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My mother in law has a new top loader that says it wants he. She uses the liquid Gain and I have to tell you there is enough perfume in that stuff to make Elizabeth Arden jealous. Unless you have a high tolerance for strong smells I don't recommend that one.
I've had a front loader washer for a year. I tried HE for a while to see if there was a difference, and I personally didn't see any. I use a lot less detergent because it is a front loader though.
Yes, HE is really necessary. Regular detergent will suds up too much, are difficult to rinse out, and you also risk damaging the machine.
Also, newer machines have a sensor in the pump that will pickup suds as a blockage and shut off the machine which will lock the door for several hours as it thinks the machine is overfilled.
Some people will say that they use than the normal amount of a regular detergent in their front loader, however it really is not such a good idea, as over time even lesser amounts of normal detergent can cause damage to the tub bearing. If suds climb inside the machine during the wash cycle, they can clean the grease out of the tub bearing and cause pre-mature wear.
I use Tide HE, have had my front loaders for almost 4 years, run like the day we got them. I found that if I cut down on the detergent a little it didn't seem to make any difference. If I use too much I get suds, which shuts the whole thing down...less is more.
I use dryer sheets once in a while, I never heard they were not ok..
Thanks for the info. I've also heard no dryer sheets..Correct? What can I put in my dryer to make my clothes smell nice then?
You are welcome!
The problem with dryer sheets is that if you don't clean your lint trap regularly a sort of chemical wax buildup can actually clog the screen. You may not be able to tell just by looking at it, but if you were to take the lint trap out and put it under running water the water would not drain through the screen, instead it will just pool up on top of the screen. When this happens it restricts the airflow, which can damage the heating element, and even be a fire hazard.
If you really want to use dryer sheets make sure to scrub your lint screen with a nylon brush and some hot soapy water on a regular basis, after every use would be ideal...
I say, YES, you should use HE! I say this because, I let my mom come wash something one day when I was at work. I said, the Tide HE is on the shelf, use what you need.
Mom, without telling me, brought her own regular Tide, to 'save' mine. When I walked in the door, there was my Mom, mopping up suds all over the basement floor, and the machine was flashing 'SUD' in the digital display LOL. They came out the overflow outlet in the back. We ran the machine empty, twice, to get rid of the suds.
So, yeah, use HE : )
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