same volume. Dishwashing liquid Cleaning agent List of cleaning agents List of cleaning products Soap Green cleaning Washing "Dishwasher detergents Overview" Dishwasher detergent is a detergent made for washing dishes in a dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent is different from dishwashing liquid made to wash dishes by hand. Anti-foaming agents: Foam interferes with the washing action. Foam may affect operation of the machine's water-level sensors and will leak past the door seals. Additives to slow down the removal of glaze & patterns from glazed ceramics Perfumes Dyes Anti-caking agents (in granular detergent) Starches (in tablet based detergents) Gelling agents (in liquid/gel based detergents) Dishwasher detergents are generally strongly alkaline (basic). Inexpensive powders may contain sand. Such detergents may harm the dishes and the dishwasher. Powdered detergents are more likely to cause fading on china patterns. Besides older style detergents for dishwashers, biodegradable detergents also exist for dishwashers. These detergents may be more environmentally friendly than conventional detergents. Hand-washing dish detergent (washing up liquid) creates a large foam of bubbles which will leak from the dishwasher.