Overview of Somat tablets for dishwashers: types, pros and cons, customer reviews

General product information Somat

Dishwasher detergents under the Somat brand were launched by Henkel in 1962. They were the first drug of its kind in Germany, when household appliances were still considered a luxury.

After 37 years, a novelty was introduced - detergent with rinse aid. Further, the range included a gel with Micro-Active technology, and even later tablets appeared.

Composition of tablets

The proportions of the components are chosen so as not to harm the user and fall within the standards. The manufacturer constantly refines the composition, changing the shape, coloring of the tablets, improving their quality.

Approximate list of components:

• 15-30% complexing agent and inorganic salts;
• 5-15% oxygenated bleach, phosphonates, polycarboxylates;
• up to 5% surfactant;
• TAED, enzymes, fragrances, dyes, polymers and preservatives.

Inorganic salts in the composition indicate that the products can be used without additional salt, provided that the water is soft.

The manufacturer does not indicate which phosphonates are included in the list, and this information is important if the user has allergic reactions.

But the usual chlorine has been replaced by oxygen bleach, which is an environmentally friendly and safe component.

Each tablet is packaged in an individual sealed bag that is easy to open. In shape, it is a dense, compressed red-blue rectangle.

The manufacturer is constantly improving the formula of tablets, increasing their effectiveness. Economy is also important. One large box is enough for a quarter, a small one for a month.

It all depends on the frequency of washing, the number of family members. But even when servicing a large family company, a pack is used for quite a long time.

The principle of the drug

Somat tablets are three-component: salt, detergent, rinse aid. Salt begins to work first, it enters the machine when water is supplied. This is necessary in order to soften the water, to prevent the formation of scale.

In a special compartment for detergents, tablets are evenly dissolved in parts, depending on the operations of the selected program.

Most machines use cold water.Without salt, scale starts to form in the heating tank. It settles on the walls of the heating element and reduces the life of the equipment. Salt is also able to extinguish the formation of foam.

Next comes the powder. It performs the main function - the removal of contaminants. This component in the tablet is the main one, the whole principle of operation of the tableted agent is based on it.

At the last stage, the rinse aid is connected, which reduces the drying time of the dishes.

Safety when using tablets

If suddenly the product gets on the mucous membranes, you should immediately rinse them with water, using plenty of clean liquid. If the irritation does not decrease, you should seek medical help, and take the packaging with you.

The composition contains proteases, so cases of allergic reactions are not uncommon. Keep the box of pills out of the reach of children.

Overview of powders "Somat"

What are the characteristics of detergents?

Somat with soda effect (Standard)

Tackles tough, dry dirt. Provides shine to dishes without streaks. In addition, it is recommended to use rinse aid and salt (which salt to choose, read in a separate article). Produced in a bottle with a dispenser. Volume - 2.5 kg.

The cost is from 600 rubles.

Sofia

I chose "Somat" because of the convenient packaging and affordable cost. Products "Finish" is much more expensive, but the effect is the same. A very convenient dispenser, thanks to which the granules do not crumble and do not generate dust:

It takes a long time. I managed to stretch it out for 5 months. The powder itself has a chemical smell, but after washing from the dishes, the aroma is not felt. It washes off ordinary dirt well, but it can’t cope with a raid from broth, tea, and dried areas.

It dissolves well, there are no sticky deposits, streaks and white marks on the plates

It is important to choose the right mode here. If you put on short cycles, then the granules will not have time to dissolve and stains will remain on the plates

Somat Classic with soda effect

According to the manufacturer, this is a phosphate-free product (although it contains phosphonates). Thanks to the enhanced action of citric acid, it cleans surfaces from tea and coffee deposits. It is also recommended to add salt and rinse aid.

There are packages of 2.5 and 3 kg. Packing price 2.5 kg - from 600 rubles.

Catherine

After buying a dishwasher for the kitchen, I tried a bunch of products. So far, Somat powder is the most suitable choice for me. Compared to tablets, it dissolves faster and rinses out well without leaving streaks. It does not always remove burnt dirt, but this does not matter, because I also noticed this before. Otherwise, the dishes are sparkling clean.

The bottle makes it easy to dose. Sometimes I rash less than indicated in the instructions. Still, the result is good. Therefore, I recommend it to everyone!

