But there are so many eco-friendly dishwasher detergent options available at this point that brands are truly trying to outdo each other. And the result is dishwashing pods, tablets, liquids ...

Quick and eco-friendly cycles save water and time ... forming a film or buildup that prevents the pod from completely dissolving. Descaling your dishwasher makes pods dissolve better, Sokolowski says.

pay attention to what the pod itself is made from — they usually contain a polyvinyl material (a type of plastic) that’s not very eco-friendly, though some brands make pods from plant-derived ...