Difference between detergents for Top loading and Front Loading Washing Machines

The efficiency of washing machines greatly depends on the type of washing detergent you use for washing. While most of you may have a specific brand preference while choosing the washing detergent, do you always choose the right type of detergent that is suitable for you washer? The two most common types of washing machines are top loading and front loading; these machines have different mechanism and they require specific type of detergent. If you are not aware of the difference between the detergents used for top loader and front loader machines, we list down the differences:

The modern day front load washing machines are designed in a way that they consume less water as compared to the standard top load machine. This operational difference greatly affects the amount of detergents these machines use. The conventional detergents that are made for the top load washing machines create more suds or the lather than the high efficiency front load machines can rinse. So, if you use the conventional detergent in your front load machine, the detergent may leave a residue on the clothes and make them look dirty and dingy. Also, the soap residue build-up inside the washing machine may also affect its smooth functioning.

Usually, the manufacturers of front load washing machines recommend the use of high-efficiency detergents but you can still use this detergent for the traditional top loaders and be assured that the clothes won’t be damaged. But the low sud detergent can’t be used for the high-efficiency machine as it would be too weak to clean your clothes efficiently.

Make sure that you use always use the exact type of detergent as recommended by the manufacturer of the washing machine. Also, be wary of the amount of detergent you are using for every washing cycle. Using excessive detergent will not only damage your clothes but also will result in higher electricity cost and longer washing cycles.