Our HE washer doesn't seem to work well. It looks like there's never enough water in the load. In fact, sometimes garments that were on top of the load come out partially dry, and never seem to get wet. The cleaning/beating action on the bottom only appears to hit a few garments on the bottom of the load.Are we doing something wrong? Our old washer with an agitator seems to have worked much better. Your comments are appreciated.
Do you have the front load or the one that is the top load tub style with the really small agitator... My sister has the latter.... We find that we sometimes either select bedding to get more water in the load, or pre wet the clothes so the washer detects more weight and hopefully uses more water.
I recently switched from tide to a lesser value detergent from costco which suds less so I'm guilty for using extra soap. Which I had to do an extra rinse cycle. I will now try to use less soap. Since I watched ur vid on using rosemary & lemon w/ vinegar my laundry comes out so fresh & I notice that the color stays in. My coworkers thought that a bought new scrubs but it's actually my rinse technique. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Melissa, I have a question for you. So a couple weeks ago we had to buy a new washer and of course we went with a HE. The sales lady, at a well-known furniture store, told us that you should actually only use 1 tablespoon of HE detergent for a normal size load, and 2 tablespoons for large loads. Her explanation was that the less soap you use, the less buildup you get in your machine. IS THIS TRUE? I tried it for a few loads and my clothes did not smell clean! Listening to you explain how the HE detergent works, her reasoning didn't make sense. What do you think? Also, I've heard that vinegar can kill your machine over time. What's up with that? Thanks for doing this series!
She’s an idiot. Also, HE machines are absolute garbage. Buy a well taken care of used mechanical controlled agitator washer it’ll last you the rest of your life 100% guaranteed.
Since switching to an HE washer, I have been plagued with soap scum and lint left behind on my blacks. I've tried smaller loads, new detergent, extra rinse, everything! My black pants need to be washed three times to get rid of it.
Try adding more water. I always add gallons more water from a hose connected to our laundry sink. I don't stop until the clothes are floating. HE washers are absolutely terrible. Thank liberals for forcing nonsensical environmental regulations on industries they know nothing about.
Yeah it’s annoying...but the bulky sheets option will help with that, it puts water all the way to the top so just make sure you have a lot of clothes to wash.
My septic system's sewage ejector pump float was clogged with a residue; I believe it was from an HE soap that I was using. Hence the float not being free to move, my pump did not turn on and we suffered a system failure that resulted in sewage flooding into my lower bathroom shower, big YUCK. I had to remove the pump (dig it up out of the ground, clean it, and return it). This is the second time this has happened in 5 years. I was using a HE brand of soap in liquid and then tried the powder, both caused this problem. It was very expensive to have these dig outs and cleaning/returning events. I am going to try the Tide HE low sudsing liquid hoping for better results. If you have had any other commentators mention this problem of what I think is soap build up, please let me know. Also, if you check back with me in 3 years, I am in hopes that I can tell you a much happier story. Thanks for your efforts, John
Melissa, what was the "other" detergent, please? Also, I'd like to see a comparison, with brand names, of various HE detergents. Plugging just for Tide isn't helpful for me.
***** For this particular video, I can't name the brand - as you know I was working with Tide and part of the etiquette involves no naming and shaming competitors. What I can tell you is this: when I did the test on this other detergent (which is a VERY popular HE brand), I was quite surprised at how poorly it performed compared to this one. A lot of people buy it because it's cheaper, but look at the added costs (time, water, less clean clothing). Sponsored or not sponsored, it's clear that not all detergent brands are created equal. If I didn't find this impressive, I wouldn't have agreed to work with Tide on the project. I'm super careful about which brands and products and projects I choose to take on and share with you guys. Hope that clarifies and helps out a little more! xo
Don't buy Tide as they are owned by P&G, a misandrous company. They own Gillette as well. There are far too many other brands out there that aren't trying to influence a political culture war on men and boys.
Hey Melissa, love your videos!!!!!!! Where did you get those cute little jugs you used in the video? And the vases? So cute! I'm in the UK so not likely to get them but I can hope. You made me a vinegar and baking soda aficionado. People actually joke about in the office until they try my recommendations... Score! Please keep up the videos, they are my holy grail #winning
I love the clean my space videos, however I would be weary of any video that specifically endorses a particular product or brand. Also, in regards to the "suds produced" experiment, different laundry detergents also have different cap markings that give you a guideline of how much laundry detergent to add. So it could also be possible that instead of using equal amounts of both detergents (which I'm assuming you've done in the video) you could potentially have to use less of one depending on the recommended cap marking. Overall good video and great explanation of how HE washers work though!
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt but on the washer part, literally everyone in europe has a HE washer and they are not even called a HE washer, Cause standardization years ago.
Hi Melissa...that was a great explanation. My top loader still works well so I'm not in the market for a H.E. machine yet. Sure have come a long way from my mother's ringer washer and double laundry tubs....now THAT was a laundry day...all day! LOL
Gayle MamaButterfly My grandmother used to wash her clothes by hand using a scrub board and (often) home-made lye soap. My dad never ceased fussing with her about that, but she didn't believe the washing machine got her clothes clean. HE technology would be a joke to her (less water, less suds, less harsh chemicals...Nope!)
@@sarahfcouture1178 Yes ! I have one, too ! I've noticed so many people think an HE washer means it's a front loader. But that's not true. And there are HE top loaders that don't have an agitator....but mine has one....I think an agitator is necessary. And.....I like top loading HE washing machine very much, too.
Super cool demo! My hubby and I are shopping for HE washers right now and this video was very helpful, thanks Melissa! I am wondering about whether this detergent is free and clear for our babies cloth diapers, and also if this detergent is environmentally safe? Longtime follower!
Thank you so much I could not figure out why I always had suds left in my washer. I am off to go get some tide 😃😄 love your show by the way your amazing!!!!!
