With multi-benefit tablets such as Finish Quantum Ultimate and Finish All in One, rinse aid and salt functions are included. However, in very hard water areas we also recommend the use of separate Salt and Rinse aid products to protect your machine and achieve the best result.

You can just take the Tab out of the bag. And put it directly in your dishwasher. What I like about these tabs is that convenience. As well as the great results your dishes will come out super clean.

As a good rule of thumb, if the tablet comes individually wrapped then yes, you should remove the plastic wrap before using. If, however, the tablet is encased in a skin of thin, transparent plastic, this should not be removed and will dissolve itself safely during the washing process.

Tips: Save water and skip the pre-rinse. Pre-rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher can waste up to 40L of water per load! Ensure the inside of your dishwasher is clean and that the arm sprayer isn't hindered by obstacles.

But do you have to use it? Ciufo says that if your dishwasher performs to your liking without rinse aid, it's technically OK to skip it. He adds, "But for the best results, filling your rinse aid dispenser is the way to go." That's true even if you use a detergent that already has rinse aid.

What happens if I don't use rinse aid? Not using rinse aid decreases the drying performance of your dishwasher. It might also leave water spots on your dishes, especially if you have hard water.

Finish Rinse and Shine Aid fights water spots and residue and helps dry plastic. Lasts up to 166 washes based on 3mL per wash. For drier and shinier dishes, use Finish Rinse and Shine Aid. It helps achieve drier plastics and fights oily residue and water spots.

Quality detergents like Finish® Quantum Ultimate Pro® contain both bleach and enzymes, so you don't need to pre-rinse. Bleach fights tough stains like tea and coffee, and enzymes breakdown proteins and starches. All you have to do is scrape the larger pieces into the trash and load your dishwasher.

It is recommended that you do not pierce or attempt to unwrap the tablet, otherwise this will reduce the efficiency of your wash. Where do I put the dishwasher tablet? Dishwasher tablets should only go in the dishwasher detergent compartment of your dishwasher, not loose in the dishwasher itself.

If the tablets are stored in damp environment they may begin to breakdown, or if they are knocked during transit and they crumble they won't be able to be used. So the plastic packaging of dishwasher tablets is only used for maintaining the stability and efficacy of the cleaning agents.

Reason 3: Pre-Rinsing Wastes Water According to Consumer Reports, you use about 2 to 6 gallons of water per minute rinsing dishes in the sink. It depends on how many dishes you rinse, but Cascade says pre-rinsing wastes up to 15 gallons of water per load.

A standard dishwasher uses around 9.5 liters of water per wash, while hand-washing generally uses up to 60 litres. When you add up the numbers, switching from hand-washing to dishwashing can save you up to 18,000 litres of water per year.