Many fall somewhere in the middle: The original powder-only dishwasher pods from Dropps, a trendy detergent brand that debuted in 2005 and touts itself as eco-friendly, had a few impressive runs ...

It’s unanimous! All four plumbers I spoke to recommend using dishwasher pods over liquid detergent. Pods are pre-measured, which means they're less likely to leave residue behind, and they ...

When it comes to dishwasher detergent ... removing all dirt off dishes,” he says. Ray Brosnan, a plumber with the Ireland-based Brosnan Property Solutions, agrees. He says the pods are ...