Truly Free Dishwasher Detergent Powder, 12.5 Ounce
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Enzymes and activated oxygen bleach tackle dried food in this unscented powder. The manufacturer reports independent laboratory testing that found no detectable 1,4-dioxane in its dishwasher detergent—a useful check on the ethoxylated cleanser in the formula.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$18.99★ 4.7 · 1,000+ ratings
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Dishwasher detergent
Dishwasher detergents with disclosed builders and enzymes and no fragrance or dyes.
Dishwasher detergent leaves a thin film on every item that goes through the cycle. Fragrance and dyes are unnecessary for cleaning performance. Disclosed builders and enzymes without those additives keep the residue transparent.
Truly Free Dishwasher Detergent Powder, 12.5 Ounce
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Enzymes and activated oxygen bleach tackle dried food in this unscented powder. The manufacturer reports independent laboratory testing that found no detectable 1,4-dioxane in its dishwasher detergent—a useful check on the ethoxylated cleanser in the formula.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$18.99★ 4.7 · 1,000+ ratings
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Truly Free Dishwasher Powder, 12.5 Ounce, 3 Pack
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Protein- and starch-digesting enzymes, activated oxygen bleach and anti-redeposition ingredients work together to clean dishes and keep loosened soil from settling back. Buying this unscented powder in a three-pack gives you a refill supply without individually wrapped doses.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$45.99★ 4.7 · 1,000+ ratings
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Nellie's Dishwasher Powder Bundle, 150 Scoops
Why we recommend it: Refilling the included tin from a pouch reduces the need to buy another rigid container. The unscented powder uses oxygen bleach and protease for food stains, with loose dosing for everyday or heavier loads.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$45.99★ 4.6 · 70 ratings
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Pronounce Unscented Dishwasher Powder, 80 Loads
Why we recommend it: Enzymes target dried protein and starch while oxygen bleach lifts stains, giving this unscented powder more to offer than washing soda alone. It is scoopable, with no dissolving pod wrapper, and the dose can be increased for heavily soiled loads.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$26.95★ 4.6 · 800+ ratings
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Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dishwasher Packs, 72 Count
EPA SAFER CHOICE
Why we recommend it: These unscented packs combine enzyme cleaning and oxygen-based stain removal with the EPA Safer Choice label. Premeasured doses make loading straightforward, with the tradeoff that each pack is enclosed in dissolving PVA film.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
$24.30★ 4.6 · 16,000+ ratings
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Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dishwasher Packs, 90 Count
EPA SAFER CHOICE
Why we recommend it: Enzymes loosen dried food while oxygen bleach works on stains in these unscented dishwasher packs. They use dissolving PVA film, and the formula carries the EPA Safer Choice label.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
$29.74★ 4.6 · 16,000+ ratings
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Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dishwasher Powder, 75 Ounce
Why we recommend it: Oxygen bleach and two enzymes handle stained dishes and dried food without added perfume. Unlike the brand's dishwasher packs, this is loose powder, so you can measure the amount you need without using a dissolving PVA wrapper.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$22.25★ 4.6 · 600+ ratings
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AspenClean Unscented Dishwasher Powder, 55 Loads
EWG VERIFIED
Why we recommend it: Protein- and starch-digesting enzymes work with oxygen bleach to loosen dried food, without an added scent. EWG Verified status adds an independent ingredient review, and the loose powder lets you adjust the dose for harder water or heavier loads.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$24.99★ 4.5 · 33 ratings
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Branch Basics Dishwasher Tablets, 60 Count
EWG VERIFIED
Why we recommend it: Two enzymes break down protein and starch while water conditioners help limit film on dishes. These fragrance-free, EWG Verified tablets use a binder rather than a PVA wrapper, providing premeasured cleaning without an individually wrapped dose.
Materials: plant-derived cleansers · oxygen bleach · enzymes
$23.67★ 4.5 · 400+ ratings
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Green Llama Dishwasher Tablets, 20 Count
EWG VERIFIEDUSA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Enzymes and activated oxygen bleach handle food residue in these unscented pressed tabs, which need no dissolving plastic wrapper. The smaller 20-count pouch offers a way to try an EWG Verified dishwasher detergent.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$15.95★ 4.5 · 100+ ratings
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Green Llama Dishwasher Tablets, 40 Count
EWG VERIFIEDUSA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Oxygen bleach and enzymes break down food left on dishes in these unscented, EWG Verified tabs. The 40-count pouch provides premeasured doses without a scoop or a dissolving PVA wrapper.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$24.95★ 4.5 · 100+ ratings
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Nature Clean Unscented Automatic Dishwasher Pacs, 60 Count
Why we recommend it: Oxygen bleach and enzymes clean stuck-on food in these unscented, premeasured packs, without adding a perfume to the wash. The packets do use dissolving PVA film, so they suit someone who prioritizes an unscented formula over an unwrapped tablet.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
$26.99★ 4.5 · 2,000+ ratings
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Nellie's Unscented Dish Cubes, 64 Loads
Why we recommend it: These Canadian-made cubes add both protein- and starch-digesting enzymes to the convenience of a premeasured dose. They are unscented and contain no PVA wrapper, making them an alternative to film-wrapped dishwasher pods.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$20.00★ 4.5 · 300+ ratings
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Dirty Labs Free & Clear Dishwasher Detergent, 48 Loads
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Designed for quick wash cycles, this unscented powder uses enzymes to break down protein and starch, with oxygen bleach for stains. A wooden scoop and cardboard container offer an alternative to individually wrapped detergent pods.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$22.00★ 4.4 · 2,000+ ratings
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Dirty Labs Unscented Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent, 96 Loads
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Enzymes and oxygen bleach work on dried food, while water conditioners help control mineral film in this larger supply of unscented powder. Designed for quick washes, it also avoids a separate wrapper around every dose.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$42.00★ 4.4 · 2,000+ ratings
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Earth Breeze Pure Clean Unscented Dishwasher Tablets, 60 Count
USA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Three enzymes target protein, starch and cellulose-based food residue, while oxygen bleach helps lift stains. These fragrance-free tablets make dosing simple, but they use a PEG binder, so they should not be described as entirely polymer-free.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$19.95★ 4.4 · 100+ ratings
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WildClean Unscented Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, 30 Count
Why we recommend it: These unscented tablets pair grease-cutting detergent with enzymes and oxygen bleach, so the recommendation is about more than washing soda. Each dose is a solid tablet rather than a film-wrapped pod, and the refill pouch is certified compostable.
