Many washing machines today are equipped with Eco Bubble technology, which at one time became a real sensation.
Eco Bubble is a unique system, inspired by Samsung, which ensures the formation of active bubbles and improves the quality of washing several times over. Thanks to these bubbles, the powder dissolves better in water and begins to actively act on contaminated areas of the fabric immediately after entering the drum. Thanks to Eco Bubble technology, you can wash at low temperatures (from 15 °C).
Washing at high temperatures is accompanied by a number of inconveniences:
- woolen items decrease in size;
- clothes made from thin natural fabrics are torn;
- after many washes, holes appear on linens made of durable fabrics;
- energy consumption increases.
How to properly dry things after ECO washing
Drying clothes depends on the characteristics of the materials and the spin speed of the washing machine. If it was run at reduced speed, then after the end of the cycle, remove clean items from the drum, allow the water to drain, then hang them on hangers or ropes. If the spin cycle took place at high speed, then the laundry is immediately sent to dry.
The eco-wash mode makes it possible to save money, which is important due to rising prices for electricity and water. According to experts, with regular use of the program, costs are reduced by up to 40%! In a sense, washing also helps to conserve natural resources, since it uses water more efficiently.
Samsung WD70J5410AS with Sanitization function
Washing machine with Eco Bubble, dryer and Sanitize function, which allows you to get rid of 100% of bacteria and germs from the surface of clothes. To implement this cleaning, steam is used, the high temperature of which allows you to carefully get rid of all kinds of contaminants. It fights not only germs, but also everyday odors that often permeate clothing, and which are not always removed by washing.
Among the features is the Smart Check function, which allows you to independently diagnose breakdowns using a smartphone. To do this, you need to simultaneously press 4 buttons (Temperature, Rinse, Spin, Power on) and point the smartphone camera with the special application running at the equipment display. As a result, the current problem can be identified and corrected. The manufacturer provides a 3-year warranty.
Characteristics
Features of the eco-wash program depend on the brand and model. General properties characteristic of the economy mode:
- washing takes place in water no higher than 40 °C (for some manufacturers - at 20-30 °C). Accordingly, less electricity is spent on heating water;
- washing and spinning take place at low speed, which also helps to save electricity;
- less water is consumed, on average, by 13 liters;
- In eco mode, you can wash items of different types and colors. The linen retains its shape and does not fade, as it is washed in cool water;
- the cycle lasts longer than during conventional operations: depending on the models - from 1.5 to 3 hours;
- no pre-wash function.
As for detergents, it is recommended to use special powders or gels containing enzymes. The substances remove dirt and stains from sweat, grease, coffee, and juices. They work great in cool water, but break down in hot water.
Important! Due to the need to use products with natural composition, the program in some machines is indicated as Bio-wash.
ECO on Samsung machines
According to statistics, in Russia Samsung machines occupy one of the leading positions in terms of use among ordinary users. Therefore, let’s look at what Eco modes are on one of the models called Samsung WF1602YQR. The savings program for this SM is listed as “Intensive IVF” and has the following features:
- The drum can only be loaded 2/3 full in this mode. This is not entirely convenient, because if your machine has a load of 6 kg, then you will only have to wash 4.
- There is no pre-wash option.
Attention! Not pre-washing will help save some water. However, during the main wash, your items will spend a sufficient amount of time in the soapy solution. This means that the effect will be similar.
- On average, washing takes 4 hours, of which 3 hours and 40 minutes are the main wash, and another 20 minutes are for activating additional functions.
- Washing mode – 40 degrees.
- Additional options include the Eco Bubble, Easy Ironing and Delay functions, which can be activated if desired.
The above means that if you have enough time, you can safely turn on this mode. But if you need to wash things quickly, you will have to give up saving. And yes, don’t forget that Eco is about saving; the regime has nothing to do with the environment. Basically, with the help of this program you can save electricity, since the problem of high electricity tariffs is acute not only in Russia, but also in the West. That is why Western engineers came up with such a special regime.
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Samsung WD80K5410OW with dryer
Another high-tech washing machine from Samsung with Eco Bubble and dryer. It has a wide range of functions, of which absolutely all will be useful. Like the previous model, it is equipped with a built-in small door for reloading during washing.
The drying mode especially saves apartment residents during the cold season, when there is nowhere to dry. The quality of drying is excellent; clothes do not “expand” after drying, which is typical for many drying models from other manufacturers.
Among the unusual additions is a mode for removing unpleasant odors, which can be used separately from washing. For example, it is useful for refreshing workout clothes or clothes after a walk. The noise level is minimal, even during the spin cycle the user does not experience any particular discomfort.
Cotton Eco mode
No matter how expensive the washing machine was, the choice of washing mode plays an important role. The most common and standard is washing in the cotton mode. It fits most things and does the job well. What are the characteristics of washing in this mode?
