70 percent of German households have a dishwasher. The practical household helpers do the dishes and save their owners money and time. Which dishwashing detergent is used is up to you. Most machines run both with conventional dishwashing detergent and salt and with dishwasher tablets , Tabs have the advantage that they often combine several components such as dishwashing detergent, salt and rinse aid in one tab. So only one instead of two or three cleaning agents is needed. However, Tab does not equal Tab. The market differentiates between Classic Tabs and Multiphase Tabs. The differences lie in the ingredients of the cleaner. In order to achieve a good cleaning result and at the same time to protect the machine, it is important to know the differences.

Basic cleaning with Classic tabs

Classic tabs are cheap and clean cutleryand dishesReliable. The dishwasher tablets also known as 2in1 tabs or two-phase tabs contain a special detergent for use in machines. Additional ingredients are not found in the cheap classics. This means that in Classic tabs like the Somat Tabs Classic neither salt nor rinse aid are included. These are to be filled separately in the designated container of the dishwasher. In particular, salt fulfills an important task in dishwashers and is indispensable in Classic tabs. It neutralizes lime and protects the machine from harmful deposits. Especially with hard water threatened without salt costly damage. In addition, the salt waiver can lead to unsightly limescale on cutlery and glasses that are difficult to remove.

Adding rinse aid is optional with Classic tabs. It improves the cleaning result with glasses. Most manufacturers have special salt and a rinse aid in their product range to match their Classic tabs. Eco-specialist Claro offers its customers, for example, the Claro 5 in 1 professional box with Classic tabs, hygiene salt, machine cleaner and rinse aid. With proper use of salt and rinse aid in conjunction with the Classic tabs is thus a consistently good and gentle cleaning nothing in the way. If you only want to use one instead of several cleaning agents and want special cleaning properties, multi-phase tabs are better suited.

Multiphase Tabs – the all-rounder

Multi-tabs or multi-phase tabs like Finish Calgonit Quantum Citrus always contain a machine rinse aid, rinse aid and salt. Thus, the additional addition of salt and rinse aid is no longer necessary. But the all-rounders under the dishwashing detergents are also more expensive. Most multi-phase dishwasher tablets have special properties that promise better cleaning performance. These include fragrances that provide a pleasant smell in the machine and in the cupboards. But also dishwasher power, special cleaners for stainless steel and silver and grease solvents value the dishwasher tablets on. Which functions are useful, depends on the dishes, which predominantly arises in the relevant household.

Practical are flushing booster or low-temperature activators. They increase the cleaning power at low temperatures. This should save energy and protect the wallet in the long term. Who rinses many glasses and glass dishes, should pay attention to a glass protection. The additive protects the glass from blind spots and maintains its shine. Some multi-tabs like the Somat 10 Tabs also offer a so-called extra-dry effect. Here are special additives to ensure that the dishes after the rinse is drier than with ordinary detergent and so directly from the machine in the closetcan make. Finally, the topic of hygiene also plays a role in many multiphase tabs. These additives improve the hygiene in the machine by protecting against grease, limescale and dirt deposits.

Those who are often dealing with extreme soiling and incrustations can resort to a dishwasher such as the Somat Tabs Gold XL. Here solve strong detergents enzymesfine grease and coarse dirt and also fight stubborn dirt from starchy foods. Soaking and pre-rinsing is no longer necessary. However, the increased cleaning performance and the associated time savings have their price. When selecting multi-phase tabs, the specifications of the dishwasher manufacturer must always be observed. Not every tab is automatically suitable for every machine.

Dishwasher tablets – large stocks are not worthwhile

Quality dishwasher tablets have their price. Since it pays to slam at offers and tabs to buy, right? Even if the price is tempting, it’s not worth it. Because many components of dishwasher tablets Aging quickly and losing part of their potency. In addition, some tabs humid climate, as it prevails in the summer under the sink, can not stand.