Why do labels usually tell you that top-loading washing machines require more detergent than front-loading one

Answer 1

Front loaders also need to use low sudsing detergents because the tumbling action of the drum folds air into the clothes load that can cause over sudsing.

Tests comparing front loading and top loading machines have shown that, in general, front-loaders wash clothes more thoroughly, cause less wear, and use less water and energy than top-loaders. As a result of using less water, they require less detergent to be used, or conversely, they can use the same amount of detergent with less water, which increases detergent concentration and increases the amount of chemical action. They also allow a dryer to be more easily mounted directly above the washer.


A 50s modelTop-loaders do have the advantage in that they complete a washing cycle much faster, tend to cost less for the same capacity machine, and allow clothes to be removed at intermediate stages of the cycle (for instance, if some clothes within a wash are not to be spun). They also tend to be easier to load and unload, since reaching into the tub does not require stooping. The top loader's spin cycle between washing and rinsing allows an extremely simple fabric softener dispenser, which operates passively through centrifugal force and gravity. The same objective must be accomplished by a solenoid-operated valve on a front loader. Another advantage to the top-loading design is the reliance on gravity to contain the water, rather than potentially trouble-prone or short-lived front door seals.

Answer 2

Top loading washers use 10-15 times more water than a front loader. So when washing with a front loader, you should use less detergent.

Answer 3

I would think that since top-loading machines use more water that you would need more detergent since the increased volume of water would dilute the front-load quantity of detergent below the optimum cleaning effectiveness.

Answer 4

They tell you to use more soap in a top load machine because top load washers use more water. For an average load, a top load washer uses between 40 & 50 gallons of water. Front load washers only use between 13 & 25 gallons of water. In addition, front load washers tumble the clothes instead of agitating them back and forth. Because of the tumbling, front load washers create a lot of extra suds. For this reason, soap manufactures started producing HE (that stands for high-efficiency) soap. This soap uses less suds and stronger enzymes to clean the clothes.

Answer 5

front loaders use less water therefore less soap thats why they are considered hi-efficiency. HE