While they don’t contain intentionally added preservatives and are fragrance-free, the tablets promise to deliver the same cleaning performance as Finish All In 1 Max Dishwasher Tablets while being kinder to the environment – and to your nose. So say your final goodbyes to sponges, cloths and endless scrubbing with our range of dishwasher tablets. For crystal-clear glasses, Fairy Platinum All in One tablets come with integrated salt and rinse aid, as well as glass and silver protection. As well as the above ingredients, some dishwasher tablets may also contain disintegrants (which allows the tablet to dissolve in the wash), rinse aid (which prevents watermarks) and scented fragrances. They’re suitable for those wanting to be more eco-friendly as the wrappers are 100% biodegradable and the tablets also work at lower temperatures. How we chose our recommendations

Many dishwasher manufacturers recommend a specific brand or tablet to use, and these often help to achieve the cleanest results. But it might be beneficial to try different brands and tablets to see which one works best for you and your family. The best dishwasher tablets to buy are the Finish Quantum Ultimate. They come with built-in rinse aid and salt actions, promising to cut through grease and baked-on food the first time round while protecting glasses from water spots to leave them gleaming. Where to buy: Sainsbury’s online and in store Aldi's 'Magnum Premium' All In One Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon x37 The only other thing I noticed was that mugs weren’t always coming out quite as gleaming as I’d like, with a few stubborn tea and coffee stains lingering in the bottom. But overall I was pleased with the performance of this budget box and I’ll be switching from now on.Caring for your dishwasher will also boost the cleanliness of your dishes. Stop the filter clogging by scraping off food residue from your plates and bowls before you load it. We recommend cleaning the filter regularly too, ideally after every use, but once a week should suffice. If you want minimal faff then an all-in-one dishwasher tablet is the way to go - and Fairy’s Platinum Plus Dishwasher Tablets have everything you could need. The plates came out sparkling and shiny, but it was the cups and glasses that were a bit of a let down. I've always put my mugs and glasses facing downwards, but it's hard to say whether it was an issue with the tablets or positioning. Cutting through grease and grime, these capsules have salt and rinse aid action built in, as well as glass and silver protection for glassware, utensils and cutlery, so everything comes out sparkling.

Which performed the best? You might be surprised – some of the best-performing dishwasher tablets are also among the cheapest. With our dishwasher tablets, you don’t need to use sponges and cloths. Let the tablets do the hard work for you, while you enjoy soft and moisturised hands. Leaving you with more time to enjoy the things you love. If you want to choose an environmentally-friendly option, look for plant-based ingredients, which are also vegan and cruelty-free as well as being suitable for septic tanks.

Washing dishes in a dishwasher is certainly more efficient than washing up by hand, but to make sure you’re being 100% efficient, make sure you’re buying the best detergent for the job. The tip, which was posted on the Mums Who Clean Facebook group, recommends that you pop four dishwasher tablets into the drum on a hot wash. The water turns brown as it cleans out the inside of the washing machine and, when it drains, the drum is left gleaming.