Our new front load washer was just delivered. I seem to remember hearing that I can use regular detergent, just a much smaller amount in these machines. Is this true?
2006-09-12 06:04:49 · 16 answers · asked by momofkings 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I don't know. . .
but what is the difference between a front load washer and a regular washer?
2006-09-12 06:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dasja L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that liquid detergent works best. I pour it into a plastic ball supplied with the detergent and put it in with the clothes. A modest amount of liquid seems to work fine.
When I used powder I found that it didn't all dissolve and left small clumps of it on the clothes. This may have been because I usualy use a short half hour wash.
2006-09-12 08:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by magicblur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful...my mom's front loading washer can only use H.E. (high efficiency) soap. Too much regular soap caused it to get stuck on the suds cycle. However, if you don't have H.E. detergent, you can use just a LITTLE bit of the regular kind (about a quarter of the maximum allowed should do it.) If you're not sure if your machine is high efficiency, best to check with the manufacturer.
2006-09-12 07:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by sweetsunflowergirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to use the exact detergent you used before in the conventional top load washer. A lot of the front load washers have an automatic "over sudsing" control.
2006-09-12 06:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by mommafrog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am assuming you have a new water saver.
Yes-- start with much reduced amount because much less water is used in the washing process. You'll soon learn the best amount through experience using your machine. Liquid detergent would be better. If using powdered detergent, DON'T USE DETERGENT WITH BLEACH: The bleach particles were not dissolving and made little white polka dots in my clothing. It took me awhile to figure out what was happening to my clothing.
2006-09-12 08:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lynda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that doing that can void your warranty. You may want to look over the paperwork that came with your machine to check. I think the main problem is that it creates too many suds. I know people who use regular detergent in those always, because it's so much cheaper. They use half the amount they would use in a regular machine, though.
2016-03-26 22:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the new machines, but I tried that once years ago and I had suds everywhere.....and into the next room. It wasn't worth putting detergent in there. Use the normal Tide or what you should use on clothes.
2006-09-12 06:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by sophieb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just try to use liquid detergent. Powder detergent shortens the repair interval due to incomplete dissolution and clogging of outlets.
2006-09-12 06:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the directions on the detergent package. You need to use less.
2006-09-12 06:06:53 · answer #9 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. When I worked as a housekeeper, I used front-loaders a lot. They cleaned well, but I had to make sure the door was shut tightly.
2006-09-12 06:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