Cascade Platinum ActionPacs + Dishwasher Cleaner Action, however, is the top-performing product when it comes to cleaning dishes. In comparison to Cascade Complete ActionPacs, Cascade Platinum ActionPacs hold 50 percent more cleaning power thanks to the higher concentration of cleaning agents.

To sum it up, Cascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Pods have redefined the standard for dish detergents. Their superior cleaning power, combined with a delightful freshness, ensures that dishes not only look clean but feel clean too. An absolute must-have for any household seeking the pinnacle of dishwashing solutions.

A: The Cascade Platinum is designed to give you the best clean for your dishes while also keeping your dishwasher clean and eliminating the need for a rinse aid. Cascade Complete will still get you a great clean, however we'd recommend using with Cascade Rinse Aid and Dishwasher Cleaner. Helpful?

Best Overall: Cascade Platinum (The only pods that cleaned even more efficiently are the Cascade Platinum Plus, which we believe can be reserved for tough loads.) With the Cascade Platinum pods we found our dishes to be completely free of food and grime after a load on the normal cycle.

Film or spots on your glassware can be a frustrating sight, and removing wet dishes after a complete cycle can leave you feeling like the job isn't quite done. Luckily, all Cascade dishwashing products are formulated with built-in rinse aid action.

In addition to Cascade, we also recommend two detergents from Finish: Finish Powerball Tabs and Finish Gelpacs. And we named Member's Mark Ultimate Clean Dishwasher Pacs from Sam's Club a CR Best Buy. A rinse agent can help eliminate water spots, a less severe condition than white haze, and also enhances drying.

Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPacs™ Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPacs™ are a great detergent for hard water issues. They're formulated with a rinse aid that breaks water surface tension, helping to keep drops from clinging to your dishes and leaving deposits behind. Dishes come out cleaner, dry faster, and are virtually free of spots and streaks.

How Can a Dishwasher Save Water with Cascade? Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPacs clean 24-hour stuck-on food so well, they enable consumers to skip the pre-wash. This can save up to 15 gallons of water per dishwasher load.

Film or spots on your glassware can be a frustrating sight, and removing wet dishes after a complete cycle can leave you feeling like the job isn't quite done. Luckily, all Cascade dishwashing products are formulated with built-in rinse aid action.

White vinegar can be used as a rinse aid in the dishwasher, especially to combat hard water staining. Speaking from personal experience, it's extremely frustrating to run the dishwasher only to open it to dishes that are far from sparkling. Hard water stains leave spots on dishes and can make glasses cloudy.

What happens if I don't use rinse aid? Not using rinse aid decreases the drying performance of your dishwasher. It might also leave water spots on your dishes, especially if you have hard water.

Soak a small rag or dish towel in vinegar, then rub a portion of the glass with the rag. A glass that's milky from hard water buildup should become clearer with each wipe.