Washing machines

[Shelteez2]

I don't use special laundry soap with my front loader. I just use way way less. If it's powder I use like a tbsp, and if it's liquid I fill it half way to the first line on the measuring cup thingy that comes with it.
My clothes appear to be clean so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing....

[Asiel]

I also never use the special detergents they say you need with the front loaders. I buy the liquid but have used the powder to finish a box I had and have never had a problem. BUT...like Shelteez mentioned, you do have to use much less . I can do a load of heavily soiled clothes with one tbls. of liquid Tide and cold water, evererything comes out sparkling. The regular soaps are cheaper also.