Product review
Updated February 2022

Dishwasher detergents

Tablet or powder? See which type tops our test.

February 2022

Earthwise

Dishwasher Powder Lemon

Price
$12.99
Score
54

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Test results

  • 54
    Cleaning performance

Cleaning performance scores

  • Egg yolk

    60

  • Rice starch

    9

  • Baked-on cheese

    51

  • Red wine

    63

  • Coffee

    62

  • Minced meat

    79

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Good

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Safety

    Good

Product details

  • Type

    Powder

  • Avg price

    $12.99

  • Cost per wash

    $0.13

  • Packaging type

    Plastic bottle

  • Washes per pack

    100

  • Pack size

    2kg

  • Fragrance

    Lemon

Specifications

  • pH

    10.9

  • Dissolvable wrapper

    n/a

  • Origin

    Made in New Zealand

Packaging claims

  • Contain rinse aid claim
  • Cruelty free claim
  • Septic tank safe claim

    Yes

  • Grey water safe claim

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