diplomatic reply ? I have ifb v series 12 setting and we have soft water supply here with good pressure ,but utensils sometimes are oily so pls suggest accordingly ,approx how much it cost for detergent for 4 members in family of vegetarian ,usually non veg people utilise more utensils and oily also so I specified it...
Hi, tablets always have an edge over detergent as they are a combination of detergents, salt, rinse aid and other special ingredients in some types like the 5 in 1.
If your water quality is very good, I mean soft water, just using tablets will suffice for a good cleaning.
Having said this I would like to add that tablets are way too expensive compared to detergents. Moreover it's not ideal to use a tablet for a short program cycle as it will not be fully utilised and leave behind soapy utensils. And that's the reason I recommend use of detergent to many of my viewers who have hard water supply.
You can watch me other detergent videos in this playlist below :
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html
Hope you're satisfied with my answer and don't find it diplomatic. 😅😅
@@BhuvanaAdi thank you, iam very much satisfied with the reply ,I shall use detergent aa it's not that tough to understand ,apart from ifb which detergent is economic and good ??
To the best of my knowledge, from what I've used, I think Fortune is the most economical brand.
A real COMPREHENSIVE review adopting a pragmatic comparison schema.
Take a bow to the effort put in 🙏
Ankit Yadav Hi, thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation. It is people like you who keep me inspired and motivated to do such videos for the benefit of all. And my efforts seem to be fruitful.
Thanks once again.😊
Another very important aspect I would like to point out (& hope you tell the viewers in your future videos) is that of the Water Quality of one's locality.
At my place, I never witnessed any ill effects of hard water (particularly for laundry purposes) & in these 26 years never gave a thought about the water quality as everything seemed "normal".
But while going through the manual I got the impression that water quality was of utmost significance when it comes to wash results. So, I decided to go ahead & find about the same. Fortunately, I spotted two surveys online (one being a State sponsored survey & other being by a University) wherein the water quality index for various localities of my region (35 km radius) was mentioned.
Two my surprise, water quality of my locality (2 km radius) was 29° Clarke (Imperial Units) & consequently I had to set the Water Hardness setting of my dishwasher to H6 (on a scale of H1-7).
Now, a few important aspects:
1) Dishwasher manufacturers advise NOT to use Tablets & Powerballs & instead recommend using Salt, Detergent, & Rinse Aid SEPARATELY, in requisite amounts, if water hardness of your locality is greater than 25° Clarke.
2) Since the dishwasher manual (of my model) provides water hardness indexes only in two units (°Clarke & millimoles/Litre) for corresponding Water Softening System Settings ("H - setting") & frequently, the available Water Surveys cite hardness mostly in SI units etc (ppm, mg/Litre etc), online converters can be used to make the requisite conversions into desired units.
Also, surveys cite hardness as Calcium Hardness (Ca+2), Magnesium Hardness (Mg+2) & Total Hardness (TH); it goes without saying that the latter most is the appropriate one for our considerations
3) Water hardness often varies significantly (sometimes drastically) within the various localities (2-3 km radii) of a region (15-50 km Survey Area units) so its important to consider the water hardness for YOUR LOCALITY & not the Mean/Average of the entire region (meant for statistical purposes)
Tip: Just google: " 'Your City/District Name' Water Hardness" & you should find relevant documents online for the Water Hardness in your region.
4) If your region has significant levels of water hardness, using a DESCALER once in a while is recommended to get rid of any lime scales & prolong the life of the appliance (dishwasher, washing machine, coffee makers etc)
Ankit Yadav Thank you Ankit for your suggestion. I am very well aware of this most important aspect. I keep telling, writing in replies to my viewers all the time - both about water hardness, salt setting and also about lime scale formation.
Incidentally I am in the process of making a video on TDS and how to get to know one's water hardness checked etc. and the solution to it. Because as I have told explaining through video is better than just replying.
I don't know whether you've seen my other dishwasher videos. I have a whole lot of videos in the playlist of dishwasher demo videos.
Since I've fairly soft water, I haven't found the need to do descaling till date. But I'm about to upload that video as well for the benefit of my viewers who keep writing about that.
In case you've time please go through my other videos as well as the interactions with my viewers.
Anyway thanks for your concern. I will use your points in my video, though I was thinking on the same lines for my video about water hardness.
Thank you so much. Appreciate your effort to get to know things which would benefit your appliance. That's how we in our family think. We believe in prolonging the life of our appliances and gadgets and do whatever is required for that by way of basic maintenance, handing with utmost care, follow user manuals, and so on. That's why I can proudly say that all our appliances, gadgets last for A.. ...G.......E......S!! I consider this too, a way of doing your bit to the environment, in this day and age of use and throw! I'm sure you will agree with me!
You have shared a lot of knowledge which I appreciate deeply. Although I am aware of many things, there are still lot of points like "water hardness in one's locality" and other points on which I now stand enlightened. I sincerely thank you for taking out valuable time to write on all this in detail. It is my turn to take a bow!
It is sad that dishwasher companies and technicians and service personnel are seldom knowledgeable on these very important aspects and thus end up giving wrong advice to customers/users. This not only hampers the efficiency of the machine but also the product and brand as a whole some times. At most times, customers are left to research and fend for themselves.
Other than mentioning about the importance of water quality and the related salt and rinse aid settings, I have not mentioned in so much detail about hardness related issues as you have shared.
Thank you once again.
No mam, I was motivated to write at length only after seeing this comprehensive video & the prolonged effort put in to make it.
I was surprised by meagre ratings & berating which certain people expressed regarding dishwashers on Amazon etc, which I otherwise feel are a handy appliance. I was left wondering those 5-10% people may be seeing poor results due to inappropriate Water Softening System settings.
(Btw if my memory serves me right, for my Bosch Dishwasher (similar to yours but Indian Model -IN) the factory/default Water Softening Setting is set to "H4" & that for Rinse Aid Consumption is at "r5" (on a scale of 0 to 7) which is appropriate for most people.
Even better if you could make some videos on:
1) Advanced dishwasher settings (Water Softening System settings, Drying Settings, Rinse Aid consumption settings, Water Heating System Settings etc)
2) Hack Videos: (Like the one where you cut tablets into two) Operating a dishwasher when you either run out or are running low on either Salt or Rinse Aid (by setting the corresponding parameter ("H" or "r" to 0 if you've already ran out of them; or 1-3 if you are running low on them ).
[You may get away without doing so, but it will prolong the duration of the wash cycle]
I feel an awareness of dishwasher settings paves the way for customising them as per one's requirements & goes a long way in fully exploiting the potential of this boon of a device.