1.Our Top Loading HG machine does not get all the clothes wet, especially using Normal or Active wear cycles. The cottons (like a teeshirt) have large dry areas when the cycle is done. I do not overfill the machine with clothes. I have to "pause", hand push around dry clothes, and restart. Often I resort to Bulky cycle or Heavy Duty cycle which are not meant for everyday cotton wear. Plus the sheet cycle tangles the sheets or twists them with the little towels I may toss in. Which cycle for towels? It is not delineated on the machine so I try bulk. Do you have a HG machine recommendation? I am on my 2nd machine as the first failed after 2-3 years. This one already has been serviced after 2 years. My old machine from 1970s lasted 30 years with few problems. 2. To the laundry detergent companies: please make the liquid detergent caps have clearer measuring markings which match the directions on the bottle. I have called two companies to voice my puzzlement on how to measure when the directions do not match the cap's design. 3. Thank you to you at Clean My Space for your help. You are very helpful.
I'll tell you one thing, my hubby works as appliance tech and everytime customer walk in to upgrade their washers he makes sure to tell them what mistake they're making. he said if it breaks I'll come fix it as many times as needed because they really do not build them like they used to. back in the day they were build to last, it may not look pretty but it does 5times better job then the newest on the market
That is such a good tip, showing how two detergents, one that leaves no bubbles and the other does.thank you for this tip, I am going to test my detergents and see which ones are good for us. As I live in a different country. 🌍👍🏻
What a fabulous video! And the demo was such an eye opener, now I know how to explain to my elderly mother why her 'stupid fancy' washer isn't so stupid after all and how she can set it up for success too! My question has to do with adding things to the rinse cycle in a front loading HE washer. I would like to add a vinegar rinse to my towels to help deodorize and make them fluffier (see, I know my CMS videos!) ;) , but how to do that and when with this type of machine? Thanks Melissa!
Shari Puddicombe YEAH exactly - that's how I felt when I was playing around with it! So many people get mad at their machines, but it really has to do with knowing how to make your machine purrrrr! You can add softener to the detergent drawer and it will be added in during the rinse cycle :)
Yayy ! Love this video! But what was the other detergent !?! TELL US !! My next question would be can u just go a little more in detail about the buttons on the washer. There are only 6 buttons on mine: whites, colors, brights, delecates, woolens and another i cant remember. But its hard translating that to the normal whites colors and darks. ESPECIALLY the darks, i usually pick colors bc idk what other one to pick and i dont want to test it and potentially ruin my clothes. Thank you ❤
This is the first time I hear about HE washing, but my washing machine is around 5 years old, so I doubt it got that technology. Could you do a segment with more details on HE washing machines?
***** Well I live in Israel so the name might be different, but I checked the normal translations of "high efficiency" and nothing came up with the local washing machines sellers... it's a mystery to me... are all Israeli machines HE? are none?
Afief Halumi look for a 'hay yud' LOL! OK enough with my hebrew jokes. It's hard to know for sure without seeing it, but maybe talk to the store where you purchased it from or Google the manufacturer's website and see what it says.
Thank you for doing this video whenever my husband does laundry they come out looking more dirtier than they were lol I thought maybe the machine come to find out that he puts in lots of clothing n to much detergent that gave me the answer my question is how often do I have to clean the machine? I usually run my last wash to clean the machine but whenever my husband turn he doesn't run n week or two later is my turn to do the laundry n those weeks I didn't do the laundry the machine stayed dirt I have large family n do loads of laundry n thank you 😍👍
I have several questions, 1.How do you determine if you are over loading the washer? 2.how do you clean the washer can you use bleach? Can you show what you mean by a large or small load?
***** great video as always! I am a laundry QUEEN but I'm a part of this group on Facebook where and girls said they never learned how to do laundry properly and they just throw everything together. Maybe you could do a video on laundry basics. Maybe take sine lags of your own laundry...show how to wash darks, lights, reds and whites. I'm Sure it would educate alot of people and when people Google "how to do laundry" they could watch your videos! I know you've done a few on washing intimates and such but I'm taking about the bare basics laundry video.
I am learning SO MUCH from your videos! Thank you!! I did a search for homemade laundry detergent and this came up. Can you explain why you’re not a fan? I’m just trying to save money and avoid allergens (I can’t use Tide products unfortunately).
I don't know if I'm the only one but my Kenmore elite (which cost me too much money) does not clean the clothes well so I have learned to use the soak feature but why do the "old time" machines seem to clean better.
I just got my first Samsung HE top loader washing machine. How do I add powder oxiclean? The directions say that I need to add it to the water first before adding laundry but I am unable to do that. Also our normal laundry detergent is liquid so I don't know what to do in regards to removing the tray for powder or leaving the tray for liquid for this situation.
Hello Melissa. I love watching your videos for great tips and trick..that I use. I do have a question for laundry though. While cleaning out my detergent dispenser for my he machine over a year ago I lost the piece that allows you to choose liquid or powder detergent. So I have to use powder detergent. My question is have you tested any powder detergents and are they as effective cleaning/ rinsing?
Once again another great video! I have 2 questions: 1) are HE washing machines also designed to last longer than the traditional washing machines? and 2) do laundry washing balls work well in HE washers? Thanks M & C, you're videos are always awesome.
Hi Melissa. Please indicate how much baking soda one should add to a full load (8kg). BTW, love your channel which I have recently discovered. Your tips are very helpful. Thanks so much. Regards. Renate
Could you test out various homemade detergent recipes? My husband has tons of allergies and homemade seems to cause the least amount of problems for him. Could you also talk about water temperatures and when is the best time to use what temperature? Thanks! Btw, I LOVE watching your videos :)
My brand new Maytag top load HE washer is a complete lemon. when i wash bedding it makes these horrible banging noises, requires me to babysit the machine while it refills the basket TEN TIMES or more trying to "rebalance." using way more water than an old school washer. when i wash clothes they leave soil residue in the creases of the clothes. I have used this washer for over a year and every single time i try to wash a cotton blanket or cotton comforter it makes these horrible banging noises and even after repositioning the items multiples times it still fails to balance EVERY TIME. and when the machine tells me it's done the blankets are still soaking wet and smell like sweaty soiled clothes because it never gets properly agitated or spun/drained. The machine tells me it's done but the clothes smell like sweat and dead skin and are dripping wet, obvious signs of a deficient washer. can't clean and can't spin dry. so now i'm drying a soaking wet blanket for over THREE HOURS in the dryer that smells like dirty clothes because the washer told me it is "done" because it simply stops attempting to spin after multiple attempts. I cannot wait for a class action lawsuit against Maytag top loader HE washers, they are the worst in the world. I will never buy anything Maytag as long as I live and will tell everyone I talk to about how bad Maytag is. NEVER MAYTAG, THE WORST BRAND OF WASHING MACHINE EVER MADE. I cannot wait until the class action lawsuit arrives. Maytag you deserve what happens to you for selling a lemon, you complete and utter scumbags. AVOID MAYTAG AT ALL COSTS. Also their dryer is way too hot at the "low" setting, burns my clothes. worst company ever. and they don't even honor their heavily advertised warranties because MAYTAG is complete scum.
