re563
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Seems Sears is getting rid of their detergent line. All the liquids are gone and now with only 4 powder detergents left, two of them are on clearance price of $7.88. Better stock up now.
Sears Ultra Plus
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mich
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Are you sure?
The website says that is the "Sale" price, for the 125 load boxes.
The stuff itself is really, really good. I know they don't make much money off it, but, they do seem to sell a good bit of the stuff.
The website says that is the "Sale" price, for the 125 load boxes.
The stuff itself is really, really good. I know they don't make much money off it, but, they do seem to sell a good bit of the stuff.
Like Amway's "SA8 Bioquest" and Fuller Brush's "Fuller 86", Sears Ultra is a low-sudsing detergent that rinses out well even in softened water. It doesn't remove stains as well as the Tide With Bleach line, but not all loads require the big guns. I like to use Sears Ultra for sheets and bath linens, neither of which require major stain-fighting.
I fear for the future of Sears. Heard they lost nearly half a billion dollars last quarter, alone. They can't keep doing that for long before something drastic happens.
I'd hate to see anything happen to the Kenmore line of appliances. Even though they're all custom-made for Sears by other companies, most of them have a few features not seen in the parent brands. Nearly every appliance category tested by Consumer Reports has a Kenmore model at or near the top of the ratings.
I fear for the future of Sears. Heard they lost nearly half a billion dollars last quarter, alone. They can't keep doing that for long before something drastic happens.
I'd hate to see anything happen to the Kenmore line of appliances. Even though they're all custom-made for Sears by other companies, most of them have a few features not seen in the parent brands. Nearly every appliance category tested by Consumer Reports has a Kenmore model at or near the top of the ratings.
dirtybuck
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I saw Ultra Plus (orange box) at K Mart yesterday. Forgot to look at the price, but will do so today as I have to make a return trip.
It's true...
<span style="font-size: medium;">Sears Ultra Plus (Green or Pink) 125 loads @ $7.88</span>. <span style="font-size: medium;">Just ordered 2 boxes. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Sears Ultra Plus (Green or Pink) 125 loads @ $7.88</span>. <span style="font-size: medium;">Just ordered 2 boxes. </span>
dustin92
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It doesn't bother me too much even if it's going away- I bought a box and was never impressed with the cleaning power, it had almost no scent, and left white streaks on dark colors, while making everything stiff and scratchy. I gave most of it away.
<span style="font-size: medium;">Works fine for me. For darks I use either Woolite or Cheer for darks. Everything else in Sears Ultra. Rinses clean. Then again Yogi did tinker with the water fill level of my Maytag, so it now uses like 40 gallons per wash.</span>
re563
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Yes, it's true
Had a friend that worked at sears and told me that when you see a price ending in 88, means it's on clearance and being dropped.
Had a friend that worked at sears and told me that when you see a price ending in 88, means it's on clearance and being dropped.
polkanut
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I just came home from getting 2 of the green boxes, and the shelf sale price wasn't the same as what shows up online. They should give you the online price which should be lower.
you have to watch Sears with in-store items and on-line items.....pricing varies between the two.....and it may be a case of discontinued from one area, but not another...
I had that with a TV from them, on-line, no longer available....but still available if you went to an actual store location...and yet they both came from a warehouse, most likely the same one...
I still like the stuff, works great for me....
I had that with a TV from them, on-line, no longer available....but still available if you went to an actual store location...and yet they both came from a warehouse, most likely the same one...
I still like the stuff, works great for me....
whirlcool
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I saw a news report about Sears the other day that indicated a lot of the stuff that sells on the holidays has not yet been stocked by Sears. There are a lot of empty shelves all thought the Sears network.
perc-o-prince
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Couldn't find the "free" version (blue box). Too bad.....
Chuck
Chuck
perc-o-prince
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Hey! After a little dogged determination and a few transfers from place to place (25 minutes later), I found 2 boxes of the "free" version nearby! Woo-Hoo! Thanks for the heads-up!!!
Chuck
Chuck
polkanut
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Chuck,
Did the shelf price and the price that came up in the computer system match, or did they have to do a price adjustment like they had to do with me?
Did the shelf price and the price that came up in the computer system match, or did they have to do a price adjustment like they had to do with me?
perc-o-prince
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Tim,
When I finally got someone, they looked it up and said it was $7.88, so it must have been in their system for that price.
Chuck
When I finally got someone, they looked it up and said it was $7.88, so it must have been in their system for that price.
Chuck
retromania
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Too Bad
I knew it was just a matter of time. Have loved using the Ultra Plus unscented.
I knew it was just a matter of time. Have loved using the Ultra Plus unscented.
polkanut
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It's always like that when you find something that works it then is discontinued.
Bought 2 boxes of the Ultra Plus with Fabric Softener (125 loads) for $7.88 each with in-store pickup. The website indicated the store only had 4 boxes of this left in stock. My local Sears was OUT of the regular (non-softener) and the Free versions. I'd sooner have dental surgery than go through the part of Columbia where this particular mall is located for pickup during the Holiday season. Maybe I can wait until AFTER the Christmas holidays to pick this stuff up, since it's paid for, after all.
polkanut
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Dave,
I wouldn't wait too long because you never know what's going to happen with the company.
I wouldn't wait too long because you never know what's going to happen with the company.
went to the Sears Home Goods store, its just hardware and appliances, no clothing...
got the last two boxes they had.....
but an unadvertised special, and only the W/softner Pink box, was on sale for 12.99 a box for the 275 load.....I still mis the 5 gal bucket!...it was mentioned only available at these locations....there was no signage, the cashier mentioned it to me....not wild about the softner version, but at that price, who could say NO!
got the last two boxes they had.....
but an unadvertised special, and only the W/softner Pink box, was on sale for 12.99 a box for the 275 load.....I still mis the 5 gal bucket!...it was mentioned only available at these locations....there was no signage, the cashier mentioned it to me....not wild about the softner version, but at that price, who could say NO!
