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    Home & CleaningDishwasher DetergentZero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)
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    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

    Key Specs

    Surfactant / Cleaning System

    Fragrance

    Isothiazolinone Preservatives

    Chlorine Bleach

    Ecover

    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

    #4 of 8 dishwasher detergents tested

    No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres
    9.5R3 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 best-value mineral + enzyme formula in this category at $0.32/load. EWG B-rated (not Verified) is the key trade-off versus the top tier. For budget-conscious households who want clean mineral chemistry with dual enzymes, this is the top pick.

    Buy it if

    • You want enzyme-powered mineral cleaning at the lowest price point per load.

    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

    Ecover

    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

    $15.99
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    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

    Ecover

    Zero Automatic Dishwasher Powder Fragrance-Free (48 oz, 38 loads)

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  1. EWG B-rated (vs Verified) is an acceptable certification level for your household.

  2. You already own or plan to buy a rinse aid for your dishwasher.

    3. Skip if

    • You require EWG Verified or MADE SAFE certification for ingredient vetting.

    • You have hard water and don't want to buy a separate rinse aid.

    • Powder format is inconvenient — tablet or pod formats are available from other brands.

    What's inside

    Specs the product listing doesn't explain

    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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    SafetyCritical

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

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    #4 of 8 dishwasher detergents reviewed

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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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