3) A comparative review of Descalers available in India & their utility.
Thank you for the detailed comparison, new users can benefit a lot. we can clearly see how much hard work you have put in this to help others. Very informative and useful video.
Thank you.
Thanks for the clear and comprehensive analysis video, Madam. We have been using dishwasher for about 6 years now. Initial 4 years, we used Finish - excellent wash quality but slightly costly. Switched over to IFB - cost effective but less wash quality! During this lockdown, we don't get Finish anywhere - online or supermarkets. So, continuing with IFB powder. It's available in its site and no major complaints! But we prefer Finish due to its overall superiority. Only powder, we have never used any tablets so far. Thanks once again, Madam🙏
Thanks for your appreciation and thanks for sharing your experience. Yes Finish indeed is superior but it's very expensive too.
Please watch my video on detergent Substitute which I uploaded 4 days back, as many viewers were asking me for a substitute in this period of lockdown when online sales weren't selling them as part of essentials.
Sharing the link below:
th-cam.com/video/2y7hsjGpc68/w-d-xo.html
Hope you find this simple and safe temporary substitute useful.
Thank you.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks for your kind response Madam. IFB dishwasher detergent is available now and we use it. The wash results are good. Regards.
That's good to know. I always maintain that the detergent and it's cleaning efficiency much depends on water quality. What suits and gives results for one, may not be the same for others. If you're satisfied this brand, then you should stick to it.
Thank you for sharing.
Do we hve to purchase extended warranty.it is necessary as u r using for 5 years any time did machine has any problem
I did not get any problem for more than 8 years. To take extended warranty or not is an individual decision. If you have hard water and lot of power cuts or voltage fluctuations, you could take it for peace of mind. Thanks.
Thank you for your objective comparison. I've just bought a dishwasher and this video is a great help
Thanks that my video helped you.
Do we need to add salt..... If using 3 in one tablet
That depends on your water hardness. For hard water even with tablets you have to use salt and rinse aid, as the content of these would not be enough for giving a good cleaning of dishes.
Upto a certain level of hardness, though they are not required.
I bought the finish salt , rinse aid and detergent from Amazon but looks like a fake product. Where do I buy online where it is original.
@bertthauto, sorry to learn that. I have always bought from Amazon and have not faced any problem till date. If you have any doubt about the product, you could return it within the specified period. By the way, check for the reputation of the seller before buying. I have normally bought all the items from Cloudtail and there has been no issues till date. This is FYI. If you are apprehensive about buying online, you could check in large supermarkets. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks a lot.
How is Arnigo tablet ? It's the only one available right now to me and it's an indian brand. Is it as good as crystale ?
Sorry Vivek, I have not tried it yet. So am unable to comment about it.
Thank you so much for this video. I found it very useful. You have done a great job in making a comparative study of these 6 products and also quantified them for easy comparison.
Thank you very much!
Hats off for all the efforts put in...and thank you!
Thank you too!
Mam, in case of more water hardness, should we use the salt and rinse in addition to the tablet?!
Hi,
th-cam.com/video/zw8le3B9w8s/w-d-xo.html
Please watch the above video in which I've explained about this.
Hi ma'am, do u feel any improvement in fortune tablets now?
I've not tried Fortune recently. I will be trying it only after my Finish and Bosch detergent get over.
I started seeing a white colour deposit in my dish. Recently I topped up the rinse aid as the indicator was coming up. I checked the salt also it is fine and no salt refill indicator is on. How to solve this . How to remove white film from the dish.
Please let me know your water hardness and the settings of salt and rinse aid in your machine.
@@BhuvanaAdi rinse aid and salt settings are default settings Bosch 12 place setting dishwasher. For water hardness we need to use TDs meter or test from lab.
@@berthauto it's better to get your water tested from the lab for calcuim and magnesium in the water. It will then be easy to adjust salt and rinse aid levels based on water hardness.
In any case try increasing the salt setting by 1 level. Then try out the same program with the same set of vessels.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks will do it.
Another informative video from you. Many thanks. Either Fortune brand is not available or the shipping charges is too high. Can you suggest from where else can this brand be bought? I tried amazon, flipkart, paytm, bigbasket...but its no where...
Thank you. Please try from this link below :
fortunedishwashing.com/product/fortune-dishwasher-regular-combo-pack/
I'm sure you'll be able to buy here.
@@BhuvanaAdi yeah i already landed on that site but delivery charge is Rs 150. Thats too high. Is it always that high or it is high during covid period? Any idea. Thanks for your quick response.
No idea about this. One of my viewers has suggested. I have not tried yet.
Hi madam, I told to my mom, dishwasher expenses were less compared to maid payment ( Maid Monthly Rs 700+ Rs 100 Vim = Rs 800/month.).
How can i prove, the expenses are less and quality is the best. For a month which company tablets, Rinse, Salt( Finish/Fortune/Crystal) ,monthly cleaning maintenance powders/liquids should purchase and electricity consumption.Please give your suggestion.
Hi Praveen, sorry for the delayed reply. I'll answer you in a day or two.
@@BhuvanaAdi ok madam
Hi Praveen, for dishwasher we need detergent, rinse aid and salt. To the best of my knowledge, the cheapest brand is Fortune and the most expensive would be Finish. Monthly cost of all these are dependent much on the water hardness at your place. The rough cost could be between ₹300 to ₹600 or 700. If water is soft, consumption of the above will be less and if it is hard, consumption will be more. Electricity consumption normally comes to about 30 to 40 units. You can know more about the above and more in my FAQ videos whose link I am sharing below -
th-cam.com/video/kC5EMmYnxXQ/w-d-xo.html
One thing we should remember that dishwasher cleans utensils with minimum water and in the most hygienic manner without touching by hand.
Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Madam, why tablets are not preferable and disadvantages ? If we want to run daily twice dishwasher means which is budget selection either tablet or detergent?
Can I use sabina in dishwasher machine ?
No, you cannot use any liquid/gel like Vim, Pril or powder like Sabina, Vim etc (used only for hand washing vessels) in a dishwasher.
You have to use detergents specifically made for dishwashers. Else your machine will be damaged and your cleaning also will not be effective.
What is the power consumption of Bosch dishwasher in 1) Eco mode and 2) Quick mode. No where it is mentioned.
