Dish Duty
On this journey to swap out our products for healthier alternatives, some products are a lot more fun to try out and review than others. That being said, every little thing we bring into our home contributes to our children’s health. From the food they eat to the air they breathe, it all is influenced by the environment we create in our home. After going through all the time and label reading to make sure our food is 100% pure, why wouldn’t I make sure what we clean our dishes with is healthy and non-toxic for our family?
I’ve tried several dishwasher detergents of the more natural kind. Some didn’t even make a dent in the food build up on our dishes and others cleaned just as well, if not better than, conventional products. My current favorite is Ecover Automatic Dishwasher Tablets Zero.
The tablets are fool proof (no measuring) and really do get every last speck of food off of the dishes. This version is not currently rated on EWG.org but most of Ecover’s products fall into the “B” category under their rating system. I really want to love something that is rated in the “A” category, but so far none of the ones I’ve tried have performed. Looking at the ingredients individually, there aren’t any red flags.
I’ve been using it along with the rinse aid from The Honest Co. and the glasses have been coming out shining!
That’s a win for any mom, especially if you saw what goes into our dishwasher sometimes…
Where to buy: Amazon.com $6.19 or Whole Foods
