I've used Cascade Platinum Action Pacs since their debut (about $.30 per pac) but was impressed by the way Member's Mark (Sam's Club) pacs leapt over nearly all offerings by big-name brands like Cascade and Finish in Consumer Reports' recent ratings---and at only $.10 per pac.
They received an overall performance score of 83, bested only by Cascade Complete Action Pacs with an 84. They are rated Excellent for cleaning dishes, pots/pans, resistance to water spots, and resistance to etching, but only Fair for resisting redepositing of particles. If not for that ding, they would have undoubtedly taken the top spot.
I picked up a 105-count container while at Sam's last weekend just to give them a try. Two thumbs up for cleaning performance. I haven't had a problem with redepositing, but the water here is softened, so that may make a difference. Baked on cheese, starch rings on saucepans, etc., have all been vanquished with ease.
For those without a Sam's Club membership: They are available through Amazon, though the price is doubled ($21 per container). Add shipping to that and the cost savings are negated, making them only a few cents cheaper than Cascade Platinum/Complete pacs. Amazon Prime members, who don't pay for shipping, will still see substantial savings.
At any rate, I'm going to keep using these for a couple of weeks to see if any weaknesses crop up, but so far it looks like I have a new, bargain-priced daily driver.
Anyone else using these and are you as impressed as I am?
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They received an overall performance score of 83, bested only by Cascade Complete Action Pacs with an 84. They are rated Excellent for cleaning dishes, pots/pans, resistance to water spots, and resistance to etching, but only Fair for resisting redepositing of particles. If not for that ding, they would have undoubtedly taken the top spot.
I picked up a 105-count container while at Sam's last weekend just to give them a try. Two thumbs up for cleaning performance. I haven't had a problem with redepositing, but the water here is softened, so that may make a difference. Baked on cheese, starch rings on saucepans, etc., have all been vanquished with ease.
For those without a Sam's Club membership: They are available through Amazon, though the price is doubled ($21 per container). Add shipping to that and the cost savings are negated, making them only a few cents cheaper than Cascade Platinum/Complete pacs. Amazon Prime members, who don't pay for shipping, will still see substantial savings.
At any rate, I'm going to keep using these for a couple of weeks to see if any weaknesses crop up, but so far it looks like I have a new, bargain-priced daily driver.
Anyone else using these and are you as impressed as I am?
[this post was last edited: 1/25/2015-09:09]
