There is no denying dishwasher pods have become a go-to choice for many people, thanks to their easy, mess-free convenience. But do they actually clean better than traditional liquid or powder ...

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When it comes to dishwasher detergents, are you a pod person, a liquid fan, or a powder diehard? In an Instagram poll we posted, 71 percent of participants voted for pods as their go-to. Twenty ...

Pods pack the most cleaning power, making them ideal for tough, stuck-on messes, but they may underperform in quick or cooler wash cycles if they don’t fully dissolve. Liquid detergents are gentle and ...