Origin
- Manufactured in Illinois, USA
Ingredients
- Unscented: Sodium percarbonate (oxidant, CAS #15630-89-4)*, sodium carbonate (processing aid, CAS #497-19-8)*, sodium citrate (chelating agent, CAS# 6132-04-03)*, Itaconix CHT 122 (chelating agent, CAS #1052620-22-0)*, alcohol alkoxylate (surfactant, trade secret)*, polycarboxylate sodium salt (polymer, trade secret)*, Subtilisin, (Protease enzyme, CAS #9014-01-01)*, sodium metasilicate anhydrous (processing aid, CAS# 6834-92-0)*, tetraacethylenediamine (TAED) (oxidant, CAS #10543-57-4)*, amylase (enzyme, CAS #9000-90-2)*, polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film)*. *Denotes plant or mineral origin.
- Lemon: Sodium percarbonate (oxidant, CAS #15630-89-4)*, sodium carbonate (processing aid, CAS #497-19-8)*, sodium citrate (chelating agent, CAS# 6132-04-03)*, Itaconix CHT 122 (chelating agent, CAS #1052620-22-0)*, alcohol alkoxylate (surfactant, trade secret)*, polycarboxylate sodium salt (polymer, trade secret)*, subtilisin (Protease enzyme, CAS #9014-01-01)*, sodium metasilicate anhydrous (processing aid, CAS# 6834-92-0)*, tetraacethylenediamine (TAED) (oxidant, CAS #10543-57-4)*, amylase (enzyme, CAS #9000-90-2)*, d-limonene (CAS# 68647-72-3, fragrance derived from citrus fruits)*, polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film)*. *Denotes plant or mineral origin.
End of Life
- The Dropps pod membrane is a biodegradable, water soluble film made of polyvinyl alcohol. When the film dissolves and enters the water stream in microparticles, micro-organisms that commonly exist in nature break down the PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) to water and carbon dioxide. As many as 55 species of micro-organisms (including bacteria, yeasts and fungi) that are naturally present in water and soils are capable of breaking down PVA! Research has shown that in river water, PVAs take no more than 1 month to break down into their component parts.
- Biodegradable product formula
Certifications
- Dropps has been a leader in the eco-friendly laundry detergent world since 2008, when their laundry pods received the EPA Safer Choice certification! Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. To qualify for the Safer Choice label, a product must meet EPA's Safer Choice Standard, which includes stringent human and environmental health criteria!
- Certified cruelty free by PETA
Earth Friendly Features
- Traditional liquid dishwasher detergent pods are usually packaged in high density polyethylene plastic containers. 68% of these bottles are not recycled, and they contribute to the approximately 275 metric tons of plastic waste that goes into our oceans and waterways annually! Dropps is a plastic-free, biodegradable, and non-toxic alternative to traditional dishwasher pods.
Packaging
- Packaged in a 100% recyclable, repulpable, and compostable cardboard box!
- Ships plastic free in recyclable boxes that are made with recycled content
Made Without
- Free of artificial colorants, dyes and synthetic fragrances
- Contains mineral and plant based ingredients
- Vegan and cruelty free
Product Care
- To use: Use with dry hands only. Add detergent capsule directly into the dishwashing machine pod compartment. Do not unwrap or cut open.
Additional Features
- Eco-friendly dishwashing detergent pods that dissolve food debris, fight stains, and make dishes shine spot-free
- Eliminates residue and grease with biodegradable formula
- Compatible with all dishwasher types and free of chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances
- 100% plastic free
Returns
- Unused, undamaged products in their original product packaging can be returned within 30 days
Specifications
- Compatible with all dishwasher types - from standard machines to tiny apartment and European models
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Dropps
What comes to mind when you think about the dishwasher or the washing machine in your home? Maybe the amount of water or energy they require? What about the products we use to help them run effectively? While often overlooked, household goods like dish detergent or laundry pods play a huge roll in the impact humans have on the planet and its other inhabitants. In addition to creating an incredible plastic-free cleaning product that we didn’t even know we needed, Dropps also partners with Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation organization. Through science-backed policy reform, Oceana is effectively tackling major issues like overfishing, habitat destruction, and various other threats to marine biodiversity. With Dropps, each load of laundry or dishwasher cycle that you do will mean that you’re contributing to real environmental change. Happy cleaning!
mschrage (verified owner) –
These are incredible; no residue on the dishes, perfect every time, great packaging. Can’t imaging going back to the old pods, which were actually more expensive.
