I don't have a dishwasher and I don't have time to watch this video about dishwashers right now, but I am really curious, why is the powder better than gel?

[–] paholg@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Dishwashers do a pre-wash to get most of the big stuff off, then a main wash to finish up. If you use the capsule-things, there's only soap for the main wash.

If your dishwasher has two compartments, then put detergent in both as one is for the pre-wash and one for the main wash.

If it doesn't have two compartments, then just put some detergent loose with the dishes for the pre-wash.

[–] Player2@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Gel is basically powder with water mixed in, therefore you are basically buying water for them to premix your detergent with at the factory. You end up paying more for a container of detergent that doesn't last as long, is heavier, and is more expensive. Powder forever!

[–] BananaPeal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

He also mentioned something about a chemical reaction that happens when the powder hits water that you miss out on when using gel.