Today, more than ever, it is difficult to choose a washing machine, as the market offers a very large selection.
And in order to make this choice correctly, you need to know not only the program icons, but also what they mean.
Let's discuss the delicate wash cycle, in which case it should be used and what it means.
Description of the delicate wash function
On a washing machine, the “Delicate wash” sign is often confirmed by the 30 degrees Celsius sign.
In order to preserve the natural color of your product in washing machines, a decrease in the temperature of the water heating was provided. In this mode, the loading of the washing drum is the smallest. It ranges from 1.5-2.5 kg. It all depends on the maximum load in this model.
Also, delicate washing requires more water than normal washing, and as a result, a small number of things are washed in more water and do not wrinkle.
If we are talking about delicate washing, we need to talk about the detergent for it, since it is not enough to install the necessary function on the washing machine to achieve the maximum effect. Using the wrong detergent can ruin your precious item.
Conditions for delicate washing
Here are some requirements for delicate washing:
- The agent should dissolve well in water, and rinse out of the tissues, which means it is best to use gels;
- It should not contain aggressive substances, that is, bleach, enzymes, etc.;
- Preserve the color range of fabrics;
- Have a pleasant smell;
- Make products soft and silky.
Gentle washing on washing machines of different companies
One way or another, the sign of delicate washing is on washing machines of different companies.
However, everything is in order. Here are some examples.
Ariston
Washing machines of this brand have two very similar washing modes:
- handwash,
- delicate fabrics.
Washing for delicate fabrics lasts half an hour longer and washes your clothes very gently and gently in a large volume of water.
Hand wash mode is faster, but things are also washed very neatly.
In practice, in these two programs, the emphasis is not on mechanical action, but on soaking. In the photo you can see the symbols that marked these programs on the control panel.
Ardo
Models produced under this brand, as well as washing machines from the manufacturer Ariston, have two designations for delicate washing on the control panel.
- One of them means "hand wash" (a cup with a hand lowered into it).
- The second stands for "delicate fabrics" (bird's feather).
The operating mode of the Ardo washing machines is the same as in the Ariston washing machine, so it seems that they were made by the same specialists.
Bosch
Washing machines of this brand have an icon that denotes a summer women's dress. What does this image on the control panel mean?
This, it turns out, is the very delicate wash, and this mode is used not only when we need a machine analogue of hand washing, but also when we need to wash things from light (delicate) fabrics, such as satin, mixed fabrics or silk.
Currently, modern Bosch washing machines also have a hand wash sign. But on such washing machines, all the signs are signed, and you don’t need to guess anything.
Electrolux
On Electrolux washing machines, there are as many as three programs that are similar in terms of the execution of the delicate wash mode. And that means there will also be three icons.
In the photo you can see three washing modes:
- hand wash (cup with hand dipped into it),
- delicate fabrics (butterfly),
- delicate fabrics (a flower is drawn).
The only difference in these programs is the time spent on washing. The longest and most gentle mode is “delicate fabrics”. It is followed by light items and, finally, hand wash - the fastest of all programs.
Zanussi
The washing machines of this brand have as many as four programs, similar to the delicate wash program.
Two types of hand wash (at 30 degrees and in cold water).
And two more types of delicate washing (at 40 and at 30 degrees).
A unique selection of programs helps you very precisely set the setting of the washing machine for washing certain items. This way you can be sure that they will not deteriorate.
In what case is the delicate wash mode used in the washing machine?
This washing mode is used for everything. In this mode, erase:
- Things made of thin fabrics, such as silk shirts, shirts, blouses, and so on;
- Various tulles, curtains, curtains;
- Cashmere and wool items, if the "Wool" mode is not available;
- Underwear;
- Viscose clothing;
- Converse and other sneakers made of fabric;
- Sintepon pillows and soft children's toys;
- You can also wash a bamboo or padding blanket if there is no special mode.
This mode is available in almost all washing machines. But even if it is not there, then there is a similar one. Let's hope that now you know enough about delicate washing and similar modes.
