Cascade phosphate free is getting TERRIBLE reviews by customers!

[MrX]

I have been using Ecover dishwasher tablets for the last few months in our Bosch and I have to say that the results are fine. I have had no issues with them whatsoever.

The only thing I would say is that their rinse aid isn't great. So, I continue to use Finish Rinseaid.

The results are perfect and I have had no issues with egg or anything else being left on dishes.

Maybe the Bosch dishwasher is just really good, but all-in-all I can't say that I've missed phosphates!

 

[iheartmaytag]

Your Bosch machine may be good

because it already has a long wash time to compensate for the lack of NA3PO4.

What is your water hardness like? We have from 11 to 15 grains of hardness in our municipal water depending upon if the source is resivour or auquis beds. If you don't have a softner, you need phosphates.

 

[retro-man]

So I did buy a box of cascade w/dawn shine shield. Tried it on a load last night and everything came out clean and shiny. Maybe this is one that works for me with my water and dishwasher which is a whirlpool quiet partner.
Jon

 

[sudsmaster]

And the beat goes on...

In today's visit to Grocery Outlet, I happened to stroll down the cleaning product aisle. What did I find?

An 11.25 box of Cascade "Extra Action", with Dawn and Shine Shield, and no more than 6.4% phosphorus.

Only $6.99, ($.62/lb) which means it's even cheaper than the last batch of similar Cascade (6.4% P) of 6.25 lbs @ 4.99 ($.80/lb).

So of course I couldn't resist, and picked up two boxes. The only drawback is that these are heavy mothers, and the little woven plastic handles in the tops don't hold the weight for more than about 10 paces. So just be forewarned. I managed to drop both boxes in my driveway because the handles gave way, but there was no loss of product and the boxes are still well sealed.

I might get out the Gorilla Glue and re-glue the handles (they give at one side because the adhesive fails) just for great ease of use in the kitchen.

And so it goes. This phosphate ban is turning into a bargain bonanza for those who want to stock up on the now-obsolete phosphated products.

 

[launderess]

Score!

Ok, I'm good now for awhile.

Just came in from the supermarket (had only stopped in for coffee beans) and spied several boxes of Cascade "Complete" with 5.5% phosphates. Purchased six boxes (all as one could manage, darn things are big and heavy), at full retail price, but at least won't have to worry about shipping.

Don't know where am going to store this new stash, but think will try some sort of plastic wrapping to extend the freshness.

 

[sudsmaster]

Don't know where am going to store this new stash

Under the bed?

Inside hollowed out Hummel figurines?

Ballast for table lamps?

Create a room divider out of colorful metallic green boxes of your favorite phosphated Cascade powder?

Moisten lightly with water, stuff into silicone rubber mold, and put resultant bust of Dame Edna on display in your foyer?

Mold into bricks and use to construct a faux fireplace that cleans as it burns?

Mix with water into a lumpy slurry and use to create that nostalgic 70's "popcorn ceiling" effect?

Use boxes to create a podium from which you can lecture your guests on the finer points of French laundering?