We have great news for Village customers who love our Excelsior® HE laundry detergent [drumroll sound] that same company now makes dishwasher pods! We just got our shelves stocked with containers at Village Home Stores and the response has been great. Our sales team at Village is already using them and we wanted to share with you 5 reasons why we love these HE dish pods.
1: The Price is Right
Why dance around it, price is always going to be a factor when buying any household cleaner. In this case, you get the right product at a great price. We shopped and compared other dish pod options, and our pods are priced very competitively with store brands (actually lower than most). They are also the best product you could be using in your dishwasher. We keep this price low so we know you are using the right type and amount of detergent in your appliance. As we launch this new product at Village, we are offering a 90 pod bucket for just $29.99 making them just .33/ load. Even better, at the time of this article being posted when you purchase a new dishwasher in store from Village Home Stores and have our team install it for you, we will GIVE you a FREE bucket of pods (offer valid 9/12-11/30/24) to take home with you.
2: They Work and We Love What’s Inside
Yes, they work! And yes, they work well! Excelsior® HE detergent pods are an all-in-one dishwasher solution that includes a phosphate free, enzyme-based detergent with everything you need packed right into each pod that includes a degreaser and a rinse aid.
That’s right you don’t even need a rinse aid there’s one built in. Each pod works using enzymes and a stain-fighting formula that is tough on stains and leaves your items with a streak and spot-free rinse. Much like household preferences and the built-in fabric softener feature in our laundry detergent, you are welcome to still use rinse aid if you see the need. We know that everyone’s water hardness and quality varies. We also want to mention that the pods are safe for septic systems!
3: They are Designed for Modern Water Levels
Just a few months ago we wrote an article about shopping for dishwashers with us. In that article we mentioned changes in styles, layouts, parts, and components. Something also important to mention is that major changes have been enforced in the water usage of dishwashers during use. New dishwashers must meet current HE regulations for water usage. Cycles have been adjusted to make better use of the limited water going through the dishwasher. These water usage regulations arrived after the introduction of dishwasher pods to the public. So that means the pods you purchase elsewhere are designed to be used in any dishwasher of any age including those old enough to run more water through each rinse cycle (removing soaps and suds). We want to remind you that too much soap in any cleaning home appliance can lead to build up in the unit and on your items.
4: Other Pods Can Really Damage your Dishwasher
But how can the wrong soap lead to a leaking or broken machine? Just like you can overuse laundry detergent, using too much dish detergent can be excessive and overwhelming for your machine. In both cases this leads to build up on your “clean” dishes and the components inside your appliance investment that you can’t see. That over-sudding soap build up can even lead to a stinky or even leaky dishwasher.
"I am really excited to be able to offer this option to our customers because our service team has seen what other detergents can do to the inside of a dishwasher, from undissolved pods clogging up pumps and hoses, to bleach-based detergents drying out seals and gaskets. These are things that can cause dishwashers to leak and can lead to costly repairs and even flooring and cabinet damage."
Sorry for sounding like a broken record about our laundry detergent, but we love it because it consistently performs well and keeps our customer’s appliance investments performing well. That’s why Rob and our team are so excited to be able to offer that same piece of mind to our dishwasher customers.
5: Comes With a No Stinky Dishwasher Warranty
All that soap overuse and build up can also lead to a stinky dishwasher. That is why Excelsior has slapped on the same “No Stinky Warranty” they offer for washing machines to this dishwasher product. If you purchase Excelsior HE Dishwasher Detergent at the same time as your dishwasher, and use the product exclusively in the new machine, they guarantee that no odor will develop in your dishwasher. This is for the life of the appliance which is an exceptional amount of piece of mind as you are investing in a new dishwasher. And as long as you continue to purchase your pods from Village Home Stores, we will have all the necessary invoices to make this claim should you need to. You also get a 30-day Adore It Guarantee on your pods. If you don’t love the performance of these pods, you can return them within the first 30 days.
Save Money (and Your Machine) with Our Detergents
For those who love our Excelsior HE laundry detergent product for its pricing and performance, this will be an easy trust-fall into another product. The same reasons we all love Excelsior laundry products are what have us so excited about the dish pods. Need a reality check and want to see some pretty gross images our techs have taken of the insides of machines using too much soap? Then head to the end of this article but be warned, you will get the ick seeing that buildup.
You are welcome to come and shop your local low price guaranteed on dishwashers in store with us at 105 S State in downtown Geneseo, Illinois. You can also shop dishwashers online with us here at villagehomestores.com. Don’t forget that when you shop with us you get a competitive price on your appliance purchase AND the labor involved should you need us to install it for you. Village has our own staff delivery and installation experts as well as a team of expert service technicians available to you. Not sure what features you need in a new dishwasher? Come shop with us in person or text with our sales team right now using the webchat on this site or call us at (309) 944-1344 for expert shopping assistance.