Platinum ActionPacs™ - Lemon Scent Cascade Platinum ActionPacs™ dishwasher detergent cleans tough messes in just one cycle without prewashing. Yep - no prewash, only dishwasher-wash. And with the grease-fighting power of Dawn on the job, your dishes will dazzle with a lemon-fresh scent.

Film or spots on your glassware can be a frustrating sight, and removing wet dishes after a complete cycle can leave you feeling like the job isn't quite done. Luckily, all Cascade dishwashing products are formulated with built-in rinse aid action.

Cascade Complete Powder dishwasher detergent cleans stuck-on messes to give your dishes a complete clean. And it includes the grease-fighting power of Dawn to leave your dishes truly dazzling. We really put the “pow” in powder.

What happens if I don't use rinse aid? Not using rinse aid decreases the drying performance of your dishwasher. It might also leave water spots on your dishes, especially if you have hard water.

But do you have to use it? Ciufo says that if your dishwasher performs to your liking without rinse aid, it's technically OK to skip it. He adds, "But for the best results, filling your rinse aid dispenser is the way to go." That's true even if you use a detergent that already has rinse aid.

Besides cleaning dishes and toilet bowls, you can use dishwasher tablets for a few more cleaning projects around the house. Much like how you scrubbed the water lines out of your toilet bowl, you can use the tablets to scrub your shower. They work to get rid of layers of soap scum and give your shower a brand-new look!

A: The Cascade Platinum is designed to give you the best clean for your dishes while also keeping your dishwasher clean and eliminating the need for a rinse aid. Cascade Complete will still get you a great clean, however we'd recommend using with Cascade Rinse Aid and Dishwasher Cleaner.

If you have soft water, your glasses are spot-free, and you're satisfied with your dishwasher's drying abilities, you can do without a rinse agent. But, because "wet dishes" are the most frequent complaint among surveyed dishwasher owners, you should consider giving rinse aid a try.

White vinegar can be used as a rinse aid in the dishwasher, especially to combat hard water staining. Speaking from personal experience, it's extremely frustrating to run the dishwasher only to open it to dishes that are far from sparkling. Hard water stains leave spots on dishes and can make glasses cloudy.

Her go-to options are Clorox Disinfecting All-Purpose cleaner - which can be used on toilets, bathtubs, and sinks - and Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths for floors because they trap dirt and hair, and work especially well behind the toilet and underneath the sink.

This Is Why it Works It's pretty simple - just like they do on food particles that are stuck to your dishes in the sink, the combination of hot water and dish soap help to dissolve and break up whatever it may be that is lodged in the toilet, causing a clog.

Not using rinse aid decreases the drying performance of your dishwasher. It might also leave water spots on your dishes, especially if you have hard water.