Test result preview
The dishwasher strips from Mother’s Earth impressed in the test as a sustainable and effective alternative to conventional detergents. They cleaned even stubborn food residues and grease thoroughly and left dishes clean and shiny in all dishwasher programmes. The strips dissolve within seconds without leaving any residue and their compact shape makes them easy to handle and space-saving to store. The product is plastic-free, biodegradable, free from harmful chemicals and microplastics and therefore particularly health-friendly – ideal for families too. A particular highlight is the social commitment: with every purchase, ten washes are donated to charitable organisations. The packaging is also sustainable, which further reduces the ecological footprint. Mother’s Earth also offers a 30-day trial period. If you don’t like it, the full purchase price will be refunded. There were only a few points of criticism: Some glasses had minimal water marks.
All in all, the dishwasher strips are an environmentally friendly, high-performance and user-friendly solution for clean dishes and a clean environment.
Advantages
- 100 % biodegradable ingredients
- Very good cleaning
- Particularly compatible with health
- High level of social commitment
- Easy to stow away
Disadvantages
- Minimal water stains
- Minimal residue from heavily baked-on food residues
The first impression
Packaging and contents
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Product protection
Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected
Points
Sustainability Packaging
Unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, compostable film protects the product carton
Points
Package contents & scope
Complete
Points
Instructions for use
Clearly formulated in several languages, explanatory videos available via a QR code
Points
TOTAL
100
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The packaging of Mother’s Earth dishwasher strips impresses with its sustainability and well thought-out design. The product box is wrapped in a compostable film, which offers additional protection and is also environmentally friendly. The instructions for use are clear, easy to understand and written in several languages, making it easier to use the strips. In addition, a QR code can be used to call up helpful videos that clearly explain how to use the strips and thus dispel any possible uncertainties when using them. Overall, the packaging rounds off the sustainable and user-friendly concept of the dishwasher strips and shows that Mother’s Earth also focusses on environmental friendliness and customer convenience in every detail.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Visual appearance
Attractive design
Points
Processing
Very good workmanship
Points
Stability
Very stable
Points
Sustainability of the product
100 % biodegradable ingredients
Points
TOTAL
100
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The first impression of the product is consistently positive. The packaging impresses with its elegant colour scheme, the strips themselves are kept simple in white and therefore look modern and timeless. The strips are always connected in pairs, but can be easily separated, which makes handling easier. With a total of 30 strips, which are sufficient for up to 60 wash cycles, the product offers a practical and durable solution for everyday use. The workmanship of the strips is clean and sturdy, which indicates high quality. The product also shows its strengths in terms of sustainability: it is made from environmentally friendly materials and is fully biodegradable, which minimises the ecological footprint and contributes to environmentally conscious use.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
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Remark
Score achieved*
Handling
Simple and user-friendly
Points
Cleaning performance for normally soiled crockery
Very effective
Points
Cleaning performance for heavily soiled crockery
Very good results, minimal residue on heavily baked-on food residues
Points
Clear rinse effect on glasses and cutlery
Glasses and cutlery shine streak-free, minimal water marks
Points
Effect with different dishwasher programmes
Reliable in all dishwasher programmes
Points
TOTAL
96
Points
Weighting: 45%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The dishwasher strips have been put through their paces in practice. The strips are particularly easy to use and user-friendly. They can be easily separated and quickly inserted into the dishwasher and prove to be extremely effective for cleaning normally soiled dishes. The strips dissolve quickly and residue-free, leaving behind clean, shiny crockery without residue or stains. The strips also show good results on heavily soiled crockery, such as pots with stubborn residues. Minimal residue was only left behind on heavily burnt-on food residues, but this is also the case with many conventional cleaners. The rinsing effect on glasses and cutlery is also convincing: the glasses shine without streaks, even if minimal water marks are visible on some glasses. The dishwasher detergent strips work reliably in all programmes tested. The strips dissolve without leaving any residue in all programmes and ensure thorough cleaning.
To summarise, the strips offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution for clean dishes. They are easy to use and have a good cleaning performance. The only minor points of criticism are the minimal residue from heavily baked-on dirt and occasional water marks on glasses.
Test plan
You can find a detailed insight into the evaluation criteria of the practical part of the test and the distribution of points here. If you are also interested in the evaluation of our other test criteria, please read our document on the evaluation process.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
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Remark
Score achieved*
Price / performance ratio
Very good performance in the mid-price segment
Points
Rating cut
Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews
TOTAL
80
Points
Weighting: 15%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
At the time of testing, the product had not been listed on Amazon for long enough. Therefore, the existing reviews do not sufficiently reflect the advantages and disadvantages of the product, so this point is neglected in the evaluation.
Prices of up to €30.00 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very cheap products are available from just under €5.00 . The dishwasher strips from Mothers’ Earth are therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €20.95. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
Weighting
Score achieved*
1. packaging & contents
20%
Points
2. product processing & appearance
20%
Points
3. in the practical test
45%
Points
4. price/performance & consumer reviews
15%
Points
TOTAL
Points
*Themaximum score is 100 points
