Here is the washing program to avoid. It can damage your clothes, your machine, but also increase your bill.
The washing machine is an essential ally of everyday life, allowing us to keep our clothes clean effortlessly. However, according to some experts, one of the most commonly used programs is actually the worst choice, both for your laundry and for your machine and your electricity bill. But why should we avoid using it on a daily basis?
For the sake of saving time and energy, many users favor short cycles, often called “fast” or “express”. In appearance, these programs seem effective, but according to Ying Cai, product manager and marketing at Tcl (Appliance specialist), this is not the program to favor on a daily basis. “The rapid program is very popular because of its ability to save time in our frantic daily life. However, many people complain that it does not clean the clothes well and that it can even distort them” explains the expert.
“In reality, this cycle is only suitable for small loads of robust and slightly dirty clothes,” she continues. In this case, there is no problem to opt for this program. It can even save you time, a precious advantage when you have a very busy daily life.
On the other hand, Ying Cai we really recommend choosing the quick program “for delicate tissues, because the high spin speed could damage and deform them.” On the other hand, using this program, it recommends “to use less detergent to avoid foam residues, especially for allergic people”.
Beyond the impact on linen, the frequent use of the rapid program can also damage the washing machine. Due to the high speed of spinning and the reduced time of washing, laundry and dirt deposits can accumulate in the drum and conduits, thus promoting the proliferation of bacteria and mold. You must regularly maintain your device.
Also, “some also associate the rapid cycle with lower energy consumption because it lasts less” informs Ying Cai. But this is not the case. It must heat the water faster, so consumes a lot of electricity. “Although the Eco 40-60 program takes more time, it does not consume more energy. It even saves electricity by heating the water more slowly and at a lower temperature” continues the expert.
To preserve both your laundry and your washing machine, it is recommended to opt for longer cycles at moderate temperature (30 to 40 ° C). These programs allow laundry to act fully and ensure effective rinsing, thus limiting residues in the drum and pipes. A washing at 60 ° C can be necessary, especially for bed linen and towels. The eco program is advised if you have little time, and if your laundry is not very dirty.