Disclosure: 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.

The dreaded “D” word. You know what I’m talking about. Yes, it’s “Dishes!” If there’s one chore that I don’t like doing, it’s washing the dishes. If I have a sink full of dirty dishes in the sink, my entire house just feels dirty and messy. We wash our dishes on a daily basis so I need all the help I can get. That’s why I use and trust Cascade© Platinum Pacs to help me do the job!

I like to follow a routine when it comes to washing dishes, but sometimes that falls through. If we have busy nights where we fail to get the kids to bed at a decent time, then chances are, the dishes may sit in the sink over night after dinner. I’m not a fan of leaving dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher overnight, but it happens. I also like to try to keep the dishes washed during the day if I can get to it by leaving a sink full or warm soapy water. We like to wash dishes as soon as we are finished, but again–sometimes that doesn’t happen.

That’s why I love being able to use a dishwasher. If I have days where I just don’t feel like doing the dishes, I throw them into the dishwasher! Fun fact: I did not have a dishwasher growing up! I didn’t learn to use a dishwasher until I was in my 20′s!

Cascade© Platinum Pacs deliver the most powerful clean available from Cascade while simultaneously helping to maintain the sparkling look of your clean dishwasher interior. They 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.

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

After washing my dishes with the Cascade© Platinum Pacs, I could tell a huge difference with how clean my dishes were. In fact, my dishes were all so pretty and shiny! I was amazed at how sparkling clean they were. Before, I would wash my dishes in the dishwasher and see streaks and film all over my dishes–not after using Cascade© Platinum Pacs! Now I won’t be embarrassed when I have company. I can give them glasses and dishes that shine!

My glasses shine! “Cheers” to Cascade!

Cascade© Platinum Pacs are available in Fresh and Lemon Burst scents at mass merchandisers, grocery and retailers nationwide.

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.”

Learn more about Cascade’s partnership with Gail Simmons by viewing videos available on the Cascade YouTube page and the Cascade Facebook page!

Also, 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 there will be 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!

• Week 3: My Platinum Clink (Entry: 6/17-6/23) Show us how you serve up creative concoctions in sparkling glasses. Cheers!
• 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)

Good luck!