premeasured, no mess, great shine
The Cascade "action pacs" detergent is great; very effective cleaner and leaves glasses (and crystal) and dishes shining. Works with a fully loaded dishwasher (of rinsed dishes) on regular cycle, the dishes, pots, silverware (stainless and sterling - in separate baskets) and glasses all come out clean, unspotted and shiny. Much less mess than my old liquid detergent and no need to buy the special liquid shine additive that's dispensed from the reservoir near the detergent cup. One note - handle the Action Paks with dry hands when loading the soap cup. The plastic coating on the pak starts to dissolve with moisture.

Best Dishwasher Detergent EVER!
I suspect that those who have not had good luck with these have the heat setting on their home water heaters set too low or the water heating apparatus in their dishwashers doesn't heat the water hot enough to adequately dissolve dishwasher products (leave aside what this must mean about whether their dishes are sufficiently cleaned in too-cool water!).

I've been washing dishes for more than 30 years and have done so by hand and with any number and type of dishwashers (even old portable dishwashing machines!). I've used every type and kind of dishwashing liquid and dishwasher detergent you can imagine. These Cascade Action Pacs are the best thing I've ever used--the are convenient, prevent waste (just how much dishwasher detergent SHOULD you add for an extra dirty load?--no worries here--one "pod" cleans as many really dirty dishes as I care to put into my top-of-the-line Kenmore dishwasher), get everything sparkling clean without pre-washing or rinsing, and smell great.

Again, if these aren't working for you, I suspect you aren't using hot enough water in your dishwasher (a fact that should trouble you re the cleanliness of your kitchen) or you aren't running a long enough cycle--it doesn't pay to run a short cycle--if you are worried about wastefullness, or environmental impact, wait until the the thing is completely full and then run the maximum cycle using the pots and pan scrub and sani-dry, features, etc.--you won't be disappointed with the results of this product and you will have peace of mind that you are really getting your dishes clean--a fact very important to your family's health.

Work as described.
I feel pretty bizarre writing a review for soap. It works as described, and the price is better than in the grocery stores.

Side note: These come in a plastic pouch that dissolves in water. That means that you should not handle them with wet hands, and you should not tear the plastic. Simply put the pouch in, and it takes care of itself.

This is clearly written on the packing, but I know not everyone will read it.

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Cascade 2-in-1 Action Pacs Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 32-Count Bag at of 2010-09-06 Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [amazon.com or endless.com, as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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