1. Citra Solv Citra Dish Automatic
Dishwasher Detergent Valencia Orange
Citra
Dish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Powder Valencia Orange by Citra
Solv is chlorine bleach-free, safe for septic systems, does not
contain any synthetic perfumes and dyes, and does not contain any
phosphates, EDTA or NTA.
2. Seventh Generation Automatic
Dishwasher Gel Lemon
Automatic
Dishwasher Gel Lemon by Seventh Generation is chlorine free and
phosphate free in order to help prevent algae blooms. This automatic
dishwasher detergent is non-toxic, does not contain any dyes, does
not contain NTA or EDTA, is not tested on animals, kosher certified,
and is safe for septic and greywater systems.
3. Seventh Generation Automatic
Dishwasher Powder Free & Clear
Just
like Seventh Generation’s gel version of automatic dishwasher
detergent their powder version is non-toxic, does not contain any
dyes, does not contain NTA or EDTA, is not tested on animals, kosher
certified, and is safe for septic and greywater systems. Their “Free
& Clear” detergent does not contain any added fragrances.
4. Sun & Earth Automatic
Dishwasher Tabs
While
Sun & Earth’s Automatic Dishwasher Tabs is good on grease and
baked-on foods it is also safe on baby bottles, and to be used around
children. Their Automatic Dishwasher Tabs are 100% biodegradable and safe for septic systems, and
are used the same way as any other brand of automatic dishwasher
tabs.
5. Ecover Ecological Dishwasher
Tablets
Ecological
Dishwasher Tablets by popular brand name Ecover contain no
phosphates, no chlorine, and no chemical residues, GMO enzyme free,
safe for septic tanks, is not tested on animals at all, safe for all
marine and river life, and does not contain any artificial
fragrances. All of the ingredients in Ecover’s Ecological Dishwasher Tablets are plant based. In fact the box that their dishwasher tablets come in is made of 95% recycled cardboard.
Complete ingredients list for Ecover’s Ecological Dishwasher Tablets:
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Percarbonate
- Sodium Carbonate
- Disodium Disilicate
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium Poly Asparaginate
- Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine (TAED)
- Water
- Iso-octyl Glucoside
- D-glucitol
- Rapeseed Oil
- Perfume
- Glycerol
- Amylase
- Subtilisin
- Limonene
- Sodium Gluconate
I did not know that there were so many eco-friendly dishwasher detergents. I think that I will try some of them.
All of the dish washing detergent that you have mentioned here are not available in the Philippines.
where do I manage to buy these in Victoria.
Responses to Eileen
I buy 7th Gen at Safeway, and their laundry detergent orks great too,
I our household we used Ecover products for most things. The great aspect about them is that they can be purchased in large 25 litre containers so you reduce the amount of plastic packaging you use.
My favourite item in the linseed floor cleaner. It smell great.
If you click on their links you can find them online. Unfortunately, a lot of eco products such as this aren’t readily available in stores. However, Seventh Generation can be found usually in Whole Foods Market and Walgreens, pending your location.
I think that I have heard of the ”Seventh Generation” products, but I have not heard of any of the other ones.
Responses to chris1203
That’s more than likely because Seventh Generation is the one someone is more likely to see in a store, not very many stores, but some. Not a lot of physical stores carry eco-friendly dishwasher soap.
I make my own dishwasher detergent – that way I know exactly what’s in it, I know it’s safe, and I save a TON of money. I use 2 TBSP liquid castile soap, 2 TBSP baking soda, 1 TBSP Borax, and about 3 quarts of water, with 10 drops of an antibacterial essential oil like lavender or tea tree. You have to shake it every time, and it’s very runny, but it works great.
I’m sure you can find it at S&R. They sell imported goods from US that you can’t find in other local supermarkets.
I have tried many of these eco-friendly dishwasher detergents without much success – the only one I have found to really work is Trader Joe’s ”Next to Godliness” Environmentally Sound Automatic Dishwasher Detergent. And it’s inexpensive!