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At first, I was pretty impressed. The glasses looked clean and shiny, but when I looked a little closer, they weren't as clean as I thought. There were a few bits of watery dirt around the outside of my glasses which were very off-putting. 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. When placed in dishwashers that aren’t Miele, some reviewers have found that a whole tablet creates too much soap, which then stays on the dishes. We recommend putting in half a tablet to begin with. 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

From our testing, we found there’s little difference between branded and own-brand dishwasher tablets. In fact, three of our four highest-scoring dishwasher tablets are from supermarkets, showing swapping to own-brands is well worth it if you’re looking to save money in your weekly shop. Besides revealing our Best Buys, our results show how good each dishwasher tablet is at removing certain foods and drinks, keeping your glasses shiny, and preventing cloudiness and water marks from building up. While their dishwasher tablets aren't included in this price match, we decided to compare the two supermarket rivals, to see how their own brand dishwasher tablets performed. Here’s the results Sainsbury's All In One Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon x30

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.

Astonish makes a range of budget-friendly cleaning products, and their dishwasher tablets are excellent value.With built-in rinse aid and salt, you don’t have to mess around adding other elements to your dishwasher, and the tablets can even work at lower temperatures. They also come in a 100% biodegradable wrapper. 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. The lemon-scented all-in-one capsules come with integrated salt and rinse aid, promising to remove tough stains and leave your dishes and glassware sparkling and streak-free. (And on the subject of sparkling, don't miss our guide to the best glass cleaners)

As well as using reliable dishwasher tablets, there are a few steps that you can take to improve the cleanliness of your dishes if they aren’t emerging as dirt-free as you’d like. Read more on both below, or see our best list below to save time: How to buy the best dishwasher tablets Washing up by hand can leave your hands feeling dry and rough, but with our dishwasher tablets, you can skip the dishpan and save your skin. No more need for constant hand cream.

6. Best fragrance-free dishwasher tablets: Finish 0% Dishwasher Tablets

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. If you’re not a fan of strong-smelling cleaning products, suffer from allergies or just want to avoid the odour that can be left behind on dishes or glasses, then Finish 0% Dishwasher Tablets could be your solution. As long as your dishwasher tablet works well with your appliance then it doesn’t really matter which brand you choose. However, some brands might work better with your dishwasher than others. If you live in a hard water area, more dishwasher salt and rinse aid will be required to keep your dishwasher running smoothly. Eco-friendly dishwasher tablets often substitute bleach and other chemical ingredients for more natural cleaning agents, such as sodium citrate and sodium percarbonate. Are more expensive dishwasher tablets worth it?