A PR company recently queried me and asked if I would be willing to try out two different dishwasher detergents that are out on the market. I said "yes."
Cascade Complete and Electrasol arrived at my door. I actually have tried both products in the past, but have never "compared" them side-by-side.
Cascade Complete promises to "take care of every step of the wash process so you don't have to. That means there's no need to prewash most dishes..." I found this claim to be true. We just scraped off large chunks of food and didn't worry about the rest...and the dishes really did come clean.
Finish - formerly Electrasol - promises to "give you deep cleaning power plus SHINE BOOST® to gently remove tough food stains." We tried the "scrape off big chunks and insert dishes" method with this detergent...and it didn't work. There were little bits and pieces of food still stuck on the dishes as we pulled them out. I know that Electrasol doesn't claim to cut out the pre-washing step, but I'm all about saving time so I appreciate having to do one less step.
In sum, Cascade Complete wins hands-down. It is powerful and does what it says it will do. That said, I would like it more if they toned down the heavy bleach scent and if they offered more information about how they are working to make the environment (and our home environments) healthier places...
Want to try both products out for yourself? Enter to win by leaving a comment...
WIN IT! One winner will receive one bottle of Cascade Complete and one bottle of Electrasol. To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Sunday, July 20 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #267 Sarah Stern. Congratulations!
We just bought a new kitchen aide dw and it has a hard food disposer(that is a must & SS Tub). It came with just 2 with 2 individual packs of finish. It seemed to work ok. We currently use cascade action and it works ok; however, you are comparing cascade complete with finish. I have never made this comparason . I would like to compare the two products. Thanks Larry
Both of these products are absolutely HORRIBLE for the environment. If you have children, you are poisoning their world by using either of these products. In addition to containing chlorine bleach, they both contain phosphates which kill all living things in the water. They are not filtered out of cesspools, septic tanks or any sewage treatment plants.
Please use natural, phosphate and bleach free products and DO NOT use any of the Cascade or Electrasol products...please, if for no other reason, do it for your children and for the fish and plants in our waters.
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
The only kind to use!!!!!!!!!!
I'm always experimenting with cleaning products and would love to try these!
I've always wondered which one of these works the best.
Trying both would be very interesting - Dishwashing detergent is one of those things I
tend to just grab at Walmart or Family Dollar - depending on what they have in stock. I tend to
get Cascade for some reason -
I would like to compare the two. I just moved into a new home and I am not thrilled with the performance of my dishwasher. I need to find the right detergent!
We use normal Cascade...I'd love to try both of these products
I just moved out from my parents home and have my first place. I now love house products :)
With the cost of groceries, winning anything for the home is very welcome!
I like cascade, but I would like to try the electrosol liquid.
I use Sunlight,but would love to try these.
Thanks for the giveaway
I use Cascade in the dishwasher all the time and would love to win a free bottle of it. I also love to try new things out so would love it if I was to win a free bottle of Electrasol as well. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
What a useful prize!
I'd like to try these!
thanks :)
I love Cascade!
Maybe some new detergent will get rid of the spots on my glasses!
I've never tried electrosol, so this might be a good start!
I wanna try these!
We are a Cascade Complete family but would try Electrasol to compare the products!
I can use all the help I can get!!!!
I've been trying different things out for a while, i really like the Cascade, so i'd love more of it.
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)
Clean dishes...a must!
If I win I'll do a side by side too
We have not had very good luck with the gel pacs or the tablets, so we stick to the powder or liquid. I would love to compare these two liquids. I usually have coupons for either of them, but usually stay with the Cascade because it works pretty well. My hubby used to tell people that the dishwasher was the most expensive "sterilizer" he ever hoped to buy since all dishes are washed in dish soap and rinsed before loading them in the dishwasher. It is easier than trying to get off the baked on pieces left by the dishwasher.
Thank you for such a useful giveaway.
I like both, have used both,and whichever one has the best sale is the one I buy.
