Earth Choice All in One Dish Tablets
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Discolouring plastic and not cleaning properly – With these tablets my dishes only get clean if I put my machine on the intensive setting. With other tablets I could use the eco setting, but with Earth Choice this is not sufficient. I found several plastic and metal objects were discoloured after washing with Earth Choice. Never had this experience with other brands. For dish washing Earth Choice is Bad Choice!
I recommend these over ALL others – I have used all the brands from Aldi to Eco store to Finish to Enjo. These tablets are not only great for the environment, but work perfectly every time. No complaints at all from me! My second choice after these is Finish Quantum Max Apple Lime. They work equally well but I am more focussed on the environmental benefits of Earth Choice.
After a change of formula the product did not perform. I complained to the company who have now reinstated the original formula. I'm very happy with its performance again. Show details
Poor performance – Not eco friendly if they end up being thrown out. Tab doesn't always dissolve property and very poor performance when used on the eco wash setting compared to others. Show details
Does a good job overall, particularly for eco-friendly options – It cleans well and leaves a pleasant but not overpowering lemon smell. These tabs performed well in Choice’s testing, which followed specific methods to determine a product’s effectiveness; I hold these reviews in higher regard than some consumers with vague/misleading reviews, but you be the judge. … Read more
https://www.choice.com.au/products/home-and-living/kitchen/dishwasher-detergent/earth-choice-dish-tablets-lemon-fragrance
Droplet residues on cutlery and plates usually don’t occur FOR ME when using these tabs, but they occasionally do. For other reviews, we don’t know where these people live in Australia, as this can make a big difference to water hardness and the probability of having residues left behind.
Per the plastic-free claim, this was for a previous product version. My attached image states “dissolvable wrapper" on the back. As a reminder, fully biodegradable bioplastics exist and differ from conventional plastics.
Reviewers conveniently ignore something: To ensure each tab is not affected by humidity, it needs to be contained within a bioplastic lining or, in the case of powder, a plastic container. Earth Choice’s products are still far more eco-friendly than alternatives, and they are more conscious of animal ethics by not testing on animals.
If you’re worried about the (bio)plastic wrapper not fully dissolving or aren’t convinced by its claimed biodegradability, there’s a simple solution: Cut open one short side of the bioplastic liner and slide the tab into the detergent compartment, then throw the biofilm wrapper. This way, there’s zero (bio)plastic, and you’re not directly touching the tab.
If you have burnt-on food, most eco-friendly dishwasher detergents won’t fully remove this. I am saying this in case people need some context:
A trade-off exists between eco-friendliness and removing excessive grease + burnt-on food, particularly with starch and proteins. This compromise applies to various cleaning products.
Sidenote: Here's a tip with burnt-on food before putting it in the dishwasher: Soak a pot or pan base in water (just plain H2O) for about 30 minutes, just 2-3 centimetres of water inside the pot.
These are often 20-30% off between Woolies, Coles, Big W, Amazon and Catch, so keep an eye out for good deals.
Also, Transfer these to an airtight reusable plastic container right after buying them. Even if the box remains unopened for a while, you should still do this, as humidity can react with the contents over time, causing the tabs to expand and become less effective. This happened to me about three years ago.
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Earth Choice Dishwashing tablet issues with new formula – The latest formula of the dishwashing tablets are leaving white powder residue in the dishwasher and on dishes. The residue is sticking to walls, and fan blade including all seals around the dishwashing casing. The tablets have also: Permanently made all our glassware cloudy and white Permanently tarnished our cutlery sets Show details
Dont buy – First wash came out dirty.had to put in for second wash.but came out still dirty.
Don't waste your money – Tablets never dissolve, even after two cycles, even tried removing the dissolvable wrapping to make it easier. No good. Show details
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Worst I've ever used – The dishes don't dry, the dishes aren't clean, the tablet doesn't dissolve, all the dishes need to be washed again, pointless, a waste of money, false advertising, I'd like my $17 back. Finally, while they say it's plastic free, the sticky film around it sure looks and feels like plastic Show details
Positive reviews
Always cleans dishes perfectly – I switched to these tablets because they are more eco friendly. I was hooked after the first few washes. My dishes come out clean even when food is not completely rinsed off. Tablets dissolve every time. They are great value for money especially when they are on special and I always grab a couple of packs. Show details
Love them! – No strange residue left on dishes. Cleans well. Im relieved that im not eating off dishes that have strange oily chemical residue left on them after they have been cleaned in dishwasher which is why I stopped using other brands like Finish or Fairy
Best of the Eco friendly – Always clean dishes. No cloudy stain on glasses like other Eco products. Cleans all tea stains from cups. Can't comprehend the other reviews. Used since 2015. I can only surmise its peoples dishwasher. Keep trying other eco brands and none compare.
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Negative reviews
What has happened? – What has happened to these dishwashing tablets I used these all the time and they were great. The last packet I have brought there is something wrong with them they do not dissolve and leave residue everywhere. You better fix this or you will lose all your loyal customers.
