Washing machines - quick washes vs longer ones.

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@JustAnotherSaver,  no I have never washed on a 90c wash!!! it was just a comparison. I always wash on 30c for 30 mins. 

Ally_E.

It depends on the machine, we had an old beko that cleaned clothes beautifully in 1.5h. Bought a new smart LG washing machine and it doesn't get rid of any stains on either 30min, 1h or 2h cycles. I really regret getting a new washing machine now. 

razord

rhcp said:

I have an economy wash cycle on my machine and that takes a lot longer than a regular wash.  I also reduce spin speed in the summer as the sun can do a good job drying the clothes.

Me too, but overall it uses less energy and less water than a "normal" cotton wash - so it's worth the time.

JustAnotherSaver

Deleted_User said:

!!!

Ok, relax.

A bit like saying if you washed on 200c for 10mins then. Never done that either.

Ultrasonic

jrawle said:

I noticed this when I bought a new machine 18 months ago. I can only think the longer washes allow the clothes to sit and soak for longer without moving the drum. They may also be less fussy about maintaining the temperature throughout the wash.

My thoughts are that this is a bit like the Volkswagen emissions scandal. The long, low energy washes mean the appliance gets a better energy rating. However, they always have a "fast forward" button to makes the wash quicker. I'm sure the majority of people use this (I always do). After all, who wants to wait 3 or 4 or more hours for a wash? It's possible they don't intend most people to use the long washes most of the time under real use conditions; it's just to obtain a better rating.

I really don't see the Volkswagen comparison since I'm sure a great many people use the slower but more energy efficient cycles all the time. I do, and actually I've never used a quick wash either.

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JustAnotherSaver said:

Deleted_User said:

!!!

Ok, relax.

A bit like saying if you washed on 200c for 10mins then. Never done that either.

Im very relaxed thankyou for asking.

JustAnotherSaver

Deleted_User said:

JustAnotherSaver said:

Deleted_User said:

!!!

Ok, relax.

A bit like saying if you washed on 200c for 10mins then. Never done that either.

Im very relaxed thankyou for asking.

If I was asking it would've been - are you relaxed