Yes, this is what my local Sears dealer told me. Now, I'm also not seeing the formula with fabric softener at the website either - only the formula with Oxi Clean. I wonder if they're also reformulating the other one, too?

I checked with a couple of the nearby Sears to see what they had in stock and each had the Stain Fighting formula (orange lid) 275 loads on sale for $18.88.

Has anyone seen this formula come in a smaller size?

I'm currently using the 125 load size of the no dye or perfume formula and at the rate I'm using it, a teaspoon at a time, I can't ever imagine using it all up. So that big of a bucket with 275 loads seems just too overwhelming for me.

Janet

I haven't seen it in a smaller size, though I think it used to come in a smaller bucket.

Look at it this way: if you buy a bucket w/the orange lid, you probably won't need to buy detergent again until the next decade. :-)

I Dig It...

The Merritt Island store in Fla. has the 50 scoop small bucket in the Stain Fighting Formula. The cost was $5.99. I've never seen these before and this isn't a regular big Sears store either. It's a service and parts store, like a small warehouse. So, they are made but maybe just a select few stores carry these small containers.

I went to Sears yesterday to pick up some detergent in case it got discontinued. To my surprise, the sales (and original) prices weren't the same as the ones linked on another thread. All they had left in buckets was the small (125 load) size detergent with oxiclean for $10.88 instead of $15.99 and the big bucket (275 loads) of the detergent with FS for $16.88 instead of $24.99.

I asked the sales guy if Sears is dicontinuing those detergents. He said as far as he knows they simply changed the packaging. They did indeed have the other kinds (stain fighting formula, perfume free and oxiclean) in small (120 loads) and big (275 loads) BOXES. The big ones are $26.99, so they did raise the price a little. They didn't have any detergent, liquid or powder, without the HE symbol. The boxes don't mention a change of formula, so I guess it's still the same old stuff.

I bought the big bucket of the detergent with FS since it was a better deal than the small bucket of the oxiclean cversion. I was a little sceptical about the rinsability/residues, but it seems to work very well. It has a very light scent that I can't detect in the clean laundry (after drying). So far I am happy with it!

Renee are you near the Merritt Island store?

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Thanks,
Janet

Oh..it friggin figures! Pardon my language, but I finally find something I like besides the Charlie's and now it is being discontinued. ARGH!!!!! This always happens to me. BTW, when any of you called to see what was going on, did any of them say if they were reformulating the unscented variety or is that totally gone?

Happymom...

I didn't ask about all the varities but what I'm told is that the detergent is being reformulated. If you notice on Sears website, all of the big buckets except for the Oxi-clean version is gone and only one of the liquids is there, I think. This tells me that all versions are being reformulated. Lets keep an eye on their website to see if new things pop up there. I'm with you, why do they have to make something great, better?

They obviously don't listen to their customers.....

renee b,

I called Sears. Unfortunately it was not very useful. The woman I spoke with had no idea if all of them were being reformulated or if they were being discontinued. I guess all I can do is enjoy what I have while it lasts and if they do not have anything else by the time I am almost done with it, I'll have to go back on the hunt for something else again.

I guess I could always try the Tide HE powder with a vinegar rinse to cut the access perfume. For some reason it seems my washer prefers powders. If I use a powder like the Charlies or the Sears it doesn't over suds and rinses better. If I use a liquid it may or may not over suds, but definitely doesn't seem to rinse that well.

I will admit I have not tried all the liquid varieties available, but considering I have not had good luck with prior liquids I am hesitant to try any others out there. On top of that, I have seen no other liquids that claim to protect colors except for the Cheer and Tide HE as far as liquids go.

Oh well, I'll just cross my fingers and hope for the best.

Like I stated above,
on my last visit to Sears ( a week or so ago) it did not seem as if they had discontinued OR reformulated any of the detergents.
They seem to get rid of the buckets and switch to boxes. Everything that was in a bucket was on sale (price ending in $.88) and they already didn't have much left. They had all the varieties in small (120 loads) and large (275 loads) boxes and ALL of them had the HE symbol. On the shelf it did say "Desoto". They had a few liquid detergents there as well and all had the HE symbol as well.

I guess they don't market their detergent as HE and non-HE anymore. It is low sudsing so it can probably be used in ANY kind of washer...

Happymom, I don't find Tide HE powder's scent to be a problem. Our Duet rinses it out (with help from vinegar) so all we are left with is neutral-smelling clothes, towels, and linens. I only really smell the stuff when dispensing it. However, maybe that says more about the sensitivity of my nose.

Happymom...
Was just at my Sears yesterday and noticed that while they do not have the buckets of the Stain Fighting formula (orange lid) anymore, they have them in boxes of 120 scoops. It seems that they re-packaged it. The new boxes are the exact same design as on the buckets WITH the HE symbol on it now. Before the boxes didn't have the symbol. Also boxed now is the formula with the fabric softener. The exact same design from the bucket now on that box too. I was looking around for a salesman, couldn't find anyone, not that I expect to get an answer as to whether it is reformulated or just repackaged. I've got enough detergent to last me for 2 years no no need to buy one. At least it's still being made!!!

Thanks for this info, renee_b. I'll definitely hang on to my buckets so I can just empty the boxes into them when they are empty. I'm hoping to find a bucket of the OxiClean formula by Saturday, so I can get it half-price. If I do, I'll have two buckets of that and two buckets of the Stain-fighting formula. It would be a looooooooong time before I'd need to buy any more detergent. :-)

I went into the local Sears yesterday and purchased the bucket of detergent with Oxyclean. Only the buckets were on sale and the gal said that they are getting rid of the plastic buckets and everything will be in boxes. They had the replacement boxes on the shelves at the regular price. I checked, online, and the closest Sears was the only store (of 3 in my area) that still had them in stock. So, it appears that it is a packaging change for the most part.

Robyn
Who liked the half-price cost!

That is such crap. Sears detergent is still being sold in most stores I have been in and here it is 2016. Have used it since 1984. Sears detergent was recommended for people with detergent sensitive skin. It is also low on fragrance which is nice. They put it on sale often enough that I rarely buy it at full price.

TP, Have you tried the one named Kenmore instead of the Ultra Plus? If so, how well did it work?

Alex......LOL

Alex Chicago!! LOL LOL LOL with an M & A in every LOL!!! #Oldthreadtroll