Used to be great until they changed the formula – I swapped to Earth Choice about five years ago, as the top brand tablets I was previously using were causing the dishes to smell awful. I have used these for years with excellent results, but they have recently changed them. The tablets in the last pack I bought look different and they smell atrocious. As soon as you open the box the kitchen is… Read more
filled with the smell. It may just be the soluble wrapper, as they still clean the dishes, but I will never buy these again.
Worst – Unfortunately these are the worst dishwash tablets I’ve tried….the glasses come out murky and still have lipstick marks on them, the bowls are still dirty…they just don’t clean. I tried them for the environmental reason, but no never again. Show details
Recent reviews
Terrible product – Purchased this product as my usual dishwasher tablets weren't available and they didn't clean the dishes at all. They still wouldn't work by adding 2 tablets per cycle and even dishes that weren't that dirty eg glasses still didn't clean Show details
Poor quality – The tablets won’t even hold their shape together, and the wrap sometimes won’t even resolve itself so wash dishes with these tablets are like hit and miss. Show details
Doesn't clean, doesn't help the Earth – This product just doesn't work. Dishes have to be re-washed after using the dishwasher meaning we use twice as much soap and water. A complete failure and we won't purchase again.
Poor performance – It is rubbish to say the least, utensils don’t get cleaned at all, especially tea stains. The dishes do not dry. I fail to understand how ‘Choice’ rated it no. One? Show details
Cleans Well, Rinses Perfectly – I have been using these for years, in my dish drawer (which effectively is 1/2 the size of a standard dishwasher) They dissolve fully and leave no residue. Glassware comes out streak and spot free. hard food is fully removed. Show details
A Sad Failure!!! – These tablets are not worth the money!!! They do NOT clean properly and leave the coffee and tea mugs with a stain on the inside, (amongst other dishes left dirty) unlike Fairy Dishwashing tablets. What's more they often don't disolve properly! A waste of time and money. Show details
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Clothes still smell /Does not wash clothes properly/ seems like counterfiet product – Stinks....I can just smell stink everywhere....even when wash clothes multiple times. Seems like a counterfiet product. My dirty clothes actually smelled cleaner before washing with this product. They dont seem to test thier products either before selling to consumers. Do they not realise that this would ruin thier reputation and brand.
Better than MUCH more expensive brands – I switched to Earth Choice TABLETS based on CHOICE reviews. These tablets ARE Fabulous. I have now been using Earth Choice TABLETS for several years. These are the best tablets I have used in any of my dishwashers, based on a excellent wash at a good price. (around 26 cents a wash). No residue, grease, or streaks. And Environmentally friendly, Be… Read more
aware that CHOICE rated Earth Choice POWDER poorly, so DON'T buy the POWDER. (I wonder if the negative reviewers used the POWDER, not the tablets?) Previously I had been using FAIRY which are very good. Prior to that, I was using Finish (Quantum ?) My Original was Finish Powerball = okay only. I was buying in BULK and they were VERY cheap.
Terrible cleaning result – Decided to try these tablets, but they don't always dissolve properly. I find myself having to handwash some items a few times a week. Tablets don't clean my cutlery very well. Will be going back to ALDI brand. Show details
Stumble upon a great Buy – As an ozbargainer I am always after a good deal, normally I go with Finish Classic Tablet 110 Pack but over looking Choice reviews giving it a great score I thought i give it a go, since its such a good price. I am please to say it turned out well, no bad orders no stains or water marks. Only thing i dislike is the dissolvable plastic on the… Read more
tablets . but that's just my personal preference
I will have to go back and stock up on a few more.
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Earth choice products are Fantastic! – I have just moved and now have a septic tank system. I love these and never having used tablets before I have been removing the plastic they are coated in. Everything comes out sparkling clean no tea stains in the cups. If I want to do a quick wash I squish them so they turn into powder. Show details
These are fantastic! – There is no chemical fragrance like I used to get with other leading brands, good if you have children and need to wash their bottles as I’m always paranoid about chemicals for them. Cleans the dishes perfectly, I check every time and haven’t found anything yet. I’m using a Bosch dishwasher. Show details
For the price very disappointing! – I tried this after choice recommended them but for the price they are very disappointing, even when on special. Definitely does not remove tea and coffee stains on cups and mugs! Good for the eco warriors but in reality very average dishwashing. Perhaps the fact that ww is selling them at half price around 8.oo per packet tells the story. Show details
Excellent Product – Love this product. Cleans beautifully, without the harsh chemicals. Leaves everything very clean. Have used these tablets for years and would not swap to another brand. I find they are very well priced,compared to the major brands and also made in Australia,which is another bonus. Show details
Better performance than most popular supermarkets brands and better for the earth – High performing and good for the earth. My favourite dishwashing brand. During COVID I havnt always been able to get my hands on my favourite dishwashing tablets, sadly having to try going back to some of the not so earth friendly supermarket supported & stocked brands and have been very annoyed and disappointed by the performance, leaving… Read more
residues and overall poor clean,oh and the chemical/fake fragrance smell from other brands is off putting in itself;I will not bother buying anything else even if it means waiting or buying more online
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No assistance from manufacturer of tablets. Tablets clogged drain hose, drain and left white gunk… Read more