"Green Llama" did not just beat Cascade Platinum Plus
15 days ago
- #dishwashing
- #detergents
- #debunking
- Technology Connections claims that powder is better than pods and hot pre-wash is necessary, but the author disagrees.
- The author argues that detergent plays a minor role (~15%) in dishwashing, with mechanical action and heat being more important.
- Pre-wash detergent and temperature are deemed overrated, as European dishwashers (Bosch, Miele) achieve excellent results without them.
- The ASTM-standardized test results favoring Green Llama are criticized for cherry-picking soils and using non-standard detergent quantities.
- The author highlights differences in detergent formulations, noting that Cascade Platinum Plus has advantages like oxidation and corrosion inhibition.
- Despite disagreements, the author respects Technology Connections and believes the testing wasn't done in bad faith.