Dishwasher Detergent ?

[future pather]

Is there some alternative to the JetDry stuff for dishwashers?

If I used Cascade Complete I don't need it, but I'd rather use a natural detergent.

I don't seem to get results if I do that and don't use JetDry.

I don't know what's in JetDry, but I'm thinking maybe if people ever use vinegar lol or something instead.

Jessica

[Aaron]

natural dishwasher detergent

I just finished up a natural powder but can't find the empty jar to tell you what it was. The current one I have is by "Earth Friendly Products" it is high performance wave auto dishwasher gel and it works great. neutral ph, chlorine free, caustic free, biodegradable, phosphate free, etc...

[future pather]

So that is the detergent vs. the JetDry stuff?

And do you use it with no JetDry to get the great results?

Jessica

[Aaron]

dishwasher drying

oh, was thinking it was some detergent. that is all I use and it works great. not sure of specifically what jet dry is. my hotter gets hot in the dishwasher and the heat remains and dries the dishes pretty quick

[future pather]

I'm probably being confusing by posting brand names, lol.

I mean the little tiny container that goes in a place separate from the detergent and gets filled once a month.

I don't find my dishes clean very well unless I use that or the Cascade all in one detergent that is made so you don't need the other stuff.

Anyway maybe I do just need to try different brands.

[Pamela Vicik-Smith]

I know what you mean Jessica. Unless I use JetDry, my dishes, especially wine glasses, end up with spots and residue. My dishwasher is new and I usually use Cascade.

However, I did not realize there was a Cascade Complete. Does this have the JetDry ingredients built in so you don't have to use a separate product?

[future pather]

Pamela,

Yeah and I've got good result with it. I was just hoping for a more eco-friendly option.


Jessica

[future pather]

I probably should have tried the one Aaron posted about here back when but at that point, after trying so many eco friendly dishwasher detergents that didn't work well I was really burned out on trying them.

After some time I heard good things about Seventh Generation concentrated pacs so I finally tried them and they are working great

The package says for very hard water they recommend their rinse aid. So they have that too. But I haven't even had to use it.

I've done over 5 loads now and am very happy with the results.

Just prior I had felt too bad about keeping up with the Cascade Complete so I pre-rinsed very well in order to get ok results with an eco friendly cleaner. Now I don't have to pre-rinse at all and get great results.