- The maximum water temperature reaches 95 degrees. In the standard setting, the temperature sensor is set at 40 degrees.
- The number of revolutions per minute does not exceed 800, but if desired, during spinning it can be increased to 1200.
- The washing time for light soiling is 50 minutes. If the machine is equipped with a water pollution sensor, then the time is added automatically.
Cotton mode can be enabled with an additional Eco setting. In this case, the machine will save water and consume less electricity due to restrictions on the maximum temperature and number of revolutions.
"Eco cotton" is great for quick washing to simply freshen things up. Low spin speeds will not stretch things, and low temperatures will prevent things from fading or shrinking. What are the advantages of this washing mode?
- It becomes possible to wash items made from different materials and colors, since at low temperatures colored items will not dye plain items, and the structure of the threads will not change.
- Short washing time with excellent results. The special drum rotation cycle allows clothes to get rid of stains very effectively.
- Saves energy by 40% compared to standard washing mode.
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By buying things made from eco-cotton, you not only take care of your health and the health of your children, but also make a tangible contribution to maintaining a healthy environmental situation on the planet. The cotton grown to create such fabric does not harm nature in any way, and proper care of the fabrics will preserve their original appearance for a long time. Make the most of your home appliances and choose the right wash cycle for your clothes wisely.
Special environmentally friendly washing powders
Today there are many tools that can be used in an eco-program. Environmentally friendly washing gels and powders are especially popular, as they are safe for health and nature.
When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the products:
- Bio-Color powder (BioMio) is a detergent for colored and children's laundry. Does not provoke allergic reactions. Contains zeolites, surfactants (anionic and nonionic), enzymes, soap, cotton extract. Eco-powder is suitable for hand and machine wash.
- Natural washing gel with saponified coconut oil (TM Cocos) is a universal product for the care of bed linen, clothing, and home textiles. Effectively removes stains, used at water temperatures from 40 °C. It rinses well and leaves no streaks, so you can wash colored and white items at the same time. Ecological gel based on coconut oil is not suitable for items made of delicate fabrics or wool.
- Eco Garden Eco-friendly Universal - Russian powder with enzymes and bleach. Designed for washing light and white clothes made of synthetics, silk, wool, cotton. Does not contain phosphates or fragrances. Can be used for hand and machine wash.
Economical or environmentally friendly?
The difficulty is that versions of both environmental friendliness and efficiency have a right to exist. After all, both problems are relevant for all users of washing machines. This is where misunderstandings arise. However, if you analyze just a few operating instructions for washing machines (of different brands for the purity of the experiment), you can easily understand what the ECO mode in a washing machine is. This is a savings program.
It lies in the fact that the ECO mode is designed for minimal water and energy consumption. This means that you can pay significantly less on receipts by regularly using this mode.
But you must always remember that it is impossible to kill two birds with one stone at the same time. When saving water and electricity, you will have to sacrifice your time, and maybe even the quality of washing . The thing is that, firstly, washing using the eco-program lasts a very long time, on average about three hours. Secondly, in order to save energy, the unit practically does not heat the water, so it does not exceed 40 degrees. And lastly, the speed of revolutions is very low, so the washing process is more like a regular soaking. With such parameters, it is unlikely that it will be possible to remove serious stains.
Important! In practice, this mode mainly saves electricity, consuming it by half. As for water, the indicators differ little from those of regular washing. Except for some highly economical cars, but these are more likely features of the models rather than the mode.
In what mode is it better to wash things?
So, white laundry can be washed at temperatures up to 90 degrees, colored clothes - up to 60, other modes - from 30-40 degrees to cold water. The exact mode in which to wash a particular item is usually indicated on the labels (washing pictograms).
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Program description
Economy mode, abbreviated as “Eco”, starts for about 50 minutes and is a shortened washing cycle at a temperature of 400 C. During this process, the costs of water and electricity consumption are significantly reduced in comparison with classic modes. Energy savings reach 40%. In addition, there is a significant saving of time, the duration of the washing cycle is halved.
Working in the eco program mode allows you to effectively wash even heavily soiled items. This program combines all the best aspects of the “Intensive Wash” and “Biophase” modes. When using it, you should use only powders with enzymes. The process itself takes place in 2 stages. In the first stage, enzyme detergents are used at a low temperature of 30-400 C. During the second phase, other components of the detergents come into action, the temperature rises and the usual cleaning of the laundry occurs.
The eco program is sometimes also called “Bio-care”. It is suitable for all types of fabrics and can cope even with old and severe stains. The program provides a special regime for children's things. In this case, washing lasts 2 hours 20 minutes. There are also special conditions for synthetics: the process takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
