Dish Tabs
Do I need to add salt and rinse aid?
The beauty of Dishthings is that it’s an “all-in-one” tab, meaning there is rinse aid and salt already included, so you shouldn't need extra salt (unless you’re in a very hard water area).
Where are the dish tabs made?
Our Dishthings are made in a nearby country in the EU. The packaging made right here in the UK.
How do I use the dish tabs?
The beauty of Dishthings is that it’s an “all-in-one” tab, meaning there is rinse aid and salt already included, so you shouldn't need extra salt (unless you’re in a very hard water area). Just pop them in, select your settings, and let them work the
Is using a dishwashing machine worse for the planet?
Dishwashers being less environmentally friendly is a myth – using one can be much more energy and water efficient, especially when the machine is only used if full. Money.co.uk and Which.co.uk contains some great info on it.
Are they mild enough to wash my decorated dishes / silver cutlery?
Our Dishthings are great, but you should always be careful with the fancy stuff. Our tabs aren't suitable for items with gold or silver decoration, crystal, hand painted china or aluminium.
Why aren't my dish tabs dissolving?
Tabs not dissolving... not ideal. Here are our best tips for getting them dissolving again: https://gethomethings.com/blogs/news/why-arent-my-dishwasher-tabs-dissolving.
What are your dish tabs wrapped in?
Our tabs are wrapped in PVOH (a 100% biodegradable material). There's no need to unwrap them before putting them in the machine. There's loads of research showing PVOH is not a contributor to microplastics e.g. https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/