I've had the same issue with Tide Ultra and my Electrolux front load washer.

The detergent clings to the detergent cup in the dispenser drawer.

It's the only detergent that does that.

I just don't use Tide Ultra anymore.

Reviewers of this product have had the same complaint recently. Here's a link with some recent reviews stating as such--sort by "most recent" if the link does not automatically do sort for you: A-15043021

Perhaps, if you like the results of this detergent you can try pouring it directly into the drum of the washing machine, bypassing the dispenser.

Detergent likely got that way during transport to the store in cold weather. Use the dispenser with the liquid cup removed (as you would if you used a powder detergent) while you're using that bottle.

Tide sport liquid does this for me every time too. I havent tried ultra release kind but I have heard they were similarly in consistency. I typically don’t use liquids and usually use powder and that’s solved the problem for me. I did however buy the new tide oxi liquid detergent and don’t have that issue with that kind.

I've had problems with the Tide Ultra and other liquids not dissolving. Regardless of wash temperature I dissolve it in a quart of warm water before adding it to the machine. Tide liquid takes almost as much stirring as Tide powder to dissolve. It rinses better too, and i suspect that there are little globs of undissolved Tide stuck on clothing that make it to the rinse cycle when I don't dissolve it first.

Even when using hot water?

Yes Pat... Even when the hot water line is purged of cold water.

That is one clingy detergent

I've had problems with it dissolving in "hot" water too. My heater is set to 125, so the hottest that it's getting in the machine is 115. It's almost like cornstarch. If you just drop a spoonful in it just lumps, if you make a little slurry first it mixes right in.

I just bought a bottle of this, and no problem coming out of the dispenser. It didn't really seem thicker than any other tide, a little thicker than persil. It may be a water pressure issue as well as the cold storage have someone mentioned above.

I used liquid "Tide Ultra Stain Release FREE" in 125 degree water and had no such problem. We've had some below zero temps recently also. Bought it from Target last week.

P.S. Greeny, you're going to love this one!

Pat, yes Tide Ultra Stain Release Free is an excellent, heavy duty detergent although I thought I read here that it has been discontinued???

I just bought a new bottle of the reformulated Tide Free (it looks like ingredients changed slightly) and only washed one load so far so I can't comment on it's performance yet.

I just finished a jug of Kirkland Signature Free from Costco and absolutely LOVED its performance but my waist was a little itchy under the elastic of my underwear. I think it might be from the Kirkland detergent so I decided to go back to Tide and see if it goes away.

Two things, Greeny: First, there are TONS of the above TUSF at my local Target. Second, it has cellulase in it :-(

Pat, I'm glad there is no shortage of it locally...I hope it wasn't discontinued. Not sure if you knew this, but thewirecutter dot com tested it as part of their detergent review and it's their top pick!

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/

And my opinion on cellulase has recently changed...Kirkland Signature contains it and I found it actually removed the little fuzzies from my t-shirts making them look newer and it also helped remove dirt from the bottom of my white socks. I didn't notice any holes or premature wear in my clothes either. So, it's definitely an ingredient I wouldn't avoid or be concerned with.

Greeny, I ended my subscription to Consumer Reports and only get my reviews from Wirecutter now. Yes, that's where I found out about TUSF.

Thanks for your thoughts about cellulase - I hope you're right. Didn't we wonder, though, how cellulase knew the difference between pills and flat fabric?

I also bought Woolite Darks, even tho' everyone here hates it. Gave 2 huge boxes of Cheer powder to our animal shelter because the suds were killing me. We'll see how it works.

I should end my subscription to CR too as I haven't read anything all too useful there lately.

And yes, we did wonder that and I don't recall us ever coming to a conclusion. I did go through a huge 126 load bottle that contained cellulase and found no new holes (or premature wear) in any of my clothing. I don't think that's enough testing to rule out any issues with cellulase, but the evidence is promising. :)

greeny, please let us know if you change your mind about cellulase. I tend to be a Greeny Copycat.

Will do Pat! I'm flattered that you trust my opinion.