You don't have to buy a Palolive or Cascade to get your dishes clean in your dishwasher. Make your own dishwasher detergent / soap. I have used this recipe, and my dishes come out just as clean.
Combine equal parts baking soda and borax. Pour in about 2 tablespoons into the dispenser and start. Don't forget to omit heat dry.
To reduce the water spots on your dishes, add distilled white vinegar to the Jet Dry dispenser.
