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Are gain flings safe for HE washers?

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The pacs are designed to be used in both HE (high-efficiency) and standard washers in any water temperature. As with all single-dose laundry detergents, the product should always be added to the washer drum before clothes are loaded. They should never be used in a washer's automatic detergent dispenser.


Besides, can gain pods be used in HE washers?

The pods and packs work well in standard top load washers and high-efficiency (HE) top-loading and front-loading washers. If the washer has an automatic detergent or fabric softener dispenser, skip them. The pod must be placed directly in the drum; NEVER in a dispenser drawer.

Furthermore, are pods bad for your washing machine? When curious kids find their way into regular liquid laundry detergent, the result is often nothing worse than an upset stomach. Laundry deteregent pods are presenting more serious symptoms. Along with vomiting, lethargy, and delirium, some victims have stopped breathing. Eye injuries are another common hazard.

Also asked, where do you put gain flings in the washing machine?

Regular washer and HE compatible. Use with any laundry set up, because Gain flings pacs dissolve in both hot and cold water. HOW TO USE: Always place the pac directly into the drum before your clothes. For larger loads, use more than one pac.

Are gain flings good?

I have found that Gain is a great brand and less expensive than the big name dryer sheets. It works equally as well and it has a great fresh scent. The dryer sheets are easy to use and take up much less room in my tiny laundry room. The flings are also great if you have to haul your clothes to a laundromat.

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