I'm always skeptical of product endorsements. Manufactures will always suggest you use more and want their packaging pours and squeezes to deliver more product for obvious reasons. You can use less than they recommend and still get clean clothes.
Do you prefer the HE pods or the liquid? I have pods. How many clothes should I wash with just one pod? I sometimes fill my washer with clothes and use two pods, but I'm not sure if that's the right amount of detergent. Thanks!
What is the best temperature for washing clothing items. I usually run cold, so i don't have to worry about using more resources. But is that the best temperature, like lights vs darks, is it better to wash dark with cold water or not? Also do the front loader type washers wash better than the ones with agitators, we are getting a house and we have a washer with an agitator, but the house comes with one that is like a front loader but set up like one with an agitator, if that makes sense. just curious what one would be better. I LOVED this video! very helpful in so many ways, we use tide, but now i know there are differences, oh how the times have changed since i was a young one lol
I DONT CARE IF SHES ADVERTISING TIDE OR NOT. IF YOU HAVE COMMON SENSE THE POINT IS BUY ANY DETERGENT OF YOUR CHOICE AS LONG AS IT HAS THE HE LOGO ON IT GEESH IM SO TIRED OF READING STUPID COMMENTS
May I ask a question that I want to ask who designed HE washer? I understand the washing water level is low for HE washer, and the rinse water level is even lower. The question is, if the rinse water level is lower than the washing water level, how can the surface of the drum that was soaked by the washing water but not soaked by the rinse water be clean? I mean, if the top area of the drum was wet by the dirty water while washing and later it is higher than the rinse water level, the area remains dirty? I’m sure there must be a mechanism to avoid that. Do you know how it is designed?
What about the pods? I've used TIDE for a number of years and like it best. Started out with powder but have switched to TIDE pods. Do they work as well?
Hi Melissa. Can you so a video on how to iron clothes please ? Im from Paris and i Like your videos. Sometimes i cant understand everything. But i can see what you do, so thank you for your videos. Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Andrea Magallon It's totally fine for both, just make sure you use the right amount so that you don't get too many suds in the machine. Non-HE can't sense suds, so if you have too many you'll get one rinse cycle and a lot of suds left behind.
Hi Hi! I have a community washer and dryer. We just got new HE ones, yea! As I have to pay for them, they only have defined times. I do have hot, cold etc. settings. Do I just give it a recommended amount of detergent and hope for the best?
I just bought a Maytag HE top loader and the instructions are confusing to me. I am planning on using pods (Tide is what I am planning on using), but where do I put them in the washer? I have watched commercials for pods and they show the person just tossing them into the washer basket instead of using the drawer at the top. The instructions just says, "Add detergent" and shows people pouring liquid into the little drawer. Should toss in the basket with pods or put the pods in the detergent drawer? Thanks.
Just received a new Samsung washer and dryer. I used HE detergent to wash a large load of laundry which included 3 heavy martial arts gi's. Everything came out fine except the arm pits still smelled on 2 of the martial arts gi's. I re-washed the 2 gi's with non-HE powder detergent, and everything came out fine. Will non HE detergent cause any problems to my machine?
Fabric Softener?! Every time I use fabric softener my he washer is left smelling funky, almost moldy. I always leave my washer door open after I'm done doing laundry whether I use Fabric Softener or not but it only smell funky when I use it. I've tried diluting the amount of Fabric Softener I use with water and make sure I don't go pass the max fill line that's on the washer but no luck. So I've stop using Fabric Softener and rely on my dryer sheets to add that lovely scent to my clothes though it's not the same. OH HOW I MISS MY FABRIC SOFTENER!
After being a huge Tide fan since I was little (my mother had a clothes washing addiction, bizarre I know) I was honestly gutted when I left the US and no longer can purchase it. :'( I miss you Tide.
We use the Tide HE turbo for our kenmore HE washer, but our house uses soft water, how much do we use, my darks come out with soap residue on them every time. I even did a load with a teaspoon and still came out with some residue. Any advice?
Besides drinking, water is also equally important for personal bathing and cleaning. Washing clothes is part of our personal hygiene. So it goes without saying that every single drop of water a washing machine uses is NEVER WASTED no matter how much it uses. The water that gets pumped out of a washing machine contains dirt and contaminants picked up from our surroundings. They are returned to the environment. This waste water is easily purified naturally. The detergents and various laundry aids are all biodegradeable and break down naturally once diluted. They are easily treated. If you feel like you need to take a shower or bath, then so does the clothes your wearing. Limiting and restricting water in washing machines is the same as being allowed to use only a couple gallons of water to bathe in..it's rediculous! Why not go after the tens of thousands of above and below ground swimming pools all of which contain thousands of gallons of water that can't be drunk or used for anything else but swimming? That is MUCH more wasteful than any washer could ever be.
The thing I still dont understand is whether I should be using the detergent based on the cap lines or based on my washing machine. When I fill to line 2 on the cap, it barely comes up half way in my washing machine fill cup. Do I go off of the detergent cap or the washing machine?
What about homemade detergent? I've been using Zote, Borax and Washing Soda all ground up super fine. I only use 1 Tablespoon per load. How much should we use? And, do you recommend this recipe for homemade detergent?
