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Active Expert Dishwashing Pods are convenient and easy to use
Active Expert Dishwashing Pods left my dishes sparkling and non-greasy
Active Expert Dishwashing Pods left no residue
Active Expert Dishwashing Pods are value for money
I recommend Active Expert Dishwashing Liquid
Active Expert Dishwashing Pods :
4.59 out of 5 based on 19 reviews.

When you open the dishwasher door you should expect nothing less than sparkling dishes. Baked on food need not apply!

The Active Expert Dishwashing Pods are part of the Active Expert range, including Dishwashing Liquid and 3 in 1 Laundry Capsules available at IGA.

For efficient cleaning, every load

Active Expert Dishwashing pods are the super efficient way to clean your dishes. Simply pop the convenient pod into your dishwashing dispenser and it gets to work.

The pods effortlessly dissolves grease, leaving no pesky residue. Plus, it has built in rinse aid for that shine and faster drying.

 

Active Expert Dishwashing Pods reviewWhere to Buy

Active Expert Dishwashing Pods come in a pack of 45 and are exclusively available at IGA.

See reviews for Active Expert 3 in 1 Laundry Capsules and Dishwashing Liquid.


Published 4th November 2024


  • Clean every time

    No matter if it’s a small or a large load Active Expert Dishwashing Pods get everything clean every time, it’s as easy as that. Just pop a pod in and wait for it to finish. No grease, stains, marks every time and it comes out shiny too which is a win win

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    Expert Dishwashing
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  • Worked and smells like a dream

    Well I put it to the ultimate test, I took white into mud pits, dirty water, across grass, through rain, all of it and after 1 wash it was back to a bright white! Plus it smells amazing! Nothing I have used in the past has come close to this!

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    Dishwashing Pods are
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    left my dishes
    sparkling and
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  • Clean Dishes

    These dishwasher tablets did a great job in cleaning my dishes. The glasses came out clean and not cloudy. The dishes came out smelling clean with low fragrance. There was no leftover residue after the wash. We were very happy with these dishwasher tablets and would definitely be purchasing them again.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
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    left my dishes
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  • Amazing quality dishwashing pods that really work!

    I loved trialling these Active Expert Dishwashing Pods and found them so super-effective and easy to use! I’m very loyal with my dishwashing pods because I have tried other brands in the past that I have found to be ineffective. So I was keen to try these pods to see how they compared to my favourite usual brand. I was so surprised by how well these pods cleaned my dishes! They left my dishes squeaky, sparklingly clean with no greasiness or residue. I was very impressed by how shiny my cutlery were after using these pods, and how clear my glassware was with no haziness or residue as can happen with some brands. These pods are such excellent value for money at only approximately $12 per pack of 45! They are much more effective than the cheaper brands I have tried in the past and are comparable to my favourite brand. I highly recommend these pods and I would purchase them again in future!

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
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    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
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  • Easy to use & Effective

    I had been using a product that comes in a powder block capsule simply because it was well priced. I will now change to Active dishwashing pods because they are more effective and I could see a real and immediate difference in my dishes, I no longer find powdery clumps throughout my dishwasher and on my dishes and my glasses sparkle more.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
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    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • My new holy grail

    IGA has homebrand cleaning products!

    I was given the chance to try the IGA laundry pods, dishwashing tabs and dishwashing liquid.

    Dishwashing Tablets: My favorite out of all the products! I found these to be the best ones out there. They dissolve and do not leave any residue and my dishes do not have that strong soapy smell! Will surely be buying this again and again!

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
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    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
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  • A great dishwashing clean

    I’ve had issues with residue on glasses for years, so was so keen to try the Active Expert pods. So easy to use and great value for money.
    The glasses were clean and without streaks. An absolute winner! I’ll definitely buy these again.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Wash a Wash dishwasher tablets

    We trialled the Activ dishwasher tablets and loved how they cleaned our cutlery and plates and left a beautiful clean smell to everything no streaking and sqeaky clean. Will definitely be wanting to purchase these in the future for all our families dishwashers needs. Definitely an Activ advocate here now.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Way cheaper than my regular capsules

    I was really impressed with IGA’s new Active range, these Dishwasher capsules were only $9.90 on special this week at my local store. They don’t smell like they are full of harsh chemicals and my dishes came out just as clean as when I use the super expensive brands. I had no issues with any grease or baked on food. I definitely recommend these for other Mums trying to keep costs down.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
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    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • So impressed!

