Dishwasher starter kit

Very often, when buying a dishwasher, the seller recommends buying a starter kit for the dishwasher, explaining that it includes all the tools necessary to start the machine and wash dishes. Sometimes you can receive such a set as a gift for purchasing a dishwasher. What is included in this set, whether you need to buy it or not, let's figure it out together.

Set contents

The dishwasher kit is called a “starter” kit to attract the inexperienced buyer. This is a kind of marketing ploy. Manufacturers offer in this kit everything you need to get started with the dishwasher, start it up for the first time, and brief operating instructions. In fact, most starter kits include the usual detergents for washing dishes and the machine itself, namely:

• combined or simple tablets;
• special regenerating salt;
• dish rinse aid.

For your information! Some sets contain dishwasher powder instead of tablets.

In addition to the three main detergents, the set may also include:

• Dishwasher cleaner to remove grease and deposits;
• means for first starting the machine;
• flavoring

Indeed, the set includes everything you need to use a dishwasher. The set is convenient because all the products are sold together, and the person starting the washing machine for the first time will not forget anything that may be needed. The set is convenient when you are just starting to use the dishwasher, this is another reason why it is called a starter set. The consumption of all funds is different, which means that the frequency of purchasing them will also be different.Tablets and powder are used up the fastest, and salt is the least likely to be added.

Is it possible to replace this set?

Looking at the composition, the question arises: can the starter set be replaced, is it really necessary? The tablets included in the set are the main product intended for washing dishes. They cope with dirt and deposits on dishes. Rinse aid gives dishes a shine. And salt is necessary for the operation of the dishwasher's ion exchanger, which is responsible for softening the water. All of these products can be purchased separately and in the packaging that is most convenient for you.

Regarding the special means for first use of the dishwasher Bosch, Candy, Flavia and others, then this is nothing more than dishwashing powder, and therefore there is no need to buy a starter kit just because it contains such a product. In addition to the powder, you must add salt during a test run. Special cleaning products for the dishwasher are also sold separately and their choice is quite large.

Despite the fact that all products are sold separately, the starter kit has its advantages:

• there is no need to search for all means, after all, to start using the machine, you will one way or another have to buy salt, powder, and rinse aid; you can’t get by with tablets alone;
• The set contains products from the same manufacturer, which complement each other, which gives the best effect when washing;
• Sometimes a set of dishwasher detergents is slightly cheaper than all the same products purchased separately.

Important! Do not use regular powders, soaps or hand dishwashing detergents in the dishwasher. This may result in excessive foaming and the machine stopping.

Review of dishwasher sets

Here is a short overview of dishwasher starter kits from well-known manufacturers.

• Set from Filtero - a set from Germany, suitable for all types of dishwashers, including Bosch and Siemens. It contains 16 7-in-1 dishwashing tablets, salt, first start and grease and scale remover. This is one of the few kits that includes a tool for starting the machine for the first time. It consists of a special powder that perfectly dissolves technical oil that is on the parts of a new dishwasher. Average cost: $13.
• The TOPPERR 3304 set is another German-made set. Suitable for Bosch, Neff and other dishwashers. It includes 16 10-in-1 tablets, a half-liter bottle of mouthwash and a 1.5-kilogram pack of special salt. Average cost is $10.
• Starter kit from Top House. Sets under this brand are produced in Belgium, Germany and Denmark. It includes: 3-in-1 combination tablets (16 pcs), rinse aid (0.5 l), which adds shine to dishes, prevents streaks and speeds up drying, as well as coarse salt (1.5 kg). Average cost: $13.
  
• Finish's starter kit also includes three products. These are multifunctional All in one tablets in an amount of 14 pieces, a Finish cleaner that gets rid of grease and deposits in the dishwasher chamber, and a deodorant to eliminate odors inside the dishwasher, designed for 60 washes. Average cost: $16.
• Power Dish starter kit, recommended for dishwashers from Hotpoint, Indesit, Bosch and others. The set includes “5 in 1” tablets, special salt and “Orange” flavoring. Average cost is $10.
  

Thus, in order to use a dishwasher, you need to purchase any starter kit or buy salt, powder (tablets) and rinse aid separately. As for fragrances, cleaning agents and other detergents, you can buy them as needed. Happy shopping!

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