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    Home & CleaningDishwasher DetergentDishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)
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    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

    Key Specs

    Surfactant / Cleaning System

    Fragrance

    Isothiazolinone Preservatives

    Chlorine Bleach

    AspenClean

    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

    #3 of 8 dishwasher detergents tested

    No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres
    9.9R3 Score / 10
    RecommendedWe'd buy this without hesitation.
    No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres

    The bottom line

    What the product listing won't tell you

    Know before you buy

    The highest-scored pod in the category. EWG Verified + APG surfactant (Decyl Glucoside) makes it the safest pod available. The trade-offs are PVA pod film and the highest per-load price ($0.79). If you need a pod, this is the best one. If PVA film is a dealbreaker or price is a concern, choose Branch Basics or Blueland tablets.

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    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

    AspenClean

    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

    $21.99
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    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

    AspenClean

    Dishwasher Pods Zero Plastic Unscented (28 pods, 420g)

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    You want a pod format with EWG Verified certification and clean APG surfactant chemistry.

  1. You have hard water and want a built-in rinse action without a separate rinse aid.

  2. PVA film is an acceptable trade-off for you given EWG's accepted safety determination.

    3. Skip if

    • You specifically avoid all PVA pod films based on Mamavation / IRLFY guidance.

    • Cost per load matters — at $0.79 you pay 2× Blueland and 2.6× Earthley.

    • You prefer a tablet format (Branch Basics or Blueland are the clean tablet alternatives).

    What's inside

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    Safety & Materials

    What your food and family come into contact with every use

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    Usability

    Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

    Surfactant / Cleaning SystemFragranceIsothiazolinone PreservativesChlorine BleachPolyacrylates / Acrylic PolymersSynthetic ColorantsFull Ingredient DisclosurePod / Tablet FilmHard Water PerformanceProduct FormatContains EnzymesPrice Per Load

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    How we scored it

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    Usability

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    “Does this detergent expose my family to harmful chemicals?”

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    Primary Surfactant / Cleaning System Type
    Fragrance / Scent Type
    Isothiazolinone Preservatives
    Chlorine Bleach Presence
    Polyacrylates / Acrylic Acid Polymers
    Synthetic Colorants
    Full Ingredient Disclosure
    Third-Party Safety Certification
    EfficacyImportant

    “Will this actually clean my dishes?”

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    Criteria

    Cleaning Enzyme Disclosure
    UsabilityNice to have

    “Is this easy to use with my water type and dishwasher?”

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    Criteria

    Pod / Tablet Film TypeHard-Water Performance SpecificationProduct Format
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