I only buy one of two brands: Electrasol or Cascade. They both work great; however, I must admit my decision in buying is usually based on which one is on sale! With today's economy, you gotta save where you can. And the tabs and gelcaps are the best invention since...well, the dishwasher!
I have used both brands. It would be interesting to do a comparison.
i just got a dishwasher!
I use both products. They both work great.
I'd love to compare these two dishwashing detergents. With the price of everything going up, I've been using a generic brand.
Thanks for the very useful giveaway.
I've been using a less expensive brand and I'd love to compare.
Please enter me :)
I have both Cascade and Electrasol under my sink right now, so I'd love to win either of them. Thanks for doing this!
Nice prize.
Too funny...I would so love to try them both...currently I just use the gel packs in my dishwasher.
I use this everyday..sure would be nice to have an extra bottle or two..
Who wouldn't love to try this out! Thanks for the contest!
I would love to try these products out.
My dishes sure could use this.
We use both of these - so we would love to win the prize pack!
please enter me thank you
A side by side comparison sound like a lot of fun. I currently use Cascade Complete and it is does what it says. Would like to give Electrasol a try
I have used Cascade for years and years. It does the job I need done. Would not mind trying others.
Sweet
i really think it's all dishwasher dependent. Ours went out recently and forced to buy a new one find even the cheap store brands work magnificently, even on dry food. Though the big saying in this house is SCRAPE, RINSE, PUT... kids know exactly what we mean when we say it
Cascade really cleans my dishes well!
I would use this prize with glee
Cascade rocks...but I'm willing to wash around...
lol
want to compare them
I would love to add this to my cleaning supply stock:-)
My dishes are dirty!! :)
iuse bioklein but free is better
Great!
I love Cascade complete. It is all I will use.
Two great products!
i use the tablets now, but I'd love the gels to keep on hand for smaller loads.
yes i want to be enter
Cascade is the best of the best
I've always been a Cascade user...but definitely willing to try something new...this is the perfect opportunity! I hope I win...got my fingers crossed!
I've used both. I love the convenience of the tablets, but I wonder how environmentally friendly they are. Actually, I wonder that about all dishwashing detergents.
Anyway, if I won this I would be donating to a local women's shelter. With the rise in food prices, they've been having trouble paying for enough cleaning products and toiletries.
What a great prize, I just got a new dishwasher after having a glorified drying rack with a door for over 5 years and need this.
This would keep me set up for awhile!
I love Cascade but would enjoy doing a test myself using both products!
Thanks for the gift.
Now this is a product that I can honestly say has been used in our family for many years. It is the best product on the market today as far as dishwashers liquid is concerned.
I would love to do a comparison! Our current detergent is leaving spots on the glasses, yuck!
marci6tx(at)msn(dot)com
That's a unique and interesting giveaway!
Thanks for a great giveaway
Cascade is great we love those little tabs they have now
Sweet niblets!
always used Cascade
Would love to try both of these!!
I would love to try both!
I curently use liquid cascade. Would love to compare and contrast.
I agree about the bleach scent! I'd like to try the Electrasol
Have always used Cascade and will always need it.
I'd love to try them both out! Right now I'm using Electrasol with the power ball thinger... it's ok, but I'm not really thrilled with it--it leaves a lot of white residue. We have a new dishwasher and we're still in the process of determining what works best.
This is very much needed--thanks for the giveaway!
Cascade is great to soak dingy whites before washing
I use Electrasol in my dishwasher and love it.
I don't use either of these products right now, so I'm curious as to which is better. I'll probably compare them to my current product too!
I'd really like to do a comparison
We currently use the tablet form of Electrasol and Cascade (we get whatever happens to be on sale at the time of need) but would love to give these a try to see what works better - the tablets or the liquid.
I love the idea of doing a comparison
I would love to try both and see which works better in my dishwasher!
I usually buy Electrasol.
I use both!! Depending what's on sale and what I have a coupon for.
Cascade for us...
...I usually buy the store brand, the name brands when I have coupons.
Cascade is the best.
I'd love to try these myself. My dishwasher does a good job but you still need to use a good product in it. The manufacturer recommended Cascade.