I use it too and it works fine for a fraction of the price. I would be interested to see how the homemade detergent holds up to tide in the 'shake test' That would be great
Chrystal M I just did the "shake test". I used 1 tsp of my homemade detergent with 2cups water in a quart jar. When I shook it, it filled the upper half with suds (oh no!), but most of it dissipated quickly. When I dumped out the water, there were a few suds left in the jar. Next I put 2 cups cool water and shook the jar. There were no more suds... so I would say it's a winner!
Is it ok to use a washing machine cleaner when the HE machine emits a strong smell? I think I may have been using too much, so I switched to pods. My problem is that the smell happens about once every couple months. Thanks in advance. : )
Kathy A Fisher Have you been following washing machine best practices? We've got a video coming out on that shortly, but once you see that video your problems will be solved! Stay tuned...
Mrs. W You can use an HE formula. The most important thing is, whatever you use, to ensure you only use the right dose. Too much will leave extra suds behind and too little won't get your clothing clean. Goldilox complex, ha!
I am wondering if there is a HE homemade laundry detergent that can be made that is safe on machines? My new top load washer is a HE and I don't want to be using the heavy chemical laden HE brands.
I had a baby 4 months ago and am going crazy with stains from some medicines n from his poop 😳 i washed stuff million times n used vanish n other popular products but nothing works😩 i need ur help please how can i remove my baby stains from his clothes n from my red sofa 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you in advance n for all ur amazing videos
Hi Melissa. My husband and I are having a debate about our new LG front load washer. I noticed that before the clothes were even all the way wet it already put in the detergent. My husband said that is how it worked. So my question to you is that. Should the clothes be complete wet before the detergent is add ? PLEASE help us settle this debate. :-)
Love your videos.. helped me a lot. I thought you liked the Brand Attitude.. My wife and I buy both the tide pods and the liquid, should be just use one or both? My HE washer has an option for Handwash / Wool, should we use it to wash the woollen clothes and other handwash only clothes?
Sureshbabu Nair I used to use ATTITUDE but changed back to Tide, got better results...I have done a lot of research and I feel good about using Tide. Great questions!
I need help with homemade detergents with he machines. I have my recipe I just don't know where to put the detergent or how much to use. My recipe is the common one floating around using Castile soap flakes, borax, washing soda, and water. The consistency and watery.
Our HE washer doesn't seem to work well. It looks like there's never enough water in the load. In fact, sometimes garments that were on top of the load come out partially dry, and never seem to get wet. The cleaning/beating action on the bottom only appears to hit a few garments on the bottom of the load.Are we doing something wrong? Our old washer with an agitator seems to have worked much better. Your comments are appreciated.
I have same problem - even with dials put on deep water wash and the rinse. It was not overloaded.
Do you have the front load or the one that is the top load tub style with the really small agitator... My sister has the latter.... We find that we sometimes either select bedding to get more water in the load, or pre wet the clothes so the washer detects more weight and hopefully uses more water.
I recently switched from tide to a lesser value detergent from costco which suds less so I'm guilty for using extra soap. Which I had to do an extra rinse cycle. I will now try to use less soap.
Since I watched ur vid on using rosemary & lemon w/ vinegar my laundry comes out so fresh & I notice that the color stays in. My coworkers thought that a bought new scrubs but it's actually my rinse technique.
Thank you for sharing!
Nadia Donald Awesome!
Hi Melissa, I have a question for you. So a couple weeks ago we had to buy a new washer and of course we went with a HE. The sales lady, at a well-known furniture store, told us that you should actually only use 1 tablespoon of HE detergent for a normal size load, and 2 tablespoons for large loads. Her explanation was that the less soap you use, the less buildup you get in your machine. IS THIS TRUE? I tried it for a few loads and my clothes did not smell clean! Listening to you explain how the HE detergent works, her reasoning didn't make sense. What do you think? Also, I've heard that vinegar can kill your machine over time. What's up with that? Thanks for doing this series!
She’s an idiot. Also, HE machines are absolute garbage. Buy a well taken care of used mechanical controlled agitator washer it’ll last you the rest of your life 100% guaranteed.
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Since switching to an HE washer, I have been plagued with soap scum and lint left behind on my blacks. I've tried smaller loads, new detergent, extra rinse, everything! My black pants need to be washed three times to get rid of it.
Try adding more water. I always add gallons more water from a hose connected to our laundry sink. I don't stop until the clothes are floating. HE washers are absolutely terrible. Thank liberals for forcing nonsensical environmental regulations on industries they know nothing about.
Never have had this problem and do 5 loads a day some times. We use He TIDE
Yeah it’s annoying...but the bulky sheets option will help with that, it puts water all the way to the top so just make sure you have a lot of clothes to wash.
My septic system's sewage ejector pump float was clogged with a residue; I believe it was from an HE soap that I was using. Hence the float not being free to move, my pump did not turn on and we suffered a system failure that resulted in sewage flooding into my lower bathroom shower, big YUCK. I had to remove the pump (dig it up out of the ground, clean it, and return it). This is the second time this has happened in 5 years. I was using a HE brand of soap in liquid and then tried the powder, both caused this problem. It was very expensive to have these dig outs and cleaning/returning events. I am going to try the Tide HE low sudsing liquid hoping for better results.
If you have had any other commentators mention this problem of what I think is soap build up, please let me know. Also, if you check back with me in 3 years, I am in hopes that I can tell you a much happier story.
Thanks for your efforts,
John
How are you doing now?
Melissa, what was the "other" detergent, please? Also, I'd like to see a comparison, with brand names, of various HE detergents. Plugging just for Tide isn't helpful for me.
***** For this particular video, I can't name the brand - as you know I was working with Tide and part of the etiquette involves no naming and shaming competitors. What I can tell you is this: when I did the test on this other detergent (which is a VERY popular HE brand), I was quite surprised at how poorly it performed compared to this one. A lot of people buy it because it's cheaper, but look at the added costs (time, water, less clean clothing). Sponsored or not sponsored, it's clear that not all detergent brands are created equal. If I didn't find this impressive, I wouldn't have agreed to work with Tide on the project. I'm super careful about which brands and products and projects I choose to take on and share with you guys. Hope that clarifies and helps out a little more! xo
Don't buy Tide as they are owned by P&G, a misandrous company. They own Gillette as well. There are far too many other brands out there that aren't trying to influence a political culture war on men and boys.
