Like others on here, the latest Rivas Maytag video is encouraging. Like convertibles, for which there is also no practical reason these days, perhaps top loaders aren't dead for good--yet. Perhaps people will be free to choose what they wish. Amusing that some freak out about water use, but who will waste gasoline, electricity, and other resources without a thought.
I have this new Speed Queen 432 top loader. There is a fabric softener dispenser in the top of the agitator. I've been using my usual, white vinegar as a natural softener.
But I'm wondering: how exactly does this work? I know that fabric softeners are made to be used in the rinse cycle, and certainly my Affinity FL had a fabric softener recess in the detergent drawer. But this appears to have nothing mechanical at all!
Does this work simply by slinging all the softener out while the tub is spinning at its maximum speed after the wash cycle, thereby getting the softener on the clothing? I've never used Downy or the waxy, soapy based softeners so never gave it much thought with my old top loaders.
As always, thanks for any information. And I do hope all had a good Thanksgiving.
I have this new Speed Queen 432 top loader. There is a fabric softener dispenser in the top of the agitator. I've been using my usual, white vinegar as a natural softener.
But I'm wondering: how exactly does this work? I know that fabric softeners are made to be used in the rinse cycle, and certainly my Affinity FL had a fabric softener recess in the detergent drawer. But this appears to have nothing mechanical at all!
Does this work simply by slinging all the softener out while the tub is spinning at its maximum speed after the wash cycle, thereby getting the softener on the clothing? I've never used Downy or the waxy, soapy based softeners so never gave it much thought with my old top loaders.
As always, thanks for any information. And I do hope all had a good Thanksgiving.