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Using non HE powder detergent Speed Queen series 8
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Post# 1086006   8/22/2020 at 11:00 (1,341 days old) by LeeLee (Canada)        

So today my local grocery store was clearing out of the small boxes of Sunlight laundry soap. 40 washes for $1.49. That’s a bargain because the regular price is $7.99.

It is not HE detergent. I have a speed queen series 8 and it calls for HE detergent. If I went ahead and used it would I be doing damage to my machine in any way?


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Post# 1086030 , Reply# 1   8/22/2020 at 15:39 (1,341 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        
I guess not?

Even if it oversudses more than some water getting on the floor, a horrible time rinsing as well as some strain on belt during spin drain I don't see much bad that could happen.



Or let me put it that way:

If such a well built machine is brought down by a detergent, is it really built that well?


Post# 1086063 , Reply# 2   8/22/2020 at 18:28 (1,340 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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SQ's recommendation for HE detergent is largely related to the Normal Eco cycle (if your machine is so-equipped) which runs a spin-spray rinse instead of an agitated deep rinse.  There's no harm from non-HE detergents other than that consideration.


Post# 1086138 , Reply# 3   8/23/2020 at 09:51 (1,340 days old) by westtexman (Lubbock, Texas)        

I purchased a huge box of this detergent a few years ago at Big Lots here in the States, and used it in both my LG front-loader and my Miele. I was able to use generous amounts in both machines without sudsing problems, and I have mechanically softened water.

I FINALLY used up that box last month. Based on my experience, you shouldn’t have any problems at all in your SQ!


Post# 1086212 , Reply# 4   8/23/2020 at 19:16 (1,339 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)        

It is interesting that that detergent recommends applying a paste of the powder (mixed with water) directly to the stain on the garment.

UK powder detergents generally recommend not to do so.


Post# 1086303 , Reply# 5   8/24/2020 at 11:47 (1,339 days old) by LeeLee (Canada)        

Thank you everyone. I bought the last 6 boxes they had in store. I used it on 6 loads yesterday. Regular cycle and it worked beautifully. No suds issues at all!


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