Thread Number: 70561
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Why the New Directive Reguarding Detergent? |
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Post# 935009   4/27/2017 at 20:07 (2,555 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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We used to be told to use half the amount of detergent used in standard center post top loaders in HE machines because they use less water and thus need less. Now, most major brands say to use the highest line on the scoop for "HE Full Loads" and only just greater than half for center post automatics.
Anyone know why? Pictured is a Cheer box. |
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Post# 935017 , Reply# 2   4/27/2017 at 21:45 (2,555 days old) by earthling177 (Boston, MA)   |   | |
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I will second what Tom said above. Just posting to add what the folks at P&G claim is going on, on this video about Tide HE Turbo. Cheers, -- Paulo. CLICK HERE TO GO TO earthling177's LINK |
Post# 935023 , Reply# 3   4/27/2017 at 22:09 (2,555 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)   |   | |
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I ignore such dosing recommendations because they make little to no sense. Instead I check for water feel (should be slippery, indicating alkalinity) and slight sudsing. I also check the rinses to see if residual suds are not being rinsed away. If so, have added too much detergent (probably). An ounce or two of distilled white vinegar in the final rinse helps to dissipate the suds and residual alkalinity.
You surely do not want to see a thick layer of suds in an HE machine, be it front or top loader. It just interferes with washing and rinsing. Anyway, that's my two cents. Once you get to know your loads and your detergent(s) you'll get pretty adept at the correct dosage. But bear in mind: some detergent manufacturers want you to overdose so they sell more product. It's sort of like those toothpaste commercials, which show the brush overflowing with tasty toothpaste. About 1/4 that amount is probably more than sufficient. Especially if at the end of the brushing, you look like you have hydrophobia. post was last edited: 4/27/2017-22:33] |
Post# 935108 , Reply# 4   4/28/2017 at 08:27 (2,554 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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The wash water has to feel a bit soapy, or my laundry is not clean. It looks clean, but any body perspiration, and they smell yucky immediately. |