In modern washing machines, for comfortable washing of things from different fabrics, there are a large number of modes, each of which is ideal for each type of thing. In this article we will try to analyze in detail the “Cotton Eco” mode in the washing machine. Many housewives believe that it is items made from fancy and soft fabrics that are most difficult to leave in good condition after washing. How exactly to wash items made of wool and delicate materials?
Cotton Eco mode
No matter how expensive the washing machine was, the choice of washing mode plays an important role. The most common and standard is washing in the cotton mode. It fits most things and does the job well. What are the characteristics of washing in this mode?
- The maximum water temperature reaches 95 degrees. In the standard setting, the temperature sensor is set at 40 degrees.
- The number of revolutions per minute does not exceed 800, but if desired, during spinning it can be increased to 1200.
- The washing time for light soiling is 50 minutes. If the machine is equipped with a water pollution sensor, then the time is added automatically.
The Cotton mode can be enabled with the additional Eco setting. In this case, the machine will save water and consume less energy due to the limitation of the maximum temperature and number of revolutions.
"Cotton Eco" is great for a quick wash to simply refresh things. Low spin speeds will not stretch things, and the low temperature will not allow things to fade or shrink. What are the advantages of this washing mode?
- It becomes possible to wash things from different materials and colors, since at low temperatures colored things will not dye plain ones, and the structure of the threads will not change.
- Short washing time with excellent results. A special drum rotation cycle allows things to get rid of stains very effectively.
- Saves electricity by 40%, compared to the standard washing mode.
Cotton Eco mode in Samsung washing machines
The range of Samsung washing machines is very extensive and is in different price categories, so the number of different modes is not the same. In more advanced versions, the Eco mode can be turned on with any washing program. What characteristics of the Cotton mode appear during eco-washing?
- The water temperature for washing does not exceed 60 degrees.
- The number of drum rotations per minute during spinning is not limited.
With the standard program, the pre-wash mode is automatically turned on, which can be easily removed by pressing the desired button.
- The washing duration is as much as 2 hours, but the things come out of the machine very clean.
- This program is mainly used for not very heavy dirt or a large number of things from different fabrics. The machine will easily cope with a full drum of different things.Cotton mode can be enabled with an additional Eco setting. In this case, the machine will save water and consume less electricity due to restrictions on the maximum temperature and number of revolutions.
"Eco cotton" is great for quick washing to simply freshen things up. Low spin speeds will not stretch things, and low temperatures will prevent things from fading or shrinking. What are the advantages of this washing mode?
It becomes possible to wash items made from different materials and colors, since at low temperatures colored items will not dye plain items, and the structure of the threads will not change.
Short washing time with excellent results. The special drum rotation cycle allows clothes to get rid of stains very effectively.
Saves energy by 40% compared to standard washing mode.
- Cotton Eco mode in Samsung machines
- The model range of Samsung washing machines is very extensive and is in different price categories, therefore the number of different modes is not the same. On more advanced versions, the “Eco” mode can be turned on with any washing program. What characteristics of the “Cotton” mode appear during eco-washing?
- The water temperature for washing does not exceed 60 degrees.
The number of drum rotations per minute during spinning is not limited.
With the standard program, the pre-wash mode is automatically activated, which can be removed without any problems by pressing the desired button.
- The washing time is as long as 2 hours, but the clothes come out of the machine very clean.
- This program is mainly used for lightly soiled items or for large quantities of items made from different fabrics. The machine can handle a full drum of different things without any problems.
- Cotton Eco mode in LG washing machines
Oddly enough, these Korean washing machines from this company are equipped with this function, even the most budget options. In Korea, they are very careful about energy costs, therefore, in addition to “Cotton Eco”, there are other modes with an economical function. What is special about LG machines when washing in the “Cotton Eco” mode?
With a standard program, the water temperature will reach 60 degrees, but if necessary, you can choose a lower one, even washing in cold water.
The washing time depends on additional parameters; with rinsing and spinning, the duration will reach 2 hours. If the simple wash mode is selected, the program time will not exceed 1 hour.
You can select additional functions directly during washing without compromising operation. The machine itself will set the new time and activate the desired mode.
- Cotton Eco mode in Bosch washing machines
- In German washing machines from Bosch, there is more choice of programs with the Eco function than others. For the Cotton mode alone, there will be 5 programs with the Eco function. All the differences will be in the washing temperature, and the number of drum revolutions per minute and the duration of the wash will depend on this. When choosing a program at a temperature of 90 degrees, the full program cycle will take more than 3 hours, this does not take into account how much the machine can add to this time based on water contamination. Machines from a German company in “Eco” mode allow you to spend 13 liters of water less than with regular washing.
- Features of washing cotton items
- Cotton items are least susceptible to physical impact during washing, which is why they are washed in hot water for better cleaning.What are the main problems with improper washing of cotton items?
Dark-colored items begin to fade and lose their color saturation.
- When washed in very hot water, cotton clothes begin to shrink and lose their original appearance.
- White items may acquire a yellow tint if not properly cared for.
For high-quality washing, you need to carefully study what is written in the recommendations on the label. Before washing, you need to separate items into colored and plain.