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Dishwasher Tablets Fragrance-Free (38 ct)

Key Specs

Surfactant / Cleaning System

Fragrance

Isothiazolinone Preservatives

Chlorine Bleach

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Dishwasher Tablets Fragrance-Free (38 ct)

#1 of 8 dishwasher detergents tested

No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres

10.0R3 Score / 10

RecommendedWe'd buy this without hesitation.

No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres

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The top dual-certified (MADE SAFE + EWG VERIFIED) tablet in the category. The only deduction is a missing explicit hard-water performance claim despite the water-softening ingredient in the formula. Performance is nearly identical to Blueland; choose based on surfactant preference (mineral-only vs APG) and whether you need built-in rinse action.

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Dishwasher Tablets Fragrance-Free (38 ct)

$26.99

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Dishwasher Tablets Fragrance-Free (38 ct)

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You want MADE SAFE + EWG VERIFIED dual certification — the strictest available combination.

You prefer a PVA-free tablet with a mineral-dominant, non-ethoxylated formula.

You have soft or medium water, or you already use a separate rinse aid.

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You have hard water and need a product with an explicit hard-water performance claim.
You need the absolute lowest price per load ($0.39 vs $0.30 for Earthley).

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Safety & Materials

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Surfactant / Cleaning System Fragrance Isothiazolinone Preservatives Chlorine Bleach Polyacrylates / Acrylic Polymers Synthetic Colorants Full Ingredient Disclosure Pod / Tablet Film Hard Water Performance Product Format Contains Enzymes Price Per Load

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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 Type Hard-Water Performance Specification Product Format