Yes Bosch manual does not mention the power consumption of the individual programs. The minimum and maximum consumption are mentioned. The minimum value is the Eco program. The maximum is usually for the intensive cycle. Other program values are in between. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks. I found the details. Intensive kadhaai 1.75, Express, Sparkle 1.35, Eco 1.45, Auto 1.6-1.7, Quick 0 8, Prerinse - 0.05
@@RedRose-nc9qw that's nice. Because mine being an old model, they have not given these details in my manual. We only have the minimum and maximum power consumption.
@@BhuvanaAdi it's not in my manual also. I found on the website.
Oh that's great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the detailed comparison. I did watch a couple of your videos before finalising the dishwasher & it did help a lot. I am from Mumbai & get soft water from BMC. Got my Siemens 12 place setting dishwasher last week & have a few queries.
Is there any particular reason as to why you choose Finish over crystale tablets even when crystale tablets are cheaper & give good results? Why doyou still prefer Finish? Also I would like to know the cleaning difference you have found between Finish Powerball classic, Finish Powerball Max all in one & Finish quantum.
Hi J.S., sorry for the late reply. Finish was recommended by Bosch at the time of my purchasing 9 years ago and till recently as well. That is the reason I'm still continuing with Finish products. Moreover I find using the combination of detergent+salt+rinse aid more effective and cheaper for me(my kind of dishes and the degree of their soiling) than using tablets even if it is Crystale which also gives me good cleaning. In fact, I reserve using tablets - Crystale or Finish for either Intensive or Auto cycles and detergent combo for others.
Each variant of tablets have different ingredients to enable cleaning and protection of glass, steel etc. The cleaning also accordingly improves - more the ingredients you get better cleaning, more shine, more protection to dishes etc.
Classic Powerball is the same or slightly better than the det+salt+RA combo. All in one still better and I would rate the Quantum Max the best among all the variants of Finish and also the other brands that I have used.
One more reason I am not able to stick to any brand other than Finish is also because I experiment a lot with various brands on request from viewers, and also for my knowledge and understanding, that Finish remains the main reference point for me and also I am happy with its cleaning results.
Hope I have cleared all your doubts by my answers. Sorry for the delay.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks for your detailed reply. I did buy vim & finish tablets to try but within a month of using the dishwasher, I too have realised that using detergent + salt+ rinse aid works a lot cheaper & gives excellent results for me with soft water supply at our place. This way I can easily control & use less salt & rinse aid per cycle as per my needs since I mainly use the Quick cycle currently.
You're right. Ideally for soft water; combination of detergent salt, rinse aid works out best both cleaning and cost wise, than using tablets.
Especially in a place like Mumbai with very soft water, tablets need not be used at all. This is my personal opinion knowing, about the water in Mumbai. I generally don't thrust this opinion on people.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have used all brands , i feel there is some problem in your research (might be water condition changes place to place).. finish is having worst perfomance in terms of cleaning strength it leaves white spot while other 4 are far better...
but thnks for your hard work and information sharing
Thanks Mac jc, for your thoughts. You're right, whatever research I've done for a few months using these detergents are only an indicator, they are not to be followed as it is. I keep repeating in most of my videos and also in my answers to viewers' queries, that wash quality, detergent performance, consumption of detergents, salt and rinse aid, all depends on the water hardness.
This result I arrived at, was in my machine, washing my different type of soiled dishes, in the water in my locality using various detergents.
For me Finish gives better results than Fortune. I've mentioned that Fortune tablets are better than their detergent.
Moreover this video was done almost two years back. May be the quality of some detergents would have changed/improved by now.
But I still stick to using Finish or Crystale only as that gives me perfect wash.
Thanks once again for sharing your views.
Can we use half tablet for one wash?
Hi, I was busy with the festival. I shall reply in detail in a day or two.
Thanks.
What are the alternative we could use if we run out of detergents? During these pandemic time detergents are not available in the market
Hi please watch my video on detergent substitute -
th-cam.com/video/2y7hsjGpc68/w-d-xo.html
Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks dear
It's good information but in my bosch dishwasher the table does not give good results in the cooker and kadia etc hard vessels its mostly colour with flams same as a kept on gas stove so plz which is good in cooker types hard vessal
Hi Jyoti, have you kept the correct setting of salt and rinse aid based on your water hardness?
This could happen if water is hard and you are using a high temperature program. . Try to run the Eco program.
Also you can use detergent with salt and rinse aid instead of tablet.
Please watch my other videos in this playlist showing various detergents, tablets and gels:
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html
Hi Bhuvana Ma’am
I am about a month old with my Bosch dishwasher. I am using fortune brand of all the three additives. The only one available in my area.
As per a previous question I have also reduced my salt and shine aid to solve the bubbling / foaming of drinking water ( it is less but not gone )Now I am noticing that on short cycle which I normally use since I have aluminium and plastic in each wash the upper surface of any ridged container gets filled up with water with a lot of dark particles
I do clean the filters on a daily basis
And my water is soft. Can you suggest a solution??
Hi Amit, there is nothing to worry about this. In the short cycle the rinse time being less, the water with dirt etc. which is supposed to get washed away settles in these dishes which have ridges on the top.
You can just drain it off and if required rinse it under the tap.
My appreciations for extensive work you have done.. This helps many users to get a complete picture when they are confused on these aspects of what brand to use any why..
Thanks Sreenivasa Prasad for understanding and appreciating my work. 🙏
Brilliant effort
Thanks a lot.🙏
Which one is the best?
Hi, that depends to a great extent on the type of your water. My experience shows that for hard water, Fortune works better and for soft water, Finish works better.Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks
Hello madam.
We bought the Bosch dishwasher 10 days ago. we are using auto & eco program but after washing the dishes if I fill water in a tumbler or in a vessel from aquaguard the water will be full of bubbles & sopy bubbles around the vessel . I am using ifb dishwash powder, ifb rinse aid bosch salt & we are having corporation water not bore water & I don't know what is the problem and also I asked the technician he is telling use only finish products .I think you may help me .
Hi Suresh Babu, since you have mentioned you're using corporation water, the water must be very soft but I would like to know your salt and rinse aid settings. Because much depends on these settings.
For soft water salt can be at H01 and rinse aid at r01.
Sometimes if you use more detergent for a shorter program, the dishes will be soapy. Correct quantity of detergent has to be used based on the degree of soiling based on which a suitable program has been selected.
Check these while running the cycle for a day or two and let me know.
Thank you.
Yes thank you mam,
I changed the setting( h. 2 ) &( R. 2) & even i decreced the detergent little day by day and now my dishes r fine.
