Nellie's Dishwasher Powder - 50 Load - Plant-Based Dishwasher Detergent - Septic Safe, Fragrance-Free - Easily Penetrates Grease & Food Particles - Phosphate-Free - (Made in Canada)

Very happy with the dishwasher powder. I was looking for a “clean” non-toxic option for our dishwasher. I’m always hesitant that a powder will leave a cloudy residue on my dishes. However, Nellie’s not only cleans well but leaves no seen or felt residue on the dishes.

Terrific Product. Works great in every load. Dishes clean and bright, every time. And no chemicals etc to worry about. Prefer Powder Cleaners as no plastics to cause you dishwasher problems down the road and no messy liquids where part of the price you pay is to ship water (basicly) across the USA.

This container lasted us 9 months for a family of 7 who cook often. The biggest thing I've noticed since switching over from the plasticy colored pouches is that there is no residue on the dishes once they have finished their cycle. The dishes always come out clean and there is no funky smell or smudge on the dishes. They are just wonderfully clean. This gives me peace of mind knowing that my family is not ingesting chemicals and plastics from the other dishwasher detergents.

In general this dishwasher powder works reasonably well. Pros: It does not leave behind an odor which was a big plus in our house. It does not leave spots on our dishes. Ingredients seem more natural than majority of commercial dishwasher detergents. Cons: It sometimes has a hard time with stuck on eggs, tea/coffee and some greasier items, but other times it works okay for these. These dishes were not pre-washed before the dishes were run through the dishwasher. Water being used is provided by a city water source. Water is not softened but is not particularly hard water either.

This powder did not clean my dishes. My dishes smelled horrible and had a film all over them when I took them out of the dishwasher and I had to wash them all over by hand. I want to be friendly to the environment but it is a question of sanitary vs unsanitary and I have to go with the health of my family. Its a shame. Anyone else have this problem?

When I first saw the packaging I thought it was going to be useless. The packaging looks like something from the 1950s. I learned that, in this case, NOT to judge a book by its cover. This stuff is fantastic!!

This is a great non-toxic dishwashing powder. It cleans really well, doesn’t leave residue, and my dishes come out truly clean. Most importantly, the water in glasses doesn’t smell or taste like chemicals. I’ve tried making my own DIY dishwasher powder with little success—mostly cloudy glasses and inconsistent results. This works reliably and gives clear glasses every time. If you’re looking for an effective, non-toxic dishwasher detergent that actually performs, this is a solid choice.

It wasn't exactly a cheap purchase, in terms of actual cost.. however the store bought ones have so far performed better. First wash I doubled the expected dose & although most of the dishes didn't have food particles left over, there was a ton of white buildup on absolutely everything. It wipes right away, usually. Will not rinse. The loads I did later, I used less product and food started to come back, white residue was still there either way. They each need to be manually washed before use making the entire point void. Today I was pretty sure I was reaching for unwashed product only to notice that most of the food is in fact gone, it just looks dirty.

I bought this because our tap water is pretty hard, and most dishwasher pods either leave a cloudy film or don’t dissolve properly. After using Nellie’s for a couple of weeks, I’m honestly impressed. One small scoop is enough, and it actually dissolves fully, even on the quick wash cycle. The biggest difference for me has been the glassware. With other detergents, I’d usually get those annoying white spots or streaks, but this powder leaves everything clear. Plates come out clean, and cutlery looks brighter too. I still give anything with baked-on food a quick rinse first, but that’s pretty normal with hard water anyway. The powder can clump a bit if you leave the lid loose, so I keep the tin closed tight and it’s fine. The tin itself is solid and nicer than the plastic tubs most detergents come in. Overall, for hard water, this has been one of the best detergents I’ve tried. Simple, unscented, and it actually does the job.

I was having lots of problems with my dishwasher and regular dishwasher detergent, it was not cleaning properly- spraying dried food stuff onto the glasses and dishes, and it's a new dishwasher! I tried using my own mix of salt/baking soda and vinegar which was a bit better, but not much. This Nellies product is AMAZING. My glass wear is sparkly clean, and so are the dishes. There is no horrible detergent smell when opening the dishwasher and no residue. I am extremely pleased and would recommend it to anyone who wants to avoid chemical dishwasher products and wants a more natural product. I feel it actually cleans BETTER than Cascade, better than anything I have tried. I also don't need to add the special glass rinse aid anymore either and a little goes a long way! Highly recommend

I’ve been using this powder for 8 months and I love it. I like that it doesn’t have plastics, phosphates (environmentally friendly) and that it’s made in Canada. It cleans excellent. Hint.. I do also make sure I have a rinse agent in the DW auto dispenser. That is also important as I have read that if you start having moisture or streaking left on your dishes check the prince agent amount. Also cleaning out the filter/screen helps. I’m still on the first container and one scoop is enough so price point is also good. I’m a slight bit mixed on the can container .. looks nice. It arrived with a dented top (presumably from shipping) and it is hard to get off so I have it under the sink and the lid on loose. Perhaps if the lid wasn’t dented it may go on/off easier. Good that it’s a recyclable container. I’m am overall very satisfied and highly recommend this product!!

Will never buy chemical dishwasher soap ever again! Gets dishes and glass spotlessly clean. No harsh chemicals. Nothing left on dishes after a wash. No need for spot remover as this stuff gets everything I put in there spotlessly clean. This is now my go-to dishwasher detergent!

It doesn't work well, I cleaned the filter out before trying it and I clean it pretty regularly. Thus stuff left a foggy film on everything and small food particles were visible on all our glasses. Tried several times with different settings and temps. The soap is garbage.