How to choose a safe powder

1. Study the labels on the packaging. Look at the expiration date of the product.
2. Be sure to read the ingredients. The packaging may say "No Phosphates", in fact phosphonates are added. If there is no information about the composition at all, it is not safe to use it.
3. It is desirable that the contents do not have a pronounced smell, especially chemical.
4. If desired, you can make detergents with your own hands.

It's up to you which dish powder to choose. The main thing is that he does not harm his health and copes with the tasks assigned to him.

Pay attention to the date until which the product is suitable.
Read what it consists of. If the packaging says that the product does not contain phosphates, but contains phosphonates, this is a marketing trick.

Ingredients not listed? It is generally better not to buy such a tool.
Is there a strong odor? Don't take this product. Especially avoid products with a "chemical" smell.

Useful video:

We tried to objectively present the powder for PMM. After evaluating its pros and cons, decide - it's worth it whether to buy it? On the one hand - an attractive cost and high-quality washing, on the other - the presence of phosphates.

Consumer opinion about Somat powder

Svetlana1504, Rostov-on-Don

After her husband's gift in the form of a dishwasher, a serious question arose of how to wash the dishes. At first, they tried to buy only expensive detergents, in addition, they took salt and rinse aid, which cost us a pretty penny. For washing, we used Finish tablets, but they are very expensive, given that we run the car 2 times a day. After the tablets, they switched to the powder of the same brand, which became a little cheaper. However, not so long ago we saw a 2.5 kg bottle of Somat standart in the store and bought it.

This package of powder was enough for us for 3.5 months, which of course is very pleasing, we bought the same product again, as it is economical. The bottle is convenient, there is a spout to pour the powder. Washes dishes and cutlery very well, without leaving streaks and white deposits. One minus that is noticeable when opening the bottle is a pungent smell, which cannot but be alarming. However, the dishes after washing do not smell of anything, so Somat powder has taken root in our kitchen.

Lidi-ya, Bryansk

Our family has been using the dishwasher for three years now. Initially, probably, like many of us, we bought well-known products from Finish. And I must say, we didn’t feel a super result, so we were looking for an alternative and cheaper option.We settled on Somat powder. First of all, we thought about savings, and not about the result and quality of washing. However, after using this powder for a while, we noticed that there are no streaks on the glassware and no irritating smell. The verdict was not long in coming: Somat powder turned out to be better than Finish.

A large package weighing 2.5 kg is enough for us for about 3 months. With the same speed, the rinse aid of the same manufacturer and salt are consumed a little faster. Thanks to the line of products of this brand, I realized how good my Bosch dishwasher is. I do not force anyone to buy Somat products, but if the result of washing does not suit you, then do not think that something not so with the dishwasherjust change your detergent.

Olesssia, Rostov-on-Don

I use Somat dishwasher powder only if I buy it for a promotion, because I think that the regular price is too high, it's not worth the money. I'll explain why:

• firstly, the powder does not dissolve well and often remains at the bottom of the machine;
• secondly, “white dust” and stains sometimes remain on the dishes;
• thirdly, it copes well only with lightly soiled dishes, but it does not wash heavy pollution.

But I still buy it, because for my car with a capacity of 12 sets, 1 tablet of detergent is not enough, and two are too much. Somat can be bought 2 times cheaper than the regular price, and its packaging is very convenient. In general, the tool is not bad, the rating is satisfactory.

LeraKor, Moscow

I want to find a good dishwasher detergent, so I try different powders and tablets. And in Auchan I bought 2.5 kg of powder in a red bottle of Somat Standard Soda Effect. In my dishwasher for 12 sets, I fall asleep for 1.5 hours.spoons of this powder. The dishes after washing are clean, without streaks and whitish deposits. The only thing that can not be washed off is old fat from pans.

The packaging is heavy but comfortable. I can say that so far this is the best product for a washer that I have tried. I advise!

elf Ksyu, Novosibirsk

It's great to have a dishwasher in the house. But choosing a remedy for her is problematic, because the market offers gels, powders, and tablets. But I still settled on the powder, as it is more economical. The first powder I bought was Somat Soda Effect. At first there were no problems, and I did not notice the raid. But when I tried the powder of another brand and at a low price, I realized that there was no point in overpaying, because the result was no worse, and even better.

The best dishwasher tablets

The most common form of production of such household products is a dishwasher tablet. Its popularity is due to ease of use, compactness, convenient packaging. In addition to the effective component, the composition contains salt, conditioner and rinse aid. Typically, such detergents combine a set of options - removing stains of any complexity from kitchen utensils, caring for a dishwasher, changing water hardness.

