dishwasher detergent

Machine cleaning agent

Dishwasher detergent is a cleaning agent formulated specifically for automatic dishwashers, distinct from hand-washing dish soap.

It comes in powder, gel, or pod form and is designed to work with the machine's high heat and water pressure: We're out of dishwasher detergent—can you add it to the list?

Using regular dish soap in a dishwasher creates excessive suds and potential flooding.

Related
  • soapFatty alkali cleanser
  • sudsSoapy froth
  • rinseWash without scrubbing
  • tabletsFlat portable computing devices
  • podsEnclosed natural containers

cascade · scrub · spotless · shine · clean · lemon · residue · rack · cycle · foam · sink · plates · glasses · sparkling · scent · powder · gel · water

Categories
Opposites
cleaning method

dishwasher detergentdish soap

Liquid for cleaning cookware

washing-up liquid · Dawn · dish liquid · Palmolive

function

dishwasher detergentgrease

Thick oily lubricant

rinse aid · food residue · grime · dirty dishes

Family

washer, detergent, dishes, dished, dishing, washes, washed, washing, washable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G