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Finish Powerball Tabs
 
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About - Finish Powerball Tabs

The Finish Powerball Tabs is part of the dishwasher detergent test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher detergent models like the Powerball Tabs 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 Powerball Tabs
info Contains bleach Yes
info Contains enzymes Yes
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User Reviews - Finish Powerball Tabs
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Works Well
3/4/2013
Pros
No water spots
Silverware Is Spotless
Works On All Surfaces
Cons
Not the cheapest
Best Uses
Dishes Glasses Silver
Comment:
We love this product, it works perfectly on everything including plastics. Our dishwasher is 2 years old and requires a drying agent (e.g. Jetdry) to function properly. We didn't get good results with any detergent we tried until we added Jetdry. Our water quality is very good, not hard at all, which I'm sure helps no matter what detergent is used.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Works well for me
1/29/2013
Pros
Cleans Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I have tried the three CR top-rated name brands: Finish Powerball, Finish Quantum, and Cascade Complete. Of the three, the Finish Powerball (not Quantum) far better than the rest, and do quite well even with my hard water.<br /><br />I have never seen the white residue that others have complained about. In fact, these tablets get our glasses cleaner than the other products I've used. I also have never seen the metal discoloration. I don't usually wash pots/pans, but my stainless flatware looks good after many washings with these tablets.<br /><br />I should point out that (1) I always use rinse aid (unlike CR), (2) I always start my dishwasher after running hot water through my sink to start it all as hot as possible, and (3) I almost always run my dishwasher on the auto setting, which adjusts the cycle based on the soil level it senses.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Works extremely well
1/25/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
It's amazing to see the dichotomous reviews for Finish Powerball Tabs -- users seem to love it or hate it, nothing in the middle. Must be due to differences in water and/or dishwashers.<br /><br />We are in the love it category after a year of use because our dishes, glassware and flatware come out completely clean, no residue, no cloudiness or discoloration. Individually wrapped tabs are convenient and don't absorb moisture over time. Buying at a warehouse club makes the cost extremely reasonable.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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