How much detergent in a front loader?
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Do you put powder detergent in dispenser in front loader?
Comments (33)I was told by a repairman that liquids will leak into the machine and gum it up, especially if you use the delay feature. He recommended only powders for front loaders. As a result, when we recently had the dryer fixed, the repairman was surprised that my washer was in such great shape after 8 years. I never close the door after a load but let it dry completely before doing so. Also, every once in a while I throw a cup of white vinegar in with the load or put some in the fabric softener tray. I too was disappointed that Costco stopped selling their powder detergent. It was cheap and excellent....See MoreNew front loader -- how much detergent?
Comments (11)jayco, my water is a bit to the hard side, too. I have Detroit city water. I am a Charlie's Soap user. I use their recommended amount of 1 Tbsp. per load and have had great success. My suggestion is... Try the recommended amount of HE detergent per load. Watch the door and see if you have suds 'floating around' or if they are going down the door in a single file. Mine slide down the door in a single file. I don't have any measurable amount of suds and my clothes are clean. My guess is that is that is what you are looking for. You don't want any suds in your machine. And, you certainly don't want to be paying for soap that you don't need. Keep it on the 'as little as necessary' side. Let us know how it's working for you. :)...See MoreNew to front loaders-question on detergent
Comments (7)It's not true that HE detergents don't generate suds, or that the presence of any suds indicates overdosing. Much more important is that enough detergent IS used to properly clean the clothes. Soil level and load size, NOT the amount of water in the machine, is the key factor. My HE toploader does sometimes have light sudsing. In some cases there may be suds at first that dissipate toward end of the wash period as the detergent breaks down and suspends the soil. I measure with 29.6CC / 1 oz. scoops saved from canisters of drink mix & oxybooster, which is equivalent to 2 tablespoons or 1/8 cup. I use up to 3/4 cup (6 scoops) of Tide or Gain HE powder on large loads. Typically 1/2 cup on average/medium loads, and 1/3 to 1/4 (3 or 2 scoops) on small/light loads. 1 oz. of STPP is added, 1/2 oz. for very small loads. 1 oz. of oxybooster on whites, perhaps a little more on very large loads or if stained items are involved. The effects of insufficient detergent is cumulative over time. Complaints have been noted on this board (and I've seen them elsewhere as well) from people who got a frontloader or HE toploader and find their clothes getting dingy, and not understanding why because they're using "a tablespoon of detergent like I was told ... it can't be detergent residue, I don't see any suds." And then there's the zinger that may follow ... "Oh, and I always wash in cold water." That's true, it's not detergent ... it's general dirt, body oils, mineral residue and such that's not getting washed out. Clearing up the dinginess may take several washings, it won't magically disappear with just one wash in a stronger dose of detergent and warm or hot water. My technique and dosing is effective. I've been doing wash for my grandmother to help her save on utilities. Her older kitchen cloths & towels are looking better, and the new ones I've bought to replace tattered items are staying pristine....See MoreSeptic Tanks, Front Loaders and Powdered Detergent
Comments (5)Using a FL with a septic tank is a great idea. They use much less water than TLs and so they will be less of a burden on your system, prolonging its very-expensive-to-replace life. In fact, I saved my septic tank and leach field from needing replacement by switching from a TL to FL. I'm not sure where the notion about powedered detergent being bad for septic tanks arose. Most major brand powders note that they are safe for septic tanks. I would check the box, or call the manufacturer of the detergent to confirm. I have used only powders for many years and had no problems with my septic system. And as I recall from my rural childhood everybody had septic tanks and liquid detergents were very uncommon, if not un-invented at that time. HTH, Molly~...See Moresshrivastava
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