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biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract 32 oz (908 g)

 
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biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz
 
4.3

(based on 139 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (97)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (7)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (73)
  • Efficient (64)
  • Good power output (57)
  • Simple instructions (45)

Cons

  • Weak function (5)

Best Uses

  • Home (36)
  • Cleaning (34)
  • Dishwasher (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Meticulous cleaner (36), Casual cleaner (32), Homeowner (8), Parent (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

best "green" alternative

I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and allergies, and haven't been able to use commercial cleaning products in years. I think I must have tried all the "green" alternatives for automatic dishwashing dete...Read complete review

I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and allergies, and haven't been able to use commercial cleaning products in years. I think I must have tried all the "green" alternatives for automatic dishwashing detergent, and this one definitely cleans the best. The "free and clear" version is great if you need the utmost in "safe" products for your health, but I prefer and can tolerate the light, natural fragrance of the one with grapefruit peel and orange extract, and I think it cleans a little better as well.

The scent is light enough that it doesn't make the kitchen reek of it (or start me sneezing and my sinuses swelling...). The scent is just strong enough to counteract bad odors in dishwasher and garbage disposal (where my dishwasher drains). The grapefruit seed extract is a natural microbicide, which also helps cut lingering odors.

I am often able to skip using a rinse agent with this product; it doesn't leave spots on the glasses (unless you use too much).

Handy tip: get a "pull apart" set of plastic measuring spoons, and leave the 1.5 tsp measuring spoon in the canister. Makes it very easy to use the perfect amount (1.5 tsp per soap cup) - it's so concentrated, you don't want to use too much, or you WILL start to see pitting or etching.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

mostly effective

This is the best natural dishwashing detergent I have tried, and it is effective enough that I will keep using it. With that said, it still misses the mark - it leaves a residue...Read complete review

This is the best natural dishwashing detergent I have tried, and it is effective enough that I will keep using it. With that said, it still misses the mark - it leaves a residue (and I use Seventh Generation rinse-aid and have a Bosch dishwasher) and sometimes some of the dishes just don't get clean. Also, the dishes need to be rinsed beforehand. Nevertheless, it's the best one I've found and will stick with it for the environmental and chemical-free benefits.

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5.0

Great Product, Gets Everything Clean!

By 10-32 Momma

from Iowa

describe yourself Homeowner

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Efficient
  • Powerful

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

      Works better then the Finish Tabs. Love the sent not chemically smelling. All my dishes come out clean and no spots or foggy residue on them. Give it a try you will love it.

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      2.0

      Not what I had hoped

      By usmcwifey83

      from Augusta, GA

      describe yourself Parent

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Leaves Residue

        Best Uses

          Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

          I had high hopes for this product, but it leaves white residue all over the dishes. I use vinegar as a rinse agent. I have had to use way less than recommended so it doesn't leave stuff behind, just hope it's cleaning my dishes just as good. Would not recommend! Wishing I could get my money back for this product.

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          5.0

          Works great!

          By Lazy Nature Lover

          from New York

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Cleans Dishes
          • Good For Environment

          Cons

          • None

          Best Uses

            Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

            I have been using it for months now and Love it. I dont always remove the food residues from dishes but it cleans them very well. When I remember I do add the Wave Jet Dishwashing Spot and Residue Remover as well.

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            5.0

            Great safe product

            By Clean Freak

            from Richmond, CA

            describe yourself Parent

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Powerful

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cleaning

              Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

              Cleans very well with minimal amount. Based on other reviews I use 1/2 Tbsp in the open well and another 1/2 Tbsp in the closeable well. No pre-wash. Our dishes come out clean every time. No residue whatsover.

              Pt of reference: Our dishwasher is a Kenmore about 10 years old.

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              5.0

              Love this stuff!

              By mom in iowa

              from Northwest Iowa

              describe yourself Homeowner

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Efficient

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cleaning

                Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                I bought this soap during a Drugstore sale that dropped it's price to our "normal" dish detergent. I fell in love with its great smell (no bleach!), but it works just as well as other detergents, with the added advantage you only need a tablespoon for each wash load. It is definitely more expensive than the big box of soap, but I do enjoy using it.

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                5.0

                Surprised

                By toecutter

                from nf

                describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Powerful

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Cleaning

                  Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                  Cleans dishes and silverware very effectively. Does not get the real crusty stuff off but that's understandable.

                  Good value for the money and nice scent.

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                  5.0

                  Great product!!

                  By Aileen

                  from Bethel, NY

                  describe yourself Homeowner

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Efficient
                  • Powerful
                  • Simple Instructions

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                      Environmentally friendly, uses very little for a whole load, leaves no residue on glasses and dishes

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Works great in hard water

                      By Mommay

                      from Arkansas

                      describe yourself Homeowner

                      Pros

                      • Cuts grease
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Powerful

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home

                        Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                        I live in an area with well water that has an extremely high mineral content. This is the only dish powder that I have found that will get my dishes super clean, fully dissolve and do what it claims it will do. I use a little less than 1 T in each soap cup. I keep a small measuring shot glass inside the container to make this extra fast.

                        I have tried every "super" cleansing product - tabs, packets, powders, gels, etc. This is, by far, the best product for the dishwasher & hard water that I have found. And, very reasonably priced - a little goes a long way.

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                        4.0

                        loved it

                        By bt

                        from new haven, ct

                        describe yourself Homeowner

                        See all my reviews

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Efficient
                        • Powerful

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                            cleaned dishes really well, no residue. wish it came with a scoop though

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                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Eco-friendly AND powerful!

                            By Amity

                            from Haverford, PA

                            describe yourself Homeowner

                            Pros

                            • Powerful
                            • Safe for Environment

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about biokleen Automatic Dish Powder with Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Extract, 32 oz:

                                I don't usually write reviews, but I'm really excited about this product! I have used liquid Cascade for years and was pretty happy with it, but recently moved to a new home where the dishwasher takes only powdered detergent. I switched to powdered Cascade for awhile, but then noticed this brand advertised on drugstore.com. I am trying to gradually introduce more environmentally-friendly products into my lifestyle, so I decided to try this. It's hard to find products that are both safe for the environment and work as well as mainstream brands, so I didn't have very high expectations. Biokleen definitely surprised me, though! I have used it 3 times now, and it is definitely outperforming Cascade. My dishes have less residue and my coffee cups are whiter. I think I'm using a little more than they recommend, since I don't really measure. Other reviewers say using too much can result in etching and pitting over time, so I'm going to reduce the amount and see what happens. I also have been rinsing my dishes really well since I didn't trust Cascade, so I'm going to see what happens when I leave a little more food on them since the manufacturer claims it will still work well. Either way, I'm going to stick with this brand! I've already recommended it to my friends and family.

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