{"id":111583,"date":"2022-06-21T11:04:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T11:04:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:04:26","slug":"is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to use HE detergent in a regular washer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66632d464e174\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Is_it_OK_to_use_HE_detergent_in_a_regular_washer\" title=\"Is it OK to use HE detergent in a regular washer?\">Is it OK to use HE detergent in a regular washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_non_high_efficiency_detergent_in_a_high_efficiency_washer\" title=\"Can you use non high efficiency detergent in a high efficiency washer?\">Can you use non high efficiency detergent in a high efficiency washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_high_efficiency_Tide_pods_in_a_regular_washer\" title=\"Can you use high efficiency Tide pods in a regular washer?\">Can you use high efficiency Tide pods in a regular washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_happens_if_I_accidentally_used_non_HE_detergent\" title=\"What happens if I accidentally used non HE detergent?\">What happens if I accidentally used non HE detergent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#CAN_HE_detergent_be_used_in_all_machines\" title=\"CAN HE detergent be used in all machines?\">CAN HE detergent be used in all machines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_happens_if_you_use_detergent_that_is_not_he\" title=\"What happens if you use detergent that is not he?\">What happens if you use detergent that is not he?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_HE_tide_in_a_non-HE_machine\" title=\"Can you use HE tide in a non-HE machine?\">Can you use HE tide in a non-HE machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_HE_detergent_in_a_top_load_washer\" title=\"Can you use HE detergent in a top load washer?\">Can you use HE detergent in a top load washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_happens_when_you_use_regular_detergent_in_a_high_efficiency_washer\" title=\"What happens when you use regular detergent in a high efficiency washer?\">What happens when you use regular detergent in a high efficiency washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_regular_laundry_detergent_instead_of_he\" title=\"Can you use regular laundry detergent instead of he?\">Can you use regular laundry detergent instead of he?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_homemade_laundry_detergent_be_used_in_high_efficiency_washers\" title=\"Can homemade laundry detergent be used in high efficiency washers?\">Can homemade laundry detergent be used in high efficiency washers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_is_the_difference_between_regular_and_high_efficiency_detergent\" title=\"What is the difference between regular and high efficiency detergent?\">What is the difference between regular and high efficiency detergent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_HE_Tide_pods_in_a_regular_washer\" title=\"Can you use HE Tide pods in a regular washer?\">Can you use HE Tide pods in a regular washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_I_use_high_efficiency_laundry_detergent_in_a_regular_washer\" title=\"Can I use high efficiency laundry detergent in a regular washer?\">Can I use high efficiency laundry detergent in a regular washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_is_the_difference_between_high_efficiency_laundry_detergent_and_regular\" title=\"What is the difference between high efficiency laundry detergent and regular?\">What is the difference between high efficiency laundry detergent and regular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Do_Tide_Pods_ruin_your_washing_machine\" title=\"Do Tide Pods ruin your washing machine?\">Do Tide Pods ruin your washing machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_happens_if_I_put_regular_detergent_in_an_HE_washer\" title=\"What happens if I put regular detergent in an HE washer?\">What happens if I put regular detergent in an HE washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_I_use_non_He_tide_in_HE_washer\" title=\"Can I use non He tide in HE washer?\">Can I use non He tide in HE washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_HE_laundry_detergent_in_a_non_HE_machine\" title=\"Can you use HE laundry detergent in a non HE machine?\">Can you use HE laundry detergent in a non HE machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_I_use_he_laundry_detergent_in_regular_washer\" title=\"Can I use he laundry detergent in regular washer?\">Can I use he laundry detergent in regular washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_you_use_HE_detergent_in_a_non_HE_machine\" title=\"Can you use HE detergent in a non HE machine?\">Can you use HE detergent in a non HE machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_is_the_difference_between_HE_detergent_and_regular_detergent\" title=\"What is the difference between HE detergent and regular detergent?\">What is the difference between HE detergent and regular detergent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Is_he_detergent_better_than_regular\" title=\"Is he detergent better than regular?\">Is he detergent better than regular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#What_happens_if_I_use_regular_detergent_in_an_HE_washer\" title=\"What happens if I use regular detergent in an HE washer?\">What happens if I use regular detergent in an HE washer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-he-detergent-in-a-regular-washer\/#Can_I_use_Tide_HE_in_regular_washer\" title=\"Can I use Tide HE in regular washer?