Thank you very much mam
A great effort 👏👏👏 I want to know the best one now at present. I bought the Bosch dishwasher four months back. I am using bosch detergent, rinse aid and salt. It is getting over. Now it is the time to order for it. Please suggest a cheap and best one.
Is there any changes or any new brand now?.. As you had done this four years back, I am asking this.
Is this review for all the three together (detergent, salt, rinse aid) or only for detergent. I want to know whether it can be used in a different combination? (Bosche rinse aid and detergent with Fortune salt... like that?) Only my Bosch salt is getting over, still having the other two for more washes.
Hi Rajeswari, Thanks for the appreciation.
Since you have been using Bosch consumables for the past four months, I guess your water must be soft. If you are satisfied with the cleaning of Bosch detergent, you can continue with the same. Else you can try Finish products. Nowadays there are many brands available.
If your water is on the softer side, you could try using Crystale brand, but they have only tablets, but no detergents.
All depends on your water quality.
Hi, you can use any reputed brand of salt and rinse aid, that should not be a problem.
Like I said in the earlier reply, there are many more brands in the market now. Vim brand consumables are also available now.
Dear Mam, ur all videos r excellent and very useful, now I m using bosch dishwasher ,In my area water is little hard. Right now I m using fortune detergent my question is if I go with Crystal tablet I need to use salt and rinse aid? Or no need to use
Hi Lolita, Since you say your water is hard I would recommend using salt and rinse aid with minimum setting even while using Crystale tablet. Based on the cleaning results, you could either increase or decrease the settings. Please watch my video -
th-cam.com/video/zw8le3B9w8s/w-d-xo.html
Thanks.
Very nice detailed video. I am using siemens dishwasher since last 5 years, no complaint yet but they emphasize to use only finish brand detergent to keep dishwasher in good condition, can we use other brands detergent ? Finish powder quality has detoriated and tablets are good but expensive
Hi Geetanjali, you can use other detergents. Do trial and error of other brands and stick to the brand which suits you.
Thank you Geetanjali. Siemens was earlier with Bosch.
You can try out other brands and by trial and error rule out which brand does not give good cleaning results. You can then stick to the brand which suits you.
Thanks
Do we need to manually dry or wipe the dishwasher interior post wash cycle
No it is not necessary. You can just leave the machine open for some time till the interior dries on its own, before closing the door.
What does all-in-one mean? Does it mean I don't need to add dishwasher salt and rinse aid even though my dishwasher has compartment for these?
I'm a first time dishwasher user, apologies for the stupid questions.
Hi Malifan, no not at all. It is normal to have lots of doubts as a new user.
@@BhuvanaAdi Please can you answer my questions above.
Hi Malifan, All-in-one means detergent + rinse aid + salt. First of all you should get to know the water hardness in your locality.
For hardness upto 26 deg Clarke (3.7 mmol/Litre), you can adjust your salt and rinse aid setting to "0", as the salt and rinse aid in the all-in-one(tablet) is sufficient for the hardness level. For water hardness greater than or equal to 27 deg Clarke(>=3,8 mmol/Litre) you will need salt and rinse aid added in those compartments and settings should be adjusted accordingly.
See the video on "Water hardness, salt and rinse aid setting" video in my channel, clicking the link below : th-cam.com/video/-jHUQwX82l4/w-d-xo.html
Now ifb tablet is available, how would you rate it
Sorry Kamaldeep, I cannot say about IFB tablet as I haven't used it. I have told about IFB detergent in this video though.
Thank you.
The fortune and finish dishwasher salts are not available in flipkart and Amazon, what do mam? Please suggest the good one to order
Yes Rudresh, these are not available. But there is an option to sign up for email notifications so that you will be notified when it becomes available. Sometimes they get some stock and it gets exhausted in no time.
Try these links and sign up to get notified (on the right side of the page)
To buy Dishwasher Salt :
Amazon -
amzn.to/2Dd1eEb - Finish Dishwasher Salt
amzn.to/2OXAcHk - Fortune Dishwasher Salt
amzn.to/2yBL9UA - IFB Dishwasher Salt
amzn.to/2AAzJ55 - Crystale Dishwasher Salt
Thanks.
Could you please tell me the difference between finish all in one tablet and finish quantum tablet?
Hi Sneha, I think the Quantum max is a superior tablet as compared to other Finish tablets, with additional ingredients in the form of gel, suitable for hard water thus giving spotless cleaning, and extra shine to glassware. It comes sealed in a plastic cover which need not be removed while loading in the detergent compartment.
All in one is good for cleaning greasy and dried dishes.
@@BhuvanaAdi thank you for your response Bhuvana!
Ma'am by mistake I add 1spoon detergent in salt chamber 1 n half month back . The salt chamber does not blinking every time it take 20 days for blinking I saw inside salt chamber there is small particles of detergent is there any remedy to clean salt chamber
Oh that shouldn't have happened. Anyway, try pouring water little by little in the salt chamber till you see the detergent particles flowing out with water. Do it slowly and carefully.
Thank u ma'am I will try
Can we pour hot water in it
No.
Ok
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback
You are most welcome
May i use crystale tablet in lg dishwaser
Yes of course you can use it.
Hi mam, need a small clarification i.e., as there is scarcity of finish salt I'm unable to use y new dishwasher.
They have provided 2 finish tablets and rinse aid a small pack with the machine at the time of purchase but didn't provide finish salt so unable to use the dishwasher. Mam now my doubt is can I use crystal company salt and finish tablet and rinse aid liquid or salt, tablets and liquid shud be of the same company. Then can I use crystal or atomic company for BOSCH company dishwasher. Please let me know at the earliest mam else crystal and atomic company products will also be unavailable online. Thanq mam
Hi Rojapushpam, you can use Crystale salt with finish rinse aid and tablet. You can use any reputed brand of salt, rinse aid, detergent and tablet and you can mix different brands too. I have posted videos using different brands of detergents and tablets on my channel. You can watch them in the playlist below -
BOSCH Dishwasher Demo Series: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYrXkjwrFQC7-MSnWRNpfsq2.html
There are videos showing filling salt and rinse aid and how to adjust their settings based on your water quality. I am sure you will get lot of information by watching these videos which will help you to use the dishwasher effectively. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi thnq so so much mam for ur fast reply and it reduced my tension. Thnq once again mam
Gud mrg mam,
1 more small query i.e., if we purchase crystale tablets and salt more in quantity (200 tablets and 4 kg salt) then will those items get melted as the normal salt gets melted when the pack is opened or is there any different way to store those items. Yesterday I watched 2 videos which are very very veryyyyy helpful and thnq very much mam.
