Cascade 2-in-1 Action Pacs Dishwasher Detergent, Cinnamon Apple Spice Scent, 20-Count Bags (Pack of 5)

When I was in second grade, my teacher had us do a science project with dish detergents. She brought all of her leftover dinner plates (lasagna) and we put them in large ziplock bags. We put a different detergent in each bag and almost instantly the one with dawn started showing pieces of food just floating off the plate. The other ones needed our help shaking the bag or scrubbing with a sponge but the dawn one was the only one that we didn't have to use a sponge on to make the plate look clean. For some reason that has always stuck in my head and to this day I use Dawn almost exclusively. So when I first saw these a few years ago I was skeptical until I saw 'Dawn' written on the front. And sure enough, they live up to my standard for Dawn detergent.

I haven't tried this scent yet, but I just placed my order for it.

I have never had pac not dissolve completely so I was a little confused by the person who's directions included removing the empty pack. I don't know the temperature my water heater is set on but I know it's pretty hot - hot enough to always dissolve the pack.

Also, I always use 2 pacs/load. I have two compartments on my dishwasher - main and prewash - and I put a pack in each and then run the dishwasher. I have tried to only use one but it didn't seem like my tervis tumblers or silverware got cleaned all the way. But with two packs, the dishes are almost always completely clean. I do wipe most of my dishes down with a sponge before putting them in the dishwasher, though.

Based on the amazon.com bulk pricing, this scent is more expensive. It breaks down to 22.5 cents per Cinnamon Apple scent and only 14.8 cents per package of the other scents. That does make this one 50% more expensive and I'm not sure why. I've never seen this scent in the store so I don't know if that means it's not popular or if that means that it is so popular they can't keep it on the shelf. At any rate, 5 packs for a little over $20 is fine with me, especially when it lands right at my doorstep and saves me a trip to the store.

The product is good when it functions properly. I have had many instances where the packets do not melt in the dishwasher and my water temperature is set very hot. I am not sold on the product because of the issue with packets not melting.

This product is among one of the best I have ever used in my dishwasher. My glassware comes out sparkling and no spots. I will continue to buy and use this.

We've found these to work very well. They don't leave spots or soap residue; no etching. Great with grease. This sent is quite nice, not overpowering like I thought it might be.

I love the compact packaging for a LARGE supply of dishwasher soap. And, the smells they offer are wonderful to smell in the home. I was a little confused at how to use them, as silly as it sounds, because it is not at all clear on the package whether you are to use ONE OR TWO. Or, if it would be a very bad idea to use two at once. You see, with liquid detergent, I normally fill both cups of my machine. With this little "action pac," it is my understanding that you ONLY use one, and that it goes into the main cup that you close. (I put my action pac into the cup with the liquid side facing up.) I'd love to hear from anyone who has used two at once, and how that worked, or what others think.

I feel certain they get my dishes just as clean as the liquid version of Cascade, which I used prior to these. I guess my favorite part of them is the small packaging for the large amount, and the variety of smells that I can fill my home with while washing dishes.

Give them a try and see what you think. There's nothing wrong with this product. It's just a matter of preference, . . . do you prefer liquid, powder, or a little action pac of both? haha