Lazy may be too harsh. Overtired, and stuck to the couch mama? In any event, we had a super full dishwasher two nights ago, and both my husband and I forgot to run it. Not only did this mean the dishes didn’t get washed, but all three of my favorite coffee mugs were in there. Tragic. I haven’t been really happy with the dishwasher detergent we’ve been using, and was very annoyed because I just *knew* that the dishes weren’t going to come clean. Then the doorbell rang- it was a delivery including a sample of Cascade Complete Pacs! Score!
See, with an older dishwasher…things haven’t been getting quite so sparkly clean. That’s with rinsing ahead of time. I get really, really annoyed when I have to pre-rinse things and then put them into the dishwasher (first world problems, I know. But if you have a machine that’s got a job, I want it to do the job it’s supposed to do!) The new Cascade Complete pacs combine all the cleaning power of powder and the power of gel and combine to make a super cleaner. I think they need to make an icon for this product wearing a superhero cape. I love it. Take that, icky dishes!
So after my dishes sat dirty overnight in a very full dishwasher, I was all mad at myself because I just knew I’d be doing handwashing to finish the job. Annoyed with myself for forgetting, I popped a Cascade pac into the dispenser, turned the dishwasher on, and crossed my fingers.
Turns out, I didn’t need to cross my fingers. These tiny pacs have a powerful punch. I may not always be one to use “regular” store bought cleaners, but especially during cold and flu season, especially with the illnesses my family has had in the past month alone, I do use them. There was nothing left on any dish nor on any piece of flatware in my dishwasher. Usually there’s a little surprise waiting for me somewhere amongst the clean dishes, waiting to taunt me and make me want to scream in frustration (I can’t be the only one who finds the “treasures” the dishwasher misses?)– but even after sitting overnight in their filth, the dishes were shiny clean. No spots, even. I’m a happy girl. I’m a convert, too. A box of the Cascade Complete Pacs is already on my shopping list for this week!
Of course, I have a shiny new dishwasher in the garage waiting for my husband to have time to install it and then I will REALLY be off to a fresh clean start, with a brand new, efficient dishwasher AND Cascade Complete! Until he gets the chance, I’m glad to have these pacs because they work so well. It’ll be a dishwashing dream, having a new, efficient dishwasher and a well performing product to clean the dishes with!
About Cascade: In 1953, Cascade entered the automatic dishwashing market with claims of “spotless dishes” to the 4% of households with dishwashers. This fast-moving world of household innovations was just in its beginning stages, and Cascade stayed at the forefront for the next 50 years by developing a range of automatic dishwashing products perfect for a variety of families, needs, and lifestyles. Today, with decades of experience and dishwashers in more than 60% of households, Cascade continues to grow, striving for immaculate dishes every time with its brilliant automatic dishwashing powders, gels, pacs, and additives.
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Jill A. Collins says
These were such a great inventon. I love how easy they are to use!
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Jen says
Love Cascade Action Pacs, that’s all we use!
Janel C. says
Yay for not needing to prerinse! I hate doing the dishes and all the pre-scrubbing that is required. I’m like you – can’t stand finding something “leftover” after a dishwasher cycle so I’m forced to wash everything before I even load it.
Chacoy says
I love Cascade! One time trying to save money I bought a cheaper soap and it was horrible, everything washed with it tasted weird and had a hard residue feeling on them. Point, NEVER skimp on what works(:
skye says
You didnt even have to rinse adn they go that clean? Wow!!
Roxanne DeBord says
My mom always uses Cascade, so that is what I use, too! I haven’t tried the pacs yet and will definitely give them a try. Going to the store today and will pick some up! Thanks for the great post!
Sacha Schroeder says
I use these and LOVE them!
Christina says
I don’t have a dishwasher (well, besides myself haha), but I know cascade is all my sister uses.
Leah Webster says
I like
thuy vu says
I love Cascade and how it keeps my dishes sparkling clean.
Wendy says
Cascade Complete is all we use now. They are so convenient and get the dishes sparkly and clean
Cassandra Eastman says
These look great! Capsules would be a great idea, I usually use liquid but it can be messy. Thanks for the review! I love Cascade!
Elena says
we use them all the time in our dishwasher
Marthalynn says
Yes, I find those little “treasures” too! They gross me out! I love that this left your dishes spotless. I’ll have to try it out.
Heather @OurKidsMom says
I’ll have to look into these!
Susan Cole says
Great review, making me re-consider my dishwasher…
Jane m says
Trusted & used for our family. Amazing product
Jennifer Hedden says
I find those little “treasure” waiting for me after I wash a load of dishes in the dishwasher too. Because of this I usually wash dishes by hand. I just get so frustrated when I pre-rinse the dishes and they still don’t come clean. It would be nice to be able to depend on Cascade Complete pacs to get the job done and not have to hand wash dishes all the time. I will definitely be giving Cascade a shot. Thank you for the great review!
Andrea says
I’ve been using another brand but I’ll give these a try the next time I run out. Thanks for the review!
Amanda @ High Impact Mom says
Sigh. I desperately hate not having a dishwasher. I need one! My kids just don’t do as good of a job! lol.
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says
We use those in our dishwasher and love them!
Pam says
I have used these and I like them. Now if I could get Bryan to fix my dishwasher so I could use them again…..
KENDRA says
Thank you for the review!!
Liz says
That’s one heck of a good dishwashing detergent; I agree!
Raul James Bugahod says
I need dish dishwasher and cleaner for the fiesta
Maddie K. says
I love Cascade and love this product. My only wish is that it were not so expensive. I do buy it when I get a really good coupon or can stack coupons. It is a great product and cleans well. I like that everything is in one pack and that is all I need.