Healthy alternatives
Fragrance-free
AspenClean – Dishwasher packs, fragrance-free
Attitude – Dishwasher Tabs
Biovert – Automatic Dishwasher Tabs
Earth Friendly Products ECOS – Dishwasher Gel, fragrance-free
Nature Clean – 96% Natural Dishwasher Pacs
Savonneries Diligences – Magic Powder (Quebec)
Seventh Generation – Dishwasher Packs, Free and Clear
With fragrances (essential oils)
Better Life – Dishwasher Gel
DIY
You can make your own dishwashing liquid.
A simple solution is to mix an equal amount of borax and baking soda and store them in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons of this mixture each time you wash. For rinsing, you can use white vinegar.
You will also find other ideas on the Mommypotamus site.
Ingredients to avoid
- Chlorine: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract
- Artificial fragrances: allergens
- Quarternium 15: possible carcinogen (by release of formaldehyde)
- Artificial dyes