In order to wash stained or old stains on clothes, it is not enough to constantly use the quick wash mode. In order to efficiently and effectively remove pollution from things, it is necessary to alternate fast programs with long-lasting at high temperatures. These include intensive washing mode in a washing machine.
From this article you will learn what this feature is and how it can be useful.
What does intensive washing mean in machines of various brands
How to understand what intensive washing means, how to use it properly? Depending on the make and model of the washing machine, this mode may differ in the amount of elapsed time and water heating temperature.
Intensive washing differs from the usual one in that it consists of several stages, the alternation of which makes it possible to effectively wash complex contaminants.
Use the program for washing things that are not afraid of high temperatures from 60 to 90 degrees. This bed linen and things from cotton, synthetic, flax.
When choosing a mode, you need to consider that it lasts twice as long as a normal program. Which means spending more resources and detergents.
Intensive program icon for various brands of washers:
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On the Samsung washing machine panel you will find the title Eco Intensive Wash and a pattern of a soiled T-shirt.
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For LG machines, manufacturers have provided a panel with the names of each function, so choosing the right program is not difficult.
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Indesit washing machines have a T-shirt with stains on the panel.
How an intensive wash occurs
To wash off the intense dirt, the washing machine takes two to four hours. In this case, linen is subjected to strong mechanical processing, so the program is only suitable for durable fabrics.
It is recommended to load the drum with laundry by 2/3, since an overloaded machine cannot wash the laundry qualitatively. According to research, when a tank is full, the effectiveness of washing contaminants is reduced by 25%.
Washing steps:
- Pre-wash or soak. Lasts for 15-25 minutes. Allows water to completely wet the fabric with , and detergent with to penetrate the contamination.
- Then smoothly rotate the drum for 20-30 minutes.
- After which an intensive, fast wash with a serious mechanical load begins. How long does it take? Up to 30 minutes, depending on the brand of the washing machine, at high temperatures.
- At the end, a rinsing cycle takes place, which goes into the spin cycle at maximum speed.
Of course, time is indicated in average numbers: how much the machine erases depends on the manufacturer.
Pay attention! Pre-soaking means that before starting this function, it is necessary to fill the compartment for the main and prewash with powder. And you need to use the detergent twice.
When performing intensive mode, the washing machine runs at full capacity, so it is not recommended to use it more than 2-3 times a month. The heating element receives a large load, which maintains a high temperature for a long time. Poor on pipes and pumps affects the constant discharge of boiling water.
In more modern models of machines, the manufacturer has provided this problem. Now the water is first cooled in the drum, and then drained.
Be careful when choosing things for intensive processing. Silk, woolen and other delicate fabrics will be damaged during washing in this mode.
Popular modes
Consider what other programs are popular users and why:
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Fast or Express - wash. Passes within 30 minutes. During this time, a cycle of such programs is performed: washing, rinsing and spinning. Used for frequent care for lightly soiled laundry.
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Daily program. Wash reduced to 40 minutes is intensive, which allows you to wash heavily soiled items. Of course, in fast modes it is impossible to erase delicate fabrics.
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Delicate or hand wash. This program is just for gentle and light things. The drum rotates slowly and smoothly, which preserves the structure of the fabric. Spin in such programs is either minimal or non-existent.
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Biofase. It is used for complex biological contamination( juice, wine, blood, grass).The temperature is adjustable from cold to 40 degrees. It is recommended to use special powders with active enzymes.
As you can see, there are other useful functions in washing machines. Knowing what an intensive mode is, you will be able to cope with strong, long-standing pollution. But often you should not use it, because it accelerates the wear of things and parts of the machine.
