Have you ever had the feeling that the washing machine cycle lasted an eternity? Observe the display patiently, waiting for that end minute that seems infinite, time flows and the car continues to turn, as if she were doing extraordinary.
The fault often is of many and small mistakes that are automatically made, without even knowing it. Do you want an impeccable laundry? Don’t make mistakes!
Let’s see some common mistakes that transform the laundry into a longer and less effective operation.
Too much detergent, too many problems
The idea that the most detergent is equivalent to cleaner clothes is a hard myth to die. In reality, an excess of product forces the washing machine to work more, prolonging the cycle to eliminate excess foam. The water will take more time to completely rinse the residues, and often leave a soap patina on the fabrics. Better to follow the recommended doses and, if possible, choose concentrated detergents that clean with minimal quantities.
Overload the washing machine: a heavy error
Who has never succumbed to the temptation to insert an extra load in the washing machine to avoid a second washing? Too bad that this practice not only extends the washing time, but also risks compromising the cleaning of the garments. Modern washing machines are equipped with sensors that detect excessively unbalanced loads and, to compensate, add precious minutes to the cycle. If you want to prevent the centrifuge, it seems endless, always leaves a space in the basket: filling it up to 80% should always be the maximum limit.
A unbalanced load slows down the whole process
It is not enough not to overdo it with the quantity of clothes: even the way you arrange them counts. If it accumulates all heavy garments on one side and light on the other, the washing machine will struggle to distribute the weight homogeneously. The result? Prolonged washing times to try to rebalance the load. Always try to distribute the garments uniformly in the basket for a more effective and fast washing.
The wrong choice of the program
Sometimes the desire to make the laundry last less leads to select short cycles even when they are not suitable. A quick washing may seem the ideal solution, but if the load is too dirty, it may not be enough and the washing machine, trying to compensate for the lack of time, could add extra rinsing cycles and/or centrifuge. Result? A cycle that will last more than expected and, as if that were not enough, a laundry not perfectly clean.
Water too cold: the right choice not always
The idea of washing everything at low temperatures is tempting: you save energy and avoid ruining the garments. But be careful, because some types of dirt, such as fat and oily spots, need warmer water to be eliminated. If the temperature is too low, the detergent may not completely melt and leave residues on the clothes, forcing the washing machine to extend the cycle to compensate.
The forgotten filter
When was the last time you checked the washing machine filter? If the answer is “never”, or “I don’t remember”, you may have found why the laundry takes so long. An clogged filter slows down the water drain and unnecessarily stretches the washing times, then remember to clean it periodically: in this way you can preserve the efficiency of the washing machine and reduce the duration of the cycles.
The importance of amorbird
If you use it too much, you risk creating a film on the fabrics that retains dirt and slows down the drying, if instead you put too much, the garments could harden and be less soft. As always, the key lies in the right balance: it always follows the producer’s indications and predicts ecological softeners, who weigh down the fibers less.
Good cleaning!
