Andrea Barnes

I was once a die-hard fan of gel dishwasher detergent. But after years of testing detergents, I would never buy it now. And neither should you. Here’s why.

Dishwasher detergents are better than ever, and after testing over 30 of them, we’ve found that Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs deliver the best overall clean.

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We pitted 17 detergents against 10 common stains in cold water and found the best laundry detergent for everyday use.

After more than 65 hours of research and testing 28 detergents, we found Seventh Generation Dish Liquid to be the best for most people.

CleanTok might be telling you to ditch dishwasher rinse aid for the sake of your gut health. But the study at the root of the advice has been misinterpreted.

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Most portable ice makers are variations on the same model, made in the same factory. We think our pick is a decent choice.

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Of the 21 full-size washers we’ve tested, we found that the LG WM4000H is one of the quickest, gentlest, and most effective at removing all types of stains.