Customer Reviews

Cascade 2-in-1 Action Pacs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 32-Count (Pack of 5)

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The Cascade "action pacs" detergent is great; very effective cleaner and leaves glasses (and crystal) and dishes shining. Works with a fully loaded dishwasher (of rinsed dishes) on regular cycle, the dishes, pots, silverware (stainless and sterling - in separate baskets) and glasses all come out clean, unspotted and shiny. Much less mess than my old liquid detergent and no need to buy the special liquid shine additive that's dispensed from the reservoir near the detergent cup. One note - handle the Action Paks with dry hands when loading the soap cup. The plastic coating on the pak starts to dissolve with moisture.

I suspect that those who have not had good luck with these have the heat setting on their home water heaters set too low or the water heating apparatus in their dishwashers doesn't heat the water hot enough to adequately dissolve dishwasher products (leave aside what this must mean about whether their dishes are sufficiently cleaned in too-cool water!).

I've been washing dishes for more than 30 years and have done so by hand and with any number and type of dishwashers (even old portable dishwashing machines!). I've used every type and kind of dishwashing liquid and dishwasher detergent you can imagine. These Cascade Action Pacs are the best thing I've ever used--the are convenient, prevent waste (just how much dishwasher detergent SHOULD you add for an extra dirty load?--no worries here--one "pod" cleans as many really dirty dishes as I care to put into my top-of-the-line Kenmore dishwasher), get everything sparkling clean without pre-washing or rinsing, and smell great.

Again, if these aren't working for you, I suspect you aren't using hot enough water in your dishwasher (a fact that should trouble you re the cleanliness of your kitchen) or you aren't running a long enough cycle--it doesn't pay to run a short cycle--if you are worried about wastefullness, or environmental impact, wait until the the thing is completely full and then run the maximum cycle using the pots and pan scrub and sani-dry, features, etc.--you won't be disappointed with the results of this product and you will have peace of mind that you are really getting your dishes clean--a fact very important to your family's health.

I feel pretty bizarre writing a review for soap. It works as described, and the price is better than in the grocery stores.

Side note: These come in a plastic pouch that dissolves in water. That means that you should not handle them with wet hands, and you should not tear the plastic. Simply put the pouch in, and it takes care of itself.

This is clearly written on the packing, but I know not everyone will read it.

I love these little pacs because they mean that I don't have to measure out dishwashing soap and I can tell at a glance when I need to buy more--so no more running out! They would also make it simple to have a child be in charge of dishes since no measuring is required.

I have had no problems getting the pacs to dissolve and they clean my dishes just as well as other options. I especially like the scent of them--some of the other brands smell more chemical-y. Both this scent and the citrus scent are appealing.

Make sure that you close the bag all the way after retrieving one of these though--or the remainder will dry out and become unusable.

No mess, premeasured - cleans well, and dissolves completely. Also nice fresh odor permeates the entire kitchen.

This is the 2nd time that I've order Cascade 2-in-1 Action Pacs Dishwasher Detergent, Original Scent, 32-Count Bags (Pack of 5) - these little packets are so easy to use and my dishes sparkle! It's less expensive than the grocery store and they're shipped directly to my house! I'll order them again when I get down to one bag.

This is a wonderful product. Not only does it clean the dishes, it has also gradually degunked our dishwasher from years of hard water soap build up. I used to have to disassemble and clean filters and spray wands no matter whether I used liquid or powder. Now, the dishwasher is clean, the filter doesn't clog up, and the dishes look better. Wish I'd found this solution sooner.

If this is the same as its twin product with "citrus scent," then beware:

As of today, the photo above is NOT the actually current product which now says in tiny letters "phosphate free" -- information which is not mentioned anywhere in the current product description at Amazon.

I purchased the product assuming that such basic information would be mentioned. Other phosphate-free detergents sold on Amazon say "phosphate free" explicitly in the product names or product descriptions. But it was conspicuously missing here.

The elimination of all phosphates (not merely reduction) makes this a worthless product that leaves dishes filthy and filmy.

These things work great. however they were 4.75 at the store a pack, so not a great deal to order.

So easy and no mess! They clean very well, and help keep your glasses spot-free!