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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Somat is a German brand of automatic dishwasher detergents and dishwasher care products. Somat is ultimately owned by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
somat.deAbout Somat
What is Somat?
Somat is a Henkel brand that makes products for automatic dishwashers. The range includes dishwasher detergents and additional products for rinsing, softening water, deodorising dishwashers, and machine care. Henkel describes Somat as a brand with more than 50 years of German technology.
Who owns Somat?
Somat is ultimately owned by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is headquartered in Germany and is family-owned. Somat is part of Henkel's laundry and home care business.
Where does Somat come from?
Somat originated in Germany in 1962. Henkel introduced Somat as Germany's first detergent developed specifically for automatic dishwashers. Somat launched dishwasher detergent tablets in 1989. Somat later introduced products including Somat 2in1, which combined detergent and rinse aid functions.
What products does Somat make?
Somat makes dishwasher detergents in tablet, powder, and gel formats. Named products include Somat Perfect Gel and Somat Multi Gel Tabs. Somat also makes rinse aid, special dishwasher salt, dishwasher deodorants, and machine cleaners.
Frequently asked questions about Somat
Is Somat a German brand?
- Yes. Somat originated in Germany, where Henkel introduced the brand in 1962 as a detergent designed specifically for automatic dishwashers.
Who makes Somat dishwasher tablets?
- Henkel makes Somat dishwasher tablets. Somat is ultimately owned by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.
What does Somat make besides dishwasher tablets?
- Somat makes dishwasher powder and gel, rinse aid, special salt, deodorants, and machine-care products in addition to dishwasher tablets.
When did Somat introduce dishwasher tablets?
- Somat introduced dishwasher detergent tablets in 1989. The brand's history identifies Somat as the first brand to launch dishwasher detergent in tablet form.
Where can I find Somat products?
- Somat products are sold through regional markets and are presented on the official Somat website, somat.de, for Germany.
Sources: somat.de, henkel.com, henkel.de, de.wikipedia.org, somatdishwashing.com.au, es.wikipedia.org, somat.bg, ru.wikipedia.org
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Products from Somat
26- Somat Excellence 5in1 dishwasher capsulesCleaning product – dishwashing detergent
- Somat 5-in-1 Intensive Dishwasher CleanerCleaning product – Dishwasher cleaner
- Somat Dishwasher CleanerCleaning product – Dishwashing
- Somat All in 1 Extra TabsCleaning product – Dishwashing Detergent
- Somat Dishwasher DetergentCleaning product – dishwashing
- Somat Limpia Máquinas 5 en 1 Dishwasher CleanerCleaning product – Dishwasher Cleaner
- Somat Excellence Premium 5in1 Caps dishwashing detergentCleaning product – dishwashing detergent
- Somat In-Cycle Machine CleanerCleaning product – Dishwasher cleaner
- Somat 5en1 DEO dishwasher freshenerCleaning product – dishwasher deodorant
- Somat 5en1 Limpia Máquinas Lavavajillas LlenoCleaning product – Dishwasher cleaner tabs
- Somat Todo en 1 GelCleaning product – Dishwasher Detergent Gel
- Somat All In 1 Extra dishwasher tabletsCleaning product – Dishwashing capsules
- Somat Dishwasher TabsCleaning product – dishwashing detergent
- Somat Excellence Premium 5in1 CapsCleaning product – Dishwasher detergent
- Somat dishwasher tabletsCleaning product – Dishwashing detergent
- Somat Excellence Duo Gel dishwasher detergentCleaning product – dishwashing detergent
- Somat dishwasher detergentsCleaning product – Dishwashing Detergent
- Somat Abrillantador dishwasher rinse aidCleaning product – Dishwasher Rinse Aid
- Somat RINSE AID (Abrillantador)Cleaning product – Dishwasher Rinse Aid
- Somat Excellence 3in1 CapsCleaning product – dishwashing tabs
- Somat 5in1 KlarspülerCleaning product – Dishwasher Rinse Aid
- Somat Classic PulverCleaning product – dishwashing powder
- Somat Intensive Machine CleanerCleaning product – Dishwasher cleaner
- Somat Dishwashing DetergentCleaning product – Dishwashing detergent
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