You can be sure she is being paid for her endorsement! I could be wrong but I seem to recall a diy laundry soap, but I can't seem to find it?
@@randallN-sw6ee OHHH YES
It is Purex. I performed this test myself and purex performed exactly the same as the bad detergent. So many suds
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We need your HE Laundry questions - so please share them with us for our next video on this subject!
***** This is fascinating... thanks :)
You Tubie Glad you like it!
Can high efficiency detergent be used on regular washing machines ?
Hey Melissa, love your videos!!!!!!! Where did you get those cute little jugs you used in the video? And the vases? So cute! I'm in the UK so not likely to get them but I can hope. You made me a vinegar and baking soda aficionado. People actually joke about in the office until they try my recommendations... Score! Please keep up the videos, they are my holy grail #winning
Now for my HG questions.... Do HG machines really clean just as well at colder temperatures as non-HG machines at higher temperatures?
I love the clean my space videos, however I would be weary of any video that specifically endorses a particular product or brand. Also, in regards to the "suds produced" experiment, different laundry detergents also have different cap markings that give you a guideline of how much laundry detergent to add. So it could also be possible that instead of using equal amounts of both detergents (which I'm assuming you've done in the video) you could potentially have to use less of one depending on the recommended cap marking. Overall good video and great explanation of how HE washers work though!
fuzzybunnies she’s not endorsing tide she clearly said look for the HE logo! Pay attention dummy!
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt waaaat ya sure
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt lel
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt but on the washer part, literally everyone in europe has a HE washer and they are not even called a HE washer, Cause standardization years ago.
@@UtubeAdviser rudeness never gets you anywhere 😀
Hi Melissa...that was a great explanation. My top loader still works well so I'm not in the market for a H.E. machine yet. Sure have come a long way from my mother's ringer washer and double laundry tubs....now THAT was a laundry day...all day! LOL
Gayle MamaButterfly My grandmother used to wash her clothes by hand using a scrub board and (often) home-made lye soap. My dad never ceased fussing with her about that, but she didn't believe the washing machine got her clothes clean. HE technology would be a joke to her (less water, less suds, less harsh chemicals...Nope!)
Just a note, there are top loading HE machines. I like mine very much.
@@sarahfcouture1178 Yes ! I have one, too ! I've noticed so many people think an HE washer means it's a front loader. But that's not true. And there are HE top loaders that don't have an agitator....but mine has one....I think an agitator is necessary. And.....I like top loading HE washing machine very much, too.
Melissa your amazing , I love how you explain stuff!
Super cool demo! My hubby and I are shopping for HE washers right now and this video was very helpful, thanks Melissa!
I am wondering about whether this detergent is free and clear for our babies cloth diapers, and also if this detergent is environmentally safe?
Longtime follower!
Very well done demonstration. Just bought a HE washer ( impellor, top load ) excited. Hoping everything works as its designed to.
Thank you so much I could not figure out why I always had suds left in my washer. I am off to go get some tide 😃😄 love your show by the way your amazing!!!!!
Jessica fernandez Great - glad to hear!! Thank you :D
1.Our Top Loading HG machine does not get all the clothes wet, especially using Normal or Active wear cycles. The cottons (like a teeshirt) have large dry areas when the cycle is done. I do not overfill the machine with clothes. I have to "pause", hand push around dry clothes, and restart. Often I resort to Bulky cycle or Heavy Duty cycle which are not meant for everyday cotton wear. Plus the sheet cycle tangles the sheets or twists them with the little towels I may toss in. Which cycle for towels? It is not delineated on the machine so I try bulk. Do you have a HG machine recommendation? I am on my 2nd machine as the first failed after 2-3 years. This one already has been serviced after 2 years. My old machine from 1970s lasted 30 years with few problems.
2. To the laundry detergent companies: please make the liquid detergent caps have clearer measuring markings which match the directions on the bottle. I have called two companies to voice my puzzlement on how to measure when the directions do not match the cap's design.
3. Thank you to you at Clean My Space for your help. You are very helpful.
I'll tell you one thing, my hubby works as appliance tech and everytime customer walk in to upgrade their washers he makes sure to tell them what mistake they're making. he said if it breaks I'll come fix it as many times as needed because they really do not build them like they used to. back in the day they were build to last, it may not look pretty but it does 5times better job then the newest on the market
Say if we use “detergent #2” can we use less of it to avoid the extra suds?
Yes it’s the same thing
That is such a good tip, showing how two detergents, one that leaves no bubbles and the other does.thank you for this tip, I am going to test my detergents and see which ones are good for us. As I live in a different country. 🌍👍🏻
Can’t believe I’m 30yrs old and just now learning this. 😳
What a fabulous video! And the demo was such an eye opener, now I know how to explain to my elderly mother why her 'stupid fancy' washer isn't so stupid after all and how she can set it up for success too! My question has to do with adding things to the rinse cycle in a front loading HE washer. I would like to add a vinegar rinse to my towels to help deodorize and make them fluffier (see, I know my CMS videos!) ;) , but how to do that and when with this type of machine? Thanks Melissa!
Shari Puddicombe YEAH exactly - that's how I felt when I was playing around with it! So many people get mad at their machines, but it really has to do with knowing how to make your machine purrrrr! You can add softener to the detergent drawer and it will be added in during the rinse cycle :)
Yayy ! Love this video! But what was the other detergent !?! TELL US !!
My next question would be can u just go a little more in detail about the buttons on the washer. There are only 6 buttons on mine: whites, colors, brights, delecates, woolens and another i cant remember. But its hard translating that to the normal whites colors and darks. ESPECIALLY the darks, i usually pick colors bc idk what other one to pick and i dont want to test it and potentially ruin my clothes.
Thank you ❤
This is the first time I hear about HE washing, but my washing machine is around 5 years old, so I doubt it got that technology. Could you do a segment with more details on HE washing machines?
Afief Halumi There should be a sticker or label on your machine which would indicate it - looks like 'HE'!
