Using non HE powder detergent Speed Queen series 8

[leelee]

So today my local grocery store was clearing out of the small boxes of Sunlight laundry soap. 40 washes for $1.49. That’s a bargain because the regular price is $7.99.

It is not HE detergent. I have a speed queen series 8 and it calls for HE detergent. If I went ahead and used it would I be doing damage to my machine in any way?

 

[henene4]

I guess not?

Even if it oversudses more than some water getting on the floor, a horrible time rinsing as well as some strain on belt during spin drain I don't see much bad that could happen.

Or let me put it that way:

If such a well built machine is brought down by a detergent, is it really built that well?

 

[DADoES]

 
SQ's recommendation for HE detergent is largely related to the Normal Eco cycle (if your machine is so-equipped) which runs a spin-spray rinse instead of an agitated deep rinse.  There's no harm from non-HE detergents other than that consideration.

 

[westtexman]

I purchased a huge box of this detergent a few years ago at Big Lots here in the States, and used it in both my LG front-loader and my Miele. I was able to use generous amounts in both machines without sudsing problems, and I have mechanically softened water.

I FINALLY used up that box last month. Based on my experience, you shouldn’t have any problems at all in your SQ!

 

[rolls_rapide]

It is interesting that that detergent recommends applying a paste of the powder (mixed with water) directly to the stain on the garment.

UK powder detergents generally recommend not to do so.

 

[leelee]

Thank you everyone. I bought the last 6 boxes they had in store. I used it on 6 loads yesterday. Regular cycle and it worked beautifully. No suds issues at all!