Cascade Complete Powder Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 75 oz, White

I'm very pleased with the performance of this dishwashing powder. It's more economical than the pods, but cleans just as good (if not better). I like the ability to adjust the amount per load so that I'm not over or under-using detergent.It is only slightly less convenient than using a pod provided that you decant it into a more sturdy container than the box it comes in, and use a scoop. Great value for the price --- five stars.

I bought by mistake, but works great. I use pods or tablets not powder, but this works just the same. Price was extremely affordable. Dishes get cleaned well. Dissolves easily.easy of use. Product is bulky but I'd recommend. I'd use again. Price is good. Product cleans like expensive products.

SO SO HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO READ REVIEWS THAT RECOMMEND GOING BACK TO BASICS AND USING THIS AGAIN RATHER THAN PRICEY PODS WHICH I NEVER WANTED TO USE BUT HAD A GENEROUS COUPON FOR BUT I AM GLAD TO GO BACK TO RESOANABLE ITEM FOR COST!!

I've been using pods for years and years. However, I've been actively reducing plastic and waste. I switched from decades of liquid washing detergent to powder after learning they're made mostly of water and harmful to the environment and that has done wonders for my laundry experience. So, I started thinking about dishwasher pods and whether they were necessary and a good use of money, since you get only as many loads as pods, regardless of what you're cleaning. I decided to give the powder a try and I'm so glad I did. This stuff cleans even better than the pods, including the "premium" pods (which were the only ones that worked well for me consistently.) I was stunned at how everything sparkled when I pulled them out of the machine. And I thought it would be tedious, but I decanted the powder into my old pod plastic bin, put a throwaway plastic measuring cup in it and enjoyed a process almost as easy and quick as the pod, with zero mess. Full disclosure, I do use Jet Dry, as well, but I did with the pods, too. I recommend everyone try going "old school." Save the waste and save the money with great results!

The detergent granules were in good condition, no chunks indicating it was stored in a moist environment. As it has been for all the years I have used it, it is effective in getting dishes clean including pots and pans. My only complaint is that the powder leaks out of the bottom corners of the box leaving granules on my shelf. I am sure part of that is from being shipped in a larger box where it could bounce around during shipping. I was able to put masking tape around the bottom which solved the problem.

I've been using pods for years because that's what we've been trained to use. They claim it's not only more convenient but does a better job cleaning. I went to the supermarket a while back and realized that the whole section is pods now except for a couple of detergents. With all the news about plastics these days I did some research online and most of the articles and videos I read said it's basically all the same. I tried a box of Cascade and will never go back to pods again. It's cheaper, just as convenient, and cleans just as well. One tip is to add a little bit of detergent for the prewash. On some dishwashers there is a little bin for that. If not just sprinkle a little bit in the dishwasher before you close it.

Back to basics. The cascade pods do work better, but at what costs? There is always residue left from the pod casing in the bottom of my dishwasher. Takes multiple cycles for it to fully break down. Plus the chemicals are so caustic in it that anything that can be damaged by a dishwasher will be damaged by your dishwasher. Pretty much all plastic or silicone will be degraded to some extent or fully destroyed by the latest and greatest cascade pods whether or not they are dishwasher safe. This traditional powder on the other hand washes well but not perfectly while being nowhere near as damaging to sensitive materials. Also, no residue left in bottom on drain screen from the pod.I've learned to love to classic powder once more.

It works like advertised