what brand dishwasher soap do you use?

storybooklove

I have always used cascade and I have the little pellet things of cascade right now but it is NOT cleaning the dishes. I have lots of plastic cups from my kids and they come out with a film on them. Also, is there a way to somehow check that the dishwasher is working correctly I mean it seems to be but it's about 10 years old and I have melted a plastic baby bottle in it once that melted onto the hot coils at the bottom. Any Advice?? TIA

HoneyBee973

I use Cascade and never had a problem.  I heard putting some vinegar in the dishwasher with each cycle helps to remove any build up soap etc.

storybooklove

thanks I've done that with the coffee maker but never thought about the dishwasher!

nikki2601

I use finish all in one or palmolive eco. Both work about the same. I have run a cycle with just vinegar.

cindyhow

I use cascade powder - plain, no lemon. I also use lemishine which helps with film.  and also vinegar at times. A lot of states have no phosphate detergent and the phosphates is what helps with film but I guess is not good for the environment!

mbenit4

I use the Cascade gel packs or Finish balls. I never had a problem with either. I don't have much that is plastic though.

Santorini2011

Cascade powder.  As for the bottle...not sure.

AshleyR2452

HoneyBee973:

I use Cascade and never had a problem.  I heard putting some vinegar in the dishwasher with each cycle helps to remove any build up soap etc.

 

Ooh, thanks! Never thought of that one - will have to give it a try! 

ajara001

Dawn Liquid. Its amazing. I feel like the powder leaves stuff on the dishes. Also, dawn can be used for the laundry...if you have grease or oily-type stains, just put a little on your clothes and use a toothbrush to rub it in, wash normally.