Dishwasher gel

gels for dishwashers Having bought a dishwasher, many housewives think that now all the difficulties associated with washing dishes are over. But in reality, everything is not so simple, you first need to learn how to use a dishwasher, and most importantly, choose the right detergent that will provide excellent washing results. Many people currently prefer dishwashing gels, and children's dishwashing gel is especially popular. It is to washing gels that we decided to dedicate this article.

What are the benefits of gel products?

Dishwasher gel is a cocktail of various chemical additives that help wash dishes, fight bacteria and clean the internal parts of the “iron assistant”. In principle, the gel does everything the same as the powder and even more, so many people consider it a complete analogue of the powder, but this is not so. Gel products differ from powders in composition. They do not contain abrasive or other poorly soluble components.

Gel-based dishwasher detergents have tangible advantages not only compared to powder, but even compared to tablets. Largely because of this, a fairly large group of fans, dishwasher owners, prefer to buy them. What advantages are we talking about?

They wash dishes more carefully than powders and tablets. Dishes don't spoil as quickly.
It is more convenient to pour the gel into a cuvette for detergents.
The gel dissolves faster and works more effectively in short washing programs.
The gel is consumed less than the powder, and even more so the tablet.
Gel, unlike powder or tablets, is ideal for the “pre-soak” mode.
The gel is easier to store, it will not be damaged by excess moisture, and it does not evaporate volatile components like powder.

Note! Gel-like dishwasher detergent is one of the few that are suitable for the “pre-soak” mode; powder and tablets are completely useless.

Instead of gel, experts often recommend using dishwasher capsules, since they have all of the above properties, and also contain components that fight the formation of scale and mold inside the machine. Although if you look at it, inside the capsule there is the same gel, only more complex in composition.

Instructions for use of the gel

Using a gel-based dishwasher detergent is very simple, although there are some nuances that should definitely be discussed. First, let's look at the procedure for using dishwasher gel. If we are talking about a standard washing program: gels for dishwashers

you need to open the bottle of gel-like product with your own hands;
open the dishwasher door;
on the cuvette for detergents you need to open the special valve with your own hands and pour the gel into it;
close the valve, load the baskets with dirty dishes, close the dishwasher door;
set the desired washing program and launch it.

If the dishes are very dirty, you may need to set the “pre-rinse” mode yourself.. How to apply the gel in this case? We do everything the same as with the standard washing program, only we pour the gel into a special compartment for pre-rinsing.Only in this case will the machine correctly take the gel and the program will be implemented in the best possible way.

Important! When using a gel-like product with your own hands that already contains salt, you must remember that such a gel cannot completely replace salt. You still need to pour salt into a special compartment.

We still have one more serious question that also needs to be discussed under this item - how much gel is needed for one wash? This is a serious question, because everyone is interested in using this kind of product optimally, so that the dishes remain clean and as little gel is wasted as possible. The amount of gel used for one washing cycle will depend on many factors: the degree of soiling of the dishes, the concentration of active substances, composition, etc.

If we take the main types of dishwasher gels, which we will talk about later, experts have noticed some patterns when determining their quantity for one-time use.

If there is burnt or dried fat on the dishes, as well as dried dough or mashed potatoes, dye or tea stains (for any other complex stains), pour in 25 ml of gel.
If the dishes are not fragile and you plan to set the washing program at 70 ⁰C, then even with complex stains you can limit yourself to 20 ml of gel.
Pour 15-20 ml of gel if you are loading dishes with fresh, simple stains.
Do not reduce the amount of gel too much with a half load. Experiment with your own hands, start with 15 ml, if this is not enough, gradually increase the amount of gel until you achieve the optimal result.

Review of the best gel-based dishwashing detergents

As part of this paragraph, we will present a short review of gel-based products for dishwashers, which are currently the best offer on the market for such products. Here are examples of the best gels for automatic dishwashing.

Winni’s Naturel “Lavastoviglie” is a natural gel for washing children’s dishes in the dishwasher. In principle, the manufacturer does not position this gel for washing children’s dishes specifically, but since it contains only natural, easily rinsed components, it can be used to wash children’s toys, children’s dishes, bottles, breast pumps, pacifiers and the like. The gel is sold in 750 ml bottles, the average cost is about $9. Made in Italy.

Bio-Vert is a natural gel for washing children's dishes. It contains no harmful chemicals that are difficult to wash off and remain on the dishes, so you can use the gel without restrictions. Country of origin: Germany. The gel comes in 1.1 liter bottles, the average price is about $10.

For your information! On the Bio-Vert packaging there is a mark “consists of biodegradable components”, which confirms that it is 100% natural. By the way, this is one of the most popular dishwasher gels sold in Germany.

Finish All in one is a dishwasher gel with a unique formula that helps deal with even the heaviest stains, leaving dishes clean and shiny. Finish All in one is the best-selling dishwasher gel in Russia and it is also one of the best. The gel is consumed quite economically. 1.3 liter bottles, enough for about 65-70 standard dishwashing programs. Finish gel is produced in different European countries (Denmark, Finland, Poland, Romania). The price for a 1.3 liter package is $17. gels for dishwashers

In conclusion, gel dishwashing detergent is a good alternative to detergent powder and tablets, especially if you value your dishes and your health. A whitish coating, which can sometimes remain on dishes after washing powder, enters the human body, causing harm to it. The gel is always washed out completely and does not cause any harm.