Somat All in 1

In the presented line of such manufacturer is the best way for dishwasher. The advanced cleaner will not only remove stains and grease, but will act as a rinse aid, giving kitchen utensils a new, radiant finish. The formula, in addition to the ready-made kit (these are soda, acid bleach, phosphonates, surfactants and carboxylates), is supplemented with salt, which prevents the formation of limescale.Also, Somat dishwasher detergent has the Power Booster function, which allows you to remove dried food particles even without soaking. On sale there are packages of different sizes from 26 to 100 units.

Advantages

• Universal multicomponent composition;
• Ease of use;
• Compactness;
• Long shelf life;
• Careful care of sink, appliances;
• Nice smell.

Flaws

• May leave a tea coating;
• Imperfect washing of heavily soiled kitchen utensils.

In the reviews, high marks were given for the average cost along with high efficiency. Tablets dissolve well, comparable to different water temperatures. The downside is the fact that after washing, there may be plaque on the cups, traces of strong contamination. But this is due more likely to the improper operation of the machine or to the wrong dosage.

BioMio Bio-total

Another dishwashing detergent popular on the domestic market is Bio Myo tablets with a biodegradable composition and packaging. 88% in it are exclusively natural hypoallergenic components, thanks to this formula, the substance easily copes with hardened fat, dirt. In addition, the tablets soften the water, eucalyptus oil guarantees a pleasant fresh aroma, and the dishes will shine with cleanliness when they come out. Economic consumption allows you to load one capsule on a large volume of dishes or divide it into several parts. Shows excellent results on devices made of glass, metal, even at low water temperatures.

Advantages

• Eco-friendly hypoallergenic composition;
• Water soluble shell;
• Natural aroma without fragrances;
• Versatility;
• Dishwasher protection;
• No streaks, plaque;
• Cost savings.

Flaws

• Oily spots, fat are not completely removed in cold water;
• Price.

Such a product can be used by families with allergies and children over the age of 3 years. The reviews say that this is the rare case when a gentle phosphate-free composition guarantees an effective fight against stains. In one cycle, it is completely washed out, even half a tablet will do the job. But frozen fat, oily stains will be difficult to remove in cold water. For hypoallergenicity will have to overpay.

Clean&Fresh All in 1

The well-thought-out formula of European-quality tablets allows them to be used to work with glass, stainless steel, porcelain of various densities, and even silver. One capsule has several layers, as they dissolve, each is responsible for certain functions. Green is responsible for the aroma of lemon, protecting fragile materials from damage. The white layer fights scale, plaque on the inside of the dishwasher. Blue effectively fights pollution. Enzymes, which supplement the composition, are responsible for the radiance, presentable appearance. Unlike many modern products, it does not contain chlorine, other harmful chemicals.

Advantages

• Light lemon aroma;
• Versatility;
• Rapid gradual dissolution;
• Individual packing;
• Removal of dirt without streaks;
• Inexpensive price tag.

Flaws

• May require additional rinsing;
• Poor solubility in cold water.

Such a tool will not only help to wash the dishes in automatic mode, but also carefully protect the equipment from scale and corrosion. Most users note an excellent result if the capsules are used correctly, taking into account the features of the dishwasher.

The best dishwasher rinse aids

Initially, many buyers underestimated the importance of dishwasher rinse aids. In fact, such a substance helps to protect dishes from stains, giving them a new and shiny look.

Concentrated detergents need maximum removal from cutlery surfaces at the end of the wash. Rinse aid protects against aggressive effects, eliminates chemical residues. The rating includes high quality branded products with optimal characteristics and prices.

Topperr

Such a product will help to permanently remove chemical residues and odors from the surface of the dishes. Also, the composition guarantees protection against stains, stains, and a faster drying process. This, in turn, promises energy savings during the operation of the device. Topperr has a pleasant unobtrusive aroma, and one package contains 500 ml of rinse aid. The main purpose prescribed by the manufacturer is the fight against greasy film, stains, smudges, protection of the device from scale, rust.

Advantages

• No chemical smell;
• Multifunctionality;
• Machine protection;
• Minimum consumption;
• Inexpensive price tag.

Flaws

• Modest volume of the bottle;
• Inconvenient dispenser.

In comparison with many rinses, the effectiveness of cleaning, protecting dishes from streaks, darkening is much higher. One bottle is enough for about 250-300 cycles with a small volume, which confirms the economy. Some customers complain about the inconvenient dispenser, which is why you need to get used to pouring.

