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CR's conclusion is not surprising when you consider that all of these new "features" are little more than marketing gimmicks to get consumers to plunk down cash for that "new shiny thing". All these new things are fads and gimmicks to get your attention and money. I wish they would pay as much...

I'm not sure why so many people use harsh detergents and "stain release" products for items that aren't that dirty. Bath towels need light, gentle cleansing without being heavy handed or build up residue. For this reason I use VASKA HERBATERGENT for my towels and linens. It's gentle and leaves...

Why on Earth would I want to increase the scent in my laundry? Do we all really want to get cancer this badly?

@ whirlcool My experience has been nearly the opposite of yours. I have a Miele W4842 4.0 cuft front loader. I use 1/2 capful for "regular" loads and 3/4 capful for packed loads. I see some suds, but they quickly disappear and laundry is suds free after the 1st rinse. My clothes come out so...

Try Better Products Online. Their prices are good, especially for the small package bundles of Universal and Color Megaperls. Buying several of those is actually less expensive than a big box. If you do the math, this company is probably one of the least expensive out there for Persil. Good...

You drugged your husband? I'm confused.

Using a reduced amount of a non-HE detergent in a front loader is just asking for problems. Mold, mildew, machine gunk, stiff clothing and dingy whites are the typical symptoms of insufficient surfactants and soil suspension agents in the wash. While it may be attractive to buy less expensive...

The Laundress and Le Blanc/L'Amour products (Linen Wash, Silk Wash, Towel Wash, etc.) are crap in my experience. All Le Blanc/L'Amour products contain such a high amount of perfume scent that it's sickening, even after washing and drying. Washing, drying and hanging a load of towels made my...

! VASKA ALL THE WAY ! I'm so glad I found you! I recently started using Vaska a couple of months ago and it has become my go-to detergent for most items. There is something magical about Vaska that leaves my clothes so much softer and fluffier than other products - without any fabric softener...

Potassium Chloride is more expensive than sodium chloride for the same quantity. You also have to use a higher amount of potassium chloride to regenerate your softener. Potassium chloride, however, is much friendlier to your body, the environment, and the various appliances you may be using. I...

But isn't this how washers have been in Europe for the last 20 years? Front loaders take longer to wash and use very little water. This has been true in Europe for decades. This is not a USA phenomenon.

That's the ugliest Ikea kitchen I've ever seen...

Sure if your machine can dispense that way.

Adding "a few drops" of vinegar to your wash will do absolutely nothing to soften or acidify the water. The purpose of adding vinegar is to help bind up hardness in the final rinse water and also to acidify the pH and "sour" the laundry from the highly caustic conditions during the wash cycle...

@Pingmeep... The W48XX series North American washers are 8 kg capacity, not 6 kg.

It's not just about money... 3beltwesty, your entire argument is predicated on financial return. Many times the decision to buy a high-end brand is not about dollars and cents, but about the quality you are getting for that money. Many people would rather pay more for a higher quality product...