best dishwasher detergents

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• cleans effectively
  4.6 out of 5
• quality
  4.5 out of 5
• value
  4.4 out of 5

• Cascade Complete Gel has 2X the Cleaning Power* and is formulated with the grease-fighting power of Dawn *on starch & protein soils vs. Cascade Original Gel
• More tough food-cleaning ingredients (vs. Cascade Original Gel)
• Easy to pour spout
• Also available in easy-to-use ActionPacs
• Use with Cascade Power Dry Rinse Aid and Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner for our best clean
• Running the dishwasher daily saves water* Save up to 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load when you skip the pre-wash *ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers use 4 gallons per cycle. Running the tap for 11 minutes handwashing uses up to 24 gallons of water.
• Scent: Citrus
• Health Facts: Phosphate-Free
• Product Warning: Flush immediately if product touches skin, keep out of reach of animals, flush immediately if product enters eyes, store product in a cool and dry area, keep out of eyes, keep out of reach of children
• Product Form: Liquid Gel
• Package Quantity: 1
• Recommended Surface Application: Multi-Surface

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• cleans effectively
  4.4 out of 5
• quality
  4.3 out of 5
• value
  4.2 out of 5

• Cascade Complete Gel has 2X the Cleaning Power* and is formulated with the grease-fighting power of Dawn *on starch & protein soils vs. Cascade Original Gel
• More tough food-cleaning ingredients (vs. Cascade Original Gel)
• Easy to pour spout
• Also available in easy-to-use ActionPacs
• Use with Cascade Power Dry Rinse Aid and Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner for our best clean
• Running the dishwasher daily saves water* Save up to 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load when you skip the pre-wash *ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers use 4 gallons per cycle. Running the tap for 11 minutes handwashing uses up to 24 gallons of water.
• Scent: Fresh
• Product Warning: Store product in a cool and dry area, keep out of eyes, flush immediately if product enters eyes, keep out of reach of animals, flush immediately if product touches skin, keep out of reach of children
• Product Form: Liquid Gel
• Package Quantity: 1
• Recommended Surface Application: Multi-Surface
• Product Results: Dissolves Food, Removes Grease

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• POWERFUL CLEAN: Concentrated tablets tackle 48-hour stuck-on grease and burnt-on food—no rinse aid or pre-soak needed.
• 100% PLASTIC-FREE: Microplastic-free tablets deliver sparkling clean dishes without the plastic (PVA) film or contributing to plastic waste.
• 2X ENZYME POWER: Fast-acting enzymes cut through grime and work in all water conditions.
• OXI STAIN-FIGHTING ACTION: Lifts stubborn coffee, tea, and wine stains with ease.
• ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING WITHOUT COMPROMISE: Free from dyes, fragrance, and phosphates for a scent-free clean.
• SAFE & CERTIFIED CLEAN: EPA Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred, Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free), Climate Neutral, B Corp, and Cradle to Cradle Certified (TM).
• Scent: Unscented
• Health Facts: Fume-Free, Paraben-Free, Dye-Free, Aluminum-Free, Phosphorus-Free, Petroleum-Free, Contains Naturally Derived Ingredients, Sulfate-Free, Hypoallergenic, Phthalate-Free, Bleach-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Vegan, Phosphate-Free
• Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children, eye irritant, keep out of eyes, flush immediately if product enters eyes, keep out of reach of animals
• Product Form: Tablet
• Sustainability Claims: Plant-Based, Renewable Material, Compostable, Renewable Resource, Bio-Based, Biopreferred, Cruelty-Free, Not Tested on Animals, Made with Renewable Energy
• Package Quantity: 40

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• cleans effectively
  4.4 out of 5
• quality
  4.2 out of 5
• value
  4 out of 5

• OUR BEST CLEAN: Removes up to 100% of grease and food residue, no prewashing or rewashing required. Platinum Plus contains a 40% larger liquid top* for even more cleaning power (but still fits in your dishwasher detergent dispenser) *vs Cascade Platinum ActionPacs
• FORMULATED WITH THE POWER OF DAWN: Cascade is the only dishwasher detergent formulated with the grease fighting power of Dawn dish soap. Platinum Plus has Dawn 2x* Grease Fighting Power (*cleaning ingredients vs. Cascade Complete Gel)
• DELIVERS A VIRTUALLY SPOT-FREE SHINE: Cascade Platinum Plus removes visible and invisible residues for spotless, shiny dishes. Formulated to help prevent hard water spots and filming to keep your machine looking fresh and clean.
• ROTO-ROOTER RECOMMENDED SAFE FOR PIPES: Cascade ActionPacs are the only dishwasher pods that are ROTO-ROOTER Approved Safe for Pipes. Our dish detergent also helps keep your dishwasher filter clean to give you spotless dishes every time.
• #1 RECOMMENDED BRAND IN NORTH AMERICA*: *More dishwasher brands in North America recommend Cascade based on co-marketing agreements vs. other automatic dishwasher detergent brands. There is a reason we've been trusted to clean dishes for over 70 years!
• EASY TO USE: Comes in convenient single dose dishwasher ActionPacs - no need to measure or unwrap. For an advanced clean, use with Cascade Rinse Aid and Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner.
• Scent: Lemon
• Product Warning: Store product in a cool and dry area, flush immediately if product enters eyes, keep out of reach of children, keep out of eyes, flush immediately if product touches skin, keep out of reach of animals
• Product Form: Packet
• Package Quantity: 62
• Recommended Surface Application: Multi-Surface
• Product Results: Used for Cleaning, Removes Residue, Eliminates Odors, Removes Grease, Glass Protectant

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• cleans effectively
  3.7 out of 5
• quality
  3.7 out of 5
• value
  3.6 out of 5

• Cleans away 24-hour stuck on food to give your dishes a complete clean
• Formulated with the grease-fighting power of Dawn
• Cleans baked on food
• Powers away residues
• Use with Cascade Power Dry Rinse Aid and Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner for our best clean
• Save up to 15 gallons of water per dishwasher load when you skip the pre-wash and run your dishwasher with Cascade Platinum
• Scent: Fresh
• Health Facts: Phosphate-Free
• Product Warning: Flush immediately if product enters eyes, store product in a cool and dry area, keep out of reach of children, keep out of eyes, flush immediately if product touches skin, keep out of reach of animals
• Product Form: Powder
• Package Quantity: 1
• Recommended Surface Application: Multi-Surface