Hey all
My Bosch Dishwasher turns 1 tomorrow.
Before Bosch, I used a Voltas Beko for 3 months, got tired because of poor support and poor product quality.
This is my genuine review for those who may find it helpful.
Cons of Voltas
- poor cleaning
- hard stained dishes needs two washes almost every time
- hot water cleaning is irregular
- lots of errors (E01 and E02) if your water supply takes a break and it takes a lot of effort to fix them
- not beginner friendly
So I decided to sell the dishwasher to someone I know taking a big loss.
Pros of Voltas
- it is cheaper than other options.
To be honest, Voltas is priced aggressively and it's the cheap tag that got me into buying the machine.
After much research, I got a Bosch Dishwasher 13 Place from Flipkart for 39k after card offers. It's a good price to get it. The usual price is 45k, and if you have some card offers, it usually comes under 42k.
Pros of Bosch
- beginner friendly
- excellent cleaning
- sturdy and less prone to scratches
Cons of Bosch
- price is a bit higher than other options
- service is slow
Now, to run a dishwasher, you need 3 things other than water, electricity, and dishes.
1. Dishwasher salt - helps to soften hardwater.
I tried most of the dishwasher salt brands and DIY ones.
For DIY, you can use himalayan pink salt crystals. It works fine. But the price is close to 120/kg.
I have a borewell, and 1kg salt can easily last for two months
For commercial salts, get the Bosch dishwasher salt 5kg pack from Amazon. It will be close to 600rs, which is both cost effective and high quality.
I have tried most brands from Amazon and Flipkart, nothing is as cost effective and efficient as Bosch salt.
2. Dishwasher rinse aid - helps to dry and shine your dishes
I am a DIY enthusiast. So, I just use synthetic vinegar (prepared from 5% acetic acid) and a few drops of lemongrass essential oil. Just plain vinegar would do the trick.
A good commercial alternative is rinse aid from Finish brand. If you are frugal, just use synthetic food grade vinegar.
1L of rinse aid lasts at least 3 months. If you use the dishwasher more than twice a day, then 2 months would be the average lifespan.
3. Dishwasher detergent - to help with cleaning
There are many options for detergent.
1. powder - most cost effective
2. gel - fancy and a bit costly than power
3. tablet - too fancy, but practical. Most costly option
I have used all three, and I stuck with powder because of a few reasons.
- control the amount of detergent to use
- cost effective
- minimal wastage
I have tried most of the brands, and all top selling ones work.
For cost effectiveness, I am using Bosch dishwasher detergent. A 1kg pouch costs 400 and it lasts for 30-45 days depending on usage. I run the dishwasher 3 times a day on full load.
But powder can be messy. If you do not have the time and patience to scoop out powder, then tablet is your friend. But beware of the microplastic waste you generate with tablet. Finish tablet is fantastic.
Gel is a bad choice. Just don't do it.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer.
Yes, the dishwasher is completely worth it. It saves a lot of time and water.
No, it does not consume much electricity.
My Bosch Dishwasher turns 1 tomorrow.
Before Bosch, I used a Voltas Beko for 3 months, got tired because of poor support and poor product quality.
This is my genuine review for those who may find it helpful.
Cons of Voltas
- poor cleaning
- hard stained dishes needs two washes almost every time
- hot water cleaning is irregular
- lots of errors (E01 and E02) if your water supply takes a break and it takes a lot of effort to fix them
- not beginner friendly
So I decided to sell the dishwasher to someone I know taking a big loss.
Pros of Voltas
- it is cheaper than other options.
To be honest, Voltas is priced aggressively and it's the cheap tag that got me into buying the machine.
After much research, I got a Bosch Dishwasher 13 Place from Flipkart for 39k after card offers. It's a good price to get it. The usual price is 45k, and if you have some card offers, it usually comes under 42k.
Pros of Bosch
- beginner friendly
- excellent cleaning
- sturdy and less prone to scratches
Cons of Bosch
- price is a bit higher than other options
- service is slow
Now, to run a dishwasher, you need 3 things other than water, electricity, and dishes.
1. Dishwasher salt - helps to soften hardwater.
I tried most of the dishwasher salt brands and DIY ones.
For DIY, you can use himalayan pink salt crystals. It works fine. But the price is close to 120/kg.
I have a borewell, and 1kg salt can easily last for two months
For commercial salts, get the Bosch dishwasher salt 5kg pack from Amazon. It will be close to 600rs, which is both cost effective and high quality.
I have tried most brands from Amazon and Flipkart, nothing is as cost effective and efficient as Bosch salt.
2. Dishwasher rinse aid - helps to dry and shine your dishes
I am a DIY enthusiast. So, I just use synthetic vinegar (prepared from 5% acetic acid) and a few drops of lemongrass essential oil. Just plain vinegar would do the trick.
A good commercial alternative is rinse aid from Finish brand. If you are frugal, just use synthetic food grade vinegar.
1L of rinse aid lasts at least 3 months. If you use the dishwasher more than twice a day, then 2 months would be the average lifespan.
3. Dishwasher detergent - to help with cleaning
There are many options for detergent.
1. powder - most cost effective
2. gel - fancy and a bit costly than power
3. tablet - too fancy, but practical. Most costly option
I have used all three, and I stuck with powder because of a few reasons.
- control the amount of detergent to use
- cost effective
- minimal wastage
I have tried most of the brands, and all top selling ones work.
For cost effectiveness, I am using Bosch dishwasher detergent. A 1kg pouch costs 400 and it lasts for 30-45 days depending on usage. I run the dishwasher 3 times a day on full load.
But powder can be messy. If you do not have the time and patience to scoop out powder, then tablet is your friend. But beware of the microplastic waste you generate with tablet. Finish tablet is fantastic.
Gel is a bad choice. Just don't do it.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer.
Yes, the dishwasher is completely worth it. It saves a lot of time and water.
No, it does not consume much electricity.