I use the one with the Oxi Clean
and I love it. I have used it for quite some time. I tried to go off of it by using something that was supposed to be more "eco" friendly but my clothes really suffered especially dish towels and things like that.
I went back to this about a month ago and there is a huge difference. I checked their web site and this formula is not on sale. I hope that means they are not phasing that one out. Does anyone know?
and I love it. I have used it for quite some time. I tried to go off of it by using something that was supposed to be more "eco" friendly but my clothes really suffered especially dish towels and things like that.
I went back to this about a month ago and there is a huge difference. I checked their web site and this formula is not on sale. I hope that means they are not phasing that one out. Does anyone know?
DeSoto Chemical Co.
in Joliet, IL is the manufacturer of this detergent. Perhaps someone will want to call them to check on the status of the product.
DeSoto has been a supplier to Sears since around 1910, originally making paint and varnish for them. They were at least partly owned by Sears until 1987, when they bought out the shares owned by Sears at that time. The coatings division was broken up and sold to several other companies, including Sherwin-Williams (current mfr. of Sears paint), and PPG.
DeSoto also had a wallcovering division, United-DeSoto, that made wallpaper for Sears and also marketed under their own brand.
in Joliet, IL is the manufacturer of this detergent. Perhaps someone will want to call them to check on the status of the product.
DeSoto has been a supplier to Sears since around 1910, originally making paint and varnish for them. They were at least partly owned by Sears until 1987, when they bought out the shares owned by Sears at that time. The coatings division was broken up and sold to several other companies, including Sherwin-Williams (current mfr. of Sears paint), and PPG.
DeSoto also had a wallcovering division, United-DeSoto, that made wallpaper for Sears and also marketed under their own brand.
abcomatic
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News today from Peoria
I went to the Sears store in Peoria today and bought 2 boxes of the 180 load size, orange box. I asked about the future and he said that a new package will be coming out in the middle of Dec. He said that Tide makes the detergent now and doesn't know who will be making it in the future? I am not sure he knew what he was talking about though?
I went to the Sears store in Peoria today and bought 2 boxes of the 180 load size, orange box. I asked about the future and he said that a new package will be coming out in the middle of Dec. He said that Tide makes the detergent now and doesn't know who will be making it in the future? I am not sure he knew what he was talking about though?
retromania
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Sears Ultra Powder Unscented
So sorry to see this go. I liked it for a number of reasons. I hate that I will have to start experimenting with other powders to find one that I like as well. I can predict I will be donating several boxes of powder detergent to the local men's homeless shelter. The main thing is to find one that doesn't suds too much. Our water here is so soft.
So sorry to see this go. I liked it for a number of reasons. I hate that I will have to start experimenting with other powders to find one that I like as well. I can predict I will be donating several boxes of powder detergent to the local men's homeless shelter. The main thing is to find one that doesn't suds too much. Our water here is so soft.
Today I called the toll-free number listed on the box. I got their voicemail which stated "Thank you for calling the detergent hotline", and to please leave a message. I had to go out, so didn't leave one. I may try again tomorrow, or perhaps someone else may want to try calling to ask about it.
My local sears is out of stock too
and on another forum, a poster confirmed it is being discontinued.
Methinks Sears Holdings is on life support. It is an anchor store at my local mall. Foot traffic is never what you would call heavy and at my local Kmart, same thing. The only foot traffic in Kmart is for the Little Greasers el-cheapo pizza.
Wonder what fire sale Eddie Lampert will come up with now?
and on another forum, a poster confirmed it is being discontinued.
Methinks Sears Holdings is on life support. It is an anchor store at my local mall. Foot traffic is never what you would call heavy and at my local Kmart, same thing. The only foot traffic in Kmart is for the Little Greasers el-cheapo pizza.
Wonder what fire sale Eddie Lampert will come up with now?
lovestowash
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Sayonara Sears...
We were just in Rochester, MN over the Thanksgiving holidays...
The Sears there, one of 4 anchor stores in the main mall, was closing...
"Going Out Of Business" signs encouraged us to take a look...
Everything was "50% off", but marked up 100% to compensate...
They did have a few boxes of the detergent, but I didn't want to lug them home...
Soon after "Black Friday", the store shut the doors for good, not even waiting for Christmas...
I was surprised that in a progressive town of 100,000+, there is no Sears...
George
We were just in Rochester, MN over the Thanksgiving holidays...
The Sears there, one of 4 anchor stores in the main mall, was closing...
"Going Out Of Business" signs encouraged us to take a look...
Everything was "50% off", but marked up 100% to compensate...
They did have a few boxes of the detergent, but I didn't want to lug them home...
Soon after "Black Friday", the store shut the doors for good, not even waiting for Christmas...
I was surprised that in a progressive town of 100,000+, there is no Sears...
George
Bought some
Was in Sears Western Hills last night, and they had the Ultra Plus in the orange box on sale for $11.94 (180 loads).
Was in Sears Western Hills last night, and they had the Ultra Plus in the orange box on sale for $11.94 (180 loads).
retromania
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Well...
Since I read on here that Sears Ultra is soon to be no more, I have been looking around at powders and in particular unscented powder detergents. I was in a dollar store this morning and saw All unscented pods. Looked promising. I still have a good bit left in my Sears box so I will keep All in mind for later.
Since I read on here that Sears Ultra is soon to be no more, I have been looking around at powders and in particular unscented powder detergents. I was in a dollar store this morning and saw All unscented pods. Looked promising. I still have a good bit left in my Sears box so I will keep All in mind for later.
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