Paclan Brileo

The world-famous CeDo brand offers high-quality, easy-to-use and environmentally friendly detergents, among which Paclan rinse aid has received the highest praise.Its effective formula contains non-ionic active surface agents, preservatives, as well as a component with antibacterial biocidal activity. Regular use will protect the appliance from scale, plaque, completely remove detergent residues, stains, oily sheen from cutlery, give them shine and novelty.

Advantages

• Unobtrusive smell;
• Antibacterial action;
• Versatility;
• Unique formula;
• Inexpensive price tag;
• Convenient bottle shape.

Flaws

• Far from the safest composition;
• The need for dose adjustment.

Users most often approve of how shiny and clean the dishes come out of the sink. Since the composition contains preservatives and non-ionic surfactants, this is alarming for some buyers.

Overview of different types

Somat Classic

The classic version of "Somat" is packaged in packs of 34, 80, 90 and 130 tablets. A budget tool cleans dishes well, even from burnt food residues.

The individual wrapper must be removed before use. To this product in the dishwasher, you must add a saline solution to soften the water, as well as rinse aid - at the discretion of the hostess.

Somat Classic

Somat Gold

The active formula of Somat Gold tablets with a soaking effect helps to remove stubborn dirt from the surface of kitchen utensils. The tool is sold in packages containing from 20 to 120 capsules.

Somat Gold operates in the following areas:

• intensively cleans dishes;
• gives shine to stainless steel products;
• prevents the appearance of scale;

• removes plaque from tea and coffee cups;
• disinfects kitchen utensils and internal surfaces of the washing chamber.

Salt and rinse aid is part of the tablets of this type.

Somat Gold

Somat All-in-1

Means "Somat" from the series "All in One" has improved characteristics. Tablets perfectly wash dishes and keep the machine in good working order thanks to:

Somat All-in-1 works even in cold water. Tablets are packed in cardboard boxes of 26, 52, 84 and 100 pieces.

Somat All-in-1

Somat Machine Cleaner

Under the Somat brand, the manufacturer produces products not only for washing dishes, but also for cleaning the equipment itself. Regular use of the cleaner will help keep your dishwasher running smoothly. The components of Somat Machine Cleaner wash the hopper from the inside, penetrating even into such hard-to-reach places as the openings of filters and sprayers.

The tool successfully fights scale and traces of fatty foods. In this case, it is not necessary to remove the individual packaging. Simply load a tablet along with your basic detergent once a month to keep your dishwasher clean.

Somat Machine Cleaner

Comparison with closest competitors

What is in the assortment of domestic and Russian manufacturers? Each of them is trying to distinguish itself from competitors by some know-how.

Some offer a low price, others offer auxiliary functionality, others build marketing on packaging and appearance. Let's take for comparison the 3 most popular products on the Russian market: Finish, Fairy, Frosch.

Competitor #1 - High Potency Finish Tablets

Finish leads in positive reviews. But sometimes it does not cope with tea and coffee raid.

With these tablets you can wash silver and glass items without fear that this will lead to corrosion. Fragrances, components for glass, metal, antimicrobial additives are added to their composition.

With most positive reviews, some users still complain about streaks after washing with Finish tablets. Another downside is the high price.

A powerful selection of components allows you to get an excellent result - the dishes are mostly washed clean and do not cause any complaints during visual inspection. We reviewed more information about the tablets of this brand here.

But the manufacturer invests a lot of money in advertising, so the tool has recently risen in price and users have begun to look for a replacement.

As an inexpensive alternative, Somat can be used, which, quite possibly, will eliminate some of the shortcomings of the promoted product.

Competitor #2 - Easy-to-Use Fairy Pods

Funds from Fairy do not resemble a pill, but a pillow. According to the manufacturer’s idea, such powerdrops wash dishes with high quality and care without leaving streaks, remove old dirt, and cope with grease. The composition also includes components that protect the dishwasher.

Fairy is larger than Somat, so it can get stuck in the small compartment of the machine and not dissolve. Another drawback - do not cut the capsule in half

The shell of the capsules is self-dissolving, so they do not need to be opened before use, but should be stored in a dry place. We talked more about the features of Fairy tablets in this publication.

The instructions say that Fairy is placed in the compartment of the machine, but if it is small, you can throw a tablet into the cutlery compartment. In the latter case, you must select a program without prewash.

