Hand wash mode and how to use it

One of the most popular modes in a washing machine is “Hand Wash”. People are trying to replace the washing process in a basin with this mode in order to save time and effort. How effective is such a program and how to use it, let's figure it out together.

Description of the mode

Hand washing in a washing machine is designed to wash clothes as gently as possible. At the same time, rotation of the drum is minimized; during washing it only dangles from side to side, and spinning is practically absent or takes place at the lowest speeds.

As for the water temperature, depending on the model of the washing machine, it heats up no higher than 30-40⁰WITH. In addition, in the instructions for the machine, the manufacturer indicates that the drum can be loaded in this mode only to half the permissible maximum load. This means that if your machine is designed for 6 kg of laundry, then you can only wash 3 kg manually. Thanks to this, things wrinkle less and are rinsed better.

The hand wash symbol on almost all washing machines is the same. This is a drawn basin of water and a hand. Sometimes the number 30 is written on the basin, which means the heating temperature of the water. There are washing machines that have two separate hand wash modes. One of them has a pelvis sign with the signature 30, and the other mode has a sign with the signature 40.

Some manufacturers don’t bother at all, making the control panel of the washing machine as informative as possible; they label all modes with words without drawing any icon.

In what cases to use

The hand wash mode in a washing machine is most often used if the clothing label has a sign prohibiting machine washing or a sign warning that the item can only be washed by hand. Such things include:

• silk products;
• wool or cashmere;
• things made of viscose;
• outerwear, for example, down jackets, jackets, jackets, coats.

Experienced housewives use this washing program:

• suits, skirts, trousers;
• light curtains made of organza or tulle;
• bras and other underwear;
• clothes with embroidery, applique and other decorations;
• fabric shoes, for example, sneakers or sneakers.

Advice! In hand wash mode, you should wash those items and items that are not heavily soiled. Otherwise, the product may simply not be washed.

To enhance the effect of hand washing in an automatic machine, many housewives pre-soak the items in a powder solution or soap the contaminated areas for 15-20 minutes. In this case, things are washed better, without stretching, fading, or losing their appearance.

Alternative programs

The hand wash mode is not the only one that is gentle on fabrics. Some machines may have several similar modes, slightly different from each other. And sometimes there is no “hand wash” program at all. Here are the alternative modes you can find on washing machines:

• Delicate wash;
• Silk;
• Wool;
• Berezhnaya 30.

These programs differ in the duration and rotation speed of the drum during washing.

In conclusion, we note that if washing a product in an automatic washing machine is prohibited, then this recommendation should not be neglected. Automatic hand washing is not the answer.Sometimes it is better to wash the product by hand; the result may be much better. Choose the right washing programs, then your clothes will retain their appearance longer.

2 reader comments

1. 02/03/2018 at 13:05

   Vladimir:

   Yesterday we bought an automatic washing machine, I’m studying the programs. At first I didn’t understand why there is a hand wash mode on an automatic washing machine, but now it’s clear. Thank you very much.

   Answer
   • 02/19/2018 at 19:25

     Elena:

     Why wasn’t the regime immediately installed on wool?

     Answer