Programme and time

[pickles]

I have a Hotpoint BIWMHG91484 Integrated 9kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine. 

It can only take 4.5kg on the Mixed programme. I was using Mixed everyday for ages as it only takes 1 hr but the clothes always came out smelling rank. All other programs are 2hr plus but the clothes come out smelling good.

What programme do you use for normal every day washing? And how long does it take? 

Edited March 13, 2025 by pickles

[Whitegoodshelp]

Hi. Any wash cycle that gets things properly clean in a modern washing machine takes a couple of hours or so. As you've found, trying to cut the time down only results in poor quality wash. 

40 degree cottons is considered the most used  wash, but some need 60 degrees and some need 30 if delicate. 

There is no way around this as modern washing machines are designed to wash slowly but use less electricity and water.

In my opinion all these quick wash cycles are a useless gimmick unless just freshening up laundry that is hardly dirty at all  -

Why do washing machines take so long to wash?