Materials: detergent cleansers · oxygen bleach · enzymes
$19.99★ 4.4 · 100+ ratings
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Blueland Dishwasher Tablets, 60 Count
EPA SAFER CHOICEEWG VERIFIED
Why we recommend it: These fragrance-free tablets use a cellulose binder instead of dissolving plastic film, while enzymes and oxygen bleach tackle dried food and stains. EWG Verified and EPA Safer Choice labels add independent ingredient assessment to the convenient premeasured format.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$23.99★ 4.3 · 11,000+ ratings
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Blueland Dishwasher Tablets, Unscented, 120 Count
EPA SAFER CHOICEEWG VERIFIED
Why we recommend it: Cellulose holds these unscented tablets together, with oxygen bleach and two enzymes for stains and dried food instead of a dissolving pod wrapper. The 120-tablet refill keeps an EWG Verified detergent on hand without replacing a storage tin.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$43.99★ 4.3 · 12,000+ ratings
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Grab Green Dishwasher Powder, 80 Loads
Why we recommend it: Grease-cutting cleansers, enzymes for starch and protein, and oxygen bleach give this unscented powder a rounded cleaning system. Water conditioners help limit mineral film, and the scoopable format lets you use more detergent when hard water calls for it.
Materials: detergent cleansers · oxygen bleach · enzymes
$22.50★ 4.3 · 1,000+ ratings
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Just Green Organic Dishwasher Gel, 33.8 Ounce, 8 Pack
Why we recommend it: Grease-cutting cleansers work with a protein-digesting enzyme and water conditioners in this pourable gel, an alternative to powder or wrapped doses. Orange oil gives it a citrus scent; it is not an unscented option.
Materials: detergent cleansers · enzymes · orange oil
$94.90★ 4.3 · 45 ratings
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Molly's Suds Unscented Dishwasher Pods, 120 Count
Why we recommend it: Protein- and starch-digesting enzymes work alongside activated oxygen bleach in these unscented dishwasher pods. They offer measured portions without a citrus scent, but their dissolving PVA film makes them different from the brand's loose powder.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
$35.99★ 4.3 · 9,000+ ratings
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Molly's Suds Unscented Dishwasher Powder, 60 Loads
Why we recommend it: Sugar-based cleansers, two enzymes and activated oxygen bleach work together on greasy dishes and dried food. This unscented loose powder gives you Molly's cleaning formula without the PVA wrapping used on its pods.
Materials: plant-derived cleansers · oxygen bleach · enzymes
$17.99★ 4.3 · 9,000+ ratings
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AspenClean Unscented Dishwasher Pods, 28 Count
EWG VERIFIEDECOCERTUSA PRODUCTION
Why we recommend it: Enzymes and oxygen bleach tackle dried-on food in an unscented formula with EWG Verified ingredients. The compostable outer container avoids a plastic tub, but each pod still uses dissolving PVA film.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
$21.99★ 4.2 · 600+ ratings
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Nellie's Dishwasher Powder, 1,100 Loads
Why we recommend it: For frequent dishwasher use, this bulk bucket supplies an unscented powder you measure yourself. Oxygen bleach and protease tackle food stains, and buying a larger supply avoids the succession of small detergent packs used for the same routine.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$231.30★ 4.2 · 1,000+ ratings
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Nellie's Dishwasher Powder, 500 Loads
Why we recommend it: Oxygen bleach and a protein-digesting enzyme clean food stains without individual pod wrappers in this unscented, scoopable detergent. The 500-load bucket works as a refill supply, with an adjustable dose for each load.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$148.99★ 4.2 · 1,000+ ratings
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Nellie's Dishwasher Powder, 50 Loads
Why we recommend it: Oxygen bleach and a protein-digesting enzyme clean food residue without perfuming the dishwasher. The compact, unscented 50-load pouch is a practical way to try a scoopable detergent before committing to a bulk container.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$16.00★ 4.2 · 1,000+ ratings
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Nellie's Unscented Dishwasher Powder, 100 Loads
Why we recommend it: A reusable tin keeps this concentrated, unscented powder handy between loads. Oxygen bleach tackles stains and protease helps release protein-based food, so you can use a measured dose without adding a perfumed pod to the wash.
Materials: oxygen bleach · enzymes · washing soda
$27.91★ 4.2 · 1,000+ ratings
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What we avoid
These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed. Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.
Chlorine & ammonia Synthetic fragrance Optical brighteners Quats