Can you use HE laundry detergent in regular machine?
Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? Yes! If your washer doesn't require HE detergent, you can still use it for a good clean. Since regular washers use more water, you'll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would need to use in a high-efficiency washer.
Do HE washers only use HE detergent?
High efficiency (HE) washers are designed to clean clothes using less energy, water and detergent. You can use regular detergent in an HE washer; but there are specially formulated, low-suds detergents made for these front-loading machines. Use regular detergent only when there isn't any HE detergent available.
Can I use regular detergent in an HE washer?
No. Regular detergent shouldn't be used in HE washers because it produces too many suds in low water levels. This can potentially lengthen the wash cycle, affect the cleaning performance or overflow the machine. High-efficiency washers work at peak performance with HE detergent.