I use the color catcher that you can use 30 times and looks like a terry wash rag. Have had no problems whatsoever. Have the little gauge on the box marked at 15 quilts done now - also I have a top load machine. I have a tendency to get underwires caught in mine. So embarrassing when the repairman says "I found your problem." So now I have a nice, no problem washer and saggy boobs!!!!!! I just consider the trade-off. Edie