Consumer Reports tested dishwasher detergents on hundreds of dirty dishes to find which ones are the best.
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Testers mixed together peanut butter, egg yolk and other sticky foods. They then smeared the mixture onto glass dishes, baked it on and loaded them into dishwashers.
Which ones were able to tackle the grime?
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Cascade Complete ActionPacs with Dawn
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The overall top performer was Kirkland Signature's Dishwasher Pacs from Costco.
If you're still pre-rinsing your dishes, Consumer Reports says stop! Many newer dishwashers have soil sensors, so they actually perform better if you leave the food on the dishes.