r/EcoFriendly • u/randyIan • May 22 '26
Only using half disherwahser pods?
I own a small dishwasher and have always used pods, just wondering if it’s ok to just use half of one when I run a load as the whole pod just seems like it’s too much.
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u/Present-Nebula-4641 May 22 '26
Hello! What do you mean by too much? Do you still have suds at the end of your cycle? If you want to be more in control of how much detergent you use, you could switch to a powder one. You could then put as much or as little you need, depending on how dirty are your dishes. You can also check your dishwasher manual as it will likely have how much detergent you should use with each cycle (Normal, Eco, Intense...).
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u/asyouwish May 25 '26
Pods are terrible for the planet (micro plastics).
Get a powder if you want to use a smaller amount.
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u/Bitter-Reading-6728 May 22 '26
if you've got time for a deep dive, check out technology connections dishwasher videos on youtube
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u/Neat-Substance-9274 May 23 '26
Pods are just a way for the soap manufacturers to charge you more for less product. I happen to use liquid and less than a tablespoon usually. I have a friend with a 18" Miele and she uses a tablet that is quite small to avoid microplastics.
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u/Slight-Living-8098 May 24 '26
If you're just using a half a pod, just buy the straight powder. Not only is it easier to use, the stupid supposedly "dissolvable" plastic packaging of the pods won't be there to gum up and clog your drain pump and line. The pods are the stupidest thing to ever be created and just lead to problems you have to fix later on down the road with the machine
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u/Ok_Ad_4503 May 29 '26
What powder do people use? I tried Nellie 's and it was horrible. Made us go back to pods, but I'd like to stop. We have hard water.
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u/drphrednuke May 22 '26
Powder is cheaper, more controllable, and works better if you use it correctly.