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What Customers Are Saying
The product effectively removes built-up grime, limescale, and odors, leaving the dishwasher looking and smelling fresh. The cleaning power is described as exceptional, with dishes, glasses, and silverware coming out sparkling clean. However, some customers report the product leaves a strong, unpleasant scent that lingers, and others found it left a white film or residue on dishes and glassware. A few customers also said it damaged the finish on their dishwasher or flatware.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Poor R&D
Would Not RecommendWow. Another disappointed load from the dishwasher!! Why did you discontinue cascade complete WITH Chlorox?? Tried every cascade dishwasher product, and NONE touch the coffee stain in my mugs!! Soon, I'll be choosing the cheapest on the market and adding my own bleach at the beginning of the cycle. You had a great product, but the R&D department sure screwed up!
From cascadeclean.com
strong smell sticks
Would Not RecommendStrong smell sticks to dishes and I can even taste it in my coffee cup. Bought large 115 pacs but won't use it. Will try second rince !
From cascadeclean.com
We're sorry to hear that this was your experience, as our products do go through many quality checks to ensure that you can use them with ease. As wel...
My dishes are still dirty!
Would Not RecommendMy dishes are always dirty I end up hand washing them after each cycle. I even rinse them off before putting them in to the dishwasher. I put the pod on the compartment and then there will be times I throw it in either way my dishes still come out dirty. I will be switching pod brands.
From cascadeclean.com
We're sorry to hear that this has been your experience, since we have many quality checks in place to ensure that you can enjoy a great clean with Cas...
Left dishes cloudy and gross looking
Would Not RecommendWe used the Cascade dishwasher cleaner. Ran it in an empty dishwasher per the instructions. Then we ran the dishwasher with a load of dishes. All the pllastic storage containers came out cloudy. This has never happened before, so I don’t think this is a case of hard water. We ran a second cleansing pack in an empty dishwasher and followed the instructions. The next load of dishes we ran came out cloudy again. Now we are handwashing everything to be safe. Thank you for wasting our money and time....
From cascadeclean.com
We certainly wouldn't expect your dishes to be cloudy after using the Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner, so we're certainly sorry to hear this has been your ...
AVOID!
Would Not RecommendThis product leaves a terrible fragrance in your dishwasher that permeates your dishes, especially drinkware. I used one pack on an empty dishwasher as directed and immediately noticed the smell when I opened the dishwasher. I ran three additional cycles on my empty dishwasher and the smell remains. I am now a full week following the cleaning and am forced to rewash drinkware by hand because the smell permeates, and you can taste it. It is not only with plasticware, but all my drinkware was...
From cascadeclean.com
Thank you for reaching out to Cascade and sharing that the Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner you used is leaving a scent in your machine and dishes. Please ...
Just ok
I had really high hopes for this product. I wanted it to really clean the dishwasher. There are parts that are much shiner and the smell of the dishwasher is much nicer however you can see both the before and after of the sides of the dishwasher to see that there is not much of a difference. I will have to clean that part by hand. The packaging was easy to open. But other than making it smell better it was just average
From influenster.com
“Pod” not dissolved and creates more blocking in f
Would RecommendAlthough I think this product does help maintain a fresh dishwasher, I’m not sure why the “pod” does not break down completely during the cycle. Directions never say you have to use heated dry setting, so that may be why ( I did not use heated dry setting)
From cascadeclean.com
Missing the original
What happened to cascade original? I never had a problem with it. With cascade complete, (completely useless) I have to rinse my dishes, run them through the dishwasher (with cascade complete) and then hand wash some of them. I rarely ever had to do that with cascade original. I have looked all over for the original and can't find it. Are you not still making it? Please let me know so I can stop looking if you are not and try and find another brand that cleans worth a ****. Sorry but I miss the...
From cascadeclean.com
Cascade is Destroying my Vintage Drinking Glasses
Would Not RecommendCascade is destroying my vintage drinking glasses. It leaves a white residue on all of my antique glasses. Vinegar does not remove it. Supposedly, the CHEMICALS in Cascade cling to food and drink residue on glasses, but it you wash a glass that has only had water in it, it destroys the glass by leaving a chemical residue on it. I have a whole house water softener, so it is not due to hard water.
From cascadeclean.com
I like and use the product but the advertising is rude and suggestive…you could do better. We mute it when it is played. Very disappointed!
From cascadeclean.com
Awful, awful fragrance
Would Not RecommendDoesn't matter to me how well this product does, or doesn't, clean the dishwasher. Now on the 4th run of dishwasher after using one tablet, trying to rid the overwhelming fragrance scent from the machine. New dishwasher (less than 6 months old), and have a sink full of dishes waiting to be washed. Have read the scent transfers to clean dishes. Who in their right mind thinks it is a good thing to put such an overwhelming fragrance that does not go away once cleaning cycle is done? Not only d...
From cascadeclean.com
We're sorry to hear that this has been your experience. We can assure you that our Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner has gone through many quality checks to ...
works great for me everytime, no cleaning needed, everything comes out clean first time around
From cascadeclean.com
Cascade Clean Dishwasher
Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner This is so effective on dishwasher cleansing.It helps eliminate odors and removes my limescale buildup and leftover grease on pots,pans and dishes. This product gives you a fresh smelling,clean dishwasher. I highly recommend
From influenster.com
Cascade Dishwasher Cleanet !
Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner effectiveness is very good . Mild Scent Value is a little pricey but worth it. Packaging is standard cardboard box with product in envelopes . Environmentally friendly is up for grabs. My dishwasher needs cleaning due to hard water. Product helps get rid of limescale and grease Better Odor. Use on empty dishwasher. I found using once a month is helpful.
From influenster.com
Lingering scent
This cleaner leaves a strong lingering scent. Smells horrible even three wash cycles later!
From cascadeclean.com
We're sorry to hear that you feel this way about the scent. A lot of thought goes into creating features that we think you'll like, though we certainl...
Don't buy!
Would Not RecommendCan't stand the strong smell! Have run the dishwasher several times and the house still stinks. From reading other reviews I see that this is an ongoing complaint with the same platitudes as a response. But no changes have been made in the product.
From cascadeclean.com
We're sorry to hear that this has been your experience with the scent. A lot of thought goes into creating features that we think you'll like, though ...
Great Product! Clean the Scum and Built Up Residue
Great product! Use often! Cleans scum and built up residue out! Use once a month! Easy to Use!
From cascadeclean.com
Sparkly clean
Did a great job at cleaning out my dishwasher and getting rid of bad smells. Packaging has all the instructions and it's easy to follow. Just use once a month to keep up with cleanliness.
From influenster.com
Affordable
Cleans the dishwasher great. 3 for 5 is an excellent price. The amazing smells not only make the dishwasher smell fabulous but the kitchen too!!
From influenster.com
The smell is too much
Would Not RecommendI think these work fine, but the smell is overpowering. It smells up the whole floor of the house. I won't buy them again. I see I'm not the only one complaining, so maybe take the hint, Procter and Gamble. Make these free & clear and more people would buy them.
From cascadeclean.com
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