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It depends. My clothing doesn't (typically) need to tumble for long whereas towels might and bedding needs to go for much longer. In general it's probably bette
by fc417fc802 11mo ago
It depends. My clothing doesn't (typically) need to tumble for long whereas towels might and bedding needs to go for much longer. In general it's probably better for fabric to be washed for less time if possible. It wears out.
Also if you pay close attention you'll notice that things don't come fully clean (old machines didn't either) just "clean enough". Throw some well used dog bedding in with your shirts and this fact might become more readily noticable. So it makes sense to wash like-use with like-use for that reason alone.
- tgsovlerkhgsel 11mo agoLess time != less wear. Some of the longest programs just let the laundry sit with occasional agitation, similar to how the machine in this article works, in the name of energy saving.
- fc417fc802 11mo agoTrue. However, my fantastically modern machine from this marvelous version of the future we're living in doesn't offer any programs that soak for a noticable length of time. My bedding gets set to a cycle that constantly agitates the drum for the better part of 2 hours which my shirts definitely won't benefit from being subjected to.
- bgbntty2 11mo ago> doesn't offer any programs that soak for a noticable length of time Again, wouldn't it be great if we could program the washing machine? A display and a couple of buttons would be enough. Something like: Menu -> New program -> (automatically assigns it a number, e.g., "14"; no need for fancy names and a keyboard, just write it down) -> Enter first cycle -> (gives you options like "let it soak", "rotate", "dispense soap", "remove water" or whatever) -> (gives you sub-options like temperature, RPM) -> Enter second cycle -> (and so on). I don't know much about washing machines, but it seems doable.