Ultrasonic washing machine Cinderella – owner reviews

Probably everyone has heard about such a “miracle of technology” as an ultrasonic washing machine. If you are lucky enough to see it for the first time, you will not even guess that it is a washing machine. And manufacturers say this quite loudly.

Externally, an ultrasonic washing machine looks like a shoe dryer, but there is still a demand for these devices. Therefore, we consider it our duty to review ultrasonic washing devices and check their performance.

The principle of operation and use of an ultrasonic washing machine

It is unlikely that you will be able to make such a machine with your own hands, although there are plenty of such craftsmen among the people, but it is easier to purchase it at the nearest hardware store or at a point of sale of household appliances.

It will probably be more than easy to find such a machine - the market is simply overflowing with offers. Bright television advertising assures that with this thing you can wash anything.

The Cinderella or Retona washing machine consists of the following parts:

1. Modest sized plastic body.
2. Power unit.
3. Power cord with plug.

A small board is built into the case, generating an ultrasound signal, the frequency of which is about 22-30 kHz. The manufacturer claims that this signal washes things.

Ultrasonic washing supposedly does not require special user participation - this washing machine lies in a basin and washes. Let's take a closer look:

1. Fill a basin with well-heated water.
2. Load things up.
3. Place the ultrasonic washing machine in the laundry.
4. Connect the ultrasonic washing device to the network.
5. Wait 60 minutes.

Important! The advertisement promises that the ultrasonic erasing device does an excellent job of washing, supposedly without a gram of powder. The manufacturer recommends using the powder only in case of severe stains. How reliable this information is is up to you to decide.

Interesting Facts

• Users believe that such a machine will wash even better if you cover the basin with a lid.
• There is also an opinion that in a metal basin the washing process is more efficient than in a plastic basin.
• The water must be heated to a temperature of at least 50 degrees, otherwise the washing efficiency will come to naught.
• The less laundry in the basin, the better the laundry is washed.
• Do not skimp on the powder - it is better to use it when washing to improve it. Choose hand wash detergent.

• Instead of the agreed hour of washing, it is better to leave the machine in the water for more than 90 minutes.

How to prepare a washing machine for use

Before washing, Cinderella is removed from the packaging and the cable is unwound. Before turning on the device, you should inspect it and make sure that the housing of the power supply unit, the cord and the radiating element have no mechanical damage. If any are found, using the Cinderella machine for washing is strictly prohibited.

If the car was brought into a room from the street, where the air temperature is below zero, you should give it two hours to warm up to room temperature, and only then start washing.

Advantages and disadvantages

An ultrasonic machine of the “Cinderella” or “Retona” brand, like any device for home and everyday life, collects both positive and negative user reviews.

Therefore, it is worth considering the most current pros and cons of this device.

pros

• Modest sizes. If we talk only about dimensions, then ultrasonic machines are ahead of the rest in this matter. You can carry it in your pocket!
• Affordable price. The price for such a device ranges from 600 to 1700 rubles. It’s difficult to even find parts for a full-sized washing machine for that kind of money.
• Energy saving. One washing cycle of a conventional washing machine consumes so much electricity that it would be enough for three hundred washing cycles using an ultrasonic SM.
• Reliability and durability. The secret to the reliability of the device is that there is nothing special to break. If a brick does not fall on such a machine or the owner does not step on it, then it can work for decades.

Minuses

• Washing quality. An ultrasonic device for washing clothes, judging by the reviews, doesn’t mean it can’t wash clothes – it seems to be able to do that, but you’ll have to do the rinsing, spinning and drying yourself.
• Requires participation. If you think that you can put such a machine in a basin and go about your business for an hour, then you are mistaken. In order for the laundry to be washed, it needs to be turned and rearranged.

Features of the Cinderella washing machine

The device for washing clothes has the following qualities:

• reliability – repeatedly confirmed by research;
• economical washing - the device consumes no more than 20 W. In comparison, a regular light bulb requires ten times more energy;
• safe use - the activator device can be handled by hand even during its operation, if the need arises;
• increasing the working scale of washing - a conventional washing machine is capable of washing from two to seven kilograms of clothes at a time. With Cinderella, it is possible to wash any amount of laundry in various containers;
• improved quality - the material is not subject to mechanical impacts, the fabric is cleaned from the inside and cannot be deformed;
• disinfection - within one working hour, the Cinderella machine is capable of destroying up to seventy percent of harmful parasites;
• washing is possible at any temperature of the liquid, not exceeding eighty degrees;
• complete absence of noise and vibration typical of conventional washing machines.

