What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Tablets?Updated 5 hours ago
TL;DR: Dishwashing Tabs combine 10 ingredients that each do a specific job: oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) for stain removal, TAED to activate the bleach in cooler washes, amylase and protease enzymes to break down starches and proteins, sodium citrate and sodium carbonate to soften hard water, and polycarboxylates to stop food soils redepositing on dishes. No phosphates, no chlorine, no fragrance, no dyes.
Last reviewed: April 2026
What's in Dishwashing Tabs?
Ten ingredients, each with a specific role. The cleaning power comes from sodium percarbonate (oxygen bleach) and the enzymes amylase (breaks down starches like pasta and rice residue) and protease (breaks down protein-based food like egg, meat, and dairy). TAED activates the oxygen bleach so it works in cooler eco-cycle washes. Sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, and citric acid soften hard water and prevent limescale and spotting on glassware. Sodium silicate protects dishwasher parts from corrosion. Polycarboxylates keep loosened food suspended so it drains away instead of redepositing on dishes. Sodium sulfate is the binder that holds the tablet together.
Sodium Percarbonate
Oxygen bleach. Releases hydrogen peroxide on contact with water to lift stains, whiten, and sanitise without chlorine.
TAED (Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine)
Bleach activator. Lets the oxygen bleach work effectively at lower temperatures, so eco-cycles still get clean results.
Amylase
Enzyme. Breaks down starches from pasta, rice, potato, and sauces into water-soluble sugars that rinse away.
Protease
Enzyme. Breaks down protein-based food stains (egg, meat, dairy, blood) into smaller fragments that wash off cleanly.
Sodium Citrate
Water softener and pH regulator. Binds calcium and magnesium in hard water, preventing limescale and cloudy spotting on glass.
Sodium Carbonate
Alkaline booster. Raises wash-water pH so grease and food residues break down faster.
Citric Acid
Descaler. Dissolves mineral buildup on dishes and inside the dishwasher itself.
Sodium Silicate
Corrosion inhibitor. Protects stainless steel, aluminium, and rubber seals inside the dishwasher.
Polycarboxylates
Dispersant. Keeps loosened food and soil suspended in the wash water so it drains out instead of resettling on dishes.
Sodium Sulfate
Binder and filler. Holds the tablet together during storage and releases the active ingredients cleanly during the wash.
What's NOT in them?
Dishwashing Tabs don't contain phosphates (banned in many regions for causing algae blooms), chlorine bleach (harsh, corrosive, damages septic bacteria), fragrance or dyes (common allergen triggers), optical brighteners (cosmetic additives that don't actually clean), or quaternary ammonium compounds. The formula is GECA eco-certified, fragrance-free, and safe for septic and grey water systems.
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Where can I find the safety data sheet?
The safety data sheet (SDS) is a technical document covering handling, storage, and emergency information for regulatory and safety compliance. Most customers won't need it, but it's available below for those who do (workplaces, commercial kitchens, strata managers, accessibility purposes, etc).
Access Dishwashing Tabs SDS
The SDS is a technical document covering handling, storage, and emergency information. Most customers won't need it.
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