\">Can I use Tide HE in regular washer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_use_HE_detergent_in_a_regular_washer\"><\/span>Is it OK to use HE detergent in a regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>If your washer doesn&#8217;t require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. Since regular washers use more water, you&#8217;ll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would in a high-efficiency washer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_non_high_efficiency_detergent_in_a_high_efficiency_washer\"><\/span>Can you use non high efficiency detergent in a high efficiency washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No, you should not use regular detergents in a high-efficiency washer. Only HE (high efficiency) detergents should be used in these newer washers. High-efficiency front or top-loading washers are designed with low water levels and a tumbling washing action.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_high_efficiency_Tide_pods_in_a_regular_washer\"><\/span>Can you use high efficiency Tide pods in a regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding Pods to Washing Machines <b>Laundry detergent pods work best in standard top load washers and high-efficiency top-loading and front-loading washers. Washers with automatic detergent or fabric softener dispensers don&#8217;t mix well with pods. Therefore, never place pods in dispenser drawers, only in the drum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_accidentally_used_non_HE_detergent\"><\/span>What happens if I accidentally used non HE detergent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over time, <b>using the wrong soap can damage your machine, leading to costly repairs, as the extra suds that regular detergent creates can cause the machine&#8217;s pump to overheat or break down. Some machines might actually use more water, negating the water and energy savings you get from using the machine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_HE_detergent_be_used_in_all_machines\"><\/span>CAN HE detergent be used in all machines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>HE detergent can be used in all washers, but traditional detergents cannot. Always use HE detergent with HE washing machines. These detergents are specifically designed to be compatible with low-water conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_use_detergent_that_is_not_he\"><\/span>What happens if you use detergent that is not he?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a non-he laundry detergent in an HE washer can <b>create a sudsing problem that can cause detergent bubbles to fill the washer tub and start to overflow from the detergent drawer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_HE_tide_in_a_non-HE_machine\"><\/span>Can you use HE tide in a non-HE machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I use HE detergent in a regular (non-HE) washer? <b>Yes you can use HE (High Efficiency) detergent in a regular washing machine. You might notice fewer suds, but your clothes will still come out fresh and clean!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_HE_detergent_in_a_top_load_washer\"><\/span>Can you use HE detergent in a top load washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use HE detergent in a regular or standard top load washer with a center agitator but not the other way around. Non-HE detergents cannot be used safely or effectively in high-efficiency top or front-load washers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_use_regular_detergent_in_a_high_efficiency_washer\"><\/span>What happens when you use regular detergent in a high efficiency washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular detergent shouldn&#8217;t be used in HE washers because it produces too many suds in low water levels. This can potentially <b>lengthen the wash cycle, affect the cleaning performance or overflow the machine. High-efficiency washers work at peak performance with HE detergent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_regular_laundry_detergent_instead_of_he\"><\/span>Can you use regular laundry detergent instead of he?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>High Efficiency (HE) laundry detergent is specially formulated for HE washing machines, which use less water than regular washers. <b>You should never use regular detergent in an HE machine due to differences in how they suspend soils and dyes in water and the amount of suds generated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_homemade_laundry_detergent_be_used_in_high_efficiency_washers\"><\/span>Can homemade laundry detergent be used in high efficiency washers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Laundry Detergent and High-Efficiency Washers Homemade laundry detergent can be made as a liquid, powder or single dose tablet. Since none of the recipes or formulas contain a sudsing agent as an ingredient, <b>they are all safe to use in a high-efficiency washer<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_regular_and_high_efficiency_detergent\"><\/span>What is the difference between regular and high efficiency detergent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are minimal differences in the ingredients of high-efficiency versus regular detergents. <b>The primary difference is the amount of suds created, but high-efficiency detergents will still get your clothes just as clean as regular detergent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_HE_Tide_pods_in_a_regular_washer\"><\/span>Can you use HE Tide pods in a regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>If your washer doesn&#8217;t require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. Since regular washers use more water, you&#8217;ll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would in a high-efficiency washer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_high_efficiency_laundry_detergent_in_a_regular_washer\"><\/span>Can I use high efficiency laundry detergent in a regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In contrast, <b>high efficiency detergent can be used in regular washers. You may notice fewer suds but clothes will be just as clean as if you were using a traditional formula.