https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:20:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2630067 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:39:31 +0000 Anagram 2630067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cascade platinum or 7th generation tabs, whichever is on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2630064 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:37:13 +0000 mrswilson2012 2630064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Cascade Platinum pods (we buy them in bulk at Costco) and they work fantastic. We haven't had any issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629981 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:39:07 +0000 teacherbee 2629981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finish tabs with the red dot and lemon. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629965 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:25:09 +0000 Truth Bombs 2629965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Finish Tabs and Jet Dry. And we run dishwasher cleaner probably once a quarter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629942 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:00:57 +0000 808love 2629942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finish tablets. The white one with the red center. We used the Kirkland (Costco) brand but it doesn't work as well in our dishwasher. I am not so picky but DH is. He only wants that brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629809 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:16:52 +0000 Iced Tea 2629809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also do a dishwasher cleaner periodically to remove buildup; it improves things for a while. We usually use finish tabs now, but adding lemishine did work better for us. I just got tired of the extra expense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629559 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:20:01 +0000 MrsSRS 2629559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aldi's liquid dishwasher soap. Like a knock off Cascade. We have really hard water and I periodically have to buy the Finish dishwasher cleaner for a fresh start when we get build up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629477 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:58:36 +0000 avivoca 2629477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Seventh generation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629475 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:56:23 +0000 chopsuey 2629475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently using seventh gen. I like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629454 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:27:19 +0000 Boogs 2629454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought the Costco brand because it was cheaper. I've noticed most do a similar job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629449 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:22:51 +0000 caitlanc 2629449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have really hard water as well and eventually realized that it matters less which detergent we use and more that we just add a bit of LemiShine (citric acid) to it! (Just add it to the cup after you put in the soap.) So I usually just get Seven Generation or some other eco-friendly brand that's on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629378 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:44:21 +0000 pwnstar 2629378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Cascade Platinum (the pods) and Jet Dry which works really well for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-dishwasher-detergent#post-2629335 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:00:46 +0000 codeitall 2629335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been using Finish gel with some generic rinse aid and our dishes keep accumulating film on them! We have pretty hard water, so I've tried adding vinegar and cutting back on the amount of detergent, but that just made it worse.</p> <p>Obviously something isn't working right and I'd love not to have to wash my dishes by hand to really get them clean. I moved to this apartment for the dishwasher! Ok, that wasn't the whole reason, but it was a ranking factor.</p> <p>What are your favorites? Anybody know if they give out samples? :silly: </p>