using Retayne in high efficiency washer?
#21
I love my front loader. If I want to add something, I just push pause and open the door. I would never go back to a top loader. My clothes are sparking clean now. If I have to use Retayne, I will use it in the sink and finish in the washer.
#22
I use my laundry tub when using Retayne but have to tell you I love, love, love my HE front loading machines. I do have the pedestals,(I'm tall, got the taller pedestals and will never bend over to do laundry again!!!) a soak cycle and a feature which allows me to add a garment. I can wash rugs, quilts, huge comforters, a ton of towels or jeans at a time etc. Saves a ton of water and electricity. I may never go back.
#23
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Originally Posted by MoMoSews
I have a Whirlpool Duet HE front loader. Had it for at least 6 years. LOVE IT! It has a soak cycle and cleans my DH dirty factory clothes like a dream. I put the Retayne in the bleach dispenser and it works fine.
#24
Originally Posted by plainjane
I use Retayne - washing/soaking in the kitchen sink. I haven't used it in the HE - but earlier post had really good luck.
A quote from http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/store/home.php?cat=323
"Please note: The new front loader energy efficient washing machines do not supply enough water to properly treat your fabrics with Retayne. You will need to use the Hand wash method below or a top loader in your local laundromat."
A quote from http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/store/home.php?cat=323
"Please note: The new front loader energy efficient washing machines do not supply enough water to properly treat your fabrics with Retayne. You will need to use the Hand wash method below or a top loader in your local laundromat."
#25
I sure agree with you on this one! I really dislike my HE front loader!! I got it for all the right reasons--uses less water, supposed to be gentle on clothes and better for septic system--but I miss being able to do small loads, soak things, dye/re-dye fabric, etc. And if I load it and add soap but delay in turning it on, the soap drips down through the door. On top of all that, you have to run a special cycle to clean the machine once a month to keep it from smelling. (How ridiculous is that to have to wash the interior of a washing machine...) I'd take my top loader back in a heartbeat...
Originally Posted by BMP
I have a front loader (HATE it) mine does not have a soak if I want to soak anything I have to pause it and set a timer to remind me to go and turn it back on to finish the cycle. If I have to ever buy another machine I will go back to a top loader.
#26
Leaving the door to the washer open as few inches helps keep mildew from building up. I leave mine open about two inches after washing and haven't had a problem with smells or mildew. I did run one of the washer cleaners through it to clean it first. If you look at the ingredients on the cleaners they are mostly clorine. Try running a cycle with hot water and clorine in the bleach dispenser. It's cheaper than buying the cleaners. Might try adding vinegar as well.
#27
Originally Posted by MoMoSews
I have a Whirlpool Duet HE front loader. Had it for at least 6 years. LOVE IT! It has a soak cycle and cleans my DH dirty factory clothes like a dream. I put the Retayne in the bleach dispenser and it works fine.
#29
Originally Posted by shopaholic97
We have a washer like yours & I soak it in a tub first before putting through the wash cycle
#30
I also love my HE front loader. Mine does have a soak cycle and I have used Retayne with no problems.
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Sorry, but I have a HE front loader and love it. It has a soak cycle and you can add clothes during the inital wash. It has a light that signals how long you can add clothes. You can also stop or pause it just by pushing the pause button. Never used Retayne so can't speak to that.
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