Intensive wash mode - what is it? It is necessary for washing various heavily soiled items. The washing machine operates at maximum power in this mode. This leads to high consumption of electricity and water. Therefore, you should use this function as rarely as possible. Next, we will look in more detail at what intensive washing is.
Purpose of the program
Intensive washing should be used in exceptional cases when it is necessary to wash heavily soiled laundry. This function should be used as little as possible when you need to wash linen products, cotton or synthetics with stubborn stains.
The program runs in intensive mode for quite a long time. The process can take from two to four hours. It all depends on the model and brand of washing equipment used.
During intensive washing, three times more is spent electricity And water compared to fast. This option is a serious test not only for the washing machine, but also for the laundry. After all, it spins in the drum of the machine for 2-4 hours. During this period of time, the laundry is exposed to physical stress and high temperatures. During intensive washing, the water in the machine heats up to 90-95 degrees.
When washing clothes in this mode, do not load the drum with laundry to the maximum. Also, the drum should not be almost empty.For the most effective washing in this mode, the drum should be at least a quarter full and a maximum of two thirds full.
At maximum drum load, washing efficiency is reduced by a quarter.
Intensive washing consists of the following steps:
- Pre-soaking laundry. The duration of this stage should be 15-25 minutes.
- Slow (about 20-30 minutes);
- Intensive (30 minutes);
- Slow (about 30 minutes);
- Intensive rinsing of laundry;
- Spin linen
In what cases can it be used?
You should not use intensive washing frequently, otherwise the washing machine will quickly fail. In this mode, the equipment operates at its maximum capabilities.
A high load is created on the heating element, which heats the water in the machine to 90-95 degrees Celsius, and also maintains this temperature. The pump is also under heavy load. She has to pass hot waste water through herself. With frequent contact with hot water pressure switch starts to work worse, etc.
Modern automatic machines are more adapted to intensive use. In them, hot water cools in the tank before draining, after which it is pumped out by a pump.
This regime can be used maximum once a month. You need to accumulate heavily soiled items from durable fabrics, and then wash them all at once in one wash.
Other popular programs
Let's look at other programs that are popular among washing machine owners.
- Quick 30. It may also be called an accelerated or quick wash depending on the type of washing machine. However, the meaning of the program, regardless of the name, remains the same. This mode includes the process of washing, rinsing and spinning. All this is done in a short time (about 30 minutes);
- Everyday. This program, like the previous one, runs quite quickly. However, it is much more intense. Using this mode, you can wash fairly dirty items in 40 minutes. This program cannot be used for delicate items.
- Manual. It is also called delicate mode. This program is used for washing fabrics that require careful handling. For example, cashmere, silk or organza, etc.
- Biophase. Using this mode, you can wash clothes stained with wine, fruit juice, etc. In other words, this program eliminates stubborn biological contaminants. Washing can be done in cold or heated water to 40 degrees Celsius.
So, intensive washing is used quite rarely. It should be used for washing heavily soiled laundry. The washing machine and laundry are subject to high stress when running this program. Therefore, you should not get carried away with it.