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eshin622 (verified owner) –
Very convenient, and effective in getting my dishes, pots, and pans clean!
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janicotremi (verified owner) –
Started using it about a week ago, and it has been cleaning my dishes great! Super convenient to use and very efficient, along with the benefits of it being plastic free and non toxic. Strongly recommend
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Briana –
This item works really well! I’ve been switching to plastic free and was hesitant to buy these but they work amazing! I can’t smell the lemon scent very much so If it’s sold out try non scented !
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allisonguggenheimer (verified owner) –
I have tried several “sustainable” automatic dishwasher soap products, but most powders leave a gritty residue on my dishes. Using these pods the dishes come out clean every time. The packaging is extremely eco-friendly with cardboard only and dissolvable pods. The best solution I have found so far. Having the product “pre-measured” also prevents me from wasting it by accidentally using too much which an awesome bonus. Will be buying again.
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MJ –
Works pretty well! Great alternative to the normal pods. No big issues so far. I think the pods are made with the “better” type of material, but it is still plastic I guess. Maybe trying tablet form next.
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi there! We’re so happy that you’re liking these dishwasher pods! Good news: these pods are 100% plastic-free. The pod’s membrane is comprised of a biodegradable, water-soluble film made of polyvinyl alcohol. When the pod comes into contact with water, the membrane rapidly dissolves. The PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) further breaks down into water and carbon dioxide, thanks to the presence of soil and water-dwelling microorganisms. Pretty cool stuff!
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nashninja (verified owner) –
Works perfectly. More compact than regular dishwasher pods so they’re great for saving space! They don’t leave soap residue on my dishes like other brands.
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weikelam14 (verified owner) –
I absolutely LOVE this product! I am so glad that I made the switch!
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Joline (verified owner) –
Smells good and works well
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cfix7 (verified owner) –
I love these! I always used cascade but these work just as well.
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kryssi.mcdowall (verified owner) –
My dishes literally come out of our dishwasher sparkling clean like they’re from a TV ad. I love Dropps!
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bobb62 (verified owner) –
We used to use cascade but switched to earth hero pods and they work just as well.
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purplegrapevine85 (verified owner) –
They work super well! We used to use a liquid detergent and this one works so much better. They’re a really good price too.
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courtnay.hough (verified owner) –
These work great!
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ocushway (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this dishwasher product. It is a bargain per load and leaves the dishwasher smelling refreshed and clean without the dishes or mugs tasting like the cleaner. I highly recommend buying into anything Dropps. like buying bulk it costs to buy in- but as a single person the cost savings are so worth it and the product is good for the earth. A+
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cristendunc (verified owner) –
I love these! They do as good a job cleaning dishes as the traditional kind that I used to use without ANY of the plastic.
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dariarustad –
These work great! My dishes are always sparkling clean!
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juliarlr (verified owner) –
These work great, are cheaper than a lot of other options, and are environmentally friendly! After using the ones I bought on Earth Hero I subscribed to them on the Dropps site so I can keep using them!
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dljohnson798 (verified owner) –
After going through so many dishwasher pods, I finally found Dropps! Zero Waste, cleans my dishes, easy to use and store. Love them!
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garglinggorilla (verified owner) –
Love how these come in a cardboard box and I can feel good about using them. They clean my dishes superbly. I find that they get the dishes clean akin to the big name plastic brands. Worth the switch!
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chelseyhaines (verified owner) –
we’ve been buying these for several months now and they’ve been super handy. they are very convenient and do the job, but sometimes i feel like i want the dishes to come out a liiiitle cleaner. nonetheless, these serve their purpose and i will continue to buy and use them!
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D (verified owner) –
Love these! No excessive, plastic packaging and work great.
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meghanhiryak (verified owner) –
These are the best, I feel so great about using them and the packaging is so sustainable. I want to try the laundry drops next!
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S (verified owner) –
The dishwasher drops are great! All my dishes have come out really clean after using these. And we are happy with their packaging and environmentally safe!
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Amira Brown (verified owner) –
What can I say? This stuff is great, and I can feel good about using it!
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B. (verified owner) –
Does the job — thank you EarthHero for offering this option of dishwashing pods!
