When using dishwasher tablets, the question often arises: do you need rinse aid with Finish all-in-one dishwasher tablets? The short answer is, it depends.
Our Finish Ultimate Plus All-In-One Dishwasher Tablets are designed to contain not only detergent but also rinse aid and other additives like salt. In theory, this makes additional rinse aid unnecessary. However, the performance of these tablets can vary based on water hardness, dishwasher model, load size, and load type. Our Finish Power All In One Dishwasher Tablets only contains detergent so will need additional rinse aid.
If your water is very hard, the built-in rinse aid in all-in-one tablets may not be enough to prevent water spots and streaks on glassware and dishes. In such cases, adding a dedicated rinse aid can enhance drying performance and improve the overall finish of your dishes.
Moreover, some dishwashers, particularly older models, may not distribute the rinse aid from the tablets as effectively as newer machines do. This could lead to unsatisfactory drying and spotting results.
So, do you need rinse aid with dishwasher tablets? Although using rinse aid will not enhance the cleaning capacity of the tablet itself, dishes will always benefit from using rinse aid in terms of shine and drying time, especially in areas with hard water or when using an older dishwasher.
