Suds, but not the beer kind ...
The new washing machine is schedule to arrive on March 18. We were very tempted to get a cool European washer from Asko or Samsung - they are tiny, ultra energy- and water-efficient, and seem to heat the wash water internally instead of drawing from one's household hotwater tank. Two problems - we were doubtful that we'd be able to get one of those serviced if we had a problem and lived elsewhere, say, Newfoundland. Second problem is that they're a lot of money. So we took advantage of the scratch and save promotion at Sears this past weekend and got ourselves a medium-capacity Kenmore front-loader.
I know that a few companies, like Tide, make special "high efficiency" detergent for front-load washing machines. Apparently, they don't produce as much suds in the wash compared to regular detergent. Problem that I now have to solve is what to use to wash the baby laundry in - I've been using an unfragranced detergent on all of Madeline's clothes, bedding, and diapers, and really want to continue to do so. But I haven't yet found an unscented high efficiency detergent! Perhaps I'll just start using a bit of baking soda and vinegar instead ...
you can still use the same detergent for your daughter's landry, just ues less of the amount, about half should do.
Posted by: Marty | March 03, 2005 at 01:15 AM
yes, the same detergent, just less of it, will work fine. i've been using the same box of tide for months now, it seems! my washer also has a thing (that's the technical term, you know) where it flashes "suds" on the display if it has to run an extra rinse cycle because you put too much detergent in there, so you can get an idea of how much to use.
Posted by: kayla | March 03, 2005 at 05:55 AM
I use a product called "Citra Suds" that I get at the health food store. It works great and is all natural.
Posted by: tricia | March 04, 2005 at 01:12 AM
I have use Melaleuca, there has never been a reaction from Nikyla for using this and it is all natural with no harsh chemicals. I use their cleaning supplies too since Nikyla still sucks her fingers, I am worried about the chemicals from the cleaners. Anyway, I just use less, like stated above. Has worked fine for my washer, and it is similar to yours.
Posted by: Jaime | March 16, 2005 at 08:41 AM
I have a top loading horizontal axis h.e. washer and use OUR detergent...unscented and all. I get it here:
www.ourdetergent.com
Posted by: Kim | March 26, 2005 at 05:22 AM
Sorry, got the website wrong:
www.ourproductsonline.com
Posted by: Kim | March 26, 2005 at 05:26 AM