Does anyone use laundry powder in a front loading washer?

Question

Occasionally I would like to add Borax or baking soda to a load. Will that cause any problems?

Answer 1

My fiance has the Whirlpool GE washers that front-load, and it actually has a little divider in the soap dispenser you take out and move up a notch if you use powder detergent. It creates a wider space for the powder to get out of. Your washer may have something similar to this, a setting for liquid or powder. It should not hurt it though, my favorite detergent is powdered Surf and we always use it in our washer. No problems thus far. Sometimes there will be a little powder left in the dispenser, though.

Answer 2

No, but I do run empy my washer with a 2 full cups of vinegar just to keep it clean of residues.

Answer 3

Yes and No.