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Just being nosey around the Sears site, and noticed that their detergent is available to be shipped internationally.  Which variety is the best, and am I right in thinking that the general consensus is that it is a pretty good detergent?  £12.48 for 125 loads seems pretty good, even with shipping I would imagine.

 

Cheers,

 

Jon
 
Quite a few of us have tried and like the formula in the orange box. It has a light citrus scent that almost completely disappears when laundry is dried. It is also very good at shifting stains, and soil in general. A very good all-purpose detergent that is safe to use in coloured loads also.
 
Orange Box....

....I haven't seen the orange box online for a while now. I had to buy the one in the green box last time and it seems to be working quite well too. I haven't noticed any difference on my clothes.
 
Bargan alert

The Sear's add in Sunday's paper had the 180 load Orange box 50% off.  $11.99.  Sale runs through Friday.

 

I was pondering as I was walking through Big-Kmart Sunday.  They have Kenmore appliances now, why don't they stock the Ultra Plus Detergent?  It 's easier for me to go to Kmart than the mal,

 

More mindless wondering and editorializing and opinion.  Sear's biggest mistake was to give up their stand alone locations for the Anchor spots in the mall.  The mall just sucks too much business from a multi-department store like Sear's, the now dead Montgomery Wards. 
 
Sears Holdings in 2005 is the merger of Sears and Kmart

Kmarts carry some Sears brands since Sears Holdings owns both Sears Roebuck and Kmart
 
I knew K-Sears were the same. This is why I was wondering why they aren't carrying Ultra Plus on their detergent isle. They had washer/dryers and freezers lined up with Kenmore names Sunday. Why not convenience items?
 
They seem to be moving toward terrible Kenmoreclean! labeling so methinks it's only a matter of time till Kmart gets in on the detergent action.
 
I'm currently using the orange box stain fighter formula.  Over the years that I've been using this detergent, I'm probably on my 3rd go round with it.  (I kept one of the last platic pales it came in too).  I also used the formula with the OxyClean in it, but went back to the current one.
 
what I would like to know.............

will it perform well in a quick wash in a euro machine? I figure as it is designed for US machines and shorter wash cycles it will perform well. I checked out the Sears site, I can get a 125 wash carton of the green box variety for £12.89 plus shipping. Cheaper than I can buy 125 washes in the UK. I realise I would have to buy oxi-bleach to add in with whites, but that doesn't add much to the cost. I did look at the Sears Ultra with fabric softener added but that costs a mint to ship for some reason.

For the US guys....how well does the Sears liquid perform?
 
Sears Detergent

Hi. I've used Sear's detergents (different types - whichever one was on sale usually) and they are a fine product. I know that Sears usually farms out to other manufacturers for their private label stuff - it sure smells like Tide to me. but without all the fluffy texture of Tide. It seems like it's more concentrated though than Tide is and you really have to use much less than they recommend. Remember, they're in business to sell products, not have you use them spareingly. (Is the Scot in me showing here guys?)

I've also been using for the past few years a detergent called "BANG" which is marketed by a local store in my area called "Mills Fleet Farm". It costs about $10.95 for a 40 lb plastic tub when it's on sale and does a great job on cleaning. And you keep getting new buckets to use too as you use the detergent up. I use it in both my FL machine as well as the wringer (albeit very ocassionally). I use less than one small scoop (maybe about 1/4 of a cup per wash load). It's pretty economical.

Jim
 
Just had a quick look on the sears site, and the shipping is £12.91 plus £2.07 Duty+VAT. Total is £27.37.

Seems pricey initially, however you do get 125 loads, and it does seem to be very good value for what your getting.
 
Just checked on the larger 275 wash box, and the shipping cost stays the same just the duty and VAT rises to around £3.49. Not bad pricing, may be tempted when my bank balance re-settles after the car insurance payment lol.
 
Very true, and car insurance (mega ouch to me! £148 a month! lol) ... I know what you mean about it being a lot of dosh to spend on something you may not like. Caught between a rock and a hard place really!
 
Bloody hell......

Washboy, what kind of car do you have to pay that much insurance? I thought mine was bad for a 2L Mondeo but what you pay is shocking!!!!
 
Jim,

The Sears detergent is made by DeSoto Chemical. It was originally (several decades ago) a unit of Sears. In addition to the detergent, they made Sears paint. Several years ago the paint division was sold off, mostly to Sherwin-Williams who now is the manufacturer of Sears paint.
 
DeSoto Chemical

Thanks for that information. My dad always swore by Sears paint. Over the years I've used the Sears Weather Beater on my parents house several times. I've used their interior paint also but I can't recall the name of their best interior paint.
 
DeSoto Chemical

Thanks for that information. My dad always swore by Sears paint. Over the years I've used the Sears Weather Beater on my parents house several times. I've used their interior paint also but I can't recall the name of their best interior paint.
 
Sears Liquid

I've also used the Sears liquid, both orange label, Sears-Free liquid, and the liquid with fabric softener. It works okay but I like the powder better. Every once in a while I'll get a wild hair and buy the liquid with fabric softener for the sheets. It does leave a nice aroma. I've also used the Sears with Oxi Clean but I've never used the green box. Perhaps I'll try the green box also. Any of you guys remember when Sears also had powdered dishwasher detergent? I've used that also.
 
"will it perform well in a quick wash in a euro machine?

Paul

 

I think it should.  I use it from time to time in my  6K Miele which has the quick cycle configured as the default cycle here in the USA.

 

The Default quick cycle is:

 

12 to 20 minute wash

1 or 2 interim rinses of 5 to 8 minutes each, with spins between

Final rinse of 5 to 8 minutes

Final spin of 3 minutes

 

This cycle works quite well for most loads and I have used Sears detergent orange box in this cycle getting good results.
 
Sears Detergent

I did not know that Sears offered their label of laundry detergent. Where is it in the store??? I've been thru appliances many many times and I have never seen it, but that's good to know. I love vintage Kenmore and some of the Maid of Honor label things. Are any of you familiar with Sears Maid of Honor?
 
Maid of Honor

My mom has had some copper-bottomed stainless steel Maid of Honor saucepans since the 1950s. I think the handles have gotten loose, though.
 
Where to buy?

The detergent in the Greenville area stores is in the appliance area. It used to be in the hardware department at the Anderson store. We also have a Sears Outlet in Greenville where they sell display model appliances and scratch and dent appliances. They carry the detergent there as well...and it is cheaper there than at the store. Jim
 
I currently have

A 125 load box of the ultra plus with fabric softner if anyone would like it. I paid $15.99 for it and have used maybe 6 loads out of it. I do like it but right now i'm really into All with stainlifters.
 
Hey Robert......

Maybe these guys across the river may want to buy a sample off you to try for themselves before footing the whole bill.....

why let it go to waste.......

In 1988 they used to have something like a 3lb box you could buy, it was included with my purchase of the Limited Edition's....now its just the big ones....but I do miss the bucket.....one for the free bucket, and the lid kept the contents dry...
 
Maid of Honor

My friend who turned me on to this site has a Maid of Honor stainless steel pressure cooker and a MOA griddle. I personally don't remember the MOA things but my dad bought my mom a Sears ice crusher in coppertone. Mama gave it to one of my neices. I wish I had it back!
 

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