This is conspiracy theory territory but I believe they stop stocking certain things in order to induce me to overbuy when I see something I really like. They have this seasonal 4-bean salad in jars but it seems to be seasonal as they come back year after year. These are not exactly healthy because of the sugar content but I love to eat it as a snack. Last time they were in stock I bought 8 jars and my wife asked me why. I told her it was because once they are gone and get the asterisk on the price banner they will not have anymore. (you'all know about the asterisk on the price banner, I hope)
A long, long time ago, I worked for a megacorp that did business with Price Club (predecessor of Costco), and this was definitely part of their model. I remember being in a meeting once where someone was joking with Sol Price about how they couldn't find their favorite product any more and couldn't he as CEO do something about it. His serious response was that this was actually a business strategy. If members thought something might not be there next time they came, then they'd buy it now instead of waiting and possibly changing their minds. Even if they definitely wanted it, he'd rather make a sale now than later. Letting a few items go out of stock or having them available seasonally helped create that sense of urgency.
Same here. I was running low on the Cascade pods we used to use and wanted to see if there was a decent one without the microplastic coating. I like the convenience of the "pod-type" detergents. I ordered a pack from a company called Blueland. I ran a few loads with the Blueland ones and then a couple with the remaining Cascade pods I had. Dishes were equally clean, so I am happy to switch. I was worried about them crumbling or clumping together without the plastic coating, but so far that doesn't seem to be an issue -- I do store them in an old Cascade container (plastic) -- they come in a kind of flimsy papery packet.
Have you checked to see if anything is in the way of the soap door? I found this as a problem when we were traveling and DW complained about the soap not working.
This might be the problem. It could also be something occasionally blocking the water spray on the top shelf. Not sure why this is a new problem though. I’ve had the same dishwasher for 4 years and this problem started happening over the last few months. I’ll eventually figure it out, but it is annoying, especially if I don’t notice until after I’ve unloaded the dishes.
We recently had to replace our Samsung and I got a Bosch dishwasher. It has what I consider a really nice feature. When the dying is about done, it automatically opens the door to let the dishes finish drying in the air. Since the thing is so incredibly quiet I might not know it had finished (although there is a little light that goes out when it does).
I use gel but I'm tempted to switch to powder for our current non-softened water situation. My understanding is gel doesn't have some useful chemicals that powder does because they become ineffective if mixed (long) beforehand.
Heh, heh, it's been years ago, now, but for me: It was Grape Nuts cereal. Cereal in the Islands costs almost as much as meat per pound at any regular grocery store. Even Walmart cereal is expensive. But for a month, Costco had HUGE boxes of Grape nuts. I've never seen before (or since) that size of box of Grape Nuts. "POUNDS" of the stuff in a huge box at (IIRC) $6.00 +/-. I thought to myself "Self. This will NOT last." So I stocked up. I always put stored cereal in the freezer for at least 3 weeks (in Saran wrap) to kill the weevils. Sure enough, I was right, once the dozen pallets of Grape Nuts were gone - they were G - A - W - N gone! (GAWN is Country and Western for "gone" in case you don't live close to Kentucky.) YMMV
He has done three (?) videos on dishwashers and why pods don't work. We stopped using them after watching his latest video on it.Obligatory controversial Technology Connections video link!
Who buys a year's worth of powder at once? I have one box in use and one backup box. When the duty box is used up, I go buy another as a backup. The longest one box ever sits is probably two months. And I just don't see the mess you mention. I take the box out from under the sink, pull out the little pour spout, pour some powder into the little receptacle on the inside of the dishwasher door, close the pour spout and stow the box back under the sink. I haven't ever dropped a speck of powder anywhere but in the receptacle.
No they are not!
I watched that earlier, IIRC, the main issue with pods is that they don't do the 'pre-wash' thing, which he found to be important.Obligatory controversial Technology Connections video link!
He has done three (?) videos on dishwashers and why pods don't work. We stopped using them after watching his latest video on it.
@RetiredHappy - one anecdote of not having problems doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist.
And I think we would be better off if we all avoided talking about who is or is not using their brain. Let's just assume that everyone is posting in good faith and respond accordingly.
I just asked my wife, she said she goes to Menards (Mid-west based chain) for powder, but switched back to the gel type since it is easier to find, and allows for the same dose adjustment and pre-wash fill. She also said she was getting a white powder build up on the dishwasher with powder, but not with gel. But I see Meijer also carries powder, Cascade and their store brand.
Our county library system has a free online subscription to Consumer Reports. Another benefit I learned about when I retired
Consumer Reports is THE very last magazine we actually subscribe to. Very much worth it as I don't often go to the library. Of course, FREE is better.Our county library system has a free online subscription to Consumer Reports. Another benefit I learned about when I retired
