Bosch Dishwasher - do I really need to use Finish brand detergent?
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Anonymous
| This is stupid! I use Cascade platinum plus and Cascade power dry in my Kenmore also Made by Bosch without issues! |
Anonymous
| This is so stupid! The repairman has no idea what he's talking about! This is BS! Only use finish? This is bull! |
Anonymous
| I didn’t even know I was supposed to. |
Anonymous
| My Bosch came with a sample stash of Cascade tablets and I've been using it for years. Your repair guy is an idiot. |
Anonymous
| I see on the Bosch website that they strongly recommend Finish detergent. This is most definitely due to product placement paid for by the detergent maker. It's been a long time since I used Finish (formerly Electrosol) and, honestly, Cascade is a better product. There is no way it is damaging to your dishwasher. |
Anonymous
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We use cascade or Seventh gen powder and our Bosch is still going strong after 14 years.
I refuse to use pods, dishwasher or laundry. |
Anonymous
| We use Walmart gouse brand generic liquid dishwashing-machine detergent and are happy. YMMV. |
Anonymous
house, not gouse… |
Anonymous
| I formerly used Cascade powder because that was the best option in my old GE dishwasher. Once we got a Bosch I noticed things weren’t as clean as dishes at my parent’s house (same Bosch model but theirs was several years older). Switched to Finish pods and works MUCH better. I thought it was a BS product placement also but my repairman for the disposal mentioned it as well. |
Anonymous
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I had a repair person tell me to only use the Miele dishwasher pods. Expensive!
I use the finish pods, I preferred the ones in the wrapper, not the gel coated pod. |
Anonymous
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Using pods will make the edges of your dishes frayed. Your correll dinnerware will have rough edges. Known problem.
I am shifting from pods to gel now. I do have to do a vinegar rinse in hottest water once in a while to keep it gunk free. Also, wash the filters often. I do a filter clean every 2 days. |
Anonymous
| We use Seventh Generation powder in both of ours. The new one uses a ton of rinse aid. And to echo others: be sure to clear the food trap. Ours somehow gathers dog fur?! No idea how; dog doesn't lick dishes or anything... Anyway. It is gross, but a necessary part of those dishwashers. |
Anonymous
| Finish stinks..chemical smell is STRONG and I'm sensitive to ALL chemicals...this new version smells so strong my husband can't stand it. I agree with previous post..bosch gets a kick back from finish |
Anonymous
| I have a Bosch dishwasher and want something that works and doesn’t create micruplastics (which I worry the pods do). What’s my best option? |
Anonymous
+1 |