The ultrasonic washing device Cinderella is lightweight and does not take up much space. It is great for people suffering from allergies to washing powders and hand diseases.

Expert Experience

Experts decided to visually test the operation of such a washing machine in order to finally come to the conclusion whether an ultrasonic device for washing clothes can be called a full-fledged washing machine. So, see if the ultrasound machine really delivers the promised “double efficiency”.

The experiment involved two metal basins with lids. These basins were filled with hot water heated to the same temperature. 50 g of washing powder was sent to each basin.

The participants of the experiment - two identical scarves, fairly soiled with earth, grass, and even ketchup to boot, went into the basins. An ultrasonic washing machine of the Cinderella brand was loaded into one of the basins. Both basins are covered with lids.

The scarves lay in hot water for 90 minutes. The water cooled, but Cinderella worked. Every 10 minutes the water in both basins was stirred.

Exactly 90 minutes later the Cinderella machine was unplugged. All that remains is to remove the scarves, rinse and squeeze out the remaining water. All this was done, after which the scarves went to dry on a line, and then under a hot iron for ironing.

On both scarves, the traces of ketchup and grass lightened, and the earthen traces completely disappeared. It was difficult to tell the difference between the scarves. But one of them was washed by a washing machine! So it is not difficult to draw conclusions.

Experts believe that an ultrasonic device for washing clothes is nothing more than a marketing ploy, since the quality of washing can hardly be called satisfactory.

Washing process

Let's look at the washing process in a little more detail. It usually consists of the following user actions:

• Water is collected in a deep basin. It should be well heated; in cold water such a washing machine will be noticeably less efficient.
• The laundry is placed in the basin.
• Next, the ultrasonic washing machine is lowered here.
• The device is connected to the mains.
• Then you just have to wait about one hour.

Unfortunately, such devices do not have a timer or other similar functions. However, there is nothing wrong with the fact that you remember about washing only after one and a half to two hours. The longer the process, the greater the chances of getting the perfect result.

Customer Reviews

So that you don’t think that we came to such conclusions on our own, let’s give an example of reviews from real users:

Alexander:

I live in a dorm, and I have to wash it often—sports uniforms, socks, etc. They advised me to buy a machine, I did everything as it was written in the instructions. In short, things didn’t wash out. Now I would like to fuse it as quickly as possible.

Sonya:

Cinderella pleased me from the very first days of use. But my laundry is not very dirty - bed linen, T-shirts, jeans. I use a lot of powder, I'm afraid that washing won't work without it.

Anya:

In a nutshell - nonsense, not a machine. My neighbor, a know-it-all, had seen enough of the advertising, and knowing that my normal car had broken down, she advised me to buy it. Bullshit bullshit. It doesn’t wash anything, even if it dried the shoes, it would be of more use.

Oleg:

“I made my mother happy” on Valentine’s Day with such a machine. It’s a shame to this day - my mother still teases me for such a “gift”. It turned out that the machine DOES NOT WASH. Don't be fooled.

Disadvantages of using USU

You can't wash a lot of clothes at once

This can be considered both an advantage and a disadvantage, because sometimes you need to wash a lot of things at once.

With an ultrasonic machine, this is only possible in batches weighing no more than 2 kg of wet laundry at a time.

Therefore, if the USU is the only washing machine, then you will have to wait and wash your clothes in order of priority.

Not everything washes out

Tests show that very stubborn stains (for example, from bright lipstick or chocolate) may not be washed off in an ultrasonic machine. Here you either have to work with your hands or accept it.

Sometimes you need to soak by hand

This refers to the recommendation of USU manufacturers to manually soap particularly contaminated areas before washing. In order to wash things in a stationary machine, you do not need to do this.

Long washing time

On average, one wash in an ultrasonic machine takes 2 hours. At first glance, this is not so much, especially since large washing machines have washing modes that take even longer.

However, if you remember that the USU is capable of washing a small amount of laundry at a time, it becomes clear that if you need to wash a lot, you will have to spend much more time than with a conventional machine.

You need to manually rinse and wring things out

The process of cleaning things from dirt in the USU also includes a bit of manual labor: the laundry will need to be rinsed after washing, and then wrung out yourself. Plus, during the washing process, it is recommended to turn the items in the basin several times to ensure the best effect.

Are ultrasonic machines harmful?

If we talk about ultrasound in general, it can penetrate materials, so there is an opinion that such a machine can harm the body. But, since there have been no studies by serious experts in this area, it is impossible to draw an unambiguous conclusion.

