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Hot washing and steam washing machines like the LG Inverter 11 Kg FV1411S4P attract a lot of attention due to their superior advantages such as the ability to eliminate bacteria, dirt, and harmful agents on clothes. However, customers often confuse between these two types of washing machines. The following information will help you distinguish the functions and uses of hot washing and steam washing so that you can make the appropriate choice for your family.
1. What is hot washing?
Hot washing on LG washing machines involves heating the water to boiling before starting the soaking or washing cycle. Typically, water is heated to temperatures ranging from 30 to 45 degrees Celsius depending on the fabric type and washing machine model. Hot washing ensures complete dissolution of detergent, thorough cleaning of clothes, removal of tough stains like oil, grease, and enhances the antibacterial properties of the washing machine.
When hot washing, water is boiled at temperatures ranging from 30 to 45 degrees Celsius.
Advantages and disadvantages of hot washing
Advantages:
- Highly effective in thorough cleaning, completely eliminates various bacteria, viruses...
- Quickly and evenly dissolves laundry detergent.
Drawbacks:
- Somewhat challenging to use.
- Exclusive to high-end LG washing machines.
Not suitable for young children.
Relatively high price point.
What is Steam Washing?
Steam washing technology involves boiling water entirely within the washing machine, then converting it into steam and continuously spraying it into the wash drum. The steam permeates each fabric fiber, effectively removing all stains. Especially beneficial for households with young children or individuals with sensitive skin, as detergent usage is unnecessary with steam washing machines.
Steam washing effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, and harmful agents present on clothing. It reduces wrinkles, saving you time on ironing after washing. Additionally, steam washing removes unpleasant odors from the wash drum, leaving your clothes clean and fresh-smelling.
Steam washing efficiently and quickly eliminates bacteria.
Pros and Cons of Steam Washing
Pros:
Clothes remain consistently clean, completely eliminating bacteria, viruses, and harmful agents.
When washed with steam, fabric fibers become softer and more colorfast.
Significant water savings are achieved.
Reduces wrinkles and tangling of clothes, saving ironing time.
Cons:
- Consumes electricity for heating water prior to washing.
- Higher cost compared to regular budget washing machines.
Comparison between Hot Washing and Steam Washing Differences
Both hot washing and steam washing deliver superior cleaning effectiveness. Both types of washing machines utilize the process of boiling and heating water. Particularly, both hot washing and steam washing machines often come with a relatively high price tag.
The fundamental difference between hot washing and steam washing is: Hot washing involves boiling water at a temperature depending on user adjustment, then directly spraying the hot water onto clothes. Steam washing involves heating water and converting it into extremely fine mist particles, which are then sprayed onto clothes for cleaning.
With the information about hot washing and steam washing above, we hope you can choose a LG front load washing machine that suits your needs and preferences. You can visit Mytour Supermarket now to purchase the product at surprisingly low prices and participate in various attractive promotions.
