What to do with all the laundry soap?

[coupon_crazy2011]

So Hubby decided that now is the time for a new Washer and Dryer (HE) which is exciting for sure but after we bought them I realized I have about 15 bottles of non-HE soap (Purex and Tide). Now I am wondering what I should be doing with it? Can you use non HE soap in HE washers or is that not possible? Other than donating what else could I be doing with it? Do people trade for things? Or should I just donate it? Any ideas?

[love_012]

I'd love to trade for Purex and tide.. I have a ton of new SS if you need? Or let me know what you're looking for

[snuffaluffagus]

I'm in the same predicament except it's the electronic card that's broken on my HE so I had to hook up the old top loader in the garage until the end of next month. If you live in the Montreal area I'd trade you a dozen bottles .

The owner's manual for my front loader says to use only HE detergent .

[Trendy]

Its perfectly fine to use the normal soap in HE washers. All u need to keep in mind is to only use 1/3rd of the soap that you would normally use. I have been doing this myself for years and its perfectly fine. Not just my opinion, I was told by the store too that its ok to use normal soap.

[Darth Penguin]

Its perfectly fine to use the normal soap in HE washers. All u need to keep in mind is to only use 1/3rd of the soap that you would normally use. I have been doing this myself for years and its perfectly fine. Not just my opinion, I was told by the store too that its ok to use normal soap.

This, normal stuff is good in HE washers. just make sure you don't put too much in . You should be able to Google the marque and HE equivalancy.

[rewogd]

I use non HE in my front loader. The others are right don't use as much as it can get sudsy.

[aww]

What's your wishlist? If I have stuff you're looking for I'll trade you and then I'll donate it. You can use it in FL's from what I hear, I have a top loader though so I can't say I've tried it myself. You cut the amount of detergent in half from what I hear because it suds up, but also remember that front loaders use less water than a top loader as well, so that would be another reason to reduce the amount of soap.
Another option might be to take it to the store and try to exchange it for the HE version.

[EdmontonGal]

I use non HE laundry soap too. I always forget to check the bottle when Im buying it, and seem to always pick the non HE stuff... figures.

[Trendy]

AND, u end up using a lot less detergent so it lasts longer.

[miztia]

I use the laundry soap that I dont like outside. Everything that needs washing, like the patio, my car mats, in a spray bottle for those little bugs. What ever I can rinse off with the garden hose, Im using a bottle of sunlight green that has a funny smell to it, so it doesnt go to waste.