Benefits of a dishwasher

Three people sit at a table sharing a meal, with one adult guiding a child scoop food from a casserole dish while another adult holds a serving spoon.

Bringing a dishwasher into your home is far more than just a convenience. It takes dish duty off your hands and is an investment in efficiency. A dishwasher can achieve or is designed to achieve a superior, hygienic clean that hand-washing can't replicate, all while consuming a fraction of the water and energy.

1.More hygienic

Old kitchen sponges are notorious breeding grounds for bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. While hand-washing often just spreads these germs around, a dishwasher is designed to eliminate them using intense heat.

2. Tackles Tough Stains & Hidden Grime

Baking a lasagna is a joy; scrubbing the burnt, hardened cheese off the pan afterward is not. Dishwashers are designed to take the elbow grease out of the equation by using high-pressure internal water jets to blast away stubborn stains, meaning all you have to do is scrape off the loose leftovers and load. Plus, the targeted spray easily reaches the deepest nooks and crannies of tricky items like wine glasses, travel mugs, and baby bottles.

3. Less Housework

Stop volunteering for sink duty and reclaim your free time. Instead of standing over soapy water, you simply load your plates and cutlery and let the machine do the heavy lifting. This is a total game-changer after dinner parties or family gatherings, where a dishwasher can process piles of dirty dishes far faster and more efficiently than anyone could by hand.

4. A Clutter-Free Kitchen

One of the best hidden perks of a dishwasher is its ability to instantly clear your visual space. Instead of letting dirty plates stack up on the countertop or overflow in the sink, you can simply load them into the machine and shut the door. It acts as the perfect, out-of-sight holding zone when life gets busy. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or wrapping up a frantic workday, your kitchen stays looking pristine and organized, even if you aren't ready to do the dishes just yet.

From removing the hassle of hand washing to eliminating unnecessary clutter in the kitchen sink, a dishwasher can be a real asset to the family home.

Two children load a dishwasher in a modern kitchen.

STEPS FOR A SPARKLING CLEAN

Helping your dishwasher deliver an efficient and effective clean is easy – just follow a few simple steps:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

: Your detergent needs to complement the cleansing action of your dishwasher. Automatic dishwashing detergent is specially formulated to disperse food residue and greasy soiling, hold it in suspension, and remove it in the final rinse. It does all this while producing little or no suds.

For best results use the detergent recommended by the manufacturer of your machine. Finish^® is the #1 recommended brand by leading dishwasher manufacturers, such as Bosch¹.

To upgrade your dishwasher routine, we also recommend using Finish^® Jet Dry^® Rinse Aid to help prevent residues, dry, shine, and protect your glasses.

Leading dishwasher brands (based on dishwasher unit market share) recommend Finish® products in Canada. Recommendations as part of co-marketing agreements.
: Not at all! Pre-rinsing is a thing of the past. And although many Canadian households still do it, it’s time consuming, wastes precious resources, and it can also negatively affect the performance of your dishwasher.

Modern detergents, such as Finish^® Quantum UltraMax^®, contain both bleach and enzymes. and are recommended by dishwasher manufacturers for use without pre-rinsing.

Bleach fights tough stains like tea and coffee, and enzymes breakdown proteins and starches. All you have to do is scrape the larger pieces of food debris into the garbage bin before you load your dishwasher.
: Dishwasher tabs contain surfactants, which affect the liquid they are added to, making it more efficient at picking up and washing away debris. Dishwasher tabs also include enzymes (to break down starchy foods and protein), builders (to tackle hard water), and non-chlorine bleaches.

Once you’ve put your dishwasher tab into the detergent dispenser compartment, your machine will release the contents at the optimal time during the wash cycle, allowing the tab to disintegrate into the water, release all ingredients, and clean your dishes!
: Store your dishwashing detergent in a dry environment. If you’re using powder, be careful to close the spout after each use to help keep the product dry (and avoid spills!). Like all cleaning products, store your dishwashing detergent out of the reach of children.
: Rinse aids ensure spot-free, shiny dishes, and help with the drying function.
: Dishwasher tabs, like Finish^® Quantum UltraMax^® , are very simple to use.
With dry hands, remove the tab from the container and place it in your dishwasher’s detergent dispenser. Ensure both the dispenser and the tab are dry to prevent it from dissolving prematurely.
Close the container lid tightly and store it away from heat and moisture to protect the remaining tab.
Finish^® tabs are wrapper-free (with the exception of Finish^®All-in-1 MAX) and are designed to release their contents when they come into contact with water. Do not pierce or attempt to unwrap the tabs.
Clip the detergent dispenser shut and close your dishwasher door.
Run your dishwasher. The ideal water temperature is 51° – 60°C.
For optimal results, we recommend also using Finish^® Jet Dry^® Rinse Aid for shinier, drier, and residue-free dishes (vs detergent alone).
: Always place detergent tabs in the detergent dispenser compartment.

If you place the tab at the bottom of the dishwasher, it will dissolve too early, releasing the detergent during the prewash and leaving no detergent for the main wash cycle. This will reduce the efficiency of your wash.
: As a good rule of thumb, if the tab you purchased comes individually wrapped, then yes, you should remove the plastic wrap before using it. If, however, the tab itself is encased in a skin of thin, transparent material, you should not remove the material casing – it will dissolve safely during the washing cycle.
: Dishwasher tabs should only go in the dishwasher detergent compartment of your dishwasher, not loose in the dishwasher itself.

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