dishwasher powder alternative?

[LEAW]

We're slowly using up all the chemicals in the house and replacing with more natural cleaners..

Is there anything to replace dishwasher powder? We've downgraded from Cascade to Trader Joe's brand.

I know we should really just wash our dishes, but right now it's just not going to happen. Maybe when the rest of things get settled down...

Thanks

[darkstar]

What about baking soda? I dont have a dishwasher, but I would try that. Although I am sure TJ's works well.


darkstar

[Mama2Bug]

I've been very happy with both Ecover and Seventh Generation, though I find that Seventh Generation is a little better on the really dried-on stuff.

[Ruthla]

Actually, I'm not sure that hand-washing is more environmentally sensitive than using a dishwasher. I read somewhere that a dishwasher gets the dishes clean with less water.

Does anybody have updated info about this?

[LEAW]

Sounds logical to me. And I really prefer it! :LOL

[alsoSarah]

As I understand it, as long as you wait to run the dishwasher until it is really full, it uses less water than doing dishes by hand.

[kamilla626]

I haven't tried it, but I think someone around here mentioned using a couple spoonfuls of Borax along with a very small drop of regular dishwashing detergent. It's not quite chemical-free, but it's better than the dishwasher powder or tablets.