I would love to win this :)
Cascade works great!
I currently use Electrasol with the Powerball in the center. I would like to see if Cascade does a better job too.
Please enter me in the contest. It's time to replace my dishwasher gel, which is not dissolving during the cycle, and is creating a mess all over my silverware and some of my dishes.
would love to be entered
please enter me
Terrific
I use Cascade and electrasol when I remember to get it. Would love to win. Thanks for the contest.
i'd love to win. i've never tried elecrasol so i'd like to test it out.
Very useful prize! Thanks for the giveaway!
A product challenge, that sounds fun! It will be interesting to see the difference. Thanks for the chance.
I have always used Cascade so far.
[email protected]
great contest
Thank you for the great giveaway! This would save me some precious dollars on my next trip to the grocery store. Also, I have never tried the Electrasol.
Both do an awesome job.
Cascade is my favorite!!
gotta do the dishes
Wow...I've used cascade of course - but Cascade complete!?! Okay...I'm interested!! LOL :P
i would love to win this
I use electasol but I would love to see which one is best for my dishwasher
Hope I win!
Electrosol puts out THE best coupons I use it all the time. Works great.
I use this stuff! Both work great!!!
This is a prize I can always use - the best kind!
would love to win this - thanks for offering it!!
Let the showdown begin!
I go between both depending on what is on sale and if there is a coupon. It wound be nice to win some more. Thanks
I actually just added dishwasher detergent to my hubby's grocery list this morning! What a useful giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
I just bought more dishwasher detergent, but you can never have too much in my house!
I usually buy whats on sale, but I was out of town and husband bought some off brand, and now I noticed stains on my plastic cups. Maybe if I win I can test and finally decide on a good brand to use, as I hate buying products that are expensive and don't really work. Thank you for a chance to win something I haven't tried yet.
I really enjoy using Electrosol, but I also use Cascade and Palmolive.
Great Prize
I've never used either but would gladly tell you which I liked best.
I've tried both of these products and both are very good.
I use this all the time.
I'd be interested in comparing both products. We seem to try whatever's on sale.
I love Cascade complete. I have never tried the liquid version of Electrasol.
I would like to try both products
I'm a cascade girl myself and have never used any other brand so I would certainly be willing to try electrasol to find out which I prefer.
I have used both in the past -- currently I am using sunlight packs - which are hit and miss - sometimes it cleans great, other times I have to wash my dishes again :(
It would be wonderful to win
I’ve always used Cascade & have never tried Electrasol, would love the opportunity to compare the two products
I love electrasol. This would be great.
With money so tight in our household, I usually just buy what's on sale, but when I think about it, there are some big differences in the way they work. I would love to try them out! Thanks
I love competition and what a better way to find out which one is the best.
Very interesting! I currently use whatever is the cheapest with whatever coupon or sale is going on that week... I would love to compare them side by side, but have so little extra cash to use even on the basics that this actually sounds like a fun challenge! Thank you for having this interesting and thought provoking contest
The dishwasher I have now is the best one ever. I use Cascade but would love to see if Electrasol can do as much. I've never tried it.
Just bought my first house and I have my first dishwasher!! I always use Cascade!! Would love to win!!
I find Cascade the best for overall cleaning
Wow, I've been an Electrasol fan for years, but after hearing your comparison I may have to try the Cascade. Would love to win.
I just got my first dishwasher! Let me try em!
Anything to help me save money! Thanks!
Absolutely love Cascade complete. It definitely works as promised...no pre-washing needed...ever. Cleans everything sparkling clean.
this is a great prize i could use, thanks!
I could always use this!!!! I'd love to win it!
I use the cascade gelpacks theyre great..... i think the elctrolsol is a lot cheaper tho
I think I saw the mold on the dishes in my sink move today. Please save me
I've used Cascade my entire life, would like to try a competitor
We use Cascade at our house but every so often we switch brands. Just depends on what mood our dishwashers in. lol.
