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what brand dishwasher soap do you use?

storybooklovestorybooklove
in Cleaning & Organizing
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
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  • HoneyBee973HoneyBee973 member
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    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.
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  • storybooklovestorybooklove
    thanks I've done that with the coffee maker but never thought about the dishwasher!
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  • nikki2601nikki2601
    I use finish all in one or palmolive eco. Both work about the same. I have run a cycle with just vinegar.
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  • cindyhowcindyhow
    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!
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  • mbenit4mbenit4
    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.

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  • Santorini2011Santorini2011 member
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    Cascade powder.  As for the bottle...not sure.
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  • AshleyR2452AshleyR2452

    imageHoneyBee973:
    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! 

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  • ajara001ajara001
    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. 
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