Soap residue on clothes - Page 2

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@rockygems123 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd try liquid detergent.
@Kachina624 I use liquid, still doesn't help. I may try what @Nightowlz says about the vinegar, couldn't hurt.

The newer machines are so weird. Besides sounding like I said aliens have landed you can't adjust the water level. And not using HE detergent, what a mess that was when I first got it.

@rockygems123

I know I bought a new machine about 2 yrs ago. I hate it. It spins more than anything.

I watched mine through the cycles. My normal cycle never does a rinse. It drains most of the water from wash cycle & starts moving back & forth. The rest of the wash water drains as it starts spinning with water spraying off/on, drains, spins??? Where's the rinse cycle. When I use the normal cycle when it gets finished washing I turn it off so I can set to rinse & spin. Ridiculous. I don't want to deal with repair guy.

I can't wait for it to ****** out so I can buy a new one. Hopefully I will be able to find one of the older type with the turn knobs. They probably don't fill with water anymore either?

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd try liquid detergent.

I do use liquid detergent.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@Etoile308 wrote:
I agree it probably is a case of too much detergent. Many detergents are more concentrated than years past.

Also be sure to put the detergent in the washer before adding the clothes.

I would like to give that a try but I am nervous about the washer locking.

It seems like it uses so little water, I am afraid by the time the detergent is mixed and I start to add the clothes the washer will lock on me.

Too many times I have pushed the button to unlock the lid and if I push it too long it cancels the cycle.

azgal · ‎03-09-2010

I have the same problem. I use liquid detergent and less than advised for the load size. I always do the extra rinse cycle too.

I got tired of rinsing them a third time. How does that save water?

I turn the black pants and dark jeans inside out when washing them. The residue doesn't seem to be on the outside after turning them right side out.

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drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@haddon9 wrote:
@drizzellla My HE washer & dryer are now 11 years old (fingers crossed they don't give me any problems) and have been cleaning my clothes very well. I also try not to overload the washer.

I use Nellie's HE Laundry Soda. I put in a scoop that comes with the detergent and it's good for a full load. I would say that the one scoop is probably around two tablespoons. I did read a while ago that too much detergent is not good for an HE washer.

You are right. I should measure the detergent. I use a special detergent for dark clothing. But if you look at the water, it is quite dark. Not sure if it is worth the extra money. Maybe I am just falling for the marketing. And I should try Nellie's.

gaga · ‎11-24-2013

I only use liquid detergent & not too much either because I have a Water Softner in the house & cannot use too much detergent or the clothes have residue on them. Also cannot use laundry pods either. It's too hard to figure out how many to use in the machine. The water softner cuts down on my detergent use too. I have a Speed Queen High Capacity Washer & got that after Maytag Washer broke after 2 yrs. I couldn't open the lid to add more clothes because the water would empty. Piece of junk & it finally stopped working.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@Nightowlz

The washer I have now is a heavy duty Whirlpool commercial washer; the same washer used in laundry mats. It is simple, basic, but everything I need in a washer. I specifically chose this machine in order to have full fill for all cycles. I will continue to choose a commercial washer in the future.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

@drizzellla wrote:
@haddon9 wrote:
@drizzellla My HE washer & dryer are now 11 years old (fingers crossed they don't give me any problems) and have been cleaning my clothes very well. I also try not to overload the washer.

I use Nellie's HE Laundry Soda. I put in a scoop that comes with the detergent and it's good for a full load. I would say that the one scoop is probably around two tablespoons. I did read a while ago that too much detergent is not good for an HE washer.

You are right. I should measure the detergent. I use a special detergent for dark clothing. But if you look at the water, it is quite dark. Not sure if it is worth the extra money. Maybe I am just falling for the marketing. And I should try Nellie's.

Do they make that for HE machines? I looked and looked when we first bought an HE machine and Woolite didn't say for HE machines on the bottle. I've really never had a problem with residue on my clothes and I wear a lot more dark than light. I also wear jeans about 99% of the time. I do turn them inside out though. I use a liquid for cold water cycles and a Free & Clear pod for normal cycles.

I use a liquid mainly because I found the liquids to be less fragrant than the pods in the same brand detergent. Recently, I bought a different liquid (same brand) than I had in the past but found it much too fragrant, so I started using less and adding the extra rinse cycle. Problem solved. I might even try that when I go back to my less fragrant detergent. I've often heard we use way too much. I've been using the recommended amount according to the detergent lid. Even using an extra rinse cycle is much less water than the old non-HE machines.

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

I find my clothes get much cleaner when I use half the detergent recommended on the packages....of course they want you to use more...more money for them! I also stopped using pods...I can control the amount with the liquid and it doesn't take much at all. I have a frontload washer and dryer and have had them for years. No dryer sheets; they leave an icky coating on my towels...I use Downy soft and gentle liquid in the dispenser of the washer....so much better. I also don't overcrowd the clothes into a load...in either type of machine, the clothes have to have room to move around. I have never had a problem with soap residue on my clothes. I have figured out Arm & Hammer liquid cleans best for me. I use All free and clear for DH. He is my delicate hothouse flower since he had his radiation treatments.

Mustang Shar · ‎03-24-2010

@Nightowlz wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd try liquid detergent.
@Kachina624 I use liquid, still doesn't help. I may try what @Nightowlz says about the vinegar, couldn't hurt.

The newer machines are so weird. Besides sounding like I said aliens have landed you can't adjust the water level. And not using HE detergent, what a mess that was when I first got it.
@rockygems123

I know I bought a new machine about 2 yrs ago. I hate it. It spins more than anything.
I watched mine through the cycles. My normal cycle never does a rinse. It drains most of the water from wash cycle & starts moving back & forth. The rest of the wash water drains as it starts spinning with water spraying off/on, drains, spins??? Where's the rinse cycle. When I use the normal cycle when it gets finished washing I turn it off so I can set to rinse & spin. Ridiculous. I don't want to deal with repair guy.
I can't wait for it to ****** out so I can buy a new one. Hopefully I will be able to find one of the older type with the turn knobs. They probably don't fill with water anymore either?