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!
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…
I love product trials and comparisons … I currently use Electrosol tablets, but would love to try Cascade ….
I have always wondered which one works better…I currently use the Electrasol tablets.
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’ve been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher. I’m still trying to figure out which works the best!
You could never have too much of this prize!
i use gelpacs almost exclusively
I just got my dishwasher, and I’ve only ever used Cascade…I’d like to try Electrasol, though.
I’d love to try this. :)
I like clean dishes! :0)
Thank you for the great giveaway!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
Please enter me
I’d love to try both and compare!
Save me a trip to the grocery store.
this would be great to win!
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.
I love this product.
Cascade is a very good product! I’d love to win this!
I have always used Cascade would love to compare the two.
We use Cascade Complete and love it. Would like to try Electrasol.
I have never tried either of these products.
I’ve been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher
I keep trying different brands hoping for good results and would really love to try this, thank you for the contest
I would love to try this , currently I am using Electrasol Gel paks
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 each product!
I would enjoy to do a comparison. I love to play scientist. Thank you.
I love electrasol
i dont have a dishwasher but my mom does!
please enter me
Hurry. I’m almost out of Cascade.
Enter me too. I would love to try both to see how they work.
Great contest. Thank you!
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
This would be a big help. Thanks!
Thanks for the contest
I’ve always used Cascade & have never tried Electrasol. Would love to win.
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 could always use more of this!
I have been using Electrasol since we moved into the house. I would love to try Cascade and compare the two.
I’ve tried all the different kinds at one time or another. I like liquid/gel better than powder, no matter what brand!
I use the Electrasol Gel paks too. Honestly though, nothing beat hand washing. Then again, the dishwasher saves me time.
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 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.
Free cleaning products! I would love to win! Helps the checkbook~
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!
Who couldn’t use this!!! Great contest…thank you.
I’ve usually used the cheaper brands, but would like to see if there is a difference.
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
Thanks for the great contest. Thanks for saving someone a couple of bucks!
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 =)
I’d sure like to try em.
I use Electrasol tablets and I have to prescrape the dishes.
I haven’t tried Cascade Complete but I would like to.
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 cascade and I love it
cascading
I love my dishwasher and I’d love this prize
Hubby changed from sunlight to Cascade complete. I’d like to see which one works best from these 2
i love cascade complete:)
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!
pick me!
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.
I use both products all the time
This is a fun idea. I’m also curious to test liquid vs. powder. Thanks for a great contest!
i love the electrasol tablets
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.
Cascade Complete for me.
COOL
I use both products and like them both.
I sure could use this prize. We go through a lot of dishes every day.
My husband would like this he does all the dishes at our house
I would love to do a comparison. I currently use the the tablets.
My husband also says Cascade is better.
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.
I have used both of these products and would love to win!
very useful thanks
Thank you for this giveaway. Would love to win!
I use Eletrosol products all of the time. I love them! And they are reasonably priced.
I like them both!!
I use Cascade all the time – it’s great. I would love to win another bottle.
I usually buy the Kirkland/Costco stuff, I would love trying either one of these.
We are definitely Cascade people. However, I would gladly do a comparison! Anything helps in this day and time.
i like these products a lot.
Always use either Cascade, but would be glad to compare to Electrosol.
Please enter me!
Enter me please!
I always liked Cascade.
I would love to try both products. I’m always looking to get my dishes cleaner in the dishwasher :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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 love Electrosol, When my dishwasher is going it releases a lovely aroma all through my kitchen. My dishes are shiny.
I love my dishwasher! I love the way it makes the house smell clean as well. Thanks for the opportunity.
Would like to try this.
I could use this prize
I got new disher I could use this
I would love to compare them. Great contest.
I use Cascade and would like to try electrasol.
Great prize!
Great Giveaway! I love Cascade…it does a great job on my dishes!
I use Electrasol tablets right now, but I’d like to try the Cascade!
Great, I can use these
I want to try Cascade after I read that it was recommended by a consumer magazine
Just so happens I ran out of Cascade this weekend. Would love to win.
This would be a nice opportunity to really compare the two products. Thanks for the contest.
I use these products so it would be great to win them!
Who couldn’t use this? Thanks so much.
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!
Love this stuff
Oh gosh, this is something we can all use!
I havent tried this, but would love to! I hate the white residue on my dishes after washing. YUCK!