Thank you Rojapushpam. This salt does not absorb water. You can keep the salt safely by keeping it in an airtight container or sealing the open packet with a clip, etc. It have expiry period mentioned on the pack, so you can buy extra quantities for upto 4 or 6 months if you wish based on your consumption.
@@BhuvanaAdi thnq so much mam
It's been 2 months since I bought a IFB Dishwasher ( Bosch was out of stock) after seeing ur very useful and helpful videos on dishwashers.
Regarding the detergent , after finishing the IFB detergent , I am using FORTUNE detergent and Finish Rinse Aid (IFB salt still didn't get over as I hv a water softener connected ) . The vessels are coming out cleaner and shinier after I started using FORTUNE detergent and Finish Rinse Aid.
Just wanted to let u know my observation.
That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience.
What about the wet grinder? Did you get it and have you started using it?
@@BhuvanaAdi yes 👍 I got it and hv already replied to you today, under our previous conversation which you and me had a couple of back on your grinder video.
Please do check . Thank you so much 🙏
Oh thanks for that. It must be in that thread, which doesn't show up as a new comment, that's why I would have missed it.🙏
@@BhuvanaAdi ok 👍
I got the Sowbhagya grinder suggested by you safely delivered. Superb grinder , fast motor ..hence fast and perfect grinding , not heating up ...got super soft idlis and perfect dosas.
The only drawback is that the steel used for the drum is very thin . But what more can you expect from such a steal deal product!!!
Thank you so much 🙏 for the response and correct suggestions 👍
@@raindrops9845 thanks for sharing this info. Happy that I was able to help you. 👍
Regarding the SS quality you can mention this in your Amazon review and give your feedback to Sowbhagya through email or their Facebook page. This will be helpful to others as well.
Thanks.
This is very useful. Can you update this video with the latest additions in the market like Bosch, arnigo etc. I used crystale ultra 5 in 1 based on this review, however I don't find them as effective as Finnish and Bosch tablets.
Thanks for your suggestion Kanchana. Many viewers have been asking me to update this video.
I've recently purchased Bosch detergent and am in the process of trying out the same. After that only I can try other brands like Fortune (as compared to 2½ years ago), Arnigo etc. Many viewers write that they are not getting good results with Arnigo.
Please give me some time. I'll do the videos.
When I used Crystale then and a couple of months back too, I've got good results.
Finally as I always say, one detergent brand does not suit all. A brand giving good results for some may give bad results for others, because it is after all dependent on the water hardness.
For my water type, Finish has always been giving me excellent cleaning results.
Thank you so much. Appreciate your prompt response. Bosch tablets have given good results for me. They are at par with Finnish.
Hello mame, i'm using finish detergent but it always remains in the detergent compartment and never gets dissolved while machine working. Can u please tell me what to do?
Hi Mohini, please check the following -
1) Whether the detergent compartment is dry. Ensure it is dry while putting the detergent.
2) Hope there is no remaining detergent from previous cycle in the compartment.
3) Hope no dishes are not blocking the detergent compartment.
4) Put detergent after loading the dishes.
5) Ensure that the detergent is not wet or lumpy. If it is lumpy, break that into powder and ensure that the powder is dry.
Thanks.
Thank you Bhuvana for the beautiful review. You surely have studied these products closely to be able to comment on various parameters. Thank you so much for making our work much easier.
Thank you Poonam for your appreciation and feedback. 🙏
@@BhuvanaAdi Hi! I'm watching your latest video and there you use all Finish products. So what is your personal choice? and i wanted to understand, for how many washes/times/days does one tablet last? and how important is to use tablets?
Which are the mandatory products that need to be used in a dishwasher?
Awesome efforts and review! Really helpful.
Did you use rinse aid + salt along with the detergents? What kind of water do you get - hard or soft?
Yes. I did use salt and rinse aid. But because my water is soft, both salt and rinse aid settings are at 01, which is minimum. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Since your salt and rinse setting is on minimal, but tables have more salt/rinse power, is that the reason why you getting lower efficiency with detergent compared to tablets?
Also, Fortune recently seems to have some improvements based on the amazon review I read. I am sure other brands must have also made improvements. So are you planning to conduct another review with latest versions of these products?
I wouldn't say I'm getting lower cleaning efficiency using detergents. Salt is for water softening and rinse aid is for drying and spotless cleaning, and also my setting to 01 is based on my water hardness.
What I mean is, certain detergents suit certain water types. May be while making a tablet they use certain things (chemicals) which is not used in a detergent. That's why at that time I found Fortune tablet better than Fortune detergent.
Because my water is soft I can actually manage without salt and rinse aid, but I keep them in the minimum and use them as in the long run it protects my machine from damage.
My research on various detergents was three years ago. And at that time Fortune detergent was really not good. One who has used it at that period will understand me.
You're right. Over these past years dishwasher sales has picked up and the need for consumables has increased and there is tough competition. I'm sure the earlier brands would have improved their standards.
I'll definitely do reviews of Fortune, Arnigo and any other brand soon for the benefit of the viewers.
Thank you.
Aunty ours is hard water. Can we use tablets?
Hi Shahil, you can use tablets, but still you should use salt and rinse aid for better cleaning.
@@BhuvanaAdi thank you
The Finish table - is it that perfect? Apart from the price and availability they have no scope for improvement in their cleaning ability?
Hi, the analysis on various detergents and tablets and the conclusion drawn from it, is solely on my usage in my dishwasher based on water quality in my area and the type of dishes I load.
This can vary depending on water quality.
Right from beginning I've been using Finish and getting good results, though I know that it is far expensive as compared to the other brands available. From my experience, Finish and Crystale both work fine for me.
People have to decide on their own as to which suits their water and machine best, by trial and error and research which I've done a lot in my 8½ years of using a dishwasher.
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you
This was of great help
Which dish washer are you using and are you happy with it
Your sugestion are valuable
Hi Kalpana, glad that my video was helpful. I am using Bosch dishwasher for the past 8 and half years and am very happy with it. Thanks.
Is IFB dishwasher detergent and salt suitable for LG dishwashers? The company representative while demo was advising not to use IFB and use only Finish? Any feedback from your experience? Thanks
Hi Pritam, thanks for your query.
Finish is the most recommended brand by manufacturers world wide.
But from my personal experience and many of my viewers' feedback, I have learnt that Finish works best for soft to medium hard water.
So much depends on the water type in your area.
I think IFB, Fortune etc. give better results for hard water.
