Kirkland laundry detergent

[adam-aussie-vac]

Hey guys, I’m a little curious. Does anybody know who makes the Costco laundry detergent now? As it used to be a different company but they pulled back from making “ storebrand“ products so does anybody know if the Kirkland ultra liquid still does a really good job? As I’ve been thinking about buying me a bottle and trying it out, it’s retailing for $20-$25 depending if you get it in store or delivered,that’s roughly half the price of tide for double the load (Kirkland Ultra Clean versus tide respectively$25 versus $50, and 146 loads compared to 78)

 

[combo52]

Kirkland liquid detergent

It doesn’t really matter who makes it because it may not be the same formula anyway.

Here in the United States Kirkland is one of the top rated detergents and it’s nearly as good as things like tide so it’s a very goodbye. I recommend it.

John L

 

[gelaundry4ever]

I'm currently using Persil Advanced Oxi+odor ultra pacs along with snuggle super fresh which smells so good.

 

[littlegreeny]

As far as I know, it's still made by Henkel.

 

[vacerator]

Been using Persil Oxy liquid since at least 2019.

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

As far as I know, it's still made by Henkel.

I thought they pulled out of the detergent manufacturing business for other companies so if they are still making it that’s a great thing,although I had a look at the bottle in person and the label saysmade in China” so maybe it’s not made by Henkel anymore

 

[panasonicvac]

I was just at my local Costco today and I noticed there weren't anymore power detergent in the isle. Don't know if they're currently out of stock or they don't sell them anymore.

 

[launderess]

As far as I know, it's still made by Henkel.

Not anymore.....

 

[launderess]

See previous thread on this matter: https://automaticwasher.org/threads/henkel-to-divest-retailer-brands-business-in-north-america.97534

 

[panasonicvac]

What a bummer, I really love that detergent. I also noticed that Tide Ultra OXI and Roma weren't at Costco today either but they were the last time I was there. I'm gonna have to look for a replacement once my last thing of Kirkland is all gone.

 

[phillymatt53]

For years, I've been using Windfresh powdered laundry detergent, available at Sam's Club and Amazon, among other sellers.
A nice big 35 pound bucket with a scoop, for about $40, giving 215 loads.
Same bucket as that Kirkland brand.
Always does a nice cleaning of my garments, and helps to prevent buildup in the washer.
It's also "old school" in its ingredients, before they started in that crap about sufactants and phosphates stuff.

 

[combo52]

Hi Matt, phosphates have been detergent all of our life. Nothing new about that however they’ve been gone for more than 20 years.

Didn’t you have a buildup problem in the filter on your washer? It may be this detergent. That’s generally not great stuff that you’re buying.

John L

 

[phillymatt53]

Hi Matt, phosphates have been detergent all of our life. Nothing new about that however they’ve been gone for more than 20 years.

Didn’t you have a buildup problem in the filter on your washer? It may be this detergent. That’s generally not great stuff that you’re buying.

John L

I suspect that not cleaning the filter after a load, and using that sticky overly thick Downey softener was the main problem.
The Windfresh is a great detergent, since I can see how it keeps my clothes looking like new, and clean.
I'll bet that the ingredients of Windfresh are the same as Kirkland, they come in the same bucket, just a different brand name.

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

im Probably crazy for thinking this, but I do somewhat think that maybe they might be the same company they probably just got the bottle redone and a smaller cap