    With the cost of living going through the roof lately, I am so glad I have found a fantastic dishwashing tablet at an affordable price! After doing my weekly shop last week and realising that most dishwashing pods are around the $40 mark, I was gobsmacked! The performance of the Active Expert Dishwashing Pods are incredible, leaving every dish in my dishwasher spotless – no matter how crazily I stack it :P I certainly recommend the Active Expert Dishwashing Pods to all – no matter what budget you’re on because they are wonderful at making your dishes shine!

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Easy to use

    These capsules are quick and easy to use. They provided effective cleaning results on a standard cycle. I usually use powder which is more cost effective.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Effective but a miss sometime

    I have used this brand for the first time and it has worked effectively but i feel that the dishes are not as sparkly as i would expect and sometimes there is a white residue but overall is alright
    Would probably give it another go

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
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    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Super clean

    The Active dishwashing pods are super easy to use and dishes come out shiny clean from cuterly to glassware to baking dishes. Go and buy some.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Active Expert Dishwashing Pods are great to use, love it

    Active Expert Dishwashing Pods cleaned my dishes really well, very clean and efficient, left my dishes with no grease or residue, love them!

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Will sometimes clean properly

    Fitting these dishwashing pods into the compartment of my dishwasher was a bit of a struggle, they are a slightly awkward shape and unless I put them in a certain way, the compartment door won’t close properly. Most washes I’ve done with the tablets have worked great and they’ve left my dishes clean and not feeling greasy, not entirely shiny, but clean at least. Other times I’ve unfortunately opened my dishwasher and found the white part of the tablet left behind and my dishes aren’t entirely clean and still have residue. Besides this they are great value for the amount you get, however I wish the tablets would dissolve properly leaving my dishes clean every use and not just on some cycles.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Will use again

    We had run out of dishwasher pods and my husband grabbed these by mistake. What a great mistake that turned out to be. Our dishes came out very clean and we are very happy with how well they disolve. We will be repurchasing in our next shop. We Love these pods.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Great value dishwashing pods

    I tried the Active dishwashing pods and was very pleasantly surprised. They cleaned the dishes and glasses very well and left no residue and are excellent value and much cheaper than Finnish and Fairy. Active is what I will be purchasing in future.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Amazing results for the value

    I deliberately had messy meals which left the dishes ith baked on food to put these pods to the test as I have always found that the dishes never come clean like they do on the ads. But these kids worked amazingly and the results were well beyond my expectations. They were streak free and clean.

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid


  • Great results for the Value

    The stuck on food came off so easily. And they dishes were streak free the plates and the pot lid has

    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    convenient and easy
    to use
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left my dishes
    sparkling and
    non-greasy
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods
    left no residue
    Active Expert
    Dishwashing Pods are
    value for money
    I recommend Active
    Expert Dishwashing
    Liquid

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I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

  • I’ve really needed some inspiration this year for Christmas and this is great! I Love a good charcuterie board and I think I may do one this year for the family as well as all the regular Christmas trimmings. I have 6 kids and all the extended family coming to entertain and feed!

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  • I’m loving all the ideas here in the comments and pictures above! I love to be able to just look at what others have done and straight up copy it. Takes all the thinking energy out of entertaining!
    Such a good and trusted brand to purchase over the silly season! You know you are faring great quality and value!

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  • We often have homemade pizza nights aka fakeaway night! And my pizza is always on a low carb Pizza base with roasted and sundried tomato and capsicum. My fav combo with grilled chicken and a swirl of peri peri mayonnaise! Making our own is always better than takeaway versions and healthier!

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.


    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)



      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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