I haven't tried Electrasol in liquid form yet. The capsules worked ok for us though ^-^
I always wanted to stock up on these items. Plus, I love trying new items to see if they work better in my home.
We like Cascade Complete.
We use both Cascade and electrasol in our house, but we always have to scrpe the dishes - you have to when the dishwasher is 15 years old. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
I have always used Cascade and would like to try Electrosol.
I would love this. I like perfectly clean dishes and end up rewashing many times.
I could use this. 4 kids use a lot of dishes.
I have tried several different dishwashing detergents, yet I have never had one work as well as I would like. I have tried Cascade, and it does a pretty good job, but I haven't tried the Electrosol.
Perfect prize for clean dishes
any help to my budget helps
I love Cascade, but would love to try Electrasol.
THis would be perfect, thanks.
These are great products and I would love to use them.
Who wouldn't want to win this? Really, we need this.. actually NO my mom needs this. They use their dishwasher 4 times a day at least because there are so many people in the family. I'd be generous and give this to her.
please enter me !
not sure i ever used gelpacks. i have electrasol powder tho..good sale was one :) ..but love cascade!
I would definitely use them both.
Have used both and definitely count me in. ;-) Thanks. Cascade I use more often.
I find even though I prewash my dishes, I still have to run some of them twice through the dishwasher!
Thank you so much for the chance. We are aways running our dishwasher.
I used Electrasol because I was told it cuts down on the cloudy spots that occurs on glasses over time. However, I have the same problem as you. If I don't completely rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, I'm risking having to wash them all over again. What to do, what to do???
With all the people in the house, we go through alot of dishwasher detergent.
I've used both but never compared them. It was interesting to read your results.
This would be a great gift for my idiot neighbor upstairs who keeps putting dish liquid into his dish washer. Doesn't mama teach her boys about these things anymore?
I’ve been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher.
wow
We like the Electrosol tabs, but with today's economy if is is free, it is awesome.
Thanks.
It seems we're always running out of dishwasher soap and I usually buy the store brand which doesn't work very well at all.
I have also tried both but not compared them side to side. Thanks for the opportunity.
i would love to try this
I'd like to compare the two products
This would really come in handy!
Help me please!!!!
Anything to make doing dishes easier!
Are you telling me to get up and wash the sink full of dirty dishes! How did you know!
"Gunfight at the Okay Corral! Sure, I would love to do an experiment of the two dishwasher detergents. Please enter my name in your virtual hat. Thanks, Cindi
How fun! I've always wondered what the big diff is; thanks for doing the hard work for me!
just got new dish washer.
Great prize. I use Electrosal
already and would enjoy trying the Cascade.
Have a great day.
We are always running out of dishwasher detergent. I'd love to win this! Thanks! :)
Now these are prizes I would use. Great contest.
Another great giveaway I hope to win. [email protected]
I usually use the Electrasol tabs but would love to try something new.
Oh, I'd love to win this:)
very useful prize! please enter me
Enter Me !
love to win
Great products!
Have used both, love them. Always need a supply to save on trips to the grocery store.
would love to win!
Cascade (in liquid form) is the ONLY dishwashing detergent I use and I would love to do a comparison check!
BTW, if I ever win anything from this site, I would be happy to come back and post my thoughts about the product.
I use both of these.. depending on which one i have a coupon for!
Love the product
Usually use the liquid and love Cascade! thanks for the giveaway!
I usually use the liquid - but if I won this I would be able to try the powder/tablets to see how they work
I like both but have found Electrasol to be a better value. I prefer the powder or tablets because their is always liquid you can never squeeze out of the bottle!
I'm a huge fan of Cascade Complete but I can't always afford it...would love to get a box and do a comparison with Electrasol. DH would love it too, as there is the possibility that more dishes would actually get washed by ME.
I'll take it.
I use them both but have never compared them head to head.
great stuff
could always use some more. cascade is my fave
A detergent showdown sounds like a blast. I'd love to have one at my house!
LOL It's like you were there last week when I stood in the aisle comparing Cascade and Electrasol! I never know which to buy! Thanks.
