Dishwasher cleaner

[Ruky44]

Hi. I have tried the Finish dishwasher cleaner and the bottle remained full as the glue seal did not break. I put on a second cycle after fiddling with the glue but still the same happened. I then made holes in the glue bit and quickly put the dishwasher on. Wasn't impressed at all. Can u recommend any other good dishwasher cleaners?

I use Sainsbury's own and I've never had that problem. It's much cheaper too!

I’ve used Lidl and Aldi’s own brand. Both did a good job.

It's always worked for me. Did you put it on a hot enough wash cycle?

My dishwasher does not have a temp button. It's just automatic and is set on one hot cycle. But it's always steaming.

I get mine from £shop or Savers its called crystyle

I have heard of crystyle. Will try this

I just pierce the glue end into one of the dishwasher plastic bits and keep it upside down and then turn the dishwasher on. Then I know the seal is broken.

Out of interest how often do people use a dishwasher cleaner?

I've had dishwashers for over 30 years and never used a dishwasher cleaner .
Am I missing some thing?

I've just seen posts saying people use the cleaners once a month.

I've seen some cleaners which are tablets. Has anyone ever tried them?

I do mine monthly. I prefer the liquid but the tablets are ok. Never had my liquid fail to dispense, but I do have a special cleaning cycle

We use white vinegar and a cut lemon. Works brilliantly and loads cheaper than cleaners.

I do mine when the filter is a bit slimey so maybe every 6 weeks. Fairy also do a 2 pack of cleaning capsules i get them if they are on offer.

Thank u all for your replies. Will try the fairy capsules.

I never use dishwasher cleaners. I just handwash the filter every few months, and the sprayer arms maybe once a year.