Best Dishwasher Detergent Under $100 (2026)
We selected detergents under $100 by combining product price, user-rated cleaning effectiveness, ingredient profile, and pack format to compute a value score
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Cascade Platinum ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent — Best for convenience: multi-phase pods that simplify dosing and deliver reliable cleaning for everyday loads
- Best Value: Seventh Generation Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Packs (6 count) — Best for natural scent lovers: lemon-scented packs offering a plant-forward option with pleasant fragrance
This roundup identifies high-value dishwasher detergents under $100, focusing on cleaning performance, ingredient profile, and pack formats that suit different household needs. Selections were ranked by a value score combining price, user-rated effectiveness, and ingredient or format features
Top Picks
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Best Overall Cascade Platinum ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent
Best for convenience: multi-phase pods that simplify dosing and deliver reliable cleaning for everyday loads
Cascade Platinum ActionPacs remove burnt-on food with powerful cleaning agents and quick-dissolving action. Customers note sparkling dishes and easy use, though scent and dissolution speed receive mixed opinions
- no pre-wash needed
- dissolves quickly
- removes burnt-on food
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Cascade Platinum ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent (85 Count)
Best for bulk convenience: high-count pods that reduce refill frequency and maintain consistent wash performance
Pods for automatic dishwashing that deliver a sparkling-clean outcome with easy use. Some customers note strong scent and mixed dissolution results
- sparkling-clean dishes
- easy-to-use pods
- 85-count convenience
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Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent Original Fresh (105 count)
Best for phosphate-free preference: action pacs formulated to balance cleaning power with a phosphate-free formulation
Cascade ActionPacs premeasured dishwasher pods remove grease and 24-hour stuck-on food. Fresh scent and phosphate-free, with grease-fighting power. Customers note easy use and good value, with mixed opinions on scent and dissolution
- phosphate-free formula
- premeasured ActionPacs
- grease-fighting power
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Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Detergent 16x Strength, Fresh Scent
Best for concentrated performance: 16x strength formulation designed to tackle tough, baked-on food stains
Cascade Platinum dishwasher detergent with powerful grease fighting action and fresh scent. Customers report effective cleaning without pre-scrubbing and easy use
- grease fighting power
- easy-to-use pods
- fresh scent
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Finish Quantum Shine 70 Count Dishwashing Detergent Tabs
Best for grease-cutting: multi-layer tabs engineered to remove grease and leave glassware with a clear shine
Dishwasher detergent with multiple fast-dissolving chambers for cleaning and shine. Customers note effective cleaning and sparkling dishes, with some mixed feedback on residue and scent
- three fast-dissolving chambers
- degreaes and shines in one wash
- cleans hidden dishwasher parts
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Best Value Seventh Generation Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Packs (6 count)
Best for natural scent lovers: lemon-scented packs offering a plant-forward option with pleasant fragrance
Dishwasher detergent packs that cut through grease and residue for sparkling dishes. Free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, phosphates, and chlorine bleach. Customers note effective cleaning and pleasant scent, with some reports of residue or incomplete dissolution
- phosphate- and chlorine-free
- fragrance-free formula
- single-dose packing for easy use
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Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent Gel free & clear (42 oz) pack of 6
Best for sensitivity: gel free & clear formula that avoids fragrances and dyes for gentler cleaning
Plant-based dishwasher gel that cuts grease for sparkling dishes. Fragrance-free, chlorine-free, phosphate-free, and dye-free; customers note effective grease-cutting and unscented formula, with some reports of residue and occasional bottle damage
- fragrance-free and dye-free
- plant-based formula
- effective grease-cutting
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Cascade Complete Powder Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent
Best for budget powder users: powder formula that allows dose control and effective everyday cleaning
Powder dishwasher detergent for cleaning dishes with a fresh scent. Customers note good performance and value, with some reports of residue on dishes and silverware
- effective cleaning for many users
- value-conscious choice
- dissolves easily
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MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Automatic Dishwasher Pods, Lavender
Best for eco-conscious scent options: lavender-scented pods with a focus on environmentally friendly ingredients
Lavender-scented automatic dishwasher pods for all machines. Leaves dishes clean with a pleasant floral aroma; customers note effective removal of residue and value for money
- lavender scent
- effective cleaning on tough food
- phosphate- and chlorine-free
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Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dishwasher Detergent Packs (Pack of 6)
Best for fragrance-free preference: free & clear packs that prioritize a no-fragrance, eco-aware formulation
Free & Clear dishwasher detergent packs that cut through grease for sparkling dishes. Fragrance-, dye-, phosphate-, and chlorine bleach-free with convenient single-dose packs. Customer notes highlight effective cleaning and environmental safety
- free of fragrances, dyes, phosphates
- chlorine bleach-free formula
- single-dose dishwasher packs