Dishwasher Detergent Review

I wanted to let you know my thoughts on two different dishwasher detergents.  Today I am comparing Palmolive Eco Gel Dishwasher Detergent and Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Concentrated Pacs.

When we moved back in June of 2010 we found ourselves with a dishwasher for the first time and we bought a liquid dishwasher detergent, Palmolive Eco Gel Dishwasher Detergent.  It got the dishes clean per say, however most of the dishes had residue on them.  I thought it was either the dishwasher or a fact of life.  So we continue using the Palmolive for months.  Each time unloading the dishwasher with disgust and wondering why I was even wasting my time with it.

One day I went to the grocer and was looking to pick up some more dishwasher detergent.  The Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent caught my eye.  I was a little leery.  I kept thinking, how could something that is not a liquid possibly clean my dishes.  I decided to make the purchase and bring it home.  The very first wash I noticed a difference.  Firstly there was a choking lemon smell in the air.  And when I opened my dishwasher, oh how those dishes gleamed!  No residue, non what so ever!  Some days the locking lid where the detergent goes doesn't catch and it still works!  I love it.  We have made a permanent switch to Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent.  I also like the convenience of inserting the little pacs and not having to heft that giant liquid detergent upside down and what not.  We have made a permanent switch to Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent.