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I actually used my Alexa like that all the time.

"Alexa, order more dish detergent"

"From your recent order history, I found Cascade Dish Detergent pods, 120 count, $17.99. Would you like to order?"

"Yes"

It was super convenient when I was ordering something I had already ordered before, which is all my common purchased.

Tangent, have you considered using the powder? It's much cheaper and you can pour the amount you need. The pods only come in large sizes so you're almost always going to be wasting detergent.

I've used the detergent before but I find it messy sometimes or it will clog the detergent door. I use the cheap Finish tabs now. The do just as well as the expensive pods.

I used pods for years after lots of clogged machines with powder.

Now I use powder again, cleans clothes so much better and haven’t experienced the same clogging as years ago.

I use white vinegar instead of fabric softener as I have sensitive skin, wash sheets on 90C which cleans the machine, and still use pods on short washes.

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