We are a huge fan of green cleaning brand Ecover, so when they launched their first ecological phosphate-free All-In-One dishwasher tablets. It keeps rivers clean, your home free of nasties and your dishes gleaming.

The reason it is good not to have phosphate, which is a common ingredient in many dishwasher tablets, is that it can lead to the growth of algae blooms which turn lakes and rivers green and harms aquatic life.

Ecover uses plant and mineral based ingredients to ensure that nasty residues are not left behind in the water system or in crockery. However, they contain enough salt and rinse aid action and are lightly fragranced with a fruity citrus smell. They also received the coveted Good Housekeeping Institute stamp of approval. Impressive.

These work well, making dishes clean and gleaming without any streaks. Good stuff.

Available from Ocado, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.