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_high_efficiency_laundry_detergent_and_regular\"><\/span>What is the difference between high efficiency laundry detergent and regular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are minimal differences in the ingredients of high-efficiency versus regular detergents. The primary difference is <b>the amount of suds created, but high-efficiency detergents will still get your clothes just as clean as regular detergent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Tide_Pods_ruin_your_washing_machine\"><\/span>Do Tide Pods ruin your washing machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are laundry pods bad for your washer? <b>No, these are totally safe to toss in your washing machine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_put_regular_detergent_in_an_HE_washer\"><\/span>What happens if I put regular detergent in an HE washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using regular detergent in an HE washer can cause problems, namely, <b>by oversudsing. These suds will not be fully removed by the rinse and can confuse your HE washer, potentially leading to sudsy clothes and overflowing washing machines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_non_He_tide_in_HE_washer\"><\/span>Can I use non He tide in HE washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I use regular (non-HE) laundry detergent in an HE washer? <b>No, you should not use regular detergents in a high-efficiency washer as you might experience problems. HE machines need low sudsing detergents and if a regular detergent is used all those suds might not rinse completely from your clothes and washer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_HE_laundry_detergent_in_a_non_HE_machine\"><\/span>Can you use HE laundry detergent in a non HE machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I use HE detergent in a regular (non-HE) washer? <b>Yes you can use HE (High Efficiency) detergent in a regular washing machine. You might notice fewer suds, but your clothes will still come out fresh and clean!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_he_laundry_detergent_in_regular_washer\"><\/span>Can I use he laundry detergent in regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>If your washer doesn&#8217;t require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. Since regular washers use more water, you&#8217;ll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would in a high-efficiency washer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_HE_detergent_in_a_non_HE_machine\"><\/span>Can you use HE detergent in a non HE machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I use HE detergent in a regular (non-HE) washer? <b>Yes you can use HE (High Efficiency) detergent in a regular washing machine. You might notice fewer suds, but your clothes will still come out fresh and clean!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_HE_detergent_and_regular_detergent\"><\/span>What is the difference between HE detergent and regular detergent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a significant difference between regular detergent and HE washer detergent. Regular detergent is designed for washers that have a high volume of water and therefore can handle more suds. Conversely, the HE machines have a considerably low volume of water, thus requiring a low suds detergent to be used.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_he_detergent_better_than_regular\"><\/span>Is he detergent better than regular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are minimal differences in the ingredients of high-efficiency versus regular detergents. The primary difference is the amount of suds created, but <b>high-efficiency detergents will still get your clothes just as clean as regular detergent<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_use_regular_detergent_in_an_HE_washer\"><\/span>What happens if I use regular detergent in an HE washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular detergent shouldn&#8217;t be used in HE washers because it produces too many suds in low water levels. This <b>can potentially lengthen the wash cycle, affect the cleaning performance or overflow the machine. High-efficiency washers work at peak performance with HE detergent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Tide_HE_in_regular_washer\"><\/span>Can I use Tide HE in regular washer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>If your washer doesn&#8217;t require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. Since regular washers use more water, you&#8217;ll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would in a high-efficiency washer.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it OK to use HE detergent in a regular washer? Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? Yes!If your washer doesn&#8217;t require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. 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