Fairies are easier to use, but the best washing quality with their help has not been proven, special comparative testing with Somat dishwasher tablets has not been carried out.

Competitor #3 - Frosch skin-friendly tablets

Frosch combines a relatively high price with excellent wash quality. Ingredients: Surfactants of plant origin, no phosphates, formaldehydes, borates.

The formulas are skin-friendly and dermatologically tested. Frosch can safely wash children's dishes, rubber, plastic, silicone toys of good quality.

Natural substitutes for the chemical components in these tablets affect the quality of the "work" - the dishes are clean, but as after hand washing. More cons: rough packaging that needs to be cut, plus the product often crumbles

Users note flawless washing even when using half a tablet. But with such a load, the product may not wash very dirty dishes. The only negative is the high cost, but it is also the lowest when compared with other tablets of the eco series.

Somat is cheaper, but filled with chemicals - the buyer chooses what he considers safer.

A comparative table of products by form, manufacturers, cost of one tablet, expiration dates, the presence of a soluble film and other parameters will help you make the right choice.

	Somat	Finish	Fairy	Frosch
The form	Rectangular	Rectangular	square capsule	Rectangular, rounded
customized film	Does not dissolve, removes by hand	Soluble	Soluble	Does not dissolve, remove with scissors
Manufacturer	Germany	Poland	Russia	Germany
Best before date	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Package	Cardboard box	Package, carton	Package	Cardboard box
Eco-friendly	Yes	Not	Not	Yes
Average price of one tablet	20 rub.	25 rub.	19 rub.	30 rub.

The table shows that Frosch is the most expensive and environmentally friendly product, and Finish has taken care of ease of use by providing customers with a choice of cardboard packaging or bags, as well as a soluble tablet shell.

But Somat remained optimal in terms of the classic consumer price-quality ratio.

Do you want to use pills that are safe for health, the cost of which would be minimal? In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the recipes for home-made dishwasher tablets, for the manufacture of which you will need inexpensive tools that are available to almost every housewife.

General product information Somat

Dishwasher detergents under the Somat brand were launched by Henkel in 1962. They were the first drug of its kind in Germany, when household appliances were still considered a luxury.

After 37 years, a novelty was introduced - detergent with rinse aid. Further, the range included a gel with Micro-Active technology, and even later tablets appeared.

Composition of tablets

The proportions of the components are chosen so as not to harm the user and fall within the standards. The manufacturer constantly refines the composition, changing the shape, coloring of the tablets, improving their quality.

Approximate list of components:

• 15-30% complexing agent and inorganic salts;
• 5-15% oxygenated bleach, phosphonates, polycarboxylates;
• up to 5% surfactant;
• TAED, enzymes, fragrances, dyes, polymers and preservatives.

Inorganic salts in the composition indicate that the products can be used without additional salt, provided that the water is soft.

The manufacturer does not indicate which phosphonates are included in the list, and this information is important if the user has allergic reactions.

But the usual chlorine has been replaced by oxygen bleach, which is an environmentally friendly and safe component.

Each tablet is packaged in an individual sealed bag that is easy to open. In shape, it is a dense, compressed red-blue rectangle.

The manufacturer is constantly improving the formula of tablets, increasing their effectiveness. Economy is also important. One large box is enough for a quarter, a small one for a month.

It all depends on the frequency of washing, the number of family members. But even when servicing a large family company, a pack is used for quite a long time.

The principle of the drug

Somat tablets are three-component: salt, detergent, rinse aid. Salt begins to work first, it enters the machine when water is supplied. This is necessary in order to soften the water, to prevent the formation of scale.

In a special compartment for detergents, tablets are evenly dissolved in parts, depending on the operations of the selected program.

Most machines use cold water. Without salt, scale starts to form in the heating tank. It settles on the walls of the heating element and reduces the life of the equipment. Salt is also able to extinguish the formation of foam.

Next comes the powder. It performs the main function - the removal of contaminants. This component in the tablet is the main one, the whole principle of operation of the tableted agent is based on it.

. At the last stage, the rinse aid is connected, which reduces the drying time of the dishes.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

How to use different dishwasher detergents.

Proper loading of the dishwasher - the quality of washing also depends on this.

Whether it is worth relying on the generalized opinion from this review or not - the choice is yours. Try it, only with experience you can find the best tool for yourself.

And do not discount gels with powders, they also wash dishes with sufficient quality and allow you to adjust the dosage.

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