Nellie's Dishwasher Powder
A plant-based, enzyme-containing loose powder in a refillable tin - PVA-free by format, and good on stuck-on food. The one caveat is the plastic bag inside the tin.
The verdict: Plastic-free
Loose powder means no film at all - there's no pod or wrapper, so no PVA. The enzyme-containing plant-based formula (protease for baked-on food) comes in a reusable metal tin with a cork seal. The honest caveat: the tin ships with the powder in a plastic bag plus a plastic scoop, so the initial fill isn't plastic-free even though the powder itself is film-free and the tin is reusable. Phosphate-, chlorine-, and fragrance-free.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed
A scoop of loose powder per load, stored in a refillable tin. The enzyme formula handles stuck-on food better than a plain washing-soda blend; scrape plates but skip the pre-rinse.
Pros
- PVA-free loose powder; enzymes handle baked-on food
- Refillable tin; phosphate/chlorine/fragrance-free
- Widely available and reasonably priced
Cons
- The tin's initial fill is a plastic bag, with a plastic scoop
- Add a rinse aid for spotting in hard water
Categories: Dishwasher Detergent
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://nelliesclean.com/products/dish-powder loose plant-based enzyme powder in a refillable tin; no pod/film
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