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Question
miranda.tellechea –
Do these pods work for hard water?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi, Miranda- These pods work great in hard water! An easy, one-step process for shiny and clean dishes!
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greycatherine95 (verified owner) –
I used to use a popular brand of dishwashing detergent and I always found that it smelled kind of gross. The lemon scented Dropps make our kitchen smell really fresh and clean. I love them!
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Ashley Martin (verified owner) –
This is my second order for drops (went with a double order this time). Highly recommend.
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cassiewinczura (verified owner) –
I absolutely love my dropps! They do such a good job cleaning my dishes and there are never spots on my glasses. I feel much better knowing that I am not paying for water in my detergent or using plastic. It also doesn’t hurt that they are so convenient to use, and that the cost per load is super affordable.
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asm (verified owner) –
love these–works perfectly, zero waste, zero complaints
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Lindsay –
Smells amazing & my dishes come out clean! Even the box can be recycled!
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Carrie (verified owner) –
Works just as well as brands you find in the store without all the extra plastic packaging. That’s a win in my book.
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mandischnazi (verified owner) –
I tried Whole Food’s organic liquid detergent which came in a recyclable plastic bottle so I didn’t feel terrible about environmental impact, but my dishes would still come out dirty sometimes. I tried method pods which were okay but came in a plastic pouch. Luckily, I live near a college that recycles any plastic bags/wraps so I didn’t have to just throw it away, but still. Then I wanted to try Seventh Gen dish powder and ordered it from Grove to find out weeks later when I received my shipment that it was actually out of stock (not hating on Grove- I still appreciate their business practices that are similar to Earth Hero!). This shipped much quicker, and cleaned better than the liquid detergent, and comparable to/sometimes better than the other dish-pods but without the plastic! The box confused me a little at first because it says “save clothes” on one side so I thought I got the wrong product but when I opened the flap, it was labeled as dish detergent- and it works well as such!
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bkara16 (verified owner) –
I was using pods from the stores that came in a plastic bag that cannot be recycled. So happy these are shipped in a box that can be recycled. They work very well – clean the dishes and rinse nicely. Very happy with my choice to switch.
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lauren1 (verified owner) –
This is precisely the swap I was hunting for. I bought the small pack first to try and was instantly converted to use these forever more. I have since bought a massive box of them, put them in a cute jar for easy access (and display – love to bring my environmental swaps in view for easy conversation!), and am looking forward to having clean dishes for the next year or two~
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akurzon (verified owner) –
I’ve had no issues so far with these; everything comes out clean with no spots. I’ll definitely be buying them regularly.
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fitzpoetry (verified owner) –
These pods work just as well if not better than our usual detergent pods. I’m wildly impressed honestly!
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Donna (verified owner) –
We have well water and it tends to leave spots on my dishes if they are not dried well unles we use Cascade. I was so pleased to see that these work just as well and that they are environmentally friendly. So verry happy!
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kelseyrutledge3 (verified owner) –
The only downside to this product was that some of the pods got stuck together in a big clump. I’m afraid if I pull them apart the outer shell will break and spill out the inner contents. Otherwise great product, cleaned my dishes nicely.
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emilyrmckinney (verified owner) –
A natural dishwashing product that cleans so well and is good for the environment!
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jody briskin (verified owner) –
this is a great product, dishes come out so clean and it’s not harmful to the environment. No plastic!
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TAMMYWILHOITE (verified owner) –
These pods are great! One, there is no waste and they are toxin-free. Two, they are easy and tidy to use. Three, they really clean the dishes well and leave our dishwasher smelling better than any earth-friendly dishwasher soap we’ve tried (we use unscented pods).
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Blanca (verified owner) –
I love everything about this brand and product, in principle.
However, they didn’t clean as well as other (albeit, not good for the environment) brands do.
Like there’s more white marks left behind on glasses and some traces of food, like when you wipe chalk from a chalkboard. So my significant other is not happy to switch.
Anyway, it’s still a great alternative, and I’m still considering using it but it’s a 8 out of 10
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lunapluto17 (verified owner) –
These little pods work incredibly well! My dishes sparkle. Even better that they are safe for the environment. Please keep them in stock.
