There is no denying dishwasher pods have become a go-to choice for many people, thanks to their easy, mess-free convenience. But do they actually clean better than traditional liquid or powder ...

Sorry—some things you just have to wash by hand!

Pods pack the most cleaning power, making them ideal for tough, stuck-on messes, but they may underperform in quick or cooler wash cycles if they don’t fully dissolve. Liquid detergents are gentle and ...