13 best dishwasher detergents we tested in 2024

Cascade Complete ActionPacs have 25% more Cleaning Power* *% cleaning ingredients vs. Cascade Original

Dissolves fast and releases the grease-fighting power of Dawn

Powers away even 24-hour stuck-on messes for a complete clean

Convenient, premeasured ActionPac with no finicky wrapping. Phosphate free

Use with Cascade Power Dry Rinse Aid and Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner for our best clean

Save up to 15 gallons of water per dishwasher load when you skip the pre-wash and run your dishwasher with Cascade Platinum

#1 Recommended Brand in North America*  *More dishwasher brands in North America recommend Cascade vs. any other automatic dishwashing detergent brand, recommendations as part of co-marketing agreements

Help soften the toughest food residues like baked-on lasagna and dried-on oatmeal for easy removal

Powerful cleaners remove even the toughest stains

Each individually wrapped Finish Powerball tab provides a premeasured dose of detergent, eliminating guesswork and dissolves completely

Rinse agent action helps rinse away residues, eliminating spots and film for a sparkling shine

Finish is the worldwide leader in dishwashing and is the recommended brand worldwide by more dishwashing brands than any other brand

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Cleans the hidden & vital parts of your dishwasher including spray arms and filter

Contains 100% more Grease Removal Actives

Removes hard water stains and lime scale build up

No extra wash cycle - Use during regular load of wash cycle

Powers away hidden grease and grime while freshening your machine

Finish Quantum Scrubs, Degreases, and Shines. Because There’s Clean. Then There’s so Clean It Shines

3 Separate Fast Dissolving Chambers, Delivering 3 Different Power Actions

Powder: Scrubbing Power to Break Down & Remove Toughest Stuck on Food in One Wash

Gel: Grease Cutting Power Handles Even the Toughest Messes

Liquid Powerball: Filled With Power Actions That Dry and Deliver a Finishing Boost of Shine

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Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist Tested. Free of dyes and perfumes

3-in-1 laundry pacs: detergent, stain remover, brightener

Each pac of Tide Pods Free & Gentle provides a deeper clean (versus the leading Free detergent) that’s gentle on skin

1 laundry pac for medium loads, 2 pacs for large loads and 3 pacs for extra large loads

Tide PODS laundry pacs dissolve quickly in hot & cold

First and Only Detergent accepted by both NEA and NPF (National Eczema Association and National Psoriasis Foundation)

NEW FINISH QUANTUM INFINITY SHINE: the new Finish Quantum Infinity Shine scrubs, degreases, and shines delivering our best ever in clean and shine vs. Finish Quantum with 3 separate fast dissolving chambers

POWER: scrubbing power to break down and remove toughest stuck on food in one wash

GEL: Grease cutting power handles even the toughest messes

LIQUID POWERBALL: Filled with power actions that dry and deliver a finishing boost of shine

TUB IS RECYCLABLE. Remove plastic sleeve beforehand

POWERFUL & EFFECTIVE: Powers away 24-hour baked on food and tough stains. Glasses so sparkly and dishes so clean you can eat off them. Literally.

NO PRE WASH NEEDED: Skip the pre-wash and save water on every load. Deep cleans to keep your family healthy and safe. Leaves no residue or fragrance on your dishes.

THOUGHTFULLY FORMULATED: Manufactured in the USA with powerful, sustainable, mineral-based ingredients. Never tested on animals. Free from chlorine, dyes, phosphates, and phthalates.

LOW WASTE PACKAGING: Recyclable and compostable cardboard packaging helps reduce single-use plastic.

FOR SQUEAKY CLEAN DISHES: Helps remove stuck on food and tough greasy residue.

Pure cleaning for your family

Formulated with biobased* and other thoughtfully selected ingredients.(*1/3 biobased ingredients)

Pure Essentials is Cascade's only dye-free liquid top

No phosphates & no chlorine bleach. Perfume infused with essential oils.

No premeasuring needed: Cascade ActionPacs are convenient and easy to use. No finicky wrapping.

Plant-Powered Performance: Advanced plant-derived enzymes quickly target and break down stubborn foods and stains without the need to pre-soak or pre-rinse (scrape, don’t rinse)

No Spots or Residues: No matter how hard your water is, our 3rd generation formula will thoroughly clean and rinse free without any notable spots (note: some clear plastic materials should be wiped with towel to remove water droplets)

Use with All Dishwasher-Safe Items: Clear results on ceramic, baby bottles, toys, pots, pans, casserole dishes, glass, plastic, silicone, crystal, porcelain, metals, and any surface safe to be cleaned in the dishwasher

No Harsh Ingredients: No cocamidopropyl betaine, sulfates (SLS, SLES, SCS), bleach, perfume, dyes, petroleum-based ingredients, animal by-products (cruelty-free), or other nasty stuff

Pure Love Guarantee: If you don’t love it, contact us directly for a full refund (no questions asked); Plant-derived, hypoallergenic, gluten-free, biodegradable, Made in America

Powers away 24-hour stuck-on food

Phosphate free

With Pure Rinse Formula

No pre-wash needed

Formulated with the grease fighting power of Dawn Fresh Scent