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Personal Recommendation

Not only do my dishes come out of the dishwasher clean, but I love the way they smell when I open the dishwasher door. Automatic dishwashing liquids are usually much stronger and harsher than dish soap for hand washing, so I really like knowing that I have chosen a product that is non-toxic, and contains no chlorine bleach or phosphates, which are typically present in many automatic dishwahing liquids.

I aslo like that I do not have to compromise quality, though it is important to rinse your dishes quickly before putting them into the dishwasher. Stuck-on, dried food is hard to remove even with good scrubbing; without harsh chemicals, a natural liquid is fairly ineffective at removing large areas of dried food. In addition, removing most of the food from your dishes will help maintain a sanitary envioronment in your dishwasher.

SOMETHING ELSE...

Because many automatic dishwashing liquids contain chlorine bleach and other harsh chemicals, you may notice that after using Mrs. Meyer's (or any other natural brand) for awhile, a layer of build-up starts to appear around the bottom and sides of your dishwasher. Some of this is due to mineral deposits (depending on the hardness of your water), and some of it may be a slimy build-up. When you remove bleach from automatic dishwashing liquids (a very good thing for you and the environment), microbial growth is not inhibited as much as it otherwise would be in the moist environment of your dishwasher. Occasionally doing a quick cleaning of your dishwasher (with a natural cleaner like Mrs. Meyer's All-Purpose cleaner) will prevent this build-up from occurring. Think of what would happen to your sink if you never cleaned it.... the same holds true for your dishwasher.

As we always say with natural cleaning, a little hot water, natural soap, and good-old-fashioned scrubbing can safely achieve the same results as toxic and corrosive chemical cleaning.

"Mrs. Meyers products are amazing.  They do a great job cleaning and smell delicious.  It almost makes cleaning fun!  And knowing that I am not speading nasty chemicals all over my home leaves me feeling confident that I am making the right choice for my family."

-Tiffany K., Chicago, IL