Anonymous
Post 01/22/2026 03:26     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Try running the hot water at your kitchen sink until the water is hot right before starting your dishwasher.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 20:08     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Anonymous wrote:For what it’s worth, I use Cascade Complete powder in my dishwasher. I don’t use a rinse aid (like Jetdry) because I thought it was leaving a residue. I have noticed that without the rinse aid, my glassware is cloudy (hard water, soap residue, ?), but since I live alone and don’t entertain, I don’t really cate how they look. I think in the past I may have run them through a dishwasher cycle with vinegar that helped, but that was so ling ago that I don’t really remember).

For laundry, I use Tide Free HE liquid detergent in the detergent space for my front load washer. I may use bleach or Lysol laundry sanitizer, as well. I don’t use fabric softener.


We just switched from Cascade powder to the liquid and our dishes are definitely cleaner and without the residue.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 16:20     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
If you’re using pods or tablets, try using one in the door and throwing one in the bottom so that it has detergent during the pre-wash too.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 12:53     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
I use Dirty Labs powder - comes in a cardboard like canister. Works fine.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 12:41     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
For what it’s worth, I use Cascade Complete powder in my dishwasher. I don’t use a rinse aid (like Jetdry) because I thought it was leaving a residue. I have noticed that without the rinse aid, my glassware is cloudy (hard water, soap residue, ?), but since I live alone and don’t entertain, I don’t really cate how they look. I think in the past I may have run them through a dishwasher cycle with vinegar that helped, but that was so ling ago that I don’t really remember).

For laundry, I use Tide Free HE liquid detergent in the detergent space for my front load washer. I may use bleach or Lysol laundry sanitizer, as well. I don’t use fabric softener.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 12:38     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
have you considered the possibility that it's your dishwasher?
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 12:31     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Anonymous wrote:Second the recommendation for Blueland!


Third. I’ve been happy with them.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2026 12:28     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Second the recommendation for Blueland!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 17:15     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
I have terrible luck with pods. I use cascade gel and it gets the dishes clean. My sister, who works in the industry, reports that crystals/powder clean the best. That's just too messy for me!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 17:10     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
I have been happy with the dishwasher tablets from Molly’s Suds. I get them on Amazon.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 16:42     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Why not gel dish detergent?
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 16:41     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
I just started using Blueland Dishwasher tabs, come in a little tin and no plastic. They actually work pretty good so far, way better than the seventh generation liquid detergent that I was using.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2026 18:33     Subject: Re:Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
OP: I was asking about dishwasher detergent not laundry detergent. Hear you on the powder for that too...I have a top loader so a bit easier.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2026 16:56     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Everyone says use the powder. But I'm confused about how to use that in my h/e frontloader washer. The internet tells me to just add it to the drum, but I end up with it not washing out of my clothes and having major residue on some of them.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2026 16:52     Subject: Dishwasher detergent that actually works and is not toxic?
Have tried a bunch of the different pods, have not found any of them to work well. And now reading that even the pods that say not microplastic might still be. So should I buy powder detergent afterall..in a cardboard box? Any recommended brand?