A Clean That’s Safe for You, Your Family, & Your Dishwasher

Yes, Cascade is safe when you use it in the dishwasher. Since 1955, Cascade has been a trusted name in cleaning dishes using safe and effective ingredients. Cascade ensures product safety through rigorous evaluations by scientists and safety experts.

To maximize your dish cleaning experience, check out how Cascade pods work and how to use them.

Yes, Cascade pods are safe for your dishwasher, your pipes, and your septic tanks when following usage instructions! Cascade pods will not cause clogging when used as directed. When placed in your dishwasher detergent dispenser, Cascade pods dissolve quickly and completely, so you can feel good about using them. Cascade is a top-rated dish detergent that comes highly recommended by plumbing experts, which is why we’ve partnered with one of the largest plumbing companies, Roto-Rooter, to help spread the word!

Learn why plumbers from three different companies recommend Cascade dish detergent and give it a top rating: click here.

The film around Cascade pods, and most other cleaning pods, too, is made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA or PVOH), which is a very common polymer used in lots of applications including medicinal pill capsules and eye drops. It’s especially effective for Cascade because it dissolves in water, allowing the cleaning product to be released and combined at just the right time in the dishwasher cycle.

To learn more about the ingredients in Cascade, click here.

Cascade pods are made up of a few different ingredients, each of which serves a different purpose throughout the washing cycle to make your dishes sparkle. PVA ensures the right ingredients are released and combined at the right time throughout the cycle. Cleaners without this benefit are less effective because they do not target the cleaning task required with your dishwasher.

Cascade is safe to use – just be sure you’re following usage instructions! Cascade is committed to a more sustainable planet and is a part of several environmental focused initiatives. To learn more about our ongoing promise to you and the world we share, click here.

Yes, when used as directed Cascade pods are safe. Cascade dish detergents have been around for over 70 years, and each ingredient is backed by hundreds of P&G scientists who go above and beyond standard safety measures. To learn more about our rigorous safety processes, click here.

To learn more about the innovation behind Cascade:

• Cascade Smart Film
• Ingredient Transparency
• Safety Standards