I’m always looking for ways to reduce my plastic waste, and manufacturer’s always seem to be trying to find ways to trick me.
I normally get the Lidl dishwasher tablets as they are the only brand that appears to come plastic free, cardboard box, and tablets wrapped in a dissolvable cellulose film. However sometimes I can’t get there as its not always convenient.
Latest was CoOp that sold a cardboard box of tablets, but then each tablet was bloody wrapped in plastic, which is probably worse than just a plastic bag of the bastards.
Does anyone else know of brands that are safe to buy because they won’t try to trick you with hidden plastics?
This. I was having issues with clean dishes and it was because of the tablets - especially the fancy expensive Cascade ones with 2 liquids and a powder in them. If I use the cheapest liquid or powder and keep the rinse aid filled, my dishwasher works great. Also, make sure you clean the filter and the inside of the dishwasher regularly (at least once a month):
Take the filter out, soak in vinegar for an hour or so and clean with a sponge. Wipe the inside of the dishwasher, the rubber gaskets, the soap tray with a sponge and vinegar/water mixture. Run the dishwasher on a hot cycle with a cup of vinegar in the top rack.
…t there’s a filter?
good god.
Not always, fancier units have a macerator that shreds everything instead, which is way less gross unless it breaks