So you can decide based on your water quality.
Thanks a lot Ma'am
Can we use IFB Dishwasher salt to BOSCH Dishwasher
Yes you can.
Have you tried vim matic available on Amazon? Would love to hear your views about the product.
Hi Sreelakshmi, I've been trying both Vim detergent and Vim matic tablets for some time now. Shall be uploading videos shortly.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks and am looking forward to watching the video.
Your analysis is amazing!
Thank you so much Meena! 🙏
Mam hamare yeha Paani theek theek aata hain Maine dishwasher Mai detergent khali finish ka use Kia hain or rinsaid or salt lfb ka pehele se hi daalaa hua hain Toh kahi Aisa Toh nahi hua hain Ki teeno chijs hi daalnaa padega tabhi bartan saaf hoge
Hi Kakuli, teeno ek hi brand ka hona zaroori nahi hain..
Aap sahi program select keejiye, detergent ki matra bhi badaakar dekiye aur bartan ko sahi jagah par lagiye, yaaneki spray arms mein zahan zyaada holes ho toh uske upar zyaada chikna bartan rakiye. Kyonki bahut gande batrtano ke achchi safaayi ke liye paani ka zyaada force hona chahiye. Correct placement of utensils is important. Please aap ye sab karke phir result dekkar mujhe batayiye..
Thank you.
OK Mam Mai aapko jarur bataungi
Hanji Mam aapne jaisa mujhe btaye Vaise hi Maine Kal hi saare bartan dhoya hain Bilkul saare bartan kaafi achi tarha se saaf ho gaye hain.. Bas thoda sa halka Chaye k daag rehe jaate hain.... Thanku so much mam.. Have a good day
Hi Kakuli, jaankar kushi huyi ki aap ke bartan almost saaf ho gaye. Chai ke daag nikalna toda mushkil hai. Par aap ek kaam kar sakte hain. Wash program katm hote hi, daag vale bartan ko nal ke neeche running water me toda scrb karke do dijiye, bartan saaf ho jayega. Doosri baat, chai ke bartan, doodh, tel ke bartan ko long program mein daaliye aur neeche ki tray mein corners par lagaaiye jahan zyaada pani spray hota hai.
Thank you.
OK Mam thank u so much aapne Bohot achi jankari de hain mujhe.. Mai Vaise hi karugi .....thanks ones again.... Have a good day
Madam, Thank you for the detailed comparision. Very useful information. Once again thank you for the effort.
If I just go for tablets do I really need to buy salt and rinse aid ??
That depends on your water hardness.
Madam , can you please share how you get these detergents. Recently purchased Bosch machine. I am not able to get finish.please share
Hi Chida, this video was made long ago when these were available online. Now due to lockdown, there is some shortage. Occasionally these become available for a few days. Please click on the link below and if not available, click on email notification when it becomes available. You will see on the right side of the Amazon page.
To buy Finish Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2LtgeBy
11/06/2020 10.50 AM Just checked. It shows available for me. If it shows available, I would suggest you order immediately. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thankyou so much madam. I have purchased Model No.SMS46KI03I .Due to lockdown, gave on market price. Branch Store person told me i can get from Technician. Technician says i need get online. Yesterday evening finally again went to store and i got 2 sets from Bosch Branch store, Whitefield,Bangalore. Yes i too will try to check once in a while. Machine delivered on 8th June Monday. I am very new to dishwasher. I saw dishwasher first time in the Store. Your videos are helping me a lot.Yesterday and today did trial and error type. Some stains i have noticed. Especially my steel prestige pressure cooker inside always will be neat and clean. because i will keep lemon cut piece once in a week. Now in Dish washer inside stains i have noticed . Can you suggest me where i made mistake?Thankyou for your immediate reply. I think few days i may disturb you .Your reply gave me a lot of confidence on me. Really getting scared can i use?? from 3 months no maid at all. With elder people and online class to kids i am forced to buy this appliance. Thankyou so much madam!!!___ Chidambari
Hello mam, is finish classic good tablet. It is much cheaper as compared to as in one and quantom max but many reviews show that white layer forms after using finish classic tablets. What has been your experience. Also if we use finish classic tablet should we still use rinse aid and salt?
Hi, I've used Finish Classic tablets and they have given me good cleaning results. Yes the Quantum max gives amazing cleaning in any cycle because it has a few additional ingredients.
In case you use Finish Classic tablets, you may have to use rinse aid and salt if your water is hard. Else you can reduce the setting to the minimum. If your water is very soft then you can try without rinse aid and salt. Based on the results you can adjust the settings.
Hope I've made the point clear.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks a lot👍🙏
थेक्यु बट। मुझे डीशवोशरका लीक्वीड और सोल्ट लेना है। कैसे प्राप्त करें। मुझे जल्दी है। क्युकी टीकीयासे बर्तन ठीक नहीं हो पाता। मेरे पास Bosch dishwasher है।
आप कौन सा टिकिया इस्तेमाल कर रही हैं? फिलहाल अभी लिक्विड मिलना मुश्किल है। amzn.to/2Yppe0f पर क्लिक करें । अगर मिल रही हो तो यह लिक्विड इस्तेमाल कर सकती हैं।
आप अमेज़न पर इस आइटम की आने की कबर के लिए दाएं ओर अपना इमेल आईडी देकर साइन अप कीजिए।
रिंस एयड और साल्ट के आते ही आप को अमेज़न से इमेल आ जाएगा।
शुक्रिया।
@@BhuvanaAdi में finishकी टीकीया ईस्तमाल करती हुं result नहीं मिल पा रहा है।
आप के घर में hard water होगा शायद। आप साल्ट और रिंस ऐड के setting अडजस्ट कीजिए। ,साल्ट और साल्ट के ना होने पर भी सफाई अच्छी नहीं होगी।
आप Fortune tablet try कर सकती हैं । यह शायद आपकी पानी को सूट करेगा । आज मैं amazon पर देखी । नीचे लिंक दे रही हूँ । www.amazon.in/Fortune-Action-Dishwasher-Tablets-Fresh/dp/B00S5YAHMY/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=dishwasher+salt&qid=1593067074&sr=8-5
@@BhuvanaAdi thank you
Pls try 2 make it presise & 2 the point. Tell us simply which is good over all.
Sorry Veena, but this video was done after lot of research using various brands of detergents and tablets for many months. How do you expect me to tell about everything precisely? The idea was to explain in detail. I have rated the detergents and tablets in the end of the video, if you've watched till the end.