***** Well I live in Israel so the name might be different, but I checked the normal translations of "high efficiency" and nothing came up with the local washing machines sellers... it's a mystery to me... are all Israeli machines HE? are none?
Afief Halumi look for a 'hay yud' LOL! OK enough with my hebrew jokes. It's hard to know for sure without seeing it, but maybe talk to the store where you purchased it from or Google the manufacturer's website and see what it says.
Thank you for doing this video whenever my husband does laundry they come out looking more dirtier than they were lol I thought maybe the machine come to find out that he puts in lots of clothing n to much detergent that gave me the answer my question is how often do I have to clean the machine? I usually run my last wash to clean the machine but whenever my husband turn he doesn't run n week or two later is my turn to do the laundry n those weeks I didn't do the laundry the machine stayed dirt I have large family n do loads of laundry n thank you 😍👍
Unique Hooyo I am going to cover that soon!
Thank you Melissa really appreciate
I have several questions, 1.How do you determine if you are over loading the washer? 2.how do you clean the washer can you use bleach? Can you show what you mean by a large or small load?
Natural Color All EXCELLENT questions - thank you!
I like the explanation. I really like how you shake them up.
Melissa your hair looks simple yet incredible! :)
science ranger Why thank you!!!
OMG - I needed this video and didn't even know it!
The Purple Alphabet Hooray!
Is there a DYI for HE Laundry soap?
Yes baking soda.... Borax.... Get yourself a tote mix the two together your clothes will come out the cleanest they ever been
I love you. Seriously I am excited about cleaning and organizing because of you. Sending love.
M's Family Awwww thank you so very, very much!
***** great video as always! I am a laundry QUEEN but I'm a part of this group on Facebook where and girls said they never learned how to do laundry properly and they just throw everything together. Maybe you could do a video on laundry basics. Maybe take sine lags of your own laundry...show how to wash darks, lights, reds and whites. I'm Sure it would educate alot of people and when people Google "how to do laundry" they could watch your videos! I know you've done a few on washing intimates and such but I'm taking about the bare basics laundry video.
Emily Rodriguez We've been talking about doing that for a a long while, glad to see it's still a popular idea!!! What's the FB page called?!
***** is called 'laundry love and science'. It's a group that stemmed off of a cloth diapering page but they'll tackle any "laundry quandry"
Excellent vid! Abt time someone looked at this topic. Thanks for all the and the research you've done!
nsbhater It's my pleasure, there's so much to know!
I am learning SO MUCH from your videos! Thank you!! I did a search for homemade laundry detergent and this came up. Can you explain why you’re not a fan? I’m just trying to save money and avoid allergens (I can’t use Tide products unfortunately).
I don't know if I'm the only one but my Kenmore elite (which cost me too much money) does not clean the clothes well so I have learned to use the soak feature but why do the "old time" machines seem to clean better.
I use Percil and I love it
Me 2 :)
Very interesting demonstration! I enjoyed watching this video as usual! :)
I just got my first Samsung HE top loader washing machine. How do I add powder oxiclean? The directions say that I need to add it to the water first before adding laundry but I am unable to do that. Also our normal laundry detergent is liquid so I don't know what to do in regards to removing the tray for powder or leaving the tray for liquid for this situation.
Do you add your detergent before you load the clothes, while the water is going in or after you load your clothes, before it starts washing?
completelychill I add it to the detergent drawer and let the machine do the product delivery.
What is the best way to thoroughly clean my HE washer? I have a top loading LG brand btw. Can I use borax in it? TIA
Hello Melissa. I love watching your videos for great tips and trick..that I use. I do have a question for laundry though. While cleaning out my detergent dispenser for my he machine over a year ago I lost the piece that allows you to choose liquid or powder detergent. So I have to use powder detergent. My question is have you tested any powder detergents and are they as effective cleaning/ rinsing?
Pour your liquid in just before or during the water flowing
Put your detergent in the drum smells stronger that way
Once again another great video!
I have 2 questions: 1) are HE washing machines also designed to last longer than the traditional washing machines? and 2) do laundry washing balls work well in HE washers? Thanks M & C, you're videos are always awesome.
Lisa Mbarak aww thanks as always for your super duper sweet comments! I will see if we can cover this in the next video!
Sooooo, did you all do a video that addressed one or two of my questions?
Hi Melissa. Please indicate how much baking soda one should add to a full load (8kg). BTW, love your channel which I have recently discovered. Your tips are very helpful. Thanks so much. Regards. Renate
Could you test out various homemade detergent recipes? My husband has tons of allergies and homemade seems to cause the least amount of problems for him. Could you also talk about water temperatures and when is the best time to use what temperature?
Thanks! Btw, I LOVE watching your videos :)
Blythe Rollert Great suggestions! I've never been a fan of homemade detergents. Have you tried dye free and scent were detergents?
This video was very helpful! Thanks
Wow never knew about H.E. washing machines you really are the guru of clean :)
Ann marie White Hahaha yeah there's so much to know!
Us clean freaks would be lost without you:)
Can you use HE detergent on a regular washer? Or does it have to be an HE washer?
My new washer..Electrolux..which is fabulous..but a month into this I have a problem with the tide 4 in 1 pods to much suds..
How do you feel about the pods? Like/dislike? Can you do some sort of ~review~ on them?
Jackie Twyford Good idea, thanks!
Very clearly explained. Thanks!
Can you do a video on a homemade laundry detergent that works in a HE washer please.
