Cascade is phosphate free - should I get tsp?

[aiannar974]

I noticed most of the auto dish detergents are phosphate free. Does this make them less effective. They are definitely a cheaper alternative to tsp.

Anthony

 

[Isaac-1]

Short answer is yes it does, but phosphate has been banned in detergents in several states now, so many of the national brands have decided to reformulate nationwide

 

[JasonLion]

Modern phosphate free dishwasher detergent works well enough, but if you can find real TSP that is better. Watch out though, there is a product that is prominently labeled as TSP, but is actually a phosphate free alternative that is inferior to dishwasher detergent.