How much detergent to use for the large front loading commerical washers?

Question

I just decided to use a front loading commerical washer today and everyone else's loads seemed to have more suds than mine. I used arm & hammer liquid detergent and I just poured in what seemed to be tons of soap, but still not alot of suds. These are the HUGE washers that hold 4 loads of clothes. I put in more than enough for 4 loads yet not really any suds, any tips/suggestions?

Answer 1

A and H isn't very sudsy to begin with. You actually don't want suds because that means there is soap residue being left on your clothes, like in top loading washers. Just a capful will do it.

Answer 2

Not all detergents make lots of suds. Arm and Hammer is one of them, it has Baking soda in it and that doesn't sud up a lot. This doesn't mean they aren't cleaning the clothes. Next time just add a little more or change if you like the suds. You don't want them to be coming out of the washer either. Better to be safe. The clothes are clean aren't they?

Answer 3

any soap that has the HD on the label. You can use these soaps on any washers. I use this soap, because it does not have a high suds content. Too much suds tend to irritate the skin. Many soaps are consentrated, you only need to use about 1/2 the cap for a large load. This will save you money, and your clothes will still get clean.

Answer 4

You really don't need the suds. The front loaders are designed differently from the top loaders and are low sudsing machines. Also the type detergent does have something to do with it. I have used the front loaders many many times and one capful of detergent is plenty, even in the big machines. The only thing is that if you have some specific stains on your clothes or if your husband's shirt collars need some extra attention, use some Whisk on the collars or a Clorox Bleach Pen on the spots. Both are great products. You don't want to over do your bleach either. It weakens the fibers of your clothes and they wear out a lot faster.

Answer 5

You need to change powders, or liquid. In the states most washers use a half cup of powders per load, but in Sweden they only use like 2 table spoons for their front loaders.

Answer 6

i like all- detergent and for four loads would use about 4 cups or read what the soap manufacturing recommends.also they may have a water softener which makes a big difference.also,a lot of those machines tell you when to add soap,usually pre-wash wetting clothes then adding soap,and a little latter the rest of the soap,and finally softener.

Answer 7

1/3 of a cup of detergent!

Answer 8

a front end loader is usually equal to 3 loads.check your load rating and go from there

Answer 9

powder soaps make more suds.