Do dishwasher sheets actually work? What UK kitchens should know

Short answer

Yes, dishwasher sheets work. A sheet is detergent pressed into a thin strip that dissolves during the cycle, so it does the same job as a tablet without the plastic tub. FreshRinse gives you 60 cycles from 30 sheets, because each sheet tears into two strips.

How a dishwasher sheet works

The strip sits in the detergent drawer. When the drawer opens mid-cycle, water hits the strip and it dissolves into the wash. Nothing to unwrap, and no film to peel off with wet hands.

How to use FreshRinse

1. Tear a sheet into two strips.
2. Put one strip in the detergent drawer and close it.
3. Run your normal cycle.
4. Keep the box closed and dry between uses.

Getting the best results from any dishwasher detergent

Most "it didn't work" complaints come from the machine, not the detergent. Scrape food off plates, keep the spray arms clear, clean the filter regularly and don't block the drawer with tall pans or trays.

The second job: washing up

Dissolve a strip in warm water in the sink and it becomes your washing-up liquid for the frying pan that doesn't fit in the dishwasher. One box, two jobs, one less bottle by the sink.

Sheets vs tablets

Tablets are often sold in plastic tubs or bags. FreshRinse comes in a card box with a card insert, no plastic wrap and no PVA film around the pack. For the full comparison, read our dishwasher tablets vs sheets guide.

Use laundry sheets too? Our guide to stopping laundry sheet residue covers the loading tips that apply there.

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FAQ

Do dishwasher sheets actually work?

Yes. A dishwasher sheet is detergent pressed into a thin strip that dissolves during the cycle, so it does the same job as a tablet. Load the machine well, keep the filter clean and use the right cycle for the load.

Where does the dishwasher sheet go?

In the detergent drawer, like a tablet. Close the drawer and run your normal cycle.

How many cycles are in a pack of FreshRinse?

60. There are 30 sheets and each tears into two strips, one strip per cycle.

Can I use dishwasher sheets for washing up?

FreshRinse can. Dissolve a strip in warm water in the sink and use it as washing-up liquid for the pans that don't fit in the dishwasher.

Do dishwasher sheets come in plastic?

FreshRinse comes in a card box with a card insert, no plastic wrap and no PVA film around the pack.