Along with the problem of getting the water into the machine, the soap from a bath would damage the machine. Front Loaders require low-sudsing soap, and you ha

Along with the problem of getting the water into the machine, the soap from a bath would damage the machine. Front Loaders require low-sudsing soap, and you have to be very careful on the type of soap, because many types tend to precipitate onto the inside of the machine.