Compare Dishwasher Detergent
Dishwasher Detergent Tablet Refills Fragrance-Free (60 ct) scores higher on safety - here's why.
R3 scored the Dishwasher Detergent Unscented (60 loads, 37.5 oz) 9.4/10 and the Dishwasher Detergent Tablet Refills Fragrance-Free (60 ct) 10.0/10 on the same dishwasher detergent scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The Dishwasher Detergent Tablet Refills Fragrance-Free (60 ct) comes out ahead, led by its safety score (10.0/10 vs 9.7/10).
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Go for it if you...
You have soft or medium water (or use a water softener).
You want a 6-ingredient formula — the simplest in the category.
EWG A-rated is the certification level you trust for household cleaners.
Keeping per-load cost at $31 is a priority.
You want the highest-certified dishwasher tablet with zero ethoxylated surfactant exposure.
You have hard water and don't want to buy a separate rinse aid.
You value a transparent 10-ingredient INCI verified by EWG scientists.
A $24/load price point works for your household budget.
The main thing to know
EWG A-rated with 6 ingredients and the lowest price at $0.30/load. The enzyme-free formula and soft-water limitation are the key trade-offs. Best for soft-water households who want the simplest formula at the lowest cost.
Blueland earns a perfect 10.0 — the top score in this category. EWG VERIFIED + MADE SAFE, alkyl-polyglucoside formula (no dioxane), built-in rinse action, $0.35/load. No significant trade-offs for the target buyer.
Skip this if you...
You have hard water and don't want to add a separate rinse aid.
You regularly run heavily soiled loads — no enzymes means lower performance on baked-on protein/starch.
You need EWG Verified or MADE SAFE certification.
You specifically need a pod format (not a tablet).
You want the absolute cheapest option (Earthley is $0.30/load).
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Dishwasher Detergent options at every price pointEvery Dishwasher Detergent in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Earthley and Blueland across 3 independent criteria: Safety (93%), Efficacy (5%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with Blueland Dishwasher Detergent Tablet Refills Fragrance-Free (60 ct) - it scored 10.0/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Dishwasher Detergent across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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