I love this! I always forget to buy electrasol!
great products--I use them both!
I have allways used cascade and love it.
Honestly I 've used both because I've never really been brand loyal. I buy what's on sale and if it works then I will buy it again. I've never had a showdown between the two but that would be interesting.
cleaning supplies are always great!
In this economy, every lil' bit helps!
Please enter me
I need cleaner dishes
love the idea of comparing them
be nice to compare
That's awesome to see them compared side by side, and I like how you asked them if they were moving in a more environmental direction. I am not liking the more eco-soap Im using right now. Wish u didnt have to pick between cleaner rivers and cleaner dishes.
I love comparing products, I have used all different kinds, but with the amount of dishes we accumulate in my household, it would be great to really see how they do.
I usually love the drop ins, that way I don't have to worry about an over zealous kid and the detergent! (Or Issa putting her hands in there and eating some when someone turns their back.)
i use the liquid but always liked the powder also
something I can use. lol to all
I would like to try this. I can always use cleaning products. Thank you
I've been using normal cascade forever, but cascade complete sounds great. Actually, they both do
would love to try them both!
I can always use dishwasher detergent.
I always compare things, but never tried this. Please enter me & thanks!
I havent tried this, but would love to! I hate the white residue on my dishes after washing. YUCK!
Oh gosh, this is something we can all use!
Love this stuff
With my highly mineralized hard well water, I have found that the electrasol powder worked best. No undisolved cleaners left after the cycle. So I've been using it for years. I'm willing to try others and change if I do find another working better. Thanks!
Who couldn't use this? Thanks so much.
I use these products so it would be great to win them!
This would be a nice opportunity to really compare the two products. Thanks for the contest.
Just so happens I ran out of Cascade this weekend. Would love to win.
I want to try Cascade after I read that it was recommended by a consumer magazine
Great, I can use these
I use Electrasol tablets right now, but I'd like to try the Cascade!
Great Giveaway! I love Cascade...it does a great job on my dishes!
Great prize!
I use Cascade and would like to try electrasol.
I would love to compare them. Great contest.
I got new disher I could use this
I could use this prize
Would like to try this.
I love my dishwasher! I love the way it makes the house smell clean as well. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love Electrosol, When my dishwasher is going it releases a lovely aroma all through my kitchen. My dishes are shiny.
I can't say that I've ever tried Electrosol. I just buy Cascade because I know it works. Seems to cost more, but my dishes are clean.
I would love to try both products. I'm always looking to get my dishes cleaner in the dishwasher :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
I always liked Cascade.
Enter me please!
Please enter me!
Always use either Cascade, but would be glad to compare to Electrosol.
i like these products a lot.
We are definitely Cascade people. However, I would gladly do a comparison! Anything helps in this day and time.
I usually buy the Kirkland/Costco stuff, I would love trying either one of these.
I use Cascade all the time - it's great. I would love to win another bottle.
I like them both!!
I use Eletrosol products all of the time. I love them! And they are reasonably priced.
Thank you for this giveaway. Would love to win!
very useful thanks
I have used both of these products and would love to win!
I have been using a giant bucket of dishwasher powder that I bought by mistake-thinking it was laundry soap-it actually works pretty good! I would love to do a comparison of these two products.
My husband also says Cascade is better.
I would love to do a comparison. I currently use the the tablets.
My husband would like this he does all the dishes at our house
I sure could use this prize. We go through a lot of dishes every day.
I use both products and like them both.
COOL
Cascade Complete for me.
I've used both and have not noticed a big difference. I usually buy the cheaper one, which is usually Electrasol. Thanks for the chance to win.
i love the electrasol tablets
This is a fun idea. I'm also curious to test liquid vs. powder. Thanks for a great contest!
I use both products all the time
My all time favorite brand for dishwashing soap is Cascade. In my area, Electrasol is often cheaper but if I get a coupon I go for Cascade. I have to be honest I don't think I have ever noticed a difference in the dishes from one brand to another. I would love to win either one.
pick me!