My brand new Maytag top load HE washer is a complete lemon. when i wash bedding it makes these horrible banging noises, requires me to babysit the machine while it refills the basket TEN TIMES or more trying to "rebalance." using way more water than an old school washer. when i wash clothes they leave soil residue in the creases of the clothes. I have used this washer for over a year and every single time i try to wash a cotton blanket or cotton comforter it makes these horrible banging noises and even after repositioning the items multiples times it still fails to balance EVERY TIME. and when the machine tells me it's done the blankets are still soaking wet and smell like sweaty soiled clothes because it never gets properly agitated or spun/drained. The machine tells me it's done but the clothes smell like sweat and dead skin and are dripping wet, obvious signs of a deficient washer. can't clean and can't spin dry. so now i'm drying a soaking wet blanket for over THREE HOURS in the dryer that smells like dirty clothes because the washer told me it is "done" because it simply stops attempting to spin after multiple attempts. I cannot wait for a class action lawsuit against Maytag top loader HE washers, they are the worst in the world. I will never buy anything Maytag as long as I live and will tell everyone I talk to about how bad Maytag is. NEVER MAYTAG, THE WORST BRAND OF WASHING MACHINE EVER MADE. I cannot wait until the class action lawsuit arrives. Maytag you deserve what happens to you for selling a lemon, you complete and utter scumbags. AVOID MAYTAG AT ALL COSTS. Also their dryer is way too hot at the "low" setting, burns my clothes. worst company ever. and they don't even honor their heavily advertised warranties because MAYTAG is complete scum.
I'm always skeptical of product endorsements. Manufactures will always suggest you use more and want their packaging pours and squeezes to deliver more product for obvious reasons. You can use less than they recommend and still get clean clothes.
Do you prefer the HE pods or the liquid? I have pods. How many clothes should I wash with just one pod? I sometimes fill my washer with clothes and use two pods, but I'm not sure if that's the right amount of detergent. Thanks!
So is the blue dye left on my clothes or rinsed into our treated drinking water?
What is the best temperature for washing clothing items. I usually run cold, so i don't have to worry about using more resources. But is that the best temperature, like lights vs darks, is it better to wash dark with cold water or not? Also do the front loader type washers wash better than the ones with agitators, we are getting a house and we have a washer with an agitator, but the house comes with one that is like a front loader but set up like one with an agitator, if that makes sense. just curious what one would be better. I LOVED this video! very helpful in so many ways, we use tide, but now i know there are differences, oh how the times have changed since i was a young one lol
Valerie Hill Fabulous questions - thank you so much! I am going to cover those! Glad you loved this!
Hiya Melissa can you please make your own laundry power would love to see you make it am a big fan thank youx
I love tide would you also make a video of tide pods and laundry load sizes. Sometimes I don't know if I should use two or one.
D I think for heavy duty loads use 2.
I DONT CARE IF SHES ADVERTISING TIDE OR NOT. IF YOU HAVE COMMON SENSE THE POINT IS BUY ANY DETERGENT OF YOUR CHOICE AS LONG AS IT HAS THE HE LOGO ON IT
GEESH IM SO TIRED OF READING STUPID COMMENTS
I've been using regular Tide original He detergent - my wife is allergic to some other brands.
we once did an experiment with laundry detergents. tide scored the worst with more chemicals than any other brand and more skin reactions, allergies.
May I ask a question that I want to ask who designed HE washer? I understand the washing water level is low for HE washer,
and the rinse water level is even lower. The question is, if the rinse water level is lower than the washing water level, how can the surface of the drum that was soaked by the washing water but not soaked by the rinse water be clean? I mean, if the top area of the drum was wet by the dirty water while washing and later it is higher than the rinse water level, the area remains dirty? I’m sure there must be a mechanism to avoid that. Do you know how it is designed?
Can you make a video on how to clean bathrooms? PS. I've been binge watching your videos
What about the pods? I've used TIDE for a number of years and like it best. Started out with powder but have switched to TIDE pods. Do they work as well?
Hi Melissa. Can you so a video on how to iron clothes please ? Im from Paris and i Like your videos. Sometimes i cant understand everything. But i can see what you do, so thank you for your videos. Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
sedd katia I love that idea!!! Bonjour and merci pour votre biens mots! xo
Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️ tu es adorable 😘
Great video! Thank you so much! Like button smashed!
What are the water 💦 hardness, mineral content prerequisites for the best result? 🙌 Thank you 😊
Once again another helpful video thanks so much!
Tagui Terzyan You are MOST welcome!
Can I use the tide simply fresh and clean in the HE whirlpool stackable washer and dryer?
what can you use as an alternative for laundry detergent
Melissa, what are your thoughts on detergent that can be used in both HE and non HE washers? I just bought some Gain and it says it's safe for both.
Andrea Magallon It's totally fine for both, just make sure you use the right amount so that you don't get too many suds in the machine. Non-HE can't sense suds, so if you have too many you'll get one rinse cycle and a lot of suds left behind.
Hi Hi!
I have a community washer and dryer. We just got new HE ones, yea!
As I have to pay for them, they only have defined times. I do have hot, cold etc. settings. Do I just give it a recommended amount of detergent and hope for the best?
john miller Follow the cap marks to determine how much detergent to place in and you'll be good. I'll cover that in the next video!
I didn't wAnt to switch over to an he when our old one died but I did and am happy with it
SillyMando2008 It is a nice change! Hello you! Haven't heard from you in a while!!
I know, right? Been super busy lately. Still love your videos tho
Great video! I would love a video on my regular washing machine :)
MsLisaparsons Non HE?
Does it make a difference when you use HE powder?😊
I missed it, was detergent #1 & #2 both he detergents?
I just bought a Maytag HE top loader and the instructions are confusing to me. I am planning on using pods (Tide is what I am planning on using), but where do I put them in the washer? I have watched commercials for pods and they show the person just tossing them into the washer basket instead of using the drawer at the top. The instructions just says, "Add detergent" and shows people pouring liquid into the little drawer. Should toss in the basket with pods or put the pods in the detergent drawer? Thanks.
Just received a new Samsung washer and dryer. I used HE detergent to wash a large load of laundry which included 3 heavy martial arts gi's. Everything came out fine except the arm pits still smelled on 2 of the martial arts gi's. I re-washed the 2 gi's with non-HE powder detergent, and everything came out fine. Will non HE detergent cause any problems to my machine?
Fabric Softener?! Every time I use fabric softener my he washer is left smelling funky, almost moldy. I always leave my washer door open after I'm done doing laundry whether I use Fabric Softener or not but it only smell funky when I use it. I've tried diluting the amount of Fabric Softener I use with water and make sure I don't go pass the max fill line that's on the washer but no luck. So I've stop using Fabric Softener and rely on my dryer sheets to add that lovely scent to my clothes though it's not the same. OH HOW I MISS MY FABRIC SOFTENER!