I always compare things, but never tried this. Please enter me & thanks!
I can always use dishwasher detergent.
would love to try them both!
I’ve been using normal cascade forever, but cascade complete sounds great. Actually, they both do
I would like to try this. I can always use cleaning products. Thank you
something I can use. lol to all
i use the liquid but always liked the powder also
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.)
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.
be nice to compare
love the idea of comparing them
I need cleaner dishes
Please enter me
In this economy, every lil’ bit helps!
cleaning supplies are always great!
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.
I have allways used cascade and love it.
great products–I use them both!
I love this! I always forget to buy electrasol!
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.
A detergent showdown sounds like a blast. I’d love to have one at my house!
could always use some more. cascade is my fave
great stuff
I use them both but have never compared them head to head.
I’ll take it.
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 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 usually use the liquid – but if I won this I would be able to try the powder/tablets to see how they work
Usually use the liquid and love Cascade! thanks for the giveaway!
Love the product
I use both of these.. depending on which one i have a coupon for!
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.
would love to win!
Have used both, love them. Always need a supply to save on trips to the grocery store.
Great products!
love to win
Enter Me !
very useful prize! please enter me
Oh, I’d love to win this:)
I usually use the Electrasol tabs but would love to try something new.
Another great giveaway I hope to win. cdziuba@aol.com
Now these are prizes I would use. Great contest.
We are always running out of dishwasher detergent. I’d love to win this! Thanks! :)
Have a great day.
Great prize. I use Electrosal
already and would enjoy trying the Cascade.
just got new dish washer.
How fun! I’ve always wondered what the big diff is; thanks for doing the hard work for me!
“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
Are you telling me to get up and wash the sink full of dirty dishes! How did you know!
Anything to make doing dishes easier!
Help me please!!!!
This would really come in handy!
I’d like to compare the two products
i would love to try this
I have also tried both but not compared them side to side. Thanks for the opportunity.
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.
Thanks.
We like the Electrosol tabs, but with today’s economy if is is free, it is awesome.
wow
I’ve been using gelpaks lately in my new dishwasher.
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 used both but never compared them. It was interesting to read your results.
With all the people in the house, we go through alot of dishwasher detergent.
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???
Thank you so much for the chance. We are aways running our dishwasher.
I find even though I prewash my dishes, I still have to run some of them twice through the dishwasher!
Have used both and definitely count me in. ;-) Thanks. Cascade I use more often.
I would definitely use them both.
not sure i ever used gelpacks. i have electrasol powder tho..good sale was one :) ..but love cascade!
please enter me !
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.
These are great products and I would love to use them.
THis would be perfect, thanks.
I love Cascade, but would love to try Electrasol.
any help to my budget helps
Perfect prize for clean 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.
I could use this. 4 kids use a lot of dishes.
I would love this. I like perfectly clean dishes and end up rewashing many times.
I have always used Cascade and would like to try Electrosol.
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!
We like Cascade Complete.
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 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’ve used Cascade my entire life, would like to try a competitor
I think I saw the mold on the dishes in my sink move today. Please save me
I use the cascade gelpacks theyre great….. i think the elctrolsol is a lot cheaper tho
I could always use this!!!! I’d love to win it!
this is a great prize i could use, thanks!
Absolutely love Cascade complete. It definitely works as promised…no pre-washing needed…ever. Cleans everything sparkling clean.
Anything to help me save money! Thanks!
I just got my first dishwasher! Let me try em!
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 find Cascade the best for overall cleaning
Just bought my first house and I have my first dishwasher!! I always use Cascade!! Would love to win!!
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.
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
I love competition and what a better way to find out which one is the best.
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 electrasol. This would be great.
I’ve always used Cascade & have never tried Electrasol, would love the opportunity to compare the two products
It would be wonderful to win
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 :(
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 would like to try both products
I love Cascade complete. I have never tried the liquid version of Electrasol.
I’d be interested in comparing both products. We seem to try whatever’s on sale.
I use this all the time.
I’ve tried both of these products and both are very good.
I’ve never used either but would gladly tell you which I liked best.
Great Prize
I really enjoy using Electrosol, but I also use Cascade and Palmolive.
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 just bought more dishwasher detergent, but you can never have too much in my house!
I actually just added dishwasher detergent to my hubby’s grocery list this morning! What a useful giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
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
Let the showdown begin!
would love to win this – thanks for offering it!!
