The better dishwasher detergent: tabs or powder?
In the beginning there was powder. When Somat launched the first dishwasher powder in the 1960s, it was a revolution that changed dishwashing forever. Today, most consumers tend to rely on the conveniently pre-measured tabs. But which is actually the better cleaner? Does the dishwasher wash better with tabs or powder? Well, it's not necessarily possible to generalize. Since dishwasher tabs are the more popular dishwashing detergents, the largest product selection can be found in this category. But there is also something to be said for the classic powder, because it can be dosed individually. Here you can find out which cleaner is the best choice for your requirements.
Dishwasher tabs - the most popular product
What goes in your dishwasher: tabs or powder? If you're the tabs type, you're going with the crowd of dishwasher owners. It's no wonder, because tabs are easy to use, effective, and available with many different focuses of action. Heavy soiling, burnt-on food, glasses, metal - Somat has the perfectly dosed cleaner for every requirement and every degree of soiling. Here is a brief overview:
- Somat Classic Tabs: They are the best tabs for everyone who likes to dose special salt and rinse aid themselves. This has the advantage that dosing can be done individually according to the degree of soiling and water hardness to achieve optimum cleaning results.
- Somat 7 All in 1: The tabs have the same cleaning properties as the Classic tabs plus six additional functions such as instant activation, tea and coffee stain remover, glass protection, rinse aid, special salt and machine care.
- Somat 10 All in 1 Extra: Has the same cleaning properties as the Classic tabs plus the six additional functions of Somat 7 and even achieves a total of 10 functions with an additional odor neutralizer, effective cleaning from 40 °C and stainless steel shine.
- Somat Gold 12: Offers the extra power to clean burnt pots and pans and also supports dish drying. Additional benefit: The tabs are packaged in a self-dissolving film that does not need to be removed.
- Somat Excellence: Thanks to its three-phase formula and active soaking power, Somat Excellence is particularly powerful for all degrees of soiling, ensuring a brilliant shine right from the first rinse.
So, do you prefer the innovative tabs or the classic powder for the dishwasher? In any case, Somat tabs are unbeatable in terms of versatility. Under normal conditions, they deliver consistently excellent cleaning quality and are deadly safe to use: simply place a tab in the dishwasher's detergent compartment - and you're done. Since the salt and rinse aid functions are already integrated in all tabs - except Somat Classic - you don't need to add anything extra.
What is very convenient, however, may not be optimal under certain conditions. For example, if the water is very hard (over 21° German hardness / dH), the tabs may not be able to compensate for this with the composition of their ingredients. This can limit the cleaning power and lead to lime deposits. An additional dosage of special salt or rinse aid is then necessary.
Dishwasher detergent in powder form - classic and tried and tested
So whether it is better to use tabs or powder in your dishwasher also depends on the external conditions. Although you can always top up salt and rinse aid even with tabs, for many this is not flexible enough.
Before the introduction of tabs in the 1990s, dishwasher powder was the standard product. It has the same cleaning properties as tabs, but in bulk form it is more flexible to dose. In addition, rinse aid and special salt are not integrated. This gives you the option of dosing the ideal amount of cleaner, rinse aid and special salt for the hardness of your water. You can find out the degree of hardness from your local drinking water supplier. By the way: Hard water is richer in minerals than soft water and is therefore considered healthier.
So if you prefer to dose your dishwasher cleaner in the classic way, our Somat Classic powder is the right choice for you. Put the powder in the same compartment as the tabs. For dosing, use a measuring cup or dosing spoon and dose the amount of powder indicated on the package for your water hardness. Special salt and rinse aid are also added according to your water hardness.
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Receiving
Please notify us via fax at (770) 447 – 9368 or email at [email protected] of shipments you are scheduling for us, identifying the carrier and shipper prior to the shipment arriving at our location.
Send all LTL, truckload and UPS/Fed-Ex shipments to:
YOUR NAME – PROJECT/SIDEMARK
C/O TriMarc Installation
5952 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 2
Norcross, GA 30071
All LTL and truckload shipments must call us at (770) 447-9308, 24 hours prior to delivery.
Customer Pick-ups: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 3:30PM (Closed 12PM – 1:00PM).Minimum 24-hour notice for customer pick-up.
Receiving Rates:
- Inspection Fee:$10 per item
- Receiving Fee:$10 per item
- Uncrating Inspection Charge: $35
- Storage Rates:$2.00 per square ft. (first 60 days FREE), assessed on first of month
If TriMarc Installation pays COD Freight, a 15% handling fee will apply.
Customer Pickups
Customers may pick up items Monday – Friday from 8:00AM until 3:30PM
Minimum 24-hour notice for customer pick-up.
$10/piece dock charge for pick-up by another carrier or customer pick-up.
TriMarc is not responsible for damages incurred due to improper loading or type of vehicle used.
Installation
If you need specialized installation services for your project, look no further than TriMarc Installation. We have the experience to get the job done right, on time and on budget.
If purchasing through ADG Interiors, a brand of Atlanta Design Group:
- For all ADG Home orders over $5,000 receive one FREE hour of installation,
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$15,000 receive two Free hours of installation
The following terms apply:- The one hour cannot be split up.
- Balance of invoice must be paid in full before TriMArc can schedule and install.
- If client elects to pick up their ADG Home order instead of taking advantage of the installation, the customer pick-up will be FREE. For ADG Home orders under $5,000, there is a $10.00 pick-up fee for each piece or carton.
- Free receiving will be provided:Upon receipt, we will open, inspect and blanket wrap each piece, remove cartons and await further instructions. A Receiving Report of the pieces received will be faxed or emailed to the client within eight business hours of receipt. We do this for non ADG Home items too.
Other Charges and Fees
- Minimum Hours: One hour minimum per installation project
- Fuel Charge: None
- Assembly Fees: See hourly rates above
- Trip Charge: $35 flat fee per trip within the metro Atlanta area
- Out-of-State Installations: Please call us at (770) 447-9308 for a quote
- Art Installations: When art is purchased from Patrick Allen Art, a Brand of ADG, the installation fee is reduced to $50/hour for a 1-man crew or $70/hour for a 2-man crew; otherwise, the standard hourly rates apply.
- Cancellation Fee:A $100.00 cancellation fee per scheduled hour for installations, deliveries, or on-site pickups if cancelled within 36 BUSINESS hours of scheduled appointment.
- Crating Fees: $75.00 per crate
Installation and Drive Time Rates
| Regular | Overtime (after 8 hours) | |
|---|---|---|
| One man and a truck: | $80/hour | $110/hour |
| Two men and a truck: | $120/hour | $160/hour |
| Three men and a truck: | $155/hour | $210/hour |
| Four men and a truck: | $190/hour | $255/hour |
| Four men and TWO trucks: | $220/hour | $285/hour |
| Five men and TWO trucks: | $260/hour | $335/hour |
| Six men and TWO trucks: | $295/hour | $380/hour |
| Additional men: | +$40/hour | +$50/hour |
| Additional truck: | +$30/hour | +$30/hour |
Freight Service
We have negotiated competitive freight rates with regional and national freight carriers. Take advantage of our discounts by using our freight carriers to ship. We can arrange to ship your items to and from our facility. TriMarc Installation is invoiced directly eliminating the need for CODs. Please visit our Contact Us page or call us at (770) 447 – 9308 for your next shipment.
Delivery & Pickup Rates:
- For Trips Inside of I-285:$65 for up to three items $10 for each additional items
- For Trips Outside of I-285:$95 for up to three items $10 for each additional items
Furniture Repair
It happens, and we can help!
- On-Site Repairs
- Furniture Repairs
- Structural Repair
- Finish Repairs
- Color Matching
- Scratch Repair
- Antique Restoration & Refinishing
Crypton Fabric Protection Service:
| Chairs: | $20 – $59 |
| Sofas: | $79 – $89 |
| Sectionals: | $169 – $207 |
Please call (770) 447-9308 to learn about our furniture repair service.
