Is a rinse agent necessary when using Cascade dishwasher detergent?
1500420
No, but I use one anyway. I have used this product both with and without a rinse agent and see no difference. Cascade is top of the line when it comes to dishwasher detergents. In my opinion, it far surpasses any other product.
1500421
I do not think so. I am not ridiculously picky about my dishes--I just want them to be clean and not have soapy residue left on them when the cycle finishes. When I use this stuff, my dishes are clean, my dishwasher doesn't have any problems, and there is no soapy residue. So all good for me, but I guess you would have to try for yourself :)
401566
I put into sink and wash with dish cloth after it has cooled. I may use a none abrasive pad and a no scratch spatula. Regular dish soap.
1199314
My problem was white powdery substance on dishes, utensils, etc. Entire bottom, sides and back of dishwasher had white residue. Called appliance company and this product was recommended. Additionally, I was told to try liquid Cascade. This worked fabulously. The dishwasher and dishes are sparkling clean. I have not had a problem since using Glisten just one time. Long story short it cost $65.00 (no repairs needed) for this information. Hope this helps!
105639
This is NOT a rinse agent! Our washer actually makes it's own soft water by using this salt. Not all dish washers do and if you already have soft water in your home, it's not necessary to add the salt. The rinse aid comes in a separate bottle available in most grocery stores and is used to fill the "Rinse-Aid" port in the door of most washers. That being said, we are truly impressed with the way our dishes come out, after using both, the salt (we don't have a water softener in our home), combined with the rinse aid. My wife is anal about cleanliness, and our dishes, glasses, pots & pans, and silverware all come out sparkling...far better than if you washed by hand. I hope this has helped you! This is NOT a rinse agent! Our washer actually makes it's own soft water by using this salt. Not all dish washers do and if you already have soft water in your home, it's not necessary to add the salt. The rinse aid comes in a separate bottle available in most grocery stores and is used to fill the "Rinse-Aid" port in the door of most washers. That being said, we are truly impressed with the way our dishes come out, after using both, the salt (we don't have a water softener in our home), combined with the rinse aid. My wife is anal about cleanliness, and our dishes, glasses, pots... » Read More This is NOT a rinse agent! Our washer actually makes it's own soft water by using this salt. Not all dish washers do and if you already have soft water in your home, it's not necessary to add the salt. The rinse aid comes in a separate bottle available in most grocery stores and is used to fill the "Rinse-Aid" port in the door of most washers. That being said, we are truly impressed with the way our dishes come out, after using both, the salt (we don't have a water softener in our home), combined with the rinse aid. My wife is anal about cleanliness, and our dishes, glasses, pots & pans, and silverware all come out sparkling...far better than if you washed by hand. I hope this has helped you! « Show Less
32019
I only have used liquid Cascade, and have never done anything special to protect the dishes. I have had no problems to date.
1780422
You still need the rinse aid. It didnt work without it. It left my dishes cloudy without the rinse aid.
479792
i have never washed it in a dish washer. I would be very concerned about any dish washing detergent residues that may be left behind. Furthermore, always use distilled water in nasal rinse.
1980613
Never put aluminum in a dishwasher using dishwasher detergent. It is corrosive to aluminum and will remove the shine. If you really have the need to put aluminum in the dishwasher, do not use dishwasher detergent.
736694
No, Dishwasher detergent is not safe for many treated cookware products .They wash easily. Just let the pan cool and wash it up, easy. It states how to clean in the instruction book. Not a hassle at all.
166873
we've had this machine for years. our kitchen sink puts out HOT (too hot to contact without dish gloves) so we just use our HOT kitchen tap water and splash of Clorox Greenworks Chlorine-Free Bleach (it's not bleach). I have found the less detergent (any detergent) you use the better. If you leave behind residual detergent it attracts dirt. I HATE the Hoover steamvac detergents they stink to high heaven.
857242
Dishwasher detergent is very harsh. Cleans copper bottom pans very well. I would never put these little funnels in the dishwasher. You should be able to clean by hand with mild soap and water.
1780421
You will still need to use a rinse aid. I found this product harsh and unsatisfactory. In fact, this product ruined the finish on one of my dishwasher safe sheet enameled sheet pans that had been washed in my dishwasher multiple times with no problem. I only bought this product thinking it was similar to Glass Magic Rinse Aid this company discontinued. Big disappointment. Stopped using Finish products and went back to Cascade products.
266525
As a rule, I always rinse whatever surface I'm applying any cleaning product to. However, with this one I don't think it's necessary as it leaves no residue.
1544453
I have used it with white vinegar in my rinse aid container and I have used it alone. It works well both ways. The rinse aid helps a lot with build up within your dishwasher though.
793554
Why would you run this through the dishwasher? A quick rinse by hand should be good enough.
1948937
Per cascadeclean.com's FAQ: Cascade products complied with all local, state, and federal regulations that required the removal of phosphate from all automatic dishwashing detergents by July 1, 2010.
1589239
No this should not be done. The Cascade has no cleaning properties that will work for this application and chemicals should not be mixed.