Truly Free Dishwasher Cleaner: A Plant-Based Reset for Your Machine

Best for
Periodic deep clean of the dishwasher

The Truly Free Plant Based Dishwasher Cleaner is the product this guide is built around. The listing title tells us three things: it is described as plant based, it has a lemon scent, and it comes as a single 4oz pack. The product dimensions are 4.75 x 1.75 x 5.5 inches with a weight of 4.16 ounces, which points to a small pouch or carton rather than a bottle.

What the listing does not specify is just as important. There is no ingredient list, no dosing instruction, no statement of how many cleaning cycles one pack covers and no guidance on how often to use it. Before buying, check the packaging images or the brand’s instructions for dose and frequency. As general knowledge, dishwasher cleaners are usually run on an empty machine with the hottest cycle available, which helps lift grease film, limescale and trapped food odors from the tub, spray arms and filter area.

This suits anyone who wants a periodic reset with a product labelled as plant based. It does not replace detergent, so pair it with the Detergent Powder or your usual choice for daily loads.

• Plant based, according to the listing title
• Lemon scent
• Single 4oz pack

Best for
Everyday dishwasher detergent

Best for
Adding rinse aid to your cycle

The Truly Free Dishwasher Booster & Rinse aid kit comes as a 12oz bottle plus one 3oz fill. The listed package weight is 3 ounces, which suggests the bottle arrives empty and the fill is the active part you add to it, though the listing does not state this outright or explain how to mix the fill.

In general terms, a rinse aid helps water sheet off dishes in the final rinse so they dry faster with fewer spots, and a booster is added to improve cleaning in hard water. The listing does not say whether this product goes in the rinse aid dispenser, the detergent cup or both, so check the label before use. It also does not list ingredients or a scent.

This fits anyone who already has a detergent they like but struggles with spotty glasses or plastic that stays wet. If you need a complete everyday detergent, the powder below is the product to start with.

The Truly Free Dishwasher Detergent Powder is the everyday washing product in the lineup. The title gives 50 loads and 12.5oz, sold as a pack of two, and the package weighs 1.7 pounds. The listing does not make clear whether the 50 loads refer to each pack or the pair combined, so it is worth checking the label if you are working out how long a supply lasts.

Powder detergents have one practical advantage over pods: you can adjust how much you use. A lighter dose often works for lightly soiled loads or soft water, while a fuller scoop helps with baked-on cheese or sauce. The listing does not specify scent, ingredients or recommended dose. If you prefer pre-measured pods instead, our guide to dishwasher tablets covers that format.

Pick this as your main detergent. For machines with hard-water spotting, add the Booster and Rinse kit. For the occasional deep clean, run the Dishwasher Cleaner on an empty cycle.

• 50 loads stated in the title
• Two 12.5oz packs
• Powder format for adjustable dosing

Best for
Greasy stovetops and range hoods

The Truly Free Heavy Duty Degreaser comes as an empty 16oz bottle plus two 3oz fills, with a package weight of 8.78 ounces. The refill format means you keep the bottle and top it up with a fresh fill when it runs out, which cuts down on plastic waste compared with buying a new spray each time.

The listing does not specify which surfaces it is safe on, how to mix each fill or what it contains. In general, a degreaser is useful on stovetops, range hoods, backsplashes and the area around air fryers or grills, anywhere cooking oil builds up a sticky film. Always test on a small hidden spot first, especially on stone, wood or coated finishes, since the listing gives no surface guidance.

This is the companion product for kitchens that see a lot of frying. It does not belong inside your dishwasher; keep the Dishwasher Cleaner for that job.

Best for
Musty front-loaders and top-loaders

The Truly Free Laundry Washing Machine Cleaner is described as a cleaner and deodorizer, listed under model number LMC. Its dimensions match the Dishwasher Cleaner at 4.75 x 1.75 x 5.5 inches, with a weight of 3.84 ounces, which suggests a similar small pack.

The listing does not specify whether it suits front-loaders, top-loaders or high-efficiency machines, how much to use or how many cleans a pack provides. As general background, washing machine cleaners are run on an empty hot cycle to tackle detergent residue and the musty smell that can build up in drums and door seals, particularly on front-loaders.

This suits anyone whose laundry is coming out smelling off despite fresh detergent. If you are also looking at detergent from the same brand, see our Truly Free laundry detergent refill guide.