Product Description

Get great performance out of your HE washer with Tide HE while using only a fraction of the amount of water used in traditional machines.

Product Information

Tide HE provides excellent cleaning with the right level of sudsing for high-efficiency washers. It creates few suds and disperses quickly to get great cleaning performance with only a fraction of the amount of water used in traditional machines.

Why an HE Machine?

Use of HE detergents in HE washers helps ensure excellent rinsing by providing just the right amount of suds and cleaning power. HE washers are gentle on fabrics because they use a tumbling action instead of an agitator as found in traditional washers.

What's the difference between regular detergent and HE detergent?
HE detergents are custom-made for use in HE washers only and operate in low-water rinsing and create fewer suds, yet still get the best cleaning performance with only a fraction of the amount of water used in traditional washers.

Can I just use a smaller amount of regular detergent in my HE washer?
HE detergents are custom-made for use in HE washers only. Tide?? HE and your HE washer work hand-in-hand to get you the results you expect. Using the wrong formula of detergent in your high-efficiency washer means you may not get the cleaning results you've come to expect from Tide.

How much detergent should I use in my HE washer?
Just as with a regular washer, you should use the recommended amount based on the size of your load. Because Tide HE is formulated to be low-sudsing, you can use a full dose of Tide HE without having to worry about over-sudsing in your machine.

Can I use non-HE fabric softeners in my HE washer?
Yes, you can add liquid fabric softener like Ultra Downy? to the fabric softener dispenser.
Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for proper use of the dispenser.

What's the problem with suds?
Excess suds may prevent some soils from completely rinsing out of an HE machine properly. This can cause soils to build up in the machine, resulting in odors or machine malfunctions.Tide?? HE can give you great cleaning power and help keep your washer running well.

Does 2X Ultra Tide HE do as many loads as nonconcentrated Tide HE?
Yes, a 100 oz. bottle of 2X Ultra Tide HE does the same number of loads as the 200 oz. bottle of nonconcentrated Tide HE.

Do I need to dilute 2X Ultra Tide HE before I use it?
There is no need to dilute 2X Ultra Tide HE prior to use. As noted in the usage instructions on the packaging fill the cap of 2x Ultra Tide HE to the appropriate line and pour it.

Will the concentration of 2X Ultra Tide HE damage my clothing?
2X Ultra Tide HE is designed to provide the same level of care for your clothing that you expect from nonconcentrated Tide HE.

If the washer uses a small amount of water, how are clothes cleaned well?
The tumbling action in HE washers is intended to clean efficiently and be gentle on fabrics.

Do HE machines rinse as well as regular machines?
Yes. Even though HE washers use less water, they have two to four rinse cycles rather than one rinse in a traditional washer. Tide HE helps to assure good rinsing because it's specially formulated for low-water washes and rinses.

Are HE washers gentle on my fabrics?
Yes. Front-loading HE washers use a tumbling action instead of an agitator as found in traditional washers. The tumbling action is gentle on fabrics.

How do I keep my machine running well?
Check the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for specific details. Also, keep your HE washer clean by running monthly washes with Tide Washing Machine Cleaner.