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Finish Gelpacs
 
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$12.09
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About - Finish Gelpacs

The Finish Gelpacs is part of the dishwasher detergent test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher detergent models like the Gelpacs are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Type:
Liquids and powders generally pour easily; gels have a thicker consistency than liquids. Tablets are a dry, solid premeasured amount of detergent. Pacs have a dissolvable outer package containing a premeasured amount of liquid, gel, or powder. A dispenser product uses a cartridge that automatically dispenses a charge of detergent for 12 loads of dishes.

Size:
Indicates either the net contents in ounces or the number of wash cycles you get from a tablet, pac, or dispenser product.

Cleans dishes:
Gauges how well a detergent removed a caked-on puree of foods from glass dishes.
Features & Specs - Finish Gelpacs
info Contains bleach No
info Contains enzymes Yes
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User Reviews - Finish Gelpacs
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2.0
Gel pacs stick together
3/3/2013
Pros
Cleans The Dishes Well
No Build Up In Dishwasher
Cons
Gel Pacs Stick Together
Have To Cut Them Apart
Loss Of Money
Best Uses
Comment:
I like the finish to clean the dishes, but the gelpacs stick together. This causes a problem when you try to unstick them because it opens the other pacs. I have 5 of them stuck together right now. They are so fused that I am going to lose money on at least 4 uses.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
2.0
overpowering smell
2/10/2012
Pros
Cleans Well
Cons
Strong odor that remains
Best Uses
Comment:
Not a good choice if you wash any plastic items. The smell lingers and ruins anything served in it.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
2.0
Overrated
11/4/2011
Pros
Dissolves well
Cons
Leaves residue on dishes
Leaves stains on cups
Best Uses
Lightly soiled dishes
Comment:
In my opinion, all the Finish dishwashing products are vastly overrated. They do not do the job when it come to thorough cleaning of dishes and the difference in cost does not justify buying these products versus other dishwashing products with similar ratings.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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