Ive only washed about 15 loads so far and with the putting soap in the pre-wash and wash my whites have looked cleaner. I have a dryer so when the wash is done, the clothes got there, except for the last load I use the dryer feature. The clothes are damp, but 25 minutes in my dryer, they are good to fold and put away. Would I recommend this to others? Yes, and read the owners manual.