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Question
Jaylene –
How many pods does the single box come with? Does 25 loads mean 25 pods?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi, Jaylene! You guessed correctly, 25 loads means 25 Dropps come in a single package 🙂
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Gena (verified owner) –
These work just as well as other brands that I have purchased. I will order these from now on. Greener, cleaner, better!!!!
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Debbie Alvarez (verified owner) –
I am trying to live cleaner and greener to help save our planet. These pods work just as great as the store brands that contain toxic chemicals. I would definitely recommend these
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mountaintricia (verified owner) –
Still using up my old pods that are from a clean brand but came wrapped in plastic. I am trying to replace as much plastic as I can.
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aimeet (verified owner) –
Convenient and works great. I’m very pleased with the purchase and will purchase again.
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jillian.a.hogan (verified owner) –
I’m happy with this. Works just as well as any of the other pods I’ve used, and love that it’s cheaper and more ecofriendly.
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jennamelvin4 (verified owner) –
I admit that my husband does the dishes in my house (I do all the cooking lol). Nevertheless, he really likes that he can grab a pod, throw it in the dishwasher and done rather than having to grab the large plastic bottle, pour, etc. The pods are smaller than expected but they pack a punch and get the job done!
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nmhohenstein (verified owner) –
I used to make homemade dishwasher detergent but couldn’t get a good wash. After doing some research, I ended up purchasing Dropps and couldn’t be happier. As always with Earth Hero… high quality, low impact. Would love the option to auto-ship!
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jessicabschuh (verified owner) –
Work great!
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abooth (verified owner) –
This is a great dishwashing pod. I’ve had trouble with dishwashing detergent before, but this one was perfect. I also love that it doesn’t contain plastic!
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Question
kchasteen2 –
What is the difference in ingredients between this and the laundry detergent?
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EarthHero –
Hello! All of Dropps products are comprised of biodegradable formulas that contain plant-derived ingredients. The main differences between the dishwasher and laundry detergents are in the pH and type of surfactants (the stuff that suds up!). Dishwashing powder typically has a much higher pH which helps it cut grease and break apart remaining food. The laundry pods are comprised of slightly different ingredients that are gentle on clothing, such as glycerin. We list all ingredients below each product, too! 😀
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elcampion210 (verified owner) –
Worked great in my new dishwasher and cane in a small cardboard box with no plastic packaging! Very pleased!
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greenheartwhimsey (verified owner) –
I tried these as a replacement for Seventh Generation pods which come in a plastic bag. They worked just as well and I like that I can compost the box when I’m done with it. We’re switching!
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Amanda Lowther (verified owner) –
I bought a box of these to try as a replacement for Seventh Generation pods which come in a plastic bag. They did just as good of a job and I like that I can compost the box when I’m done.
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Hannah (verified owner) –
Hannah from EarthHero here! I bought these as soon as EarthHero added these, and they’re such an easy swap! My roommates don’t have to go out of their way to opt into my eco-friendly habits with these 🙂
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Question
mpiluras –
What are the ingredients in this product? Thanks
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EarthHero –
Hello! Ingredients are SO important! We list everything inside these pods under “Product Specifications” and you’ll notice that they vary based on scented or unscented. 😀
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coynebk (verified owner) –
This product works just as well as the brand of pods I’d been using before. Very easy switch!
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Bre (verified owner) –
These are wonderful! They get everything nice and clean and don’t leave any residue. Very nice not having to worry about the plastic from traditional dish detergents as well.
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meli_jack23 (verified owner) –
I had been wanting to buy Dropps for my dishwasher that I had never used and I was very excited when I found them at EarthHero. They didn’t disappoint, they work perfectly. Will definitively restock with the 6 pack now that they added it.
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Amanda (verified owner) –
We have used drops for laundry and I didn’t like them as much as other eco friendly alternatives. But the dish soaps are great! No left over residue and everything comes out clean!
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Emily (verified owner) –
Great product! No residue left behind, after this box is gone I’ll have to give the lemon scented one a try. Very happy!!
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Rebecca S. (verified owner) –
They work well, zero wasteful packaging, great company. Love them!!
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kwyjibo4 (verified owner) –
I love these dishwashing pods! The box Is recyclable or can be used to box a gift. The pods have a light lemon scent and a nice squishy feel. These little pods do a fantastic job cleaning the dishes, no streaking, and I do not feel like I’m poisoning the earth. Will buy more of these awesome pods!
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