Put to the Test: Green Cleaning Products

Dishwasher Gel

Why it’s green: This detergent is nontoxic and contains no chlorine, bleach, phosphates, or dyes.

What we thought: “The lavender aroma was mild, and I didn't notice any difference in the cleanliness of my dishes compared to when I used a conventional cleaner. It claims that it's nontoxic and biodegradable; it's ‘green’ because it's not a petroleum-based soap, and therefore it helps to cut our dependence on oil.”
-Charlene Dy, MyRecipes.com

Seventh Generation Dishwasher Gel
$3.84 (45-ounce bottle)
Available at Drugstore.com