Can I use Arm and Hammer detergent in my HE washer?

Similarly, you may ask, what happens if you use regular detergent in an HE washer?

Only HE laundry detergent should be used in an HE washer because it is a low-sudsing specially formulated detergent. On the other hand, using an HE detergent in a traditional washer will not harm your laundry or the machine. However, avoid using an over-abundance, just because you don't see any suds.

Similarly, what kind of laundry detergent is best for high efficiency washers? Tide Original - Best Value Yes, it lagged slightly behind Persil in the stain-fighting test, but it stood toe-to-toe in all other categories. The Tide we tested was Tide HE Turbo Clean—a product that's optimized for high efficiency washers, and that is currently Amazon's best-selling liquid laundry detergent.

Hereof, can I use powder detergent in an HE washer?

Since none of the recipes or formulas contain a sudsing agent as an ingredient, they are all safe to use in a high-efficiency washer. Use two tablespoons of liquid or powdered homemade laundry detergent or one single dose tablet per average-sized load.

What happens if I accidentally used non HE detergent?

Discontinue Use Over time, using the wrong soap can damage your machine, leading to costly repairs, as the extra suds that regular detergent creates can cause the machine's pump to overheat or break down. Some machines might actually use more water, negating the water and energy savings you get from using the machine.