The One Dishwasher Powder That Finally Got It Right
add_circle Pros
- The packaging is super convenient and easy to store.
- Somat leaves no residue on my dishes, which is a total game changer.
- It's amazing at cleaning even the toughest messes.
- I've found it on sale quite often, which is a nice bonus.
- The 3kg bottle lasts a long time, making it a great value for the price.
remove_circle Cons
- The bottle itself is a bit heavy, but that's a minor complaint.
- I wish it came in a smaller size for travel or small loads.
- The price can be steep, but it's worth it for the quality.
- I've had some issues with the cap coming loose, but it's not a big deal.
- It's not the most eco-friendly option, but it gets the job done.
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Editor's Summary
I've tried a ton of dishwasher detergents in my quest for the best one, but Somat has finally won me over. I was a bit skeptical at first, given the steep price, but it's worth every penny. The 3kg bottle lasts a long time, and the price at Magnit Cosmetics is already discounted at 1300 rubles. I've also found it cheaper at Yandex Market, but the quality remains the same.
Specifications
I've tried a ton of dishwasher detergents in my quest for the best one.
This includes the well-known Finish powder, then there was Mr. Fresh, Energizer tablets, and a couple of other ones that didn't make it to a review.
I got Somat on the recommendation of a colleague who was also on the hunt for a long time.
And then it showed up on my cleaning supplies shelf.
The price in stores is pretty steep, so I decided to look for it on the markets instead.
The price at Magnit Cosmetics is 1300 rubles (and that's with a discount!) for a 3kg bottle, good for 100 loads.
When I checked out the always-reliable Valbderis, I saw a price of 1200 rubles, which is already better. Yandex Market was a bit cheaper, at 1150 rubles.
But Ozone really surprised me with a price of 730 rubles for the same 3kg.
I bought it during the Black Friday sales. Unfortunately, the price has since gone up to 1300 rubles, just like in other stores.
According to customer reviews, the powder is the original. The packaging, by the way, isn't the most convenient - it's too big and has a wide mouth. So I transferred some of the powder to the packaging from my old detergent.
It looks like a regular powder - white, not too fine, and has some colored particles. It doesn't have a strong chemical smell.
As soon as I got the coveted bottle, I started the test drive.
I deliberately got my dishes dirty:) I tested it for several days in a row. I used glassware, a greasy frying pan, a spatula, and some grechka, as well as cups from my kid's room.
One of the loads. Here's a greasy plate with leftover meatballs, a plate with ice cream left from the night before, and plates from dinner with some dried-on grechka.
But I didn't stop there...I loaded it up to the brim: glass lids, jars, cups, and plastic containers.
I ran the cycle for 2 hours at 90 degrees - just to be sure!
And, guess what? Everything came out sparkling clean. I was particularly impressed with the glassware and plates after cooking grechka. My previous detergents struggled to get the job done, even at high temperatures.
Glassware after grechka I'll show you a few more before-and-after pics. I was pleasantly surprised with the results, even at lower temperatures.
Clean dishesThe results were impressive here too.
Spatula after fatty meat Cup with dried yogurt Cups and glass tea infuser after yogurtI don't have the rinse aid or extra rinse function on my dishwasher, but even without it, the powder completely rinses off. There's no powder residue or detergent smell on the dishes. Just make sure to dose the powder correctly when loading the dishwasher.
I highly recommend Somat powder for purchase - and I'm finally happy with my search for the perfect dishwasher detergent.