How does express washing work in a washing machine

With the development of modern technologies, more and more incomprehensible functions and buttons appear on the washing machine screen. Many modern automatic machines are equipped with an “express wash” function, which causes suspicion and doubt among some housewives. What does express wash mean, and how long does this mode last? Can it be used for washing everyday items? The answers are in this article.

general information

What is quick wash? - a question that has been asked by almost every owner of a modern washing machine. The quick wash program is one of the most popular functions after the “cotton” and “synthetics” modes. This function helps to wash and rinse dirty small items in a short time. The process time is reduced due to a decrease in the number of revolutions and a decrease in water temperature. To understand how many degrees to set on the machine before washing, it is worth considering the degree of soiling of the laundry and its characteristics. Optimal temperature for a quick procedure 35°C.

Spin speed for light laundry washing – from 600 before 1000, depends on device model and the regime built on it. It is worth noting that the fast mode in the machine involves loading a small amount of laundry. For it to wash well, the total weight of the items should be no more than 3 kg.Otherwise, stains or stains from the powder will remain on the fabric.

When to use “express wash”

Quick wash is not a program for daily washing. It should be used in cases where clothes just need to be refreshed. It will not be possible to remove old stains and dirt using this mode. What things can be refreshed in the machine:

Socks.
T-shirts worn once.
Towels, napkins, handkerchiefs.
Silk blouses, shirts.

If there are stains and traces of dirt on your clothes, you should first soak the item in a bowl of powder and only then put it in the machine and activate the “express wash”.

Express wash from popular brands

On each washing machine, the fast mode looks different and has certain features:

Electrolux. The device of the Electrolux washing machine is designed so that a person can independently adjust the quick wash time, as well as the number of revolutions during it. In addition, the new models have a steam processing function. It helps to refresh things after wearing them once and removes unpleasant odors.
LG. This company has developed washing mashines equipped with an intelligent mode. The device itself sets the required time and number of revolutions, depending on the amount of clothing and the degree of soiling.
Washing machine Indesit equipped with a quick and economical wash function that lasts 15 minutes at minimum temperature 30°C.
Washing machine Atlant equipped with an express wash function that lasts from 30 minutes. The number of revolutions can be set independently.
In Veko washing machines There is a special “Mini” mode that allows you to refresh items you have worn once. Duration from 15 minutes at temperature 30°C.

Some devices have a special “refreshing” program that helps remove odors from stale items and eliminate minor dirt.

Advantages

EExpress washing helps not only to reduce process time, but also to save resources:

Electricity. During a quick wash, the spin speed is significantly reduced, which helps save energy.
Water. During the process, the amount of water used is reduced by almost half, which has a beneficial effect on utility costs.
Powder. When express washing, the amount of powder required is reduced several times, bleach And air conditioner. This allows you to significantly save on cleaning products.
Cloth. A quick wash cleans and refreshes the laundry, but does not wash it out, and preserves all the color characteristics of the fabric.

This range of advantages will be appreciated by any housewife.

Flaws

Despite the large number of advantages, the fast mode has its disadvantages:

This mode is not suitable for washing cotton fabrics, bed linen, and blankets. Insufficient water and low temperature will not be able to kill all the bacteria that have accumulated on contaminated laundry.
Items with stubborn or stubborn stains cannot be washed using express washing. In such cases, the laundry needs a full wash cycle at the highest possible temperature.
If you regularly alternate between a quick and a full wash, this may adversely affect the performance of the machine. Regular temperature changes contribute to the formation of mold inside the drum, which can also appear on clothes during washing.

To prevent damage, you should follow all safety precautions and carefully read the instructions for use of the machine.

Cycles

Different machine models have different quick wash modes, which last from 15 minutes to an hour. What are the features of each of them:

15 minutes. The shortest mode, which is designed for a five-minute wash, followed by rinsing and spinning. This function does not remove stubborn stains and strong odors, but only slightly refreshes things. The mode is suitable for small items worn once.
30 minutes. Medium mode, which helps eliminate light odors and remove recent stains. This procedure is performed at a temperature 35°C.
1 hour. This mode is close to a full cycle, but differs from it in temperature parameters and the number of spin revolutions. This program can remove stains and remove odors from everyday items.

To properly wash things, you should pay attention to their composition and the information on the label. In such cases, it will be possible to avoid troubles and damage to the fabric.