Green dishwasher soap

We've posted about this in other places -- that it is hard to find a greener dishwasher detergent that works. I've been using the Ecover brand and really like it. I think it works as well as the Electrasol tabs. A friend of mine says the Seventh Generation works for her but my experience with it is so-so. I can't remember off the top of my head what the price difference is on this one.

I have an efficient drying dishwasher and need the rinse aid for it to work properly. I use the Ecover for that as well and it seems to work. It isn't on Amazon subscribe and save but the rinse aid qualifies for free shipping.

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Thanks for this tip. I love Ecover products in general - isn't there somewhere we can buy this locally???

[DCJenn]

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I'll keep an eye out. Our dishwasher is slowly dying so I think that's why it doesn't work well with the Green dw soaps.

J

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Thanks for this tip. I love Ecover products in general - isn't there somewhere we can buy this locally???

Yes, New Seasons carries it.

Jenn, I think I used the Seventh Generation in our old (and dying) dishwasher so I can't make a totally fair comparison. The Ecover has enzymes in it which are supposed to really help with getting the dishes clean. Or so I hear? I have also used BioKleen, I thought that had the enzymes, and wasn't super impressed with it either (also old dishwasher).

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excellent - we are finally running out of our old dishwashing tabs and I am looking for a green option. Does Whole Foods carry this stuff??

[spotty_dog]

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Depends on the Whole Foods. Mine both carry the Ecover line, but the exact products they stock varies.

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I've been using Seventh Generation & am happy with it. Of course, I'd been using this stuff that came with our water softener thing for the 3 years before that ... and once I finally used something else I was REALLY grossed out at the difference.

[fluffhead]

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Seventh Generation has worked fine for us for the past 6 years.
By the way, this is the first dishwasher we've had, and it's number one on my list of favorite nonessential appliances.

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I should give Seventh Generation another try in the new dishwasher. I'll try to remember to check and see how it compares to the Ecover. I agree, Fluff, the dishwasher is appreciated on a daily basis.

[v-girl]

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We use Melaleuca. Not sure on it's greenness, but I know it's safe for the family and the bottle is recyclable.