Doing dishes and scrubbing food coated pans is not on my list of things I love to do. Honestly, I don’t really enjoy being in the kitchen at all! I am not the best cook and if there is anything that I despise, it’s the clean up after the attempt. Most of my time in the kitchen consists of baking and creating sweet treats with my little girl. With a counter covered in ingredients and gooey batter covered spoons, a whirlwind of a mess is always left behind. I love baking. I love eating. I love decorating. But for some reason a snap of the fingers doesn’t remove the evidence along the way. Thank goodness for dishwashers and powerful detergent. For some time I could only wish to have a cookie jar with a magic genie in it! I was hopeful that a little whimsical being would wipe away the mess and leave behind a sparkly God like kitchen. Then reality set in. A girl can dream can’t she? Good thing I found something much more reliable for those messy kitchen moments. With the help of the Cascade Platinum Pacs my dishes, utensils, cups, and stubborn stains are clean within a short wash cycle. Even better, no pre-washing needed!
Even though I am an avid user of the dishwasher, I have always found myself rinsing off my dishes before placing them inside. I guess it could be considered a habit because most of the time that extra rinse is not even successful in removing any food whatsoever! I have learned to realize that if you have to go to the extent of pre-washing, you may not be using the right dishwashing detergent in the first place. If the product is doing the job effectively, your dishes will be clean in addition the the dishwasher itself!
Some people assume that using a liquid formula is more efficient and even go as far as pouring it in without measuring. This can lead to three things that I have experienced on my own: an overflow of bubbles covering your kitchen floor, powdery residue on your dishes, and a broken dishwasher! None of the previous results are desired or EFFECTIVE. This is why I am a fan of the Cascade Platinum Pacs. All you have to do is place a pac into the compartment of your washer and shut close. When the time is right, the detergent pac will expand and release the triple action formula. It will remove residue from your dishes and prevent build up in your washer. I love the convenience and that there is no mess left behind. I used to frequently use liquid detergent and I do not miss the sticky top of the bottle after multiple uses. Impressed is probably more of an understatement when describing my first experience with the pacs themselves. My dishes were CLEAN, and I mean clean. There was zero residue, no hard food particles, and I didn’t see any sign of streaking. There wasn’t even a piece of silverware that needed to go back in for a second wash. This NEVER happens! I think my dishwasher has found it’s happy place.
Cascade has begun a partnership with the lovely Top Chef judge and Food + Wine editor, Gail Simmons. Below she discusses why Cascade Platinum pacs are key to presentation and preparing a memorable meal. You can turn the most simple recipe into a unique experience when your dishes are clean and bright!
“The easiest recipes pop with unexpected, gourmet presentations. Drizzle bright sauces on sparkling white plates or layer desserts in crystal clean glassware. Keep your presentation sparkling with Cascade Platinum, which keeps dishes perfect for anytime entertaining and impromptu guests.”
Cascade “My Platinum” Instagram Contest
The Cascade “My Platinum” contest is currently running for a four week period on Instagram. It encourages fans to upload photos related to each week’s theme. This is your chance to show off how sparkly Cascade makes all of your pots, pan and plates! Say farewell to crusty caked on food, Cascade has got you covered. Would you like the chance to win a $10,000 KitchenAid kitchen makeover AND a year supply of Cascade Platinum? I know I would!
Cascade will choose two weekly winners and one final grand prize winner after the entry period has ended. Each week, a new winner will be selected to receive a KitchenAid dishwasher and six-month supply of Cascade Platinum. To enter properly, include both the #MyPlatinum hashtag and tag @MyCascade in your entries to the contest! Here is the run down on how it will work each week:
Show us your best dish styled from the sparkling plate up!
Show us your best bite and most creative use of sparkling silverware!
Show us how you serve up creative concoctions in sparkling glasses. Cheers!
Show us your sparkling tablescape for your most special celebrations!
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