Laundry powder - I've done it again!

[Taurean]

I've bought top loader laundry powder AGAIN. I have a front loader and have had one for 4 years!!! Why do I keep doing this???

I really like this new powder I bought yesterday (well it smells great and was a bargain at 50% off!) so my question is, how bad is it to use it in a front loader? Will my machine spin out of control, lose it's door and spew laundry detergent all over the floor? Do I need to give my mum yet another box and get the 'right' one for my darling (fussy!) machine?

TIA!

[Olive]

dont use it! you will have bubbles everywhere!

[~MummaBear~]

i use the top loader stuff quite often in my front loader.. i only put about 1/3 of the amount in... i have never had a problem!!

[Cocolove]

I do that often, I just halve the amount and its fine!

[LimeSlice]

Did you open it? I would take it back and exchange it at the supermarket.

[~Stoked~]

Most top loader powders have a dose for a front loader. I ALWAYS use top loader stuff as it works out cheaper as you only use half the amount! I've never had a problem with too many suds.

[Party-of-five]

bubbles come out the bit were the powder goes in just ask me
My DD was horrified that the washine machine was sneezing
I just used half the amount after that and the machine never sneezed again

[Taurean]

Sneezing is ok, it's vomiting I can't stand!

I'm going to give it a try then (a half 'dose') and I'll let you guys know what happens. If it's really interesting I'll video it! PMSL!

Lime - I could take it back but besides the fact that I can't be arsed I'm certain it's one of those super bargains that apply to top loaders only. it was on an aisle end display, hence the mixup! A big 'Top Loaders Only' sign would have been helpful! I've been tricked by Coles yet again!