Gladis Diaz I do not use fabric softener, I use dryer balls. That'd be my rec!
After being a huge Tide fan since I was little (my mother had a clothes washing addiction, bizarre I know) I was honestly gutted when I left the US and no longer can purchase it. :'( I miss you Tide.
Val M Have you looked for Ariel? It's the Tide equivalent!
That was really informative. I love how you edit your videos too!
NoirKittie Thanks so very much!
What is a small, medium, large load? There are different size washers....
Yes. Video.. What is a small, medium large load look like?
D GREAT ONE!
We use the Tide HE turbo for our kenmore HE washer, but our house uses soft water, how much do we use, my darks come out with soap residue on them every time. I even did a load with a teaspoon and still came out with some residue. Any advice?
Besides drinking, water is also equally important for personal bathing and cleaning. Washing clothes is part of our personal hygiene. So it goes without saying that every single drop of water a washing machine uses is NEVER WASTED no matter how much it uses. The water that gets pumped out of a washing machine contains dirt and contaminants picked up from our surroundings. They are returned to the environment. This waste water is easily purified naturally. The detergents and various laundry aids are all biodegradeable and break down naturally once diluted. They are easily treated. If you feel like you need to take a shower or bath, then so does the clothes your wearing. Limiting and restricting water in washing machines is the same as being allowed to use only a couple gallons of water to bathe in..it's rediculous! Why not go after the tens of thousands of above and below ground swimming pools all of which contain thousands of gallons of water that can't be drunk or used for anything else but swimming? That is MUCH more wasteful than any washer could ever be.
The thing I still dont understand is whether I should be using the detergent based on the cap lines or based on my washing machine. When I fill to line 2 on the cap, it barely comes up half way in my washing machine fill cup. Do I go off of the detergent cap or the washing machine?
We are searching and researching machine wash and dryers, can you recommend me any brand or even make a video please, love your videos!
Ari Guerrero I use LG and I really like them!
Do you possibly have another brand suggestion for HE detergent? My husband is allergic to Tide and I can't use it as a result.
there are alot of HE brands. Try target, walmart, and winco.
The Method detergent is really good. You can buy it off amazon but I usually just buy mine from target
I get all the major brands free by couponing - have not paid for detergent in over a decade. Guess what, they all work - our clothes are clean.
What about homemade detergent? I've been using Zote, Borax and Washing Soda all ground up super fine. I only use 1 Tablespoon per load. How much should we use? And, do you recommend this recipe for homemade detergent?
Me too. No chemicals.
TheDenisedrake i use Fels Naptha instead of Zote and it works fine and it creates very little suds so for HE washers it works great!
Yea, the Zote seems a little too waxy to be safe. How much powder do you use for a regular load?
I use it too and it works fine for a fraction of the price. I would be interested to see how the homemade detergent holds up to tide in the 'shake test' That would be great
Chrystal M I just did the "shake test". I used 1 tsp of my homemade detergent with 2cups water in a quart jar. When I shook it, it filled the upper half with suds (oh no!), but most of it dissipated quickly. When I dumped out the water, there were a few suds left in the jar. Next I put 2 cups cool water and shook the jar. There were no more suds... so I would say it's a winner!
With the front loader do you HAVE to have downy or snuggle fabric conditioner ?? Does the front loaders still do a wear and tear on your chlothes ??
Is it ok to use a washing machine cleaner when the HE machine emits a strong smell? I think I may have been using too much, so I switched to pods. My problem is that the smell happens about once every couple months. Thanks in advance. : )
Kathy A Fisher Have you been following washing machine best practices? We've got a video coming out on that shortly, but once you see that video your problems will be solved! Stay tuned...
We have an old school washer/dryer. What kind of detergent would be best in that case? I feel like I probably put too much detergent!
Mrs. W You can use an HE formula. The most important thing is, whatever you use, to ensure you only use the right dose. Too much will leave extra suds behind and too little won't get your clothing clean. Goldilox complex, ha!
Thanks Melissa! Love the goldilox complex lol! :)
Does Tide have a free & clear option for those of us with allergy issues?
Hello I’m using All free and clear but it is a super sudsy detergent. Any free and clear options?
I am wondering if there is a HE homemade laundry detergent that can be made that is safe on machines? My new top load washer is a HE and I don't want to be using the heavy chemical laden HE brands.
cleaning the seal. why whites don't get true white in top loaders vs front loaders? What do you have front loader or top loader?
On my clothes they leave a white residue. Especially on black clothes. I use All Free and clear. Maybe too much soap? I have HE washed.
How often should I clean my machine!??? Great video
How do you clean the machine properly? Thanks
ssuleyca we have one - just reposted it on our FB page - check it out!
Chrystal M we have a video on this - just reposted it on our FB page - check it out!
I had a baby 4 months ago and am going crazy with stains from some medicines n from his poop 😳 i washed stuff million times n used vanish n other popular products but nothing works😩 i need ur help please how can i remove my baby stains from his clothes n from my red sofa 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you in advance n for all ur amazing videos
Hi Melissa. My husband and I are having a debate about our new LG front load washer. I noticed that before the clothes were even all the way wet it already put in the detergent. My husband said that is how it worked. So my question to you is that. Should the clothes be complete wet before the detergent is add ? PLEASE help us settle this debate. :-)
Love your videos.. helped me a lot.
I thought you liked the Brand Attitude..
My wife and I buy both the tide pods and the liquid, should be just use one or both?
My HE washer has an option for Handwash / Wool, should we use it to wash the woollen clothes and other handwash only clothes?
Sureshbabu Nair I used to use ATTITUDE but changed back to Tide, got better results...I have done a lot of research and I feel good about using Tide. Great questions!
I need help with homemade detergents with he machines. I have my recipe I just don't know where to put the detergent or how much to use. My recipe is the common one floating around using Castile soap flakes, borax, washing soda, and water. The consistency and watery.
So what about detergents that claim to be HE but can be used in all types of machines?
How much were you paid to do this?
What about powder. Is that the same deal as detergent. Can you please do the test with powder next time?
MultiCuriouskitty Good point!