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Why you shouldn't always use the quick setting on your washing machine

Good to know. - by Livia Gamble
  • 14 Sep 2021

Doing laundry is a drag at the best of times – so it makes sense to want to get it over and done with as quickly as possible, making the fast cycle an ideal choice.

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While it's tempting to go ahead and press the quick wash button, your clothes may be coming out dirtier than you think.

Here are three things you need to know if you always wash your clothes on a quick cycle.

3 things you need to know if always use the quick wash cycle

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1. For clothes that aren’t badly soiled and are free from stains, the quick wash cycle is fine. For items of clothes with heavy stains, a longer wash is required.

2. The quick wash cycle will have a shorter rinse time so don’t overfill your machine – and go easy on the detergent to avoid your clothes don’t come out with soap still on them.

3. Choosing the correct water temperature is also important. Clothes need to be washed at 60°C in order to kill germs and bacteria. Regularly using a low-temperature wash may cause a build-up of mould inside your machine. Make sure you run an empty hot wash every few weeks to clean out your machine.

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