I have used these ”Platinum” versions of Cascade but I am going to try Costco’s Kirkland brand as it appears to have much lower perfume levels in it. The Cascade is so bad, I feel as if I‘m walking by one of those long department store cosmetic counters when I pull out my dishes when they are done. Im sorry , but I know what ”clean” smells like; which means I should smell NOTHING!!! Same gies for my laundry.

Yes, there is a bit too much perfume. The Costco detergent does fairly good, just isn’t the best woth hard water.

In CR's tests, Cascade Original (CR tested the lemon scent one) performed slightly better than Cascade Platinum Plus and it's half the price.

(In my old Whirlpool which has two dispensers -- one each for pre-wash and main wash -- I use some cheap Cascade Powder in each dispenser.)

wdccruise, I think you are confused. These are a new pod that CR has not tested yet. Platinum PLUS is a slightly larger pac, whereas Platinum +Oxi is an older design.

• Cascade Original 19 cents each and CR top performer
• Platinum Plus 38 cents each