Can washing machine powder be used in a dishwasher without it causing damage?

My dad constantly insists on throwing washing machine powder (like Daz or Bold etc.) into the dishwasher instead of using an actual dishwasher tablet (like Finish etc.), claiming that it's ';all the same thing';. Me and the rest of my family think this is horrible and surely can't be good for the dishwasher itself or the things being washed inside.


What's the definitive answer?Can washing machine powder be used in a dishwasher without it causing damage?
This is not a good idea because washing powder contains chemicals which are not suitable for ingestion.





A cheaper alternative is to fill the little tablet holder with washing up liquid - you will find this works a treat.





Don't forget to keep the dishwasher salt tiopped up to prevent clogging.Can washing machine powder be used in a dishwasher without it causing damage?
its a wonder he is not ill washing powder contains soap therefore may cause sickness and diarrhoea never mind the damage to the dishwasher i suggest you tell him to use only dishwasher powder in future as it is not the same product and can be very harmful to his health
after time, he will most likely clog up the dishwasher with grime that comes off old washing powder and it will increase lime scale production too. And also its not good if the dishwasher sometimes does not rinse properly cause you'll get some funny tasting tea the next morning lol.
It wont damage the machine but it isnt very good because it's not meant to clean plates and stuff. Also i imagine that the plates will give a taste and a weird texture.
No, don't do it....its too highly perfumed for a start, surely you would never get rid of the soapy smell. Dishwasher powder is mainly salt-based anyway!
ha ha awesome question !!!





personnally thats just the kind of thing my old man would say


(but not actually do)





i`d say stick to normal powder personally..............
I have done it. but the results weren't particularly wonderful. I would think used on a regular basis you will knacker your machine.
Forget being good for the dishwasher or the plates etc, what about YOUR insides?
Well I have never tried it, but it does do the same thing I suppose ,