I have given the cleaning efficiency of these detergents individually as well.
Watch those videos, which are very short, in case you do not have time, by clicking the link below :
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html
Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion.
I bought Voltas Beko 8 place dishwasher. Haven't got it installed yet. Which detergent and rinse aid would be better? The water is not hard at my place.
Hi Deepak, today there are many brands in the market to choose from. From my experience Finish detergent with salt and rinse aid, suits soft to medium soft(not hard) water very well. You can choose any from these brands - Finish, Fortune, Bosch, Vim etc. based on your budget.
Hope this helps.
Detailed information only in this video. Such great work done thank u very much.
Thank you Suvama for you lavish praise. I'm honoured by your kind words. 🙏
Your comprehensive information helped me to buy Dishwashing product.
Thank you Alex. Glad to know my videos helped you in deciding to buy yourself a dishwasher.
LGDFB424FW and Bosch SMS 66GW01 Which one is better to buy for south indian kitchen? Can u guide me Now?
Hi Shyni, thanks for that query. It's not about South Indian or North Indian kitchen or dishes. In terms of cleaning efficiency, both Bosch and LG above models are good and give excellent cleaning results. But in comparison with Bosch, LG is a far more advanced machine with many more features like Wi-Fi function, totally foldable racks, quad wash, steam function, etc., which are not available in Bosch. Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thank you so much mam
very useful information... hope this comparison holds good now also...
Hi Sunitha, thanks.
Yes, it does hold good now. Except that of late the quality of Fortune detergent has improved a lot.
Madam, I want to purchase dishwasher below Rs 30,000/- pls suggest me best one.
Hi venkata ramana devuri, Most of the reputed brands cost now between 35000 and 50000 or more. Still a few brands like Elica, Faber are available under 30000. Although I have not used them, a lot of viewers seem to be happy using them and have given positive reviews. So you could go for these. I am sharing the links below-
Elica
amzn.to/2Xdx8LV 12 plate setting White
amzn.to/3sbuhib 12 place setting Silver
Faber
amzn.to/2UdUTlX 12 place setting Black
fkrt.it/zMAvFduuuN 12 place setting Black
fkrt.it/7oH1_hNNNN 12 place setting Silver
I would also request you to watch the following videos before buying the dishwasher.
th-cam.com/video/fthMXjvSD_0/w-d-xo.html Checklist before buying a dishwasher
th-cam.com/video/-jHUQwX82l4/w-d-xo.html Water hardness, salt & rinse aid setting explained
Thanks.
@@BhuvanaAdi than q madam what is your opinion on media 12 place dishwasher.
Ifb diswaher full of white color what to do
Which detergent are you using avd and how is your water quality?
You've to set your water and rinse aid settings based on your water hardness.
@@BhuvanaAdi mam fortune tablet half I used water level was 1160
Your TDS is very high, i think your water is very hard.
Please set your salt and rinse aid settings to the highest.
Don't use half tablet as your water is very hard.
You have not mentioned which program you have used.
Try to wash in Eco program mostly.
Let me know if you find any change.
Thanks.
Mam..Please share your view about vim dishwasher tablets
Hi Rupa, I have already posted one video of Vim dishwasher tablets, you can watch it here -
th-cam.com/video/CTENXtvCZQQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks.
Thanq mam
How much finish powder is recommended for LG dishwasher
That depends on the program chosen and the degree of soiling of the dishes. There is a table given in the manual. If not sure, start with some quantity then increase or decrease based on cleaning achieved. Final quantity is arrived after some trial and error. Thanks.
Post the links to buy dishwasher products online.. Really hard to find them 😭😭😭😭 there was this new brand arnigo in amazon i could find only that of now.. Every other brand ran out of stock... Really hard times.. It will be really helpful if u post links from wherw to buy.. Thanks in advance
Hi Aakrithi, yes it is indeed difficult to get these consumables during lockdown. I have given the buying links of the relevant items in the description of my videos. I am sharing them below too. But at most times nowadays, they are out of stock. I would advise that if it shows not available, then on the right side you find a link to sign up for notifications when it becomes available. Sometimes the stock comes and gets exhausted in short time. At least you will get notifications which will help to order immediately.
Hope this helps. Thank you.
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To buy IFB Dishwasher Detergent : amzn.to/2LgPvbW
To buy Fortune Dishwasher Tablets : amzn.to/2JKqbFY
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To buy Finish Dishwasher Tablets : amzn.to/2Lj3L4k
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To buy Finish Rinse Aid :
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To buy Fortune Dishwasher Salt :
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To buy Finish Dishwasher Salt :
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Hello mam, I noted in your score card finish detergent is scored lower than the finish tablet. Is it including salt and rinse aid? Looks like price difference is nominal between the two. We can go for tablets?
Hi Kanchana, yes. Always any tablet will be better than detergent because of additional ingredients. Finish detergent by itself is also very good when used with salt and rinse aid.
@@BhuvanaAdi Hello Mam,
Will there be any compromise in wash quality in eco vario cycle? I never used this cycle as it's very long( 2.5 hours )and I am not sure of it's results. I have been using auto and eco cycles so far, which are 1.5 hours duration. Can you please suggest?
Hi. Can we put Vinod Triply kadhaai in dishwasher?
Yes you can as it is stainless steel on the outside.
@@BhuvanaAdi thanks
Hi bhuvana I have placed an order for LG dishwasher will be coming in another 20 days i need to buy the Detergent tablets online that service person asked me to go for finish but cost and efficiency vise crystal seems to be the best shall I buy that and what about some salt to be added to the wash cycle is it required when I am using the tablet I presume the tablet has everything thankyou your video is of great help to me but had these above doubts and the cost is 60k in Bangalore
Which detergent suits you depends on the type of water at your place, If you are having soft water, Finish gives good results. Whereas if you have hard water, brands like Fortune are found to be better. If you are not sure, try one after the other and stick to the brand that suits your conditions.
Generally it is not a good idea to use tablet for all washes. Use tablet only for long programs. For short cycles use detergent. Hence it is advisable to use salt in the dishwasher. Thanks.
Thank you for replying yes we get soft water i.e kaveri water appreciate your valuable advice
How does the salt help and i need to buy tablet, salt and Detergent
@@BhuvanaAdi and in finish brand which suits lgdw quantum, classic
Salt is mainly for softening hard water. Yes, it's better to have the salt compartment filled and since your water is soft, you can keep the salt setting at 1.
