What kind of front loader did you buy GiGi? i hate mine. it's an Ariston so a good brand but a load takes an hour and 20mins, it doesn't spin properly and they end up using more energy then they save IMO. i have found using my MCNs impossible with my FL. i am now going back to a top loader - 35minute cycle here i come!!
if you are looking at a front loader for MCNs make sure that the loads don't take too long and it has an extra spin cycle but if i were you stear clear unless your prepared to spend alot of money.

thanks for the advice re stains too guys, i have the same issue and not much sun here.