I tested dishwasher tablets

my winner is better and cheaper than than Fairy

Super pricey but where these Fairy tablets really stood out was on glassware. They left wine glasses and tumblers sparkling clean with no clouding. However, I was disappointed with the results with food given the price.

Fairy Platinum All in One

6/10

£20 for 51, 39.2p each

These budget tablets removed tough stains and lifted off grease efficiently. There were a few marks left on glasses and Tupperware but given the price, I can’t complain too much about having to give them a quick wipe-off afterwards.

Aldi Magnum  All in One Dishwasher Tablets

9/10

£3.09 for 40, 7.7p per wash

These tablets performed better on longer programmes. On shorter cycles, some mugs had a few stains remaining. But on the whole, they did a great job and a decent budget option for lighter cycles.

Tesco All-in-One Dishwasher Tablets

9/10

£3.09 for 40, 7.7p per wash

Stick these in your machine blindfolded and you'd think you were using fancy Fairy or Finish. They successfully removed some sticky baked beans and lipstick, although there were a few lipstick marks left on a glass.

Lidl W5 Platinum Dishwasher Capsules

7/10

£3.99 for 37, 10.7p each

I was disappointed with these as they failed to dissolve properly during the wash, even in longer cycles. Food residue often remained on plates and bowls even if I rinsed it off first.

Asda All in 1 Dishwasher Tablets

4/10

£6.50, 10.8p per wash

While not the cheapest offering, I thought these tablets were good value overall and barely anything came out dirty afterwards. A savvy switch to make if you’re looking to save money on your weekly shopping bill.

Sainsbury’s Ultimate All In One Dishwasher Tablets

8/10

£6 for 50, 12p per wash

Glassware came out sparkling and they did a good job on more intensive cycles too, clearing away burnt-on food from heavily soiled pots and pans. As good as any pricey brand, at a fraction of the price.

Morrisons  All in 1 Dishwasher Tablets

10/10

£4 for 30, 13.3p per wash