Does this work better than Tide Free and Gentle? And if I have a front loading HE washer, does the power go in the dispensing tray and dissolve well?
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This is what I used to replace our Tide Free and Clear after looking at the ewg (environmental working group) site. I've used this in a traditional washer and just sprinkle across the top of the clothes with a scoop. You may need to experiment to see what helps the powder dissolve best --amount, water temp. I think you would just sprinkle it across your clothes also.
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It says not to put it in the dispenser. It works really well to clean clothes. If you have sensitive skin, then you should go to their web site and order the stuff without peppermint... I have eczema, and the peppermint kinda burned my skin, but the company made it right by sending me a substitute. AWESOME customers service for SURE.
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I've never used Tide Free and Gentle but this is the best laundry detergent we've ever used. My experience with big brand things like Tide is that what they claim is "free and gentle" likely is not. Reading the ingredients online just now confirmed my suspicions - there is a ton of toxic stuff in that Tide. There may not be any added fragrance, but it's far from free and gentle in my opinion. We have a top loader HE machine and we just put the powder in the dispenser and it works great. It dissolves just fine.
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Yes, you can use the product in a front load washer. You can add it to the detergent dispenser for overall brightness/whiteness and/or you can add some product directly onto the fabric, depending on the stain. You can also do a pre-soak and only add the product to the detergent dispenser and then follow with a normal washing cycle with or without adding the product to the detergent.
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I use a little less than the instructions say. This washer spins so strongly that it practically acts an an extractor, so the wash water is pretty much gone before it is even rinsed. Then it has a setting for a double rinse, which is awesome. It really gets the detergent out. I do not use HE detergent. This is the best washer ever!
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I throw the whole pillow in the washer and dryer and it comes out fine. I have a front loader. I don't know how well it would fair in a top loader with an agitator.
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I don't have a front load washer, but here is what I would do based on the directions. The directions say that you should use White Brite and then use detergent without oxy or bleach afterwards. Since front loaders use less water, I would say you could use maybe 30% less powder and just add it instead of detergent. In my experience, you need to let it soak for about 20-30 minutes (which is what the directions say). What I do (with my top loader) is I open the lid every few minutes for a few minutes. Thus, the 10 minutes of agitation that my washer does with the "heavy" setting turn into 30 minutes. I don't know how your front loader works, but if there is a pause button or some other way of pausing that is what I would do.
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I have just used the sink "Side Sprayer" for this so fare. Has stopped passing water at times. This has worked so far. So I have not scrubbed them yet. Or have needed too. Working great. No complaints. Have looked into mineral supplements. and they are still comparable. and more convenient then purchasing mineral water. I used to have mine delivered. In the 5 gallons. Spring water.
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I have a Samsung front load washer and tossed the product in. Each time, despite using HOT water cycle, the product left a goey mess on some articles of clothing. I ended up giving them away to someone who had a top loader and loved the product.
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Thanks, Wesley. How long did your front loaders last? I used this'd detergent on my last front loader, but it crumped out after 6 years. It seems like an expensive he washer should last longer... I've been using he detergent on my new he washer now, but I really miss the A&H; detergent. (And I have several boxes left!).
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we use ours in a high efficiency washer, it lasts us 2 months. we do a small load about 3-4 times a week. I use a teaspoon the night before I wash it in a soak (outside the washer). when we first got it we had to run a few loads a couple times. the soaking helps with not having to do that any more.
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I am sorry that I can't say yes or no..since my washer is not HE...The powder dissolves quickly,so that may be a solution for you...just really not sure..If it does work,you will probably be pleased with the product,since not as much needs to be used per load,and you can still use fabric softener if you want to..maybe check with the mfg. of the detergent? tc,wish I could answer your question...
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I've never used it in the washer, only on delicate items I do separately in the sink. It doesn't make a ton of suds, so it may be fine in an HE washer. I've used soaps not made for my HE when needed in a pinch, but just used much, much less. Maybe you could just email the company? Good luck!
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I have been doing this for quit sometime. I found you may have to use less in the front loader. We have very hard water I use maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup depending on load size. I put it in the drum start the cycle run enough water to dissolve it then put my clothes in. Hope this helps
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I do. But, I also put delicate in net washing bag first and set the timer for 3 to 5 mins. Am very VERY happy with the Panda washer. I got the panda just for that reason I wash alot of delicates and white tops and I dont care to use my large washer for one or two things.I also found after useing the panda my washer is not cleaning very well. time for a new one I guess. Happy in wssh. May Green.
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No, fine for both types. I use it in my non HE washer.. its just low sudsing.
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I thought to try that, but my washer will not 'fill' unless there are clothes PRESENT in the drum...so there is no way to pre-dissolve or I would do that! You would not have believed what a mess my last load of darks was. I am wondering if I need to do 'extra rinse'...seems like a waste of water there.
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Lynn, It is a tremendous value and works well. It has a long siphon hose that you stick into a jug of pre-mixed soap dilution. I prefer this to a soap dispenser that has to be cleaned. I have empty gallon jugs and put the proper amount of power washer soap into them and place the siphon hose into the jug. Depending on what you are washing, it is nice to have different detergents in different bottles (house & siding/cars & boats/grease.) Over the years, I have tried many brands of detergents--highly recommend Krud cutter (Loews). With the siphon hose, it is also very easy to flush the soap out of the pump by sticking the siphon hose in a gallon off water when running.
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This works okay with my electric pressure washer. Just do not dilute the soap.