Cascade is the best...have tried many...really want to win...this is one I would use before it hit the table to open up the package! :)
THANKS SO MUCH again for awesome sweep!
i love cascade complete:)
Hubby changed from sunlight to Cascade complete. I'd like to see which one works best from these 2
I love my dishwasher and I'd love this prize
cascading
I use cascade and I love it
Those are the exact 2 products I use for my dishwasher. So yeah, I could always use some free ones. 2 less things to get the next time I go shopping. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
I use Electrasol tablets and I have to prescrape the dishes.
I haven't tried Cascade Complete but I would like to.
I'd sure like to try em.
I"d love to try out the two --- we usually use Sunlight or Great Value at my house because it is cheaper - it would be nice to use some of the "good" stuff =)
Thanks for the great contest. Thanks for saving someone a couple of bucks!
I currently use Electrasol tabs and I'd love to do a comparison and try out both versions! Great giveaway! Thanks for offering it!
~Tanya
the4moyers at msn dot com
I've usually used the cheaper brands, but would like to see if there is a difference.
Who couldn't use this!!! Great contest...thank you.
I don't even know what is under my cabinet. My honey just bought a huge container of gel tabs and that was that. But I need something that makes my silverware sparkle! It looks dull... Anyways, would love to win, as everyone would!
Thanks!
Free cleaning products! I would love to win! Helps the checkbook~
I have switched back and forth between these two brands and I'm happy with both so, ultimately, my choice on shopping day is determined by price.
I'm always up for a challenge. I've heard the powder is better than liquid, but I never concluded one way or another on that one!
I use the Electrasol Gel paks too. Honestly though, nothing beat hand washing. Then again, the dishwasher saves me time.
I've tried all the different kinds at one time or another. I like liquid/gel better than powder, no matter what brand!
I have been using Electrasol since we moved into the house. I would love to try Cascade and compare the two.
I could always use more of this!
FREE is good! Have been using Electrasol satisfactorily. Comparisons are always good promo if you have a good product. Would be happy to try both.
I've always used Cascade & have never tried Electrasol. Would love to win.
Thanks for the contest
This would be a big help. Thanks!
I'm all about cutting corners as long as the end result is acceptable. I'm not using either product but would be willing to switch brands if it works.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
Great contest. Thank you!
Enter me too. I would love to try both to see how they work.
Hurry. I'm almost out of Cascade.
please enter me
i dont have a dishwasher but my mom does!
I love electrasol
I would enjoy to do a comparison. I love to play scientist. Thank you.
I would love to try each product!
My wife loves these products. BUT due to our limited budget can not afford to buy them when we always need them
Thanks for all the great contests@!
I would love to try this , currently I am using Electrasol Gel paks
I keep trying different brands hoping for good results and would really love to try this, thank you for the contest
I’ve been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher
I have never tried either of these products.
We use Cascade Complete and love it. Would like to try Electrasol.
I have always used Cascade would love to compare the two.
Cascade is a very good product! I'd love to win this!
I love this product.
I use both Cascade and Finish products, depending on what I have a coupon for. (I have both in my cabinet right now.) Hadn't really noticed a difference in their performance-- interesting that you actually had a clear winner.
this would be great to win!
Save me a trip to the grocery store.
I'd love to try both and compare!
Please enter me
I like clean dishes! :0)
Thank you for the great giveaway!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love to try this. :)
I just got my dishwasher, and I've only ever used Cascade...I'd like to try Electrasol, though.
i use gelpacs almost exclusively
You could never have too much of this prize!
I've been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher. I'm still trying to figure out which works the best!
I'm needing liquid dish detergent and all I've got right now is power or gelpacs. I've got the dishwasher where you can empty an entire bottle into the "door" and it uses it as needed.
I have always wondered which one works better...I currently use the Electrasol tablets.
I love product trials and comparisons ... I currently use Electrosol tablets, but would love to try Cascade ....
This is too funny, I have under my sink right now one bottle of Cascade complete and one box of Electrasol tablets. What can I say, I must have been reading your mind!!! I'd love to get more though...