- 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.

I get consistently great results from the scent free version! Even with slightly hard water from my well my dishes come out clean and with minimal spotting. The size and texture of the mix seems to dissolve well since I don’t get leftover crumbles or build up in my dishwasher. I also appreciate that the container is tough enough to survive getting bumped around under my sink without spilling or leaking. The wooden measuring spoon is cute and I save them for various craft projects. The 1 lb size lasts for about 4 months in a household that runs the dishwasher approximately 4-5x per week so it is a good value. Really love that there is a scent free version that doesn’t make the kitchen smell during the wash cycle.

I used to use dishwasher pods but felt like my dishes were left with some residue and also always had a smell to them. Once I switched to Dirty Labs, the funky smell was gone, dishes are always clean and my dishwasher cleans better. The filter at the base is barely ever gunked up. Though this is pricer then most detergents it is worth it.

This is a wonderful product, really cleans the dishes and I like using powder because I can adjust the amount. Also, I have the Fisher Paykel two drawer dishwasher that asks you to use powder instead of tablets or liquid. There is one thing I don’t like about this product and it is why I give it four stars. They insert the scoop in a metal dish above the powder and I really don’t know what to do with the metal dishes after I am done with the container and get a new one. I would like to find out if others are having the same problem or if they have suggestions for what to do with this little metal dish. And I would like to know if we should all be asking Dirty Labs to do away with the metal. By the way, one time it got really stuck and when I was pulling it out, I got a cut from the metal seam on my finger. Not good.

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.

ZERO STAR REVIEW. This product was recommended as a “healthier” all natural detergent. I have gluten issues and a sensitive stomach. It got me researching how the chemicals in detergents can enter the body and disrupt the GI system. (Not here to sway anyone on this topic, this was just my journey). Dirty labs fit the bill right down to working well in hard water (which I have). I purchased this product twice now. I finished the first container and absolutely adored the results it gave me. In my mind it was definitely a 5 star review. Great results and no negatives. Since I was so happy with it I repurchased when I saw it on sale during Amazon days. No brainer, right? WRONG. THIS PRODUCT NEEDS BETTER QUALITY CONTROL. The new container gives vastly different results. I have white residue streaking all of my silverware, glasses, bowls….its everywhere. It became noticeable after the third use. I continued using the product for several washes and It gets worse with each use. The powder on everything is visible on fingers when you touch it and the streaks DO NOT COME OFF no matter how much I soak and scrub it. Most of my silverware is ruined. It’s now pitting/spotting, but that’s the least of my concerns. My pets bowls were washed in this. Being white, you can’t see the signs. But both of my Siberian Forest cats became severely sick two weeks ago. They stopped eating for almost a week, requiring professional attention to stop their vomiting and deal with the resulting electrolyte imbalances. Thankfully they are recovering now. I purchased new slow feeder bowls for them since they will not go near their old bowls. Smart cats. My decision to use this product impacted the health of my fur babies for which I will always carry guilt. It was purely luck I was not affected. I have been using the leftover paper plates so none of my good plates were used/washed with the second container and I did not consume it like my cats did. It is not often I write a harsh or extremely negative review for a product. I try to analyze the good and the bad. But when the health of a pet is jeopardized by a product, it needs to be shared. (For reference, my cats are a large breed: weighing in at 17lb and 14lb). Clearly the quality control is not what it needs to be with this product. One batch is perfect and the next is horrible. I do not trust this brand and will no longer use any of their products. I tossed all of their products in the trash before writing this.

So we got the Dirty Labs Dishwasher Detergent to try it out—and let me just say, it is bougie. It comes with a little wooden spoon (so cute!), and the whole vibe feels elevated compared to your average detergent. But of course, packaging means nothing if it doesn’t actually work—so we tested it out on two full sets of Dr. Brown’s baby bottle parts: one rinsed, one un-rinsed. See the video for more details :) PROS: • Amazing for baby bottles – Left no greasy residue, even on un-rinsed parts (*except nipples, which required some extra scrubbing afterwards, but I think that has more to do with the positioning of the nipples in the dishwasher vs the soap) • Super effective – Cleaned everything in the load, even stuck-on food • Non-toxic & fragrance-free – No harsh chemical smell or residue • Eco-conscious – Comes in recyclable cardboard with a wooden scoop • Optimized for quick wash cycles – Saves time without sacrificing cleanliness • Modern, enzyme-powered formula – Biobased ingredients that actually work • Guilt-free cleaning – No parabens, no bleach, no petroleum-based anything CONS: • Scoop takes getting used to – You measure manually, which may be new if you’re used to pods or tabs. I imagine manual scooping will probably yield less than the stated 48 loads since it’s impossible to scoop a consistent amount each time. • Pricier than conventional brands – But honestly, worth it for the safety and performance Dirty Labs Dishwasher Detergent completely exceeded our expectations. It cleaned both rinsed and un-rinsed baby bottles flawlessly, left no chemical residue, and made us feel totally confident about what we’re using to wash the things that go in our baby’s mouth. It’s gentle, effective, and made with truly thoughtful ingredients. If you're a parent—or just someone looking to ditch harsh chemicals—this one's worth the switch.

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.

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.

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

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