Madam, done excellent job. The way, you analysed is awesome and useful. I bought dishwasher after seeing your video 4 years back. Thanks for your analysis n suggestions. Really thank you
Thanks a lot
@bhuvana Adi, Do we need anything in addition to Finish dishwasher salt, as we need 3 products from IFB when we use powder ?
Hi maninder, Besides salt, we have to fill rinse aid. These 2 are to be filled into the respective compartments and refilled again when the low level indicator lights.
We have to use detergent powder for every wash cycle. All manufacturers recommend their own consumables. IFB recommends their own detergent, salt and rinse aid. Finish is recommended by most dishwasher makes in the world. Thanks.
Please tell us about finish liquid for dishwasher .
Hi Pritam, if you mean Finish gel, I have been trying this for some time now and I shall be posting a video on this soon. Thanks.
Wow mam..really such a detailed explanation .... We can see Ur dedication in making videos for us. Thanks a lot ..u deserve an appaluse
Thank you Sai Roja, so nice of you.🙏 Glad you liked my video and appreciating it.
Thanks for creating this video. It was informative
Glad you liked it
Hi due to lockdown there is no Bosh dishwasher tablets available. I somehow managed to get Finish detergent classic (1st bottle). But when I ran the cycle it started to erode my utensils. Any idea on it.
Hi Angad, Sorry to hear about that. Yeah there is difficulty in getting dishwasher consumables during lockdown. You are lucky that you got one bottle of Finish detergent. Finish generally gives good cleaning results. I am sorry I did not understand what you meant by eroding of utensils. This is the first time I am hearing of such a thing. May be you could share some photos in my email bhuvanaadis@gmail.com. I could try to help.
I presume here that you are aware of the water hardness in your house and have set the salt setting accordingly. A lot of the cleaning issues can be addressed if the water hardness aspect is suitably taken care of. Thanks.
Have shared email
Very practical approach and detailed comparison!
Thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks for your appreciation. 🙏
Finish tablet with power ball is excellent for removing tough stains
True.
Extremely useful information. Thanks a tone for fabulous hardwork and comparison. Stay blessed.
Thank you. Glad that you found this useful.
Thanku so much..most needed review for me..u did an excellent job..👌👏
You're welcome Sandhya.
Madam I have read in internet sites that if we had hard water we need to use
Hi Rohit smily, your question seems to be incomplete. Didn't understand what you wanted to ask.
Madam
.,..just a doubt.i bought Siemens , probably not consulting anyone. how do rate this one.....I was not sure which one to buy so ..
Hi Praveen, SIEMENS & BOSCH are the same company (Bosch Siemens Home), so I guess it should be as good as Bosch only.
Thank you for your query.
@@BhuvanaAdi ...thanks ma'am , for everything.....for a quick response, good and patience review, for passing on good information ....so on. Just a few mentioned....once again thank you.
You are welcome. Happy to help.
Siemens is best one in dish washer
Madam very good videos .I genuinely like it .small query I have .I using IFB dishwasher since 1 month.water hardness around 400 as per strip used by agent .whats should be the salt level psl suggest .dishwasher talking too much salt
Hi, from what you say I think your water must be fairly soft. I think you can try setting the salt and rinse aid level to level 2.
Try washing in this setting for a few days and if it gives desired results, then continue with the same settings. Else increase or decrease by a level based on the results.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Can we IFB detergent for voltas beko
Yes, you can use it. But it depends on your water quality. If you do not get good cleaning results you may have to try out other brands
Watch my videos on various detergents, tablets and gels in the playlist below:
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: th-cam.com/play/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6.html
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply
In lg, finish powder in turbo program not dissolved properly and hence white stains on the dishes.... What is the solution mam? I have to change the program or anything?
@NM, you have not mentioned what is your water hardness and your salt and rinse aid settings. Detergent brand is best chosen based on the quality of one's water. And if the detergent powder is not fully dissolved, the reasons could be quite a few. Detergent powder itself is moist and lumpy, detergent chamber has water, excess detergent used for the program or the degree of soiling of dishes, etc. Please check and take care of the above issues and your problem should get solved. Thanks.
Can we use regular vim liquid?
If not why?
@Prashanth Kumar No you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT substitute dishwasher detergent or tablet with any other normal soap powder or liquid soap like VIM or PRIL, etc. Let me explain why. DIshwasher detergents DO NOT cause SUD (sud is a form of froth or foam formed when soap mixes with water). To the best of my knowledge there are no liquid dishwasher soaps available or manufactured. Liquid soaps cause lot of sud(foam) which inside a closed chamber i.e. inside the dishwasher, can cause too much harm by clogging the nozzles, filters, drain pipes etc. thus affecting the working of the machine and damaging the machine soon. Using a liquid soap would mean that the sud would escape through even a very small gap in the machine. Then it would become difficult to clear the whole thing. You may have to repeatedly run the dishwasher without any detergent a number of times to clear the sud. Liquid soaps are best for hand washing of dishes and never for a dishwasher. Hope I have cleared your doubt. Thank you.
@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks a lot for explaining.
What's the cheapest dishwasher detergent that I can buy?
Because in the long run, maintainance is becoming very expensive
@@prashanthkumar2137 The cheapest dishwasher detergent in terms of cost is Fortune. But quality wise, it is nowhere near any top brands as it does not give good washing result. I hope you have seen my full video where I have given my ratings. So cost should not be the only factor while buying a dishwasher detergent. The total cost of running a dishwasher per month would be 1/3rd to 1/2 the cost of domestic help, including cost of consumables.
So my recommendation would be Finish followed by Crystale tablet. Thank you.
@@BhuvanaAdi To minimize the sud, cant we use baking soda and vinegar as rinse aid?
a lot of effort......thank you
Thank you for your research based show .It is certainly going to help us🙏
You're welcome.
Thanks a lot 🥰
Arnigo please if you can do a comparison with Crystale
@K K Datta, thanks for your request. Many viewers have asked my opinion on Arnigo. I have not tried it yet. l will try to do so once my current lot of detergent gets over. Just recently bought Bosch detergent and I'm in the process of trying it out. So I'll try out Arnigo after that. Please bear with me.
Thanks.
Ma'am I have LG dishwasher, is it safe to use IFB Detergent, IFB Salt and IFB Rinse Aid in LG Dishwasher? Ma'am please reply fast
Hi, there is no harm in using IFB consumables in LG dishwasher. You can use them if you're getting satisfactory cleaning results.
@@BhuvanaAdi Ok
Very good and practical comparison madam.
Thank you.
❤ thank you for this detailed information
You are welcome.