Automatic
Dishwasher
Gel
|
Sunburst
Citrus
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A Dishwasher Detergent Without the Dirty Ingredients
- Tough on grease, gentle on you—delivers mainstream-strength performance to leave your dishes sparkling clean without the harsh cancer-causing and hormone disruptive ingredients found in mainstream detergents.
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Readily biodegradable and safe for our environment—works in short eco cycles and heavy-duty loads. Formulated to rinse clean. Forever chemical-free. Plastic-wrapper-free (no PVA; many pods use PVA film) and septic-/grey-water safe.
Meet the automatic dishwasher gel that works as hard as you do—without compromising your health or the planet. Our Dish Gel blends plant-based cleaners and earth-derived minerals to cut through grease and grime with ease—leaving dishes sparkling clean and free from toxic residues.
Citrus that cleans—not just scents. Powered by our Sunburst Citrus essential oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, and lime) at a functional level to help cut grease, leaving only a light, fresh note that rinses away.
Formulated with high-purity ingredients, this gel is biodegradable, septic-safe, and grey-water safe—so it’s gentle on your home and our waterways. No microplastics. No endocrine disruptors. Just a clean you can trust.
Toxin + Irritant Free | Ditch the toxins and irritants found in most soaps. Our Dish Gel is hypoallergenic and completely Dioxane-free • Bleach-free • Microplastic Polymer-free • Toxic Residues-free • Propylene Glycol-free • Phosphate-free • Endocrine Disruptor-free • Heavy Perfume-free • Gut Health Disruptor-free • EDTA-free • Phthalate-free • Paraben-free • Formaldehyde-free




Small Batch Fresh | Our Dishwashing Soap is produced daily in small-batch, at our family-run factory in The Ozarks, USA — arriving to you made the same week.
Automatic Dishwasher Gel | Sunburst Citrus
Independently tested by an accredited lab. Here is what came back.
Why we test
1,4-dioxane is a manufacturing byproduct, not an ingredient, so it never appears on a label even when it is present. in 2024 the epa determined it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, with concerns that include cancer, liver damage, and harm to the tissue involved in smell. it forms while the surfactants in many soaps and detergents are made, so a label cannot tell you whether it is there. a lab test can, so we run one.
How To Use
For use in Automatic Dishwashers:
Gently squeeze bottle to dispense.
Fill detergent receptacle of your dishwasher up to the fill line. Amount will vary by dishwasher model, each manufacturer creates a receptacle that’s perfectly sized for the most efficient clean.
If desired, fill pre-wash compartment.
Ingredients
High-Purity Water • charcoal-filtered, reverse osmosis, UV-sanitized
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (plant-based cleaner)
Octyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide (plant-based cleaner)
Citric Acid (earth mineral)
Sodium Metasilicate (earth mineral)
Phenoxyethanol (safe preservative)
Caprylyl Glycol (safe preservative)
Sunburst Citrus Essential Oil Blend (scent)
Scent Ingredients
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Limonene
All of our scents are made with –
Pure essential oils • hand selected by us from small farms all around the world.
and/or
Phthalate-free fragrance oils • aromatic compounds made of GRAS safe synthetics. Certified free of the 624 carcinogens and 323 reproductive/developmental toxins listed under the Prop 65 act.
Does this product come with a pump?
For 32 oz, Half Gallon and Gallon, we do not automatically provide a pump with with our products because our goal is to reduce waste.
If you would like a pump, we offer that as an additional option in our accessory section. Our pumps are cut specifically for the size bottle you have chosen, so be sure to order for the type of bottle that you purchased:
Half Gallon Plastic Jug Measuring Pump
Half Gallon Glass Jug Measuring Pump
1 Gallon Jug Measuring Pump (for Plastic or Glass)
The 32 oz Jug does not have a pump available. We recommend using a cup for measuring if needed.
Dish
Gel
FAQ
Is Rustic Strength Dishwasher Gel safe for septic systems?