This is a prize I can always use – the best kind!
I use this stuff! Both work great!!!
Electrosol puts out THE best coupons I use it all the time. Works great.
Hope I win!
I use electasol but I would love to see which one is best for my dishwasher
i would love to win this
Wow…I’ve used cascade of course – but Cascade complete!?! Okay…I’m interested!! LOL :P
gotta do the dishes
Cascade is my favorite!!
Both do an awesome job.
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.
great contest
I have always used Cascade so far.
herry123_us@live.com
A product challenge, that sounds fun! It will be interesting to see the difference. Thanks for the chance.
Very useful prize! Thanks for the giveaway!
i’d love to win. i’ve never tried elecrasol so i’d like to test it out.
I use Cascade and electrasol when I remember to get it. Would love to win. Thanks for the contest.
Terrific
please enter me
would love to be entered
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.
I currently use Electrasol with the Powerball in the center. I would like to see if Cascade does a better job too.
Cascade works great!
I would love to win this :)
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.
Cascade is the best.
…I usually buy the store brand, the name brands when I have coupons.
Cascade for us…
I use both!! Depending what’s on sale and what I have a coupon for.
I usually buy Electrasol.
I would love to try both and see which works better in my dishwasher!
I love the idea of doing 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’d really like to do a comparison
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 use Electrasol in my dishwasher and love it.
Cascade is great to soak dingy whites before washing
This is very much needed–thanks for the giveaway!
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.
Have always used Cascade and will always need it.
I agree about the bleach scent! I’d like to try the Electrasol
I curently use liquid cascade. Would love to compare and contrast.
I would love to try both!
Would love to try both of these!!
always used Cascade
Sweet niblets!
Cascade is great we love those little tabs they have now
Thanks for a great giveaway
That’s a unique and interesting giveaway!
I would love to do a comparison! Our current detergent is leaving spots on the glasses, yuck!
marci6tx(at)msn(dot)com
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.
Thanks for the gift.
I love Cascade but would enjoy doing a test myself using both products!
This would keep me set up for awhile!
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.
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.
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!
Cascade is the best of the best
yes i want to be enter
i use the tablets now, but I’d love the gels to keep on hand for smaller loads.
Two great products!
I love Cascade complete. It is all I will use.
Great!
iuse bioklein but free is better
My dishes are dirty!! :)
I would love to add this to my cleaning supply stock:-)
want to compare them
Cascade rocks…but I’m willing to wash around…
lol
I would use this prize with glee
Cascade really cleans my dishes well!
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
Sweet
I have used Cascade for years and years. It does the job I need done. Would not mind trying others.
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
please enter me thank you
We use both of these – so we would love to win the prize pack!
My dishes sure could use this.
I would love to try these products out.
Who wouldn’t love to try this out! Thanks for the contest!
I use this everyday..sure would be nice to have an extra bottle or two..
Too funny…I would so love to try them both…currently I just use the gel packs in my dishwasher.
Nice prize.
I have both Cascade and Electrasol under my sink right now, so I’d love to win either of them. Thanks for doing this!
Please enter me :)
I’ve been using a less expensive brand and I’d love to compare.
Thanks for the very useful giveaway.
I’d love to compare these two dishwashing detergents. With the price of everything going up, I’ve been using a generic brand.
I use both products. They both work great.
i just got a dishwasher!
I have used both brands. It would be interesting to do a comparison.
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 like both, have used both,and whichever one has the best sale is the one I buy.
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.
If I win I’ll do a side by side too
Clean dishes…a must!
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)
I’ve been trying different things out for a while, i really like the Cascade, so i’d love more of it.
I can use all the help I can get!!!!
We are a Cascade Complete family but would try Electrasol to compare the products!
I wanna try these!
I’ve never tried electrosol, so this might be a good start!
Maybe some new detergent will get rid of the spots on my glasses!
I love Cascade!
I’d like to try these!
thanks :)
What a useful prize!
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.
I use Sunlight,but would love to try these.
Thanks for the giveaway
I like cascade, but I would like to try the electrosol liquid.
With the cost of groceries, winning anything for the home is very welcome!
I just moved out from my parents home and have my first place. I now love house products :)
We use normal Cascade…I’d love to try both of these products
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!
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’ve always wondered which one of these works the best.
I’m always experimenting with cleaning products and would love to try these!
The only kind to use!!!!!!!!!!
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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.
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