LG Washing Machine's Health Care Program

The "Health Care" program is a new feature for LG washing machines, so few people know anything about it. Whether its launch is just another marketing ploy, or whether it actually offers tangible benefits, we need to find out. Let's explore what the "Health Care" mode in LG washing machines has to offer.

Description of the algorithm

The washing machine's operating instructions, in the section on programs and modes, state that the "Health Care" algorithm is designed to actively remove detergent residue from fabric fibers to prevent allergic reactions after wearing. This applies primarily to children's clothing, as children's skin is very delicate, and to underwear and bedding, as these items come into closest contact with the skin. This mode has a number of settings.

1. The temperature is automatically set to 40 degrees, but you can change it manually from cold to 60 degrees.
2. The maximum permissible drum load is 4 kg.
3. The washing machine determines the washing duration automatically based on the weight of the laundry, which it weighs beforehand. Usually washing takes a long time, from one and a half to two hours.
4. The spin speed can be set to a maximum of 1000 (or more if supported by the model).

According to user reviews, the "Health Care" cycle is similar in performance to the baby clothes cycle, but significantly inferior. The "Health Care" cycle, thanks to its rinsing and washing with a large amount of water, is better at removing detergent from the fabric fibers. This may be because the "Health Care" cycle uses significantly less water during washing.

Important! Using the standard amount of detergent on this program forced users to run an extra rinse, which is not a good idea.

As for the spin cycle, despite the high speed, the machine is very quiet when performing this function, it barely moves or makes any noise, and the laundry is spun normally.

How to improve the effectiveness of the program?

Some of the negative reviews about the program may be due to people not following standard washing guidelines, resulting in poor washing results on any cycle. This can be rectified by:

• sort clothes into groups: colored, dark and white, synthetic and natural fabrics, etc.;
• Pay attention to the washing instructions for each item. Typically, the manufacturer will explain whether the item can be machine washed and on what cycle.
• inspect pockets before washing and remove all foreign objects;
• Wash clothes with buttons and other decorative elements that could damage the drum in a pillowcase or a special bag;
• It is better to turn items with a metal zipper inside out and wash them inside out;
• Do not use chlorine bleaches and use powders and detergents intended specifically for machine washing.

By following these simple guidelines and carefully following the operating instructions, you can take your washing results to a whole new level, as you'll know exactly what the program is designed for, so don't neglect it.

   

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