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Non toxic dishwasher detergent?

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Packar · 03/08/2024 08:20

There's recently been reports in the media about dishwasher detergent and rinse aid causing gut issues. To do with the products coating our plates, cutlery etc so we're regularly absorbing a tiny bit. I dont normally buy into this sort of thing but this makes sense to me so I'd like to switch to non toxic products.

My research suggests that white vinegar is a straightforward substitute for rinse aid so will try that.

I've had less luck finding a dishwasher detergent substitute, There's lots of subscription sites that promote less plastic, kinder etc but it's unclear if the nasty toxins are still there.

Does anyone have a more informed view on this and / or can suggest non toxic products?

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Scarletrunner · 03/08/2024 08:27

I can believe this as the smell of Finish capsules lingered on plastic microwave dishes and actually taints the food such as frozen peas. I am trying some eco brands.

Headingtowardsdivorce · 04/08/2024 07:11

I just googled "non toxic dishwasher tablets UK" and found these: https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/product/dishwasher-ecotabs-100-pack/

They say they're 99% plant and mineral based

I actually use the Smol ones myself and find they do the job just as well as the fairy ones did.

Dishwasher EcoTabs - 100 Pack - Peace With The Wild

A plastic free, non toxic yet super powerful and effective all-in-one dishwashing tablet. Vegan & cruelty free. 100% Plastic-free.

https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/product/dishwasher-ecotabs-100-pack

Wantavespa · 04/08/2024 07:16

Does vinegar work as rinse aid? My machine gallops through rinse aid so it'd be much cheaper for me if so!

Poptart23 · 12/09/2024 19:51

What did you end up using? I am also wanting to stop using pods as I am concerned about the plastic, but not sure what to use instead.

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