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Finding a green dishwasher detergent that works

Kitchen & Food
By Sage McHugh on August 29, 2010 in

Dishwasher

Choosing a green dishwasher detergent can be tricky. Dishwasher detergents are usually classified as "green" when their formulas exclude phosphates. Phosphates -- once a common ingredient in many mainstream detergents -- are used to soften water and deliver more powerful cleaning.  Since they can also be toxic to marine life, however, 16 states have banned their use, and more will likely follow suit.

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