Sears detergent update

9 years ago

So I went into one of the smaller town Sears stores that doesn't sell much other than appliances. I'd bought detergent there before and thought I'd see if they still had it since I haven't found any in my major metro area. I scored a giant bucket. The guy at this store said they are not discontinuing it. He said the supplier went out of business and they're working on identifying a new supplier. Not sure if this is true but the guy sounded like he knew what he was talking about.

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steve_o
9 years ago
Well, Sears detergent used to be made by Huish, which morphed into Sun Products, which was bought by Henkel; that sale closed in September of last year. That's not quite "out of business" but if he meant that Huish/Sun is no longer a separate company, he is correct.

I don't know if Henkel wants to be in the private-label laundry business. That does not seem to be the way they've built their business over the years. They certainly have the know-how. Buying Sun gave them the contract and the capacity.

But it could be that Henkel doesn't want to commit to Sears given Sears' financial condition. Or maybe Sears didn't offer Henkel the $$ they want to make on a private-label product. Or Henkel believes that powder detergent is a dying market and they just don't want to perpetuate it.

I would not expect a new supplier to provide the same formula detergent that Huish did. I'd stockpile the Huish product if you really like it.
mamapinky0
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Desoto Chemical Co. has manufactured Sears detergent for years.

I know there was a rumor that Huish made Sears detergent, but it wasn't accurate.
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3katz4me
Original Author
9 years ago
Ya I was thinking if there was any truth to the story that Sears may never get it worked out before they are defunct themselves. Hmmmm....maybe I should stop and buy the other big bucket on my way home today. Does detergent have a shelf life? Combined with what I have and the small amount we use for two people with FL and soft water it could cover me for the rest of my life.
mamapinky0
9 years ago
Yes it does have a shelf life. however there are things you can do to prolong it. Store it in a temperature controlled enviornment away from water and humidity. Store it in an air tight container. I keep mine in a closet in the center of the house away from all moisture. Some of my detergents are old yet they are free flowing and continue to work just fine. I Have heard Sears is not going to produce this detergent much longer, on the other hand Sears is a dying breed and will be closing its doors in the not to distant future, IMO, so if you like this detergent I see no reason why you can't stock up providing you have a storage area outside of the laundry room to store it.
steve_o
9 years ago
Huh. Pretty sure I heard about Huish here, years ago. Guess not everything I've seen on GW has been true... :-s
sparky823
9 years ago
The one in the Orange box is the only one I have ever heard that was made by DeSoto Chemical.