“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

My sister-in-law recently landed a new apartment, and she was disappointed that there was no dishwasher. I can totally relate to this, and it’s even hard to imagine that any 21st century living quarter wouldn’t have this modern necessity (notice I didn’t say luxury!).  Cascade has always been my go-to dish detergent whether it was a liquid or the Action Pacs.  We switch back and forth between both depending on the sales and available coupons for either.  However, we never use generic or other brands because we’ve always been “brand specific” about certain products. This is my own made-up term which means I won’t use any other brand!  I don’t like to have to pre-rinse or double wash our dishe

We thoguht we would put the new Cascade Platinum Pacs  to the test! Between my hubby and son, they create a ton of messy dishes, and we run a load every day to every other day. So, there are some washing cycles where the dishes have sat for more than a day. You know how tough it is to get dried on food off even in the best dishwasher!

Check out our dirty dishes! Yuk!

Loading the Cascade Platinum Pacs are so easy, you just pop them in and press start! No mess!

Our dishes came out spotless, and I was very pleased with the results! I’m definitely sold on the Platinum Pacs!  I will be making sure to buy these with coupons and a *HOT* deal!!

You can see how we overload our dishwashing cycles!!!

Make sure to “like” the Cascade Facebook page since you never know when a coupon might pop up!

Now, more than ever, people eat with their eyes, and the evidence is all over sites like Facebook and Instagram. With that in mind, Top Chef judge and editor of Food+Wine magazine, Gail Simmons, has partnered with Cascade to discuss why presentation is just as important as preparation.
· From prep to plating: It’s more than just a great-tasting recipe, but also perfect presentation. Sparkling dishes, shining flat ware and spot-free glasses truly let you put your best food forward with culinary creations that pop!
· Gail recommends impressing with a Platinum Presentation: “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.”

Check out Gail Simmons Panna Cotta video below!!

Cascade Platinum Instagram Contest!

The Cascade “My Platinum” contest is a four-week Instagram contest encouraging fans to upload photos related to the weekly contest themes. Show off how sparkly Cascade makes all your pots, pan and plates!

• Visit the landing page  (http://tinyurl.com/PlatBlog) for information on how to enter and submit images:
• The landing page will prompt users to sign up for Instagram if they are not currently users of the app.
• Each week, two contestants will be selected to receive a brand new Whirlpool dishwasher.
• Additionally, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a Platinum kitchen makeover!
  To win, users have to both register and upload a photo with the #MyPlatinum hashtag and tag @MyCascade. Participants that have not registered will be disqualified from winning. Each week will have a 6-day entry period where Instagram users can enter the contest with their #MyPlatinum Photo. Cascade will choose two weekly winners and one final grand prize winner after the entry period has ended.
• Please be sure to include both the #MyPlatinum hashtag and tag @MyCascade in your entries to the contest!

Weekly Photo Topics:

Week 3: My Platinum Clink (Entry: 6/17-6/23)

Show us how you serve up creative concoctions in sparkling glasses.

Week 4: My Platinum Table (Entry Period: 6/24-6/30)

Show us your sparkling tablescape for your most special celebrations!
· Grand Prize Winner (Entry: 6/3-6/30)

Cascade Platinum Facts

What it is: Cascade© Platinum Pacs deliver the most powerful clean available from Cascade while simultaneously helping to maintain the sparkling look of your clean dishwasher interior.
How it works: Cascade© Platinum Pacs feature an advanced triple action recipe that is specially designed to leave dishware virtually spot-free and help prevent the build-up of hard-water film on dishwasher walls.*
*Use a dishwasher cleaner to remove existing build-up on wall interiors.
Why you need it: Cascade© Platinum Pacs achieve a top-tier clean so powerful that they even help keep your dishwasher machine sparkling and deliver a variety of dish care benefits:
• Powers away tough, 24 hour stuck-on food
• Eliminates the need to pre-wash dishes
• Helps maintain the look of new machines and helps prevent additional hard-water build-up
• Delivers exceptional dishware shine
Availability and Prices: Beginning in March 2013, Cascade©Platinum Pacs will be available in Fresh and Lemon Burst scents at mass merchandisers, grocery and retailers nationwide. More information on the entire family of Cascade© products can be found at http://www.cascadeclean.com. All pricing, promotion, shelving and distribution are at the sole discretion of the retailer.
The MSRP for:
• Cascade© Platinum 14 ct: $4.29
• Cascade© Platinum 23 ct: $6.69
• Cascade© Platinum 43 ct: $12.49