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More or less detergent

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:15:54 GMT

With our new home we went back to a traditional W/D

I am over the HE products.

I noticed on the underside of the washer lid that it noted "use proper amounts of detergent, most laundry problems are the result of not using enough detergent."

I always thought it was the opposite, using too much detergent caused problems.

Thoughts??

Re: More or less detergent

PinkyPetunia — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:27:36 GMT

Experiment to see what works for you. I don't like to use excessive soap, it doesn't rinse out and leaves a residue. I also am not one who believes in using just a tablespoon per load.

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wagirl — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:29:16 GMT

Why would you not use the proper amount of laundry soap? I switched to Nellies soap a couple years ago and I only use 1 1/2 tablespoon per load as per instructions. But before I always used the stated amount. Same with my dish washer too. That machine is new and using too little soap really did a pretty awful job. Think the machines now days are more efficient, HE or not--congrats on your new home !!! Nothing like it !!

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:40:08 GMT

@wagirl

Love my Nellies!! It is the best.

I think a lot has to do with the quality of the soap and the amount of water in the drum. Or more importantly the ratio of water to clothes in the load.

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wagirl — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:44:34 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl--agreed. had a "normal" washer for 20 years til I replaced it a few years ago with a HE one---there was a learning curve I had to adjust too. Water levels were totally different as well as soap amounts.

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Fressa — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 15:10:32 GMT

I think it depends on the brand and type of your washer. It also depends on if you are using powder, gel, tablet, etc. I use whatever is recommended with the washer. When I purchased my HE model the amounts were different than the older washer.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:42:33 GMT

I don't have HE appliances, either.

I avoid buying HE laundry detergent. Costs more, you get less and I still buy liquid detergent so I can control soap for small loads.

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brandiwine — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:48:08 GMT

I'm another Nellies person. 1 tablespoon for a large load in a front loader. I also use Goat Milk Laundry soap from GMS. 1 tablespoon works great. No residue. Enjoy your new home and washer.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 17:12:26 GMT

I use what is recommended by the detergent manufacturer. I add the detergent to an empty top-load washer then turn on to add water. Clothes go in while it's filling with water.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:35:56 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl For me I think there's a fine line between too much and not enough. I try my best to lean on the side of less is more. However, sometimes inveriably I hit the WHOA a tad too much when all I see are bubbles, tiny bubbles.

Of course I also free hand the pour so go figure!!! LOL I do this b/c when I measure it I really think it's a bit much for the load. I have stopped using the powder because it does clump up and clogs up too.

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brandiwine — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:13:07 GMT

Since Nellies and the goat milk laundry powders have no fillers, they dissolve completely.

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ID2 — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:38:00 GMT

Who on earth would go back to the old style washer and dryer?? Who wants to waste excess electricity and pay more? Who wants to waste excess water and pay way more? Who wants to use so much more detergent and pay more for that too? The best thing I did, years ago, was switch to the new HE w & d. My clothes are so much cleaner and my water and electric bills are so much less!

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:21:08 GMT

I still can't get used to the laundry detergent not making bubbles and it's been how long?

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ItsME — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:04:51 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl I use less. My uncle was a consultant in the commercial laundry industry. He said you should use quite a bit less than the recommended amounts. Of course, that was years ago, before the HE washers. I also add vinegar to my wash, as it's acidic and should kill any possible bacteria (that the detergent won't get, regardless of how much you use).

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Pooky1 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:52:14 GMT

we have a whirlpool agitator washer from 15 years ago. i use all free n clear and i only fill cap to line 2. i allways start filling washer with water before i add detergent then clothes. if i use to much detergent you will see alittle bit of soap around wash tup of washer so if you see soom soap in machine then you use to much. that how i started using line 2. when i used line 3 i would see soap left over and consumer reports tells you setergent is made so well now tat you can use less. hope this helps.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:35:53 GMT

@ItsME wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl I use less. My uncle was a consultant in the commercial laundry industry. He said you should use quite a bit less than the recommended amounts. Of course, that was years ago, before the HE washers. I also add vinegar to my wash, as it's acidic and should kill any possible bacteria (that the detergent won't get, regardless of how much you use).

Vinegar is not an effective bactericide, especially one for staph and other potentially dangerous bacteria. I would not recommend it. Believe me, I'm a retired medical lab specialist.

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kivah — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:58:31 GMT

Too much detergent ruins the washer - told to me by a repairman. I have the Whirlpool HE washer and I use 1 teaspoon of HE liquid detergent for a full load - and less detergent for a small load. Less is better!!!! I also stopped using the liquid fabric softener ---- as well as those dryer sheets. Sometimes I add a little vinegar or baking soda to the washer.

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blackhole99 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:02:16 GMT

My husband does the laundry and he's really good at it, he says less detergent is better for the machine and to pre treat any stains. He also uses vinegar in the rinse cycle.

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kivah — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:14:59 GMT

HE washing machines use less water --- and most liquid detergents are concentrated!!!!! That's why less detergent is best.