No. Regular detergent shouldn't be used in HE washers because it produces too many suds in low water levels. This can potentially lengthen the wash cycle, affect the cleaning performance or overflow the machine. High-efficiency washers work at peak performance with HE detergent.
Regular detergent shouldn't be used in HE washers because it produces too many suds in low water levels. This can potentially lengthen the wash cycle, affect the cleaning performance or overflow the machine. High-efficiency washers work at peak performance with HE detergent.
High efficiency is made to be able to suspend dirt, dye, oils and all the gunk in your dirty clothes in low volumes of water where traditional soaps will not. Traditional soaps require a high volume of water to work. These new machines are generally using 12 gallons of water where the old types would be around 56.
Yes, you can use regular detergent for a washing machine, but it's important to use the correct type and amount to ensure effective cleaning and prevent damage to the machine.
Overall, high efficiency washers are highly recommended, but there are a few drawbacks. For starters, they cost more than regular washers. They also take longer to wash, and in most cases, they're larger than traditional washing machines.
When using HE detergent in a regular washer, you'll need about 1/4 cup for a normal-sized load. There might be fewer suds, but you'll still get a good clean. For a normal-sized load in a high-efficiency washing machine, the recommended HE detergent amount is usually 2 tablespoons.
In a high-efficiency (HE) washer, load capacities are generally larger than with a traditional washer, partially because the agitator is gone (or much shorter). This means fewer washloads to process and less water, detergent, and energy to wash and dry.
If you've accidentally used regular detergent in your HE washing machine, cancel the cycle. Set a spin cycle and then a rinse/spin cycle to remove all the suds. Resume washing the load using cold water. If there are suds left over after a wash, that's a sign you've used too much detergent.
We make a wide range of Tide HE laundry detergents that you can use in your HE machine, which can be identified by the HE symbol on the front of the pack. Look out for the symbol in the following places: Pods - on the front of the pack (all Pods are suitable for HE and regular washing machines.)
But our tests of dozens of laundry detergents show there are significant differences from one formula to the next. Some detergents are effective at getting clothes clean while others barely clean better than running a wash cycle using nothing but water.
We have an HE washer at home, and I have used Woolite extra delicates in place of regular HE detergent several times. It's never caused an oversudsy problem when I've used it in the washer.
Laundry detergent pods work best in standard top load washers and high-efficiency top-loading and front-loading washers. Washers with automatic detergent or fabric softener dispensers don't mix well with pods.
Because Tide PODS® also act as an HE detergent, they work just as well when used in high-efficiency machines.
Homemade laundry soap can be HE machine-safe if formulated to produce low suds that meet the machine's requirements. However, homemade laundry soap that causes too many suds can cause issues, residue build-up, or insufficient cleaning, which affects the machine's longevity and efficiency.
CAN YOU USE REGULAR DETERGENT IN AN HE WASHER? Using regular detergent in an HE washer produces too many suds. This could potentially lengthen the wash cycle, affect cleaning action or overflow the machine. Learn more about different types of laundry detergents.
Suitable for Washing Machines - Be it front load or top load washing machine, or any other type of semi-automatic or fully automatic washing machine, liquid detergent works well with all the appliances. The liquid detergents leave little or no residual clumps in the washing machines.
The same film that can coat your clothes if you use too much laundry soap in the washer can affect your appliance as well. Detergent build-up can clog hoses, valves and other components, preventing water from draining properly.
Most HE machines can use regular detergent as well, but you should use even less detergent if doing so.
Compared to normal top load washers, these HE bad boys use far less water while also extracting more water (thanks to its faster spin mechanism) so it takes less dry time and provides more savings to your wallet. HE top load washers come without an agitator so there's room for more laundry per load.
ARM & HAMMER Laundry Detergents are formulated for high efficiency washers and are compatible with all machines. Below are some of the different types of formulas & forms so you can choose which is the best high efficiency detergent for you: ARM & HAMMER Clean Burst provides loads of clean and fresh laundry.