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TL;DR: Dawn still the grease GOAT but new scent is a disaster; Seventh Gen & Palmolive are the main backups; lingering taste on plastic is a common complaint; Dawn Powerwash has DIY hype; for dishwashers, powder > liquid/pods
TL;DR: best grease cutter; many use for other cleaning; reformulated scent hated by many; some hate the lingering smell
TL;DR: best grease cutter; many use for other cleaning; reformulated scent hated by many; some hate the lingering smell
TL;DR: unscented and clear options available; good cleaning power; great alternative to Dawn; some find it watery
TL;DR: unscented and clear options available; good cleaning power; great alternative to Dawn; some find it watery
TL;DR: plant-derived, biodegradable formula; unique, lovely scents; scents can be too strong; some report poor grease-cutting
TL;DR: plant-derived, biodegradable formula; unique, lovely scents; scents can be too strong; some report poor grease-cutting
TL;DR: affordable alternative to Dawn; good on grease with Oxy/Ultra variants; clear/unscented options available; some dislike lingering scent
TL;DR: affordable alternative to Dawn; good on grease with Oxy/Ultra variants; clear/unscented options available; some dislike lingering scent
TL;DR: incredibly effective, non-gimmicky spray; great for tough messes and non-dish tasks; refillable DIY version available; some find scent/residue an issue
TL;DR: incredibly effective, non-gimmicky spray; great for tough messes and non-dish tasks; refillable DIY version available; some find scent/residue an issue
TL;DR: affordable, concentrated Costco brand; comparable in quality to Dawn; a light citrus/green apple scent; plant-based option available
TL;DR: affordable, concentrated Costco brand; comparable in quality to Dawn; a light citrus/green apple scent; plant-based option available
TL;DR: affordable, works well on grease; available in many stores; Oxy variant works best; some find it watery/less effective
TL;DR: affordable, works well on grease; available in many stores; Oxy variant works best; some find it watery/less effective
TL;DR: highly concentrated, multi-purpose cleaner; effective on grease, pine scent; often bought in bulk/gallon size; some find it hard to go through
TL;DR: highly concentrated, multi-purpose cleaner; effective on grease, pine scent; often bought in bulk/gallon size; some find it hard to go through
TL;DR: mild, gentle scent; easy on sensitive hands; clear/dye-free version noted; some find it less powerful than Dawn
TL;DR: mild, gentle scent; easy on sensitive hands; clear/dye-free version noted; some find it less powerful than Dawn
TL;DR: all-natural, plant-based; used for dishes/body/laundry; needs careful dilution; some find it poor on grease/oil
TL;DR: all-natural, plant-based; used for dishes/body/laundry; needs careful dilution; some find it poor on grease/oil
all are disposable, consensus is buy cheap & replace (OXO, Tramontina, T-Fal); premium brands a pricey gamble on durability; proper care is crucial but coatings eventually fail; many just switch to cast iron or carbon steel instead
Cuisinart freezer bowls to start ; compressors for convenience; Lello is the BIFL endgame; Ninja Creami for protein/healthy options
overall consensus is a battle between reliability and price; Philips Hue is the gold standard but expensive; Lutron Caseta dominates switches; IKEA Tradfri is the best budget Zigbee option; enthusiasts prefer feature-rich switches like Inovelli and Zooz; WiFi bulbs like Kasa are cheap but can be unreliable
Encore/ESP reliable entry, Ode 2 filter fave, DF series value flats; Niche Zero workflow champ, Eureka quiet workhorse; hand grinders beat budget electrics, diminishing returns past ~$500
Victorinox Fibrox dominates value tier; German knives forgiving and BIFL; Japanese sharper but need care; skip sets buy individual; learning to sharpen matters most
Masterbuilt/Electric models are easy to use; WSM/Kamado offer better flavor, durability, and versatility; offsets require much more work for max smoke; pellet grills provide convenience, but may sacrifice smoke depth.
