Can You Use HE Detergent in a Regular Washer?

There are a lot of considerations to make for buying a new washing machine. Of these, deciding between a traditional washing machine and a high-efficiency (HE) model is an important step. When purchasing a new washer, it’s important to figure out which laundry detergent works best for your needs.

Charlie’s Soap continuously studies the soap, detergent, and cleaning supplies industry to better educate our customers. These investigations have led us to the question: can I use HE detergent in a regular washer? 

What are HE Washers? 

HE washers are engineered to be as environmentally-friendly as possible. The most defining characteristic of HE washers is that they use less resources than traditional washing machines. 

In order to receive the HE designation, washers must meet the following standards:

• Use minimal water
• Reduced electrical usage
• Require smaller amounts of detergent 

To meet environmental standards, HE washers are integrated with more technology than traditional machines. HE washers rely on a series of sensors that monitor water and adjust levels to ensure no water is wasted. 

The Importance of Using the Right Soap for Your Washer  

HE washers require different laundry detergents than traditional washers. Because HE washers are considered high-performance machines, they require very specific water and detergent inputs. When shopping for laundry detergents for HE machines, you must find products that are specifically marked with the HE label.  

People want to use less detergent because it’s generally understood that even if your detergent is green, it can still gum up your municipal water systems causing FOG and stinking up the whole place.  There is growing evidence that Charlie’s Soap actually breaks down FOG in sewer lines and makes other gunk down there biodegrade faster…so go ahead, use more Charlie’s Soap!  You’re just going to get cleaner clothes, and a cleaner environment.

Can You Use HE Detergent in a Regular Washer? 

It is widely known that you cannot use regular detergent in an HE washer. Due to the higher water content in these soaps, they can wreak havoc on HE washing machines. However, there has been little discussion on whether HE detergent can be used in a regular washer. 

Actually, HE detergents work just fine in a traditional washing machine. This is primarily due to the fact that HE detergents are made from the same ingredients as regular detergents. If you decide to use HE detergents in your regular washing machine, you will likely notice they produce less suds. Don’t worry, this is a totally normal part of HE detergents. 

Are There Any Soaps You Can Use for all Washers? 

The process of washing clothes isn’t such a simple act. In fact, there are a lot of variables that must be considered to get the best performance out of a washing machine. Of these, choosing the right detergent for the washer is an important step. 

Luckily, because they are compatible with any washing machine, there are detergents that greatly simplify the clothes washing process. Of these, Charlie’s Soap Natural Laundry Powder Detergent is an excellent choice. Not only is this detergent engineered to work with any washing machine, it also compliments the environmental focus of HE washing machines. 

If you use our Natural Laundry Powder Detergent in your HE washer, be sure to add it directly to the main compartment with your clothes. After that, run your HE machine on the heavy-duty setting with the extra rinse option. Taking these careful steps will allow you to use our environmentally-friendly soap in your HE washer. 

Contact Charlie’s Soaps 

At Charlie’s Soap, we are experts on environmentally-friendly cleaning products. From surface cleaners to laundry detergents, we’ve got you covered. 

Please Contact Us if you have additional questions.