Purex 3 in 1 - broke my washing machine!

[kcek]

For front loaders you are only supposed to use liquid detergent. It doesn't have to be for HE just use less.

Kathy

[Cynthiabutterfly]

My sister told me she can only use the powdered kind, not liquid. I never asked why....

[happy2shop]

years ago when me and my pet dinosaur roamed the earth.. my daughters little bikini panties would somehow get into the water pump of my washer... so after paying the bill and watching the repair man i left the back off and got them out myself when it happend next.. after that ifound those really neat mesh bags (dollar tree usually has them) that i put all small items in it to wash... viola no problems after that and no lost items either...

This put a smile on my face! Thanks!

[tinabohio]

You don't have to use liquid only, they make HE powder that goes in the cup and works fine too. At least mine can take any HE detergent.
My front loader is a Frigidare and it has a neat rubber seal and some super small holes that go from that and drain (or so it appears from looking at it and checking it out. I've lost nothing in over 2 years. The little socks get 'stuck' in the rubber seal part and are easily fished out. I've found dimes and diaper pins, socks and toys, all in the rim of that seal.
I still need to buy another mesh bag because the stuff that does get stuck in the seal does stay very very soaked! Nothing like a dripping wet tiny (the 2 year old has small feet) sock to just make you go ICK!

Did I mention that I love my front loader? From looking at many others, it seems to be the most idiot (me for never checking anyones pockets-doh!) and kid proof!

[southsider]

For front loaders you are only supposed to use liquid detergent. It doesn't have to be for HE just use less.

Kathy

You can use a powder. I used Borax (which does not suds like detergents) with no problems what so ever. When using a liquid I use only about a 1/4 of a regular detergent. It comes out cheaper than using an HE detergent.