Gamom3 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I normally use liquid He detergent, but noticed that it was making our towels smell funny. Can I use any type of powder detergent or does it need to be HE? The reason I ask is either I don't know what to look for or the store I was at doesn't have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yes, I didn't for awhile and had to get mine fixed. My washer is not front loading but require HE. I know there are some issues with the front loading - my inlaws keep the doors open after a load so that it can dry out and mildew/mold won't grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I used the HE liquid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yes, use the HE detergent. Otherwise you will have a mess. I used mine for a long time with regular detergent and I was always opening the door to clothes that were not rinsed well and still had soap in them. Plus, after awhile, it can ruin the machine. Better safe than sorry. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You CAN use the HE powder (I do, Tide) but don't put it in the little caddy thing where you put the liquid, put it directly in the washer after you load it with the clothes. It will mix in when the water runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I didnt see any powder HE detergent last time I went shopping so I just purchased regular powder(figured they didn't make HE powder)..I have been using it for a month now and have 3/4 of a box left! Glad I asked.. I hope I haven't messed anything up!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Tide makes an HE. I use Costco brand but way less that the box says. After trial and error and too many suds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Honestly, I don't think your problem is the detergent. Even though I keep my front-loader's door open all the time, I have to run an empty load of vinegar or bleach through about every eight weeks or so to keep mold/mildew down. And I live in a desert! It's something about how the front-loaders are constructed. The first place I will smell mildew buildup (that I cannot yet see) is in the towels. I recommend running a an empty load with vinegar or bleach and see if that fixes the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I had a Maytag front loader and used regular detergent and it had horrid smells. When I bought my Whirlpool front loader and used only HE, no horrid smells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2agang Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Tide makes HE with febreeze that helped with my towels.I can find it @ target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have a front loader, and use only Amway laundry products (I've used both liquid and powder). Everything smells fresh, and I never leave the door open (I have cats, and they would want to get inside :eek:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I can't stand it. What is HE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Honestly, I don't think your problem is the detergent. Even though I keep my front-loader's door open all the time, I have to run an empty load of vinegar or bleach through about every eight weeks or so to keep mold/mildew down. And I live in a desert! It's something about how the front-loaders are constructed. The first place I will smell mildew buildup (that I cannot yet see) is in the towels. I recommend running a an empty load with vinegar or bleach and see if that fixes the problem. I have the same problem. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 When I called Seventh Generation, they said to just use half as much. I just use a little.... (maybe even a third) and it works perfectly. I use liquid. I've used many different kinds of detergent, but I use detergent that is pretty "natural." Carrie:-) (I've had it for maybe....3+ yrs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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