Washing machine programm

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So I have a family of 5 3 children 2 adults , on my machine a 30 wash is great takes 30 mins however I am finiding its not getting them clean enough .
On my machine I have a synthetic wash @ 40 and its takes 1hr 20mins compared to the cotton 40 wash take 2.5hrs .
is it okay to wash the clothes on the synthetic wash at the 40 as its less time that the 40 cotton wash?
i dont have a mix load or the option to change temp for each cycle.
Thanks
So I have a family of 5 3 children 2 adults , on my machine a 30 wash is great takes 30 mins however I am finiding its not getting them clean enough .
On my machine I have a synthetic wash @ 40 and its takes 1hr 20mins compared to the cotton 40 wash take 2.5hrs .
is it okay to wash the clothes on the synthetic wash at the 40 as its less time that the 40 cotton wash?
i dont have a mix load or the option to change temp for each cycle.
Thanks
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It will likely include information on water and electricity consumption for the main programme washes. It will also detail what weight (dry) of clothes are recommended for each.
The most economical in water and electric take longer due to soaking and agitating to get things clean. Lower temperatures (30 C is oft suggested on clothing today) need longer slower soaking to allow the biological enzymes to do their thing.
Short/fast 20/30 minute washes are only meant for things that are very slightly grubby and need a 'freshen up'.
What brand of washing machine have you got?
But if things aren't getting clean enough then you probably need to use a longer wash program. The 2.5 hour cotton program is there because it's the one used to get the machine its "A" rating for wash performance.
TBH we aren't convinced that 30 degrees or even 40 is hot enough so every so often stuff gets the full monty just to ensure a proper wash. Howvever that said, some stuff needs to be washed at a lower temperature if you dont want to damage it. Read the care labels, machine instructions and wash accordingly
Heats the water hotter and for longer using speed
Makes a massive difference.