Mother-in-law coming for dinner? Don't worry. Nellie’s Dish Powder easily penetrates grease, food particles & more, leaving every plate spotless! So spotless, that she might even stay for dinner! Sorry about that. Our Dish Powder is biodegradable, septic safe, and phosphate-free. Above all, this powder is a plant-based formula and kind to the environment. So, the only gross stuff going down the drain will come from your plates! What's not to love about doing dishes!WHY POWDER? Liquid detergents are made up largely of water. At Nellie’s we don’t think selling and moving water around the planet is a very good idea. The fact is, more cleaning power can be packed into a smaller space using powder. How to use: Use the hottest water available (60°C-70°C/140°F-150°F). Fill detergent cups as recommended by machine manufacturer. If machine has no cup dispenser, place 1 tablespoon in bottom of dishwasher for average load of dishes. 1kg, packed in a paper bag.