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Woolworths Shine Ultra 18 in 1 Dishwashing Tablets review

40 washes per pack. Priced at $8.00.

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CHOICE Expert Rating

73%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

CHOICE Expert Rating

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by industry experts in a lab.

Detergent type View more details.

Whether the dishwasher detergent is a tablet, powder, gel or sheet.

Tablet
Recommended View more details.

We recommend dishwasher detergents with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75%.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This score is made up of equally weighted stain removal scores for egg yolk, rice starch, baked-on cheese, red wine, coffee and minced meat.

73%
Egg yolk removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

88%
Rice starch removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

66%
Baked-on diet cheese removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

85%
Red wine removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

59%
Coffee removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

53%
Minced-meat removal score View more details.

Pre-soiled plates, with stains most commonly difficult to remove from a plate, are loaded into a dishwasher and cleaned. Plates are scanned via a spectrophotometer to detect how much soil is removed.

88%
pH results View more details.

Tested at 1% solution at 20°C. A pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic, and greater than 7 is alkaline.

10.81
Price View more details.

This is the recommended retail price, but the price you pay depends on the retailer and the specials available on the day.

$8.00
Cost per wash View more details.

Calculated on the price we purchased at. This will vary based on the size of the pack you buy and specials available on the day.

$0.20
Biodegradable surfactants claim View more details.

Does the product claim to contain biodegradable surfactants or ingredients?

No
Greywater safe claim View more details.

This generally means that the detergent does not contain chemicals or ingredients that could contaminate a grey water system. This is claimed on the packaging, which we haven't tested or verified. 

Yes
Dissolvable wrapper View more details.

Does the dishwasher tablet have a soluble wrapper?

Yes
Phosphate free claim View more details.

Phosphates help soften the water and keep extracted dirt in suspension. But high levels of phosphorus can lead to excessive growth of blue-green algae in inland waterways.

Yes
Cruelty free claim View more details.

The detergent hasn’t been tested on animals. This is claimed on the packaging, which we haven’t tested or verified.

No
Septic safe claim View more details.

This generally means the detergent is low in phosphorus and sodium, and will break down within a septic tank without affecting the bacteria. This is claimed on the packaging, which we haven’t tested or verified.

Yes
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.

C
Country of origin View more details.

Where the product was manufactured. Take this with a grain of salt though, because ingredients may have been sourced from a variety of countries.

China
Pack size
40
Washes per pack View more details.

This is calculated based on the recommended dose for a normal wash.

40
Rinse aid claim View more details.

Whether the detergent claims to have rinse aid in it. Rinse aid is a surfactant that aids in drying and helps prevent streaks and water spots by reducing the viscosity of water. Many detergents (particularly tablets) have rinse aid included, but if yours doesn't you should fill up your dishwasher's rinse-aid dispenser for better wash results.

Yes
Listed ingredients
Not stated
Company View more details.

The company that owns the brand name.

Woolworths
Website
woolworths.com.au
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