We believe that since this machine cannot really wash, what kind of damage could there be? But just in case, you should not come into too close contact with the device - do not hold your hands under water while it is working.

Moreover, do not try to make an ultrasonic machine with your own hands - you will waste your time and money. And it’s not worth buying either - this has already been confirmed by experts and dissatisfied customers.

Model rating

USU "Retona"

This device together with the power supply weighs 350 grams. Price from 2890 rubles, depending on the type. The manufacturer's website presents only two models (blue and white) of washing devices. The blue version is more powerful and more expensive.

These devices are equipped with an overheat protection function. It washes fabrics well from stains of tea, coffee, cocoa, wine and grass.

Do you wash by hand?

Oh yes! No

USU "Cinderella"

The weight of the washing device is no more than 0.5 kg including the power supply. Price from 1200 rubles. The simplest version of all washing devices. According to the manufacturer, the service life is 10 years.

USU "Ultraton"

Ultraton weighs 300 grams, price starts from 1,500 rubles. According to experts, the device is able to eliminate 88% of dirty stains. When connected to the network, the USU performs self-diagnosis for breakdowns. According to the manufacturer, the device uses the latest and greatest elements from the world's leading equipment manufacturers, such as FHILIPS and ARC.

Machine "Ultraton"

Positive and negative reviews about compact washing devices

People's opinions about the effectiveness of these devices are often completely opposite. Women, as a rule, call ultrasonic machines a good help in everyday life and an addition to large washing units. Men, being skeptics by nature, doubt that ultrasound can play a significant role in washing. Representatives of the stronger sex claim that it’s all about detergents; the more powder you put in the water, the cleaner the laundry will be. It is difficult for an uninitiated person to judge whose views are most consistent with the truth. Only your own experience will help you find the golden mean.

Advantages and disadvantages

The ultrasonic machine is mobile and miniature; you can take it with you on business trips or tourist trips to quickly wash things if necessary. In addition to travelers, a washing machine with an UZ will be useful for students (if the hostel does not have a laundry service).

Summer residents can also be happy: to use the device with an emitter, there is no need for a connection to the water supply and sewer system. For transportation, the compact machine is placed in a travel bag or backpack. In addition to its small size, USU has a number of other advantages, listed below.

Budget cost

Having compared the cost of a stationary and ultrasonic machine, experts conclude: the second option is 2-3 times cheaper. If the device fails, you don’t have to repair it. It is more rational to simply purchase a new model. Such a purchase will not put a strain on the family budget, and it is easier to choose than an expensive automatic machine.

Possibility of small washing

If there is a child in the house, clothes have to be washed every day. This is partly due to hygiene rules, and partly due to the high prices of children's clothing, which do not allow them to be accumulated in large quantities. It is not practical to “drive” a half-empty automatic machine with several sliders; the best option for this is the USU.

Advantages of an ultrasonic machine

Energy efficiency

The operating instructions contain information that mini-machines consume no more than 25 W during the washing process. Stationary units consume much more energy (although they can be loaded more thoroughly).

Antibacterial treatment

Ultrasonic waves have long been used in medical practice to disinfect instruments. Ultrasound waves penetrate tissue fibers, cleaning them from microorganisms. During an hour-long wash, more than 2/3 of bacteria are eliminated from clothes. This is a good indicator that allows you to successfully disinfect children's clothes or work clothes.

Features of technology and washing duration

After the machine has been checked for safety, the laundry intended for washing is sorted. Things are divided by color and color fastness (white, dark, colored, fading). It is not advisable to combine thin and coarse, cotton and synthetic products in one batch. Before washing, very dirty areas are moistened and rubbed with laundry soap, and old stains are cleaned with special products.

After preparation, perform the following actions:

1. Warm water is poured into the basin.
2. Add washing powder or gel.
3. An ultrasonic wave emitter is lowered into the center of the container.
4. Things are evenly laid out around the USU work plate.
5. Connect the power supply to the network.
6. After 1-2 hours the machine is turned off.
7. Take out the laundry, wring it out, rinse and dry it.

During washing, items must be completely immersed in water. For light soiling, washing lasts 40 minutes; for heavy soiling, the duration increases to 3 hours. For large or thick products, it is better to purchase a machine with two plates. If stains remain after the first wash, change the water and repeat the procedure.

Important: Although the manufacturers claim that there is no need to monitor the operation of the device, it is advisable to change the laundry every 15-20 minutes. If you don't do this, some things will remain dirty.