Using Powdered Detergent in a Frontloading Washing Machine

RE: Using Powdered Detergent in a Frontloading Washing Machine Post By Nancy (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) We had a front loader for six years (it wore out and we miss it, the water bill goes up after having one). I used nothing but powder in mine because one of the first times I usd liquid it stained the clothes. I just cut back on the amount that I used and it worked fine. Also I think the powder last longer therefore was a whole lot cheaper. RE: Using Powdered Detergent in a Frontloading Washing Machine Post By Dean (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) The manufacturer calls for HE liquid soap because any other type of soap generates too much soap suds and will make a mess and you may have to redo your wash to get all the suds out.. The new front loaders use less soap and less water, so I would stick with what the manufactuer suggests. But that does'nt mean you can't try it once and report your results to see if the manufactuer is correct. RE: Using Powdered Detergent in a Frontloading Washing Machine Post By LEIGH (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) I HAVE A FRONT LOAD WASHER. I USE POWDER IN MINE, HOWEVER I HAVE TO REGULARLY CLEAN MY DETERGENT TRAY. THE POWDER DOESN'T DISSOLVE COMPLETELY SOMETIMES. SO THE TRAY GETS THAT GUMMY PASTE BUILDUP. NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT, USING LIQUID MIGHT JUST CURE THAT PROBLEM. THANKS! RE: Using Powdered Detergent in a Frontloading Washing Machine Post By Molissa (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) I would like to know this as well.