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Old 10-15-2011, 09:25 AM
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I have a new front load HE washer and wondered if any of you have washed your quilts in this type of washer and if you have had problems. I always washed them in my top loader by filling with water and distributing the quilt soap before putting the quilt in. Since the new washer uses such a small amount of water and you are only supposed to use HE detergent, I need direction! Help please!
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:35 AM
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I have used mine to wash quilts. Works great because there is no way to put the machine off balance. I use the gentle cycle and cold water.
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I use mine also. Normal wash ans normal he soap. Works fine for me. Do use a color catcher though.
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by athomenow
I have used mine to wash quilts. Works great because there is no way to put the machine off balance. I use the gentle cycle and cold water.
Same here - no problems! Just washed a K sized!
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No problems washing mine I do use the gentle cycle (hand wash).
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:43 AM
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What kind of detergent are you all using?
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:51 AM
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i didn't realize that not going off balance was possible with that type of machine
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I only use liquid detergent in my front loader. Also, I use less than what the bottle says bcause of the low water. I wash quilts and everything else my family throws at me with no problems.
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Originally Posted by kquilt53
What kind of detergent are you all using?
I make my own.
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Old 10-15-2011, 10:15 AM
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No problems using front loader washer. Just wash was as usual. Adding about 1/4 cup or little more, of white vinegar to rinse water insures no soap left in quilt.
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