Yes – Rustic Strength’s dishwasher gel is biodegradable, septic-safe and grey-water safe. It contains no bleach or phosphates that could disrupt septic bacteria, and all its ingredients are biodegradable. It’s formulated to rinse clean without leaving residues, so it won’t build up in your septic system.
Does this dishwasher gel work in hard water?
Absolutely. Rustic Strength gel was specifically formulated for hard water
performance. It includes a natural cleaning agent that softens water by binding
minerals, helping to prevent spots or film on dishes even in very hard water. For
extremely hard water, using a rinse aid can optimize results.
How many loads are in a bottle?
A 32 oz bottle provides up to 64 loads of dishes (when using the standard 0.5
oz per load). That’s roughly two months’ worth of daily dishwasher cycles in one
bottle.
Does it leave a scent on dishes?
Dishes come out smelling neutral – no heavy fragrance. The gel itself has a
light “Sunburst Citrus” scent from natural lemon, orange, grapefruit, and lime
essential oils. These oils help with cleaning and rinse away; they leave only a
faint fresh citrus note on wet dishes that disappears once dry (no perfumy
residue).
This natural dishwasher gel effectively cleans dishes with a pleasant citrus scent. Customers said it "leaves everything sparkling clean" and "works beautifully" without toxic ingredients. Most praised the fresh fragrance and cleaning power. One customer noted cleaning effectiveness varied, requiring additional baking soda for best results.
- 5 stars: 14 (93%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (7%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I have jumped all in with Rustic Strength. This next chapter in life is about joy and intentionality. I have to clean so I choose to use products that make me happy. The dishwasher detergent was the most recent addition to my cleaning routine. There’s something about the glass jar and the smooth texture of the liquid that is so satisfying. And I love the burst of citrus when I open the freshly washed dishes ❤️
We've been inundated with toxins long enough. It's time to start taking our lives back. Thank you.
It works well and has a nice scent that smells clean
Cleaned my dishes very well in my old dishwasher! Im sold on Rustic Strength!
I was concerned the citrus would etch my glasses, and am happy to say they just come out very clean every time now. The smell is nice without being perfumey, and it gets things clean the first time.
I absolutely love the smell of the dishwasher soap! It cleans my dishes amazingly!
Does an excellent job & leaves everything sparkling clean! Fragrance is a nice bonus when you open the dishwasher too!
Does an excellent job & leaves everything clean & fresh smelling!
Works well cleans dishes and i like the smell
I like the scent but the scrubbing power leaves much to be desired. I used the recommended amount and half of my dishes were still dirty. It only works when I fill the reservoir and top it with baking soda.
Thank you so much for giving our product a try and for sharing your feedback—we really appreciate it.
We’re so glad you loved the scent—creating a clean, elevated experience with high-purity ingredients is something we care deeply about.
We’re sorry to hear the scrubbing power didn’t meet your expectations. Our concentrated, filler-free formula can perform a bit differently than conventional products, but it should still get the job done. For best results, we often recommend pairing with a natural rinse aid (or vinegar) to help prevent residue and improve overall cleaning performance.
Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss how we can support you directly. Thank you again for being part of the movement toward safer, more transparent cleaning.
Used this a couple times so far and works good, would recommend getting
Love the fresh citrus smell, but even more we love how well the Dishwasher Gel cleans our dishes without toxins. I used to dread the toxic smell upon first opening the DW to empty a clean load. Now it's a pleasure to enjoy the fresh scent!
Not only does this smell wonderful but it cleans so well! We are slowly changing all our stuff over to Rustic Strength and love all of the products.
I've used other natural cleansers and even with the rinse aid they would leave a film on the dishes and gum up the dishwasher. Not this...it works beautifully!!
I was excited, but not hopeful to try the Rustic Strength products. We had tried several other "non toxic" brands in the past. This was different. The glasses were spotless, the plates clean, and zero residue. No vinegar rinse needed. We are loving the scent too.
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