Dirty Labs | Dishwasher Detergent & Booster | Aestival | 48 Loads (1 lb)

Wow! Something natural, that cleans great, that smells nice and is safe for stainless steel dishwashers! I can finally go back to a scented detergent! I used GG (Grab Green) for years. In a high temp wash...it worked fine for some time. Lately, it's been leaving spots. Maybe it's my water??? We are careful never to load dishes with food on it, so we only used half a scoop as directed. The primary issue I have with GG is that the only one that doesn't dull the stainless tub was their unscented one. And, I for one, missed the fresh scent that made me feel my dishes are truly clean at the end of the cycle. I've been reading reviews on and off for months looking for a new natural detergent. I came across this one during Prime days recently. Taking a chance on the reviews here, I ordered it. I've now been using it for a couple of weeks and I'm happy that I took that chance! This one smells SOOO darned fresh and leaves my dishes clean...with no spots and leaves my stainless tub shiny. The ONLY downside for me is that it's a little costly. I hope they consider lowering the price some. You can wash up to 80 loads with Grab Green for the same price...this one only does 48 loads. Hopefully, I won't have to start looking for another one again. Well, here we are almost 2 years later and I'm STILL a fan! Due to the price, I kept looking and trying other natural dishwasher detergents since my first review of DL. They couldn't be compared. Some even contained Ethoxylate...so that's a hard pass. That stuff is bad for the lining of your gut! In the end, just I kept coming back to Dirty Labs! I learned that I don't have to use vinegar in my rinse aid compartment with Dirty Labs...that's how well it does in my dishwasher. Glassware is always sparkling clean! I just do it, (when I remember), for plastic containers to help with spots from hard water. To reduce the cost by a couple of dollars, I subscribed and get one on my doorstep every 2 months. Dirty Labs has surpassed my expectations in every way. Therefore, I've concluded that it's worth the money for my piece of mind.

I bought this product because I'm trying to get away from dishwasher products that left a weird smell and white residue which freaked me out. So far, this product has done really well. All our dishes have come out clean, without water spots or any white residue. It's easy enough to figure out, one scoop in the tray. The measuring spoon is easy to use and no spills so far. We've had a couple of cooking utensils come out with a little food left on, but the package says to use two scoops for heavier/stuck-on messes, and in both cases I had only used one scoop. The other thing is I absolutely love the smell. It's light and fresh, almost reminds me of a baby scent. Not overpowering at all. As far as quantity goes, it won't last as long as my costco dishwashing pods lasted for the price, but I do feel much better using a product that is better is so many ways. I plan to repurchase once we're finished with this container.

We switched to Dirty Labs a few months ago after I started looking for alternatives to dishwasher pods. We have two young sons, and I’ve been trying to be more conscious about the products we use around the house. I wanted to cut down on plastic waste and find something that felt like a cleaner option without giving up cleaning performance. Since then, we’ve used both the fragrance-free version and the lemon version. Honestly, I can’t tell any difference in cleaning performance between the two. Both have worked great. Our dishes come out clean, glasses are clear, and I haven’t had any issues with residue or food left behind. I was a little skeptical that a powder detergent would work as well as the pods we had been using, but it has. The fragrance-free version is the one we buy most often because we generally try to avoid unnecessary fragrances when possible. That said, the lemon version has a light scent and isn’t overpowering. We’ve been using it long enough now that I don’t see us going back to pods.

This product cleans effectively without leaving behind that gross taste or smell that other products leave. I’m looking at you Cascade 👀 It’s great on even the dirtiest dishes, has a small footprint under the sink, great packaging that includes a wooden measuring scoop, and lasts a long time even for families who like to cook! It’s a grainy powder and the measuring scoop makes it easy to pour into the soap dispenser. Great product, I can never go back.

No real smell came out of dishwasher when used. Left residue on porcelian plates and glasses when used with hard water. Did not see streaking but felt rough/textured after wash. Container was sturdy. No slippage or leakage of soap. Spoon was held within the container above soap which was a nice touch so you dont have to get your fingers soapy. The container made this soap feel fancy. Easy to use and increase soap amount adjustments how you would ike.

I’ll be honest—I wasn’t expecting to have strong feelings about a dishwasher detergent. But Dirty Labs Dishwasher Detergent and Booster surprised me in the best way. It actually works. Like, really works. Greasy plates, baked-on food, cloudy glasses—everything comes out clean without needing to pre-rinse. Even my glassware looks noticeably clearer, and there’s no weird film or residue left behind. What I appreciate most is that it manages to be effective without being harsh. A lot of “clean” or eco-friendly detergents either don’t clean well or leave dishes looking dull. This one somehow avoids both problems. The ingredients feel thoughtful, and it’s nice knowing I’m not washing my dishes with a bunch of aggressive chemicals. The scent is light and fresh, not overpowering, and it doesn’t linger on the dishes—which I love. The powder dissolves easily, and the booster is great for those extra messy loads when the dishwasher needs a little help. Even the packaging feels intentional and simple, which is a small thing but still nice. It doesn’t look out of place sitting on the counter. Overall, this is one of those products you don’t realize you’ve been missing until you use it. Dirty Labs Dishwasher Detergent and Booster does exactly what it promises, and it does it well. I’ll definitely be sticking with it.

I switched to Dirty Labs Dishwasher Detergent and Booster, and it has truly become the "best friend" of our dishwasher. As a parent who prioritizes safe ingredients for my family, I love that this formula is bio-based and non-toxic while still delivering professional-grade results. The Aestival scent is wonderful—it’s light, fresh, and doesn't leave that overwhelming "detergent smell" on our plates and glasses. What impressed me most is the cleaning power; even on our toughest loads, everything comes out spot-free and crystal clear. It effectively removes dried-on food without needing a pre-rinse, which saves us so much time in the kitchen. The ultra-concentrated powder means a little goes a long way, making it a very efficient and eco-friendly choice. If you want a dishwasher detergent that is tough on stains but gentle on your family and the planet, Dirty Labs is a total home run!

Non toxic dishwasher detergent that actually works well! No residue left on dishes. And I use it to help breakdown food in pans by letting them soak with a sprinkle of it. It is on the pricey side compared to the toxic stuff but I would never buy that on anything that comes into contact with food so to me this price is worth it knowing it’s a safer alternative and actually works.

Good dishwasher detergent, smells really nice, had to make sure it was on full cycle and not half if I want to do a full scoop because the scent is a bit strong on half cycles. Works great, makes my dishes nice and clean

Good product, especially for dishes with leftover food. You don’t need to pre-wipe before putting them in the dishwasher. It actually works better on dirtier dishes because of the enzymes.

After much review of “clean” dishwasher detergents I decided to try Dirty Labs even though the price point is very high. I was nervous in using in the 1st wash because of the price point and hoped it would clean well and not leave streaks as it says you don’t need a rinse aid. To my relief it performed great, cleaned well and no streaks on glasses! The only downside of it is the price but I didn’t give less stars because I knew the price and ordered it anyway.

It is the best I have ever used. The colour design on plates/mugs does not fade despite cleaning all brilliantly. Does not leave chemical smell in dishwasher or on plates like modern powders do.

Great green dishwasher and I'll be buying it again