LIQUID OR POWDER

[bpetersxx]

I usually use the cheapest detergent that is on sale

Powders I add to the tub and froth it with the
Power-fin lint filter as the tub fills

Does Robert Unimatic warnings apply to Maytags with replaced
seals

 

[gregm]

like both liq & powd

I prefer liquid, but agree with uni about powders in vintage machines and I LOVE SEARS "he" powder in the big pail. That stuff does a great job at a great price !!

 

[jimmyb]

Powder for Me

I prefer powder. I have used Tide He and Fresh Start in the past now am using Gain HE as well as am trying out Costco's powder.

 

[frigilux]

I was a powder man exclusively until 2000, when I switched to liquid Tide. I use HE liquid Tide these days, along with HE Wisk and HE Gain. I use the Tide for whites and any stained loads. I use the Wisk and Gain for other loads.

Thanks for the tip about liquids being hard on vintage machines, Uni! I never would have thought about that.

 

[bpetersxx]

HE detergent for haier

would using HE detergent work better for a haier top loader small size tub

Tide HE liquid is only available at krogers cheapo stores

Used Trend detergent and FS

 

[rickr]

seal damage to classic washers

I was wondering about my vintage machines. All the seals and hoses have been replaced with new parts. Although the machines are forty plus years old the rubber parts are not vintage. I do not like powders. Do you guys really think I should change from name brand liquids to powders?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[foraloysius]

I use both. I prefer powder for whites and liquids for colors. But I have both of each. Powder and liquid for whites and powder and liquid for darks, all Ariel. For delicates and wool I have another two bottles, I prefer liquids for that kind of clothes. I think powders clean better and liquids are easier to rinse out.

 

[richm]

Tide regular powder only

I only use Tide powder in my Neptune or 1/18. We have soft water, never any problem with rinsing. I have chemical sensitivities and personally don't like Tide liquid due to the fragrances and chemicals used. Even the fragrance free liquid is a problem for me.

Rich

 

[Designgeek]

I've tended to use powders in laundromat front loaders, and liquids in top loaders generally. Am presently using a liquid (Seventh Generation, smells slightly of oranges) because I can measure it out accurately. (It seems to me that powders are subject to changes in volume relative to weight, as a function of ambient humidity and being "fluffed up" during measuring.)

Also using a measuring glass that looks like one of those little glasses that's used for drinking some kind of distilled spirits, but is calibrated in ounces and milliliters. This will be useful for comparing the quantities of various brands of liquids. Also allows me to pour the stuff into the wash water and then dunk the measuring glass a few times to get all the detergent out, before starting the agitator.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Rick, this is the way I look at it. While in my machines most everything rubber has been replaced, at least the parts that I had available to me. But if I use powders they will last a lot longer, as I don't want to have to do a re-restoration every 10 years on the machines as the parts will be even more scarce then. I invested a lot of time and I want to give them best care as possible.

 

[rickr]

What type/brand,Robert?

Well... I don't want to rebuild my machines every ten years either. So the modern liquids are hard on all rubber parts,new or old,and even in new machines then? Well I really don't want to switch to powders,however I guess I must. (WAAAAHH!!!)You have the most experience with these detergents.
What modern powder do you think would be the best for me to use?
Thanks,
Rick

 

[coldspot66]

Do liquid detergents contain alcohol or a corrosive liquid? I know the liquid detergents with "bleach alternative" contain hydrogen peroxide.

Rick,
The sears HE powder with oxyclean is excellent for the $$$$$. Actually any of the sears detergent seem to do well!

My all time favorite is Amway, but it is expensive, but does not have alot of builder/fillers so would not leave behind residue that would stick to porcelain tubs, hoses etc.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Rick, for me modern Tide and Cheer clean the best, but they leave a residue. Fresh start doesn't clean quite as well but leaves no residue and IMHO has the best scent of all the modern detergents.

When I find them I use vintage detergents, I've been very impressed with Dash and Cheer from the early 60's. I've found quite a bit of it lately and haven't used modern detergents at all in the past few months, so I will have to keep the up hunt, otherwise I will be forced to go back to

modern detergents!

What causes the actual breakdown of rubber I'm not sure. For modern machines it isn't an issue because they were not built to last 10 years anyway (or so we've been told) but who knows.