Which dishwasher tablets are better: Finish or Somat?

Many housewives prefer dishwasher tablets to gels and powders. 3 in 1 capsules are very convenient to use. They are easy to dose; one piece is just enough to fill the dishwasher completely.

The range of tablets for dishwashers is wide. However, Finish or Somat capsules are more often found in supermarkets. They are available, easy to find in stores, and in packages of different sizes. Let's figure out which brand of products is better, both in quality and cost.

Let's compare the price first

Many housewives, when choosing dishwasher tablets, first of all look at the cost of the product. If we talk about capsules Finish or Somat, then they are approximately in the same price range. Let's look at the issue in more detail.

The cost of one tablet greatly depends on the size of the package. The larger the pack, the cheaper the washing cycle in PMM will cost. For example, let’s compare the market prices of Finish and Somat.

• Tablets for Somat PMM, if you buy a package of 100 capsules, will cost approximately 1,390 rubles.
• 100 capsules of Quantum All in 1 Finish cost about $15.
• More budget Finish “Classic” tablets will cost $10 per 100 pieces.

The cost of one Finish tablet when purchasing a package of 100 pieces is about $0.1, Somat is about $0.1.

Purchasing small packages is not so profitable. For example, a pack of Somat tablets for 24 pieces costs almost $7, a package of Finish for 30 pieces costs $8, that is, 29 and 28 rubles. per capsule respectively.

You can also get good discounts on marketplaces and in stores.Manufacturers often organize promotions, offering an even lower price. Therefore, from the point of view of cost, it is impossible to judge which brand, Finish or Somat is better. Both brands produce relatively inexpensive household chemicals for dishwashers.

Comparison of consumer characteristics of products

Judging by user reviews, Finish tablets used to be more expensive than similar Somat tablets. Today, the cost of capsules has leveled off, so you should not be guided only by price when choosing. Let's see if there are differences between the products, and which one is better in terms of consumer characteristics.

Finish Quantum All in One tablets are manufactured in Poland. These are multifunctional, phosphate-free, biodegradable capsules. Due to the active components, they remove stubborn dirt, tea and coffee stains from dishes, and do not leave streaks. The product also protects the dishwasher from scale.

The Finish Quantum All in One capsule consists of three layers. Red gel fights grease and adds shine to dishes. Two different powders remove complex protein and starch stains. The tablet also contains bleaching particles based on active oxygen to remove plaque.

Finish Quantum All in One tablets have a range of additives to protect glass, crystal and metal. The capsules contain components to enhance cleaning power. They also contain salt and rinse aid, so no additional use of these products is required.

Finish capsules contain:

• 15-30% nonionic surfactants;
• bleaching oxygen-containing particles;
• polycarboxylates;
• phosphonates;
• enzymes;
• flavorings.

Somat All in 1 dishwasher tablets are also phosphate-free and have high cleaning properties. They effectively fight grease, plaque and other contaminants. The capsules contain:

• 15-30% complexing agents and inorganic salts;
• 5-15% oxygen-containing bleach;
• phosphonates;
• polycarboxylates;
• less than 5% nonionic surfactants;
• enzymes;
• fragrance;
• preservative

Somat All in 1 tablets effectively cope with complex stains even without additional soaking. The composition contains salt, which protects the internal parts of the dishwasher from scale, and a rinse aid, which prevents the formation of stains on the dishes.

One tablet is required per wash cycle. The possibility of dividing the capsule if the PMM is not fully loaded is not provided. This applies to both Finish and Somat.

The shell of Finish tablets is soluble, and the individual packaging of Somat capsules must be removed before loading the product into the PMM.

Somat capsules are packaged in a plastic wrapper, which must be removed before loading the product into the dishwasher. There is no need to do this with Finish tablets; their shell dissolves in water on its own. From this point of view, it is more convenient to use Finish capsules.

When it comes to cleaning power, there is not much difference between Finish or Somat. Judging by the reviews, the effect of using the capsules is approximately the same. The only difference is the smell - dishes washed with Finish tablets smell more pleasant.

Consumer reviews about Somat and Finish

Nika-Strawberry, Moscow

I have been buying Finish tablets for PMM for many years, and so far they are the best for me. Today I prefer capsules from the All In One series, with lemon. I buy the product on sale and always look out for discounts. The last time a pack of 75 pieces cost me $10.

Finish tablets have a standard shape and are pleasant and convenient to use. I like that you can take the capsule and put it in the dishwasher - there is no need to remove the product shell, since it dissolves itself in water.The washing result is quite satisfactory - there are no stains, dried pieces of food or streaks left on the dishes.

Thus, the main advantages of Finish All In One capsules for me:

• convenient packaging format;
• good washing result.

The tablets suit me completely, so I don’t experiment. The only thing is that sometimes I buy capsules from this manufacturer, but from a different series. I plan to continue purchasing Finish products for PMM.

Levii, Russia

My first dishwasher tablets were Finish. In almost two years of using the PMM, I managed to try different products. The Snowter capsules seemed the most terrible to me, the Finish was the best of all. I'm not going to stop, I will continue to experiment.

I buy small packages. Last time I purchased a pack of Finish All In One for 26 tablets. The bag has a reusable clasp that helps protect the contents from moisture.

Finish capsules are standard size. When you look at them, you can see that each tablet consists of three layers. The red ball is “stuffed” with special substances for soaking dried food - it dissolves first.

The next blue layer removes soaked food. White particles - complete the wash, responsible for completely cleaning the dishes and giving them shine. Finish tablets All In One Salt is also present to soften hard tap water. There is no need to remove the packaging from the capsule, it dissolves itself without a trace.

Even though one capsule is designed for a cycle, with a half load of PMM I divide the tablet. Finish All In One cuts well, which I find very convenient. For myself, I highlight the following advantages of this brand:

• clean and shiny dishes coming out of the machine;
• convenient format;
• the ability to divide the capsule in half without compromising the quality of washing;
• constant discounts and promotions on goods;
• cleanliness inside the dishwasher, the product actually dissolves pieces of food, so the filter does not clog.

Almeja, Russia

In my search for the perfect dishwasher tablets, I came across Somat capsules. Before that, I tried both the vaunted Finish Quantum max and the controversial Fairy, but the result did not impress me.

I always buy large packages to provide myself with a supply of tablets for at least a month. You can buy Somat anywhere, in supermarkets such as Magnit, Pyaterochka, Auchan. There are good discounts on marketplaces - Wildberries and Ozone. The last time a pack of 54 pieces cost me $7.

The tablets are contained in a plastic bag with a reusable zipper. Also, capsules from this brand are produced in cardboard boxes, but such packaging seems to me not very convenient. All information about the composition and instructions for use are available on the back of the pack.

Of course, Somat contains only chemistry, but there is nothing surprising here, it’s not organic. The capsules themselves are rectangular and relatively compact in size. I came across tablets both in self-dissolving coatings and in individual sachets, which must first be removed. It probably depends on the production batch.

What I liked is that Somat Gold perfectly removes stains from tea and coffee; burnt food also disappears from dishes without a trace.

Somat capsules provide everything that users expect from them. The tablets effectively clean dishes without leaving dirt and grease, add shine without streaks, and soften water due to the salt in the composition. If I weren’t a fan of always trying something new, I would definitely choose a product from this brand.

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