Can I use HE detergent in a regular washer?

sscrgi-6 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 08:30 AM

I'm assuming I can, but want to be sure. My Kroger has the HE Gain for $3.99 and I would like to pick up a few. But I don't have a HE washer. Will it still work? TIA

M1014 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 08:48 AM

I'm bumping up because I'd like to know too!?

sscrgi-6 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 09:05 AM

I looked on line, but the only thing I can find is about using regular detergent in a HE washer....

Mouse · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 09:50 AM

The only thing I have ever read was NOT to use the regular soap in the HE washers because of the suds. The HE soap is low suds. In a desperate moment once I used a very small amount of regular soap in my HE washer for the Beagle blankets/bedding and had no issues......I wouldn't make that best practice. So I would say your safe...

Bear · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 11:29 AM

I actually called the manufacter of All Small and Mighty about this exact question several months ago.

You can use the HE products in a regular washer and get the same results as regular detergent. The strengths are the same, however, the HE detergent will not have as many suds.

I was asking because my favorite scent at CVS only comes in HE.

sscrgi-6 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks! Good to know!

aemackie · #7 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I have used the All Small & Mighty HE in my regular washer for ages. No problems.

moodmakeup · #8 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 02:06 PM

this is good to know! I see tide HE on clearance sometimes at target. I guess a lot of people don't have HE washers around here.

LaraFamily · #9 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 02:12 PM

DH installs appliances. Will ask and report back.

kandyshoes · #10 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 07:43 PM

I use the HE Tide because it was on sale in my regular washing machine. I DON'T LIKE IT!!!! It sounds funny but my clothes don't have that fresh smell anymore. I will probably not buy it again.