Laundry Detergent Dispenser Calibration

[2strokeNorthstar]

You're fancy . I have a cheap GE top loader I toss a pod in.

A pod? Thats fancy! I use the powder detergent Ariel from Mexico in my top loader. Use 1/4 cup. Most detergent recommendations are way too much on the packaging and makes your washer stink over time.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Which one of those white jugs works better? We use Tide but I'm willing to try another cheaper brand if it works equally well.

The detergents that work best take out the brown streaks and don't make me itch afterwards.
For years, that's been Tide Free liquid.

 

[RDY4WAR]

I only use Persil.

 

[Donald]

Tide > * except maybe Persil

We use Persil in large jugs from BJs. But they only have one Persil sub brand and some reports say the stain fighter (I think) sub brand works the best.

 

[Wylie6G72]

My top load speed queen doesn't have this option actually has none but pure reliability built like a tank

This will be my next washing machine when the GE kicks the bucket. No lid lock or any of that other junk.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Wouldnt the amount of soap used ......be determined by the amount of water used . Say Large vs Small load size .

Of course but the detergents themselves can differ. Say 1/4 cup vs 1/3 cup for same volume of laundry. Pods are probably all very similar regardless of brand.

 

[RDY4WAR]

I have a Maytag front loader and don't like it. My old washer was a 16 year old top loader which worked well but small load size. I actually miss it. I end up only using the extra load capacity on rare occasions. Plus, I could do a soak and strip in the top loader where as I can't in the front loader, something I really wish I would've given more priority when shopping around.

I use the Persil + Oxi detergent in the same amount each load. I change the soak time depending on what I'm washing. The more soiled the clothes, the longer the soak. This is based on my own experience getting mud and food stains out of kids clothes and oil/grease stains out of my own. Letting them soak for an extra 20 minutes does a lot more than extra detergent. When the clothes are really bad, I'll strip them (Persil + bleach + borax) in a bucket for a couple of hours

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I wish my washing machine had this feature. My wife BUTCHERS the washing machine when she uses it.
I pull the rubber grommet back and its all blue mostly detergent water, clothes come out all messed up and still dirty and the machine gets scummy.

 

[BrendanC]

I have whirlpool’s with the auto detergent dispenser. it’s been a game changer for laundry. just toss the clothes in and hit start. it has drastically cut down on detergent usage.

Tide active wear FTW. gets the oil/sweat smells out first time every time.