I would lay it more on the liquid you used. They say it coats all parts?? I know of no other reasoning unless you got softer water than normal during this time if it is possible..

Larsi, was there by any chance any face cloths washed that could have had shampoo spilled on it..or dish cloth with hand washing soap?

Otherwise I tend to agree with our Good Sparky, detergent residue in the washer is common with liquid detergent and powders, you could always do a load of just rags and a nice dose maybe 2tablespoons STPP no detergents, but regular use of STPP will help keep your machine clean as a whistle.

After I did a clean machine/hygiene cycle and used only powders and STPP now for my last 4-5 loads...NO abnormal sudsing during the wash cycle and the 3 rinses. I will use Mama's awesome Tandil liquid for my hand washing in my deep laundry room sink and keep powders in the Miele!

Btw, I did two loads of cottons with ORIGINAL!!! ;) Tide HE powder and Non-Concentrated Downy April Fresh softener today....and honestly the clothes smelled, felt and looked like I remember most of my childhood and 20+ years of adulthood. I am SO happy that I have gotten real Tide back in my life. Down the road...so sad when I run out!

While I REALLY like my Miele Ultra powders, the scent of Tide is much better for me, and clothes are softer with old fashioned, Tide HE powder.

IM on the hunt for that Tide and Pinky doesn't give up lol

I am also still wondering why I had the suds problem. I have washed 4 or 5 loads with the same detergent and borax since I ran the clean machine cycle and no suds. The sudsy load was sheets off my bed, so I know there wasn't anything spilled on them. I took them off the bed and directly into the washer. Oh well, at least it is working now.

MamaP...Do you want me to send you some Original Tide Powder? I would totally share with you ;) XO Let me know, and don't be shy! Shout if you want it!!!

You are on LA water, right? My city is too, with a little local well water, and for for the past month the water has been weird on and off. Algae in the toilet tank, huge chunks of sediment in the faucet aerators, horrible tasting water (even by LA standards) , and a strong chlorine smell, all at different times. So I wouldn't be surprised if whatever they are messing around with temporarily changed the hardness of your water.

Larsi, I agree 100% that the original Tide powder is the top performer! My sheets washed in original Tide powder were definitely softer and smelled better than the same sheets washed in Miele UltraWhite. In a way it's a bummer because I don't want to have to settle for second best.

My mom used the same combination while we were growing up--Tide powder and Downy April fresh. I love it, too! That's awesome that you are able to re-create the scent of your childhood with the real tide and non-concentrated downy! It's a comforting scent :) I sniffed the non-concentrated AF Downy and it didn't smell the same as I remembered, I wonder if it smells a little different once washed? Though, I have been very happy with the scent of original Tide powder and Downy F&C.

Larsi, I just spilled coffee on my robe and the first thought that popped into my head was, "oh good, now I can wash it in my new old tide!!" LOL. thanks again, good times :)

Lmao...Bright, any excuse will work ya know, hubs just caught me stripping my bed and said * Cheryl I swear you make more work for yourself, you just washed them Tuesday* I responded with ya but now I'm washing them in Forever New...he rolled his eyes.

Larsi, your a dear, let me try to find some old tide first, if I can't find any I'll ask you for a tiny sample. Thank You Larsi.