What can you do with a steam clean washing machine?

In previous posts I have covered the steam clean washing machine in terms of refresh cycles. Whilst these short programmes are very useful for rejuvenating fabrics, refresh programmes are by no means the be all and end all of steam clean washing machines.

The Whirlpool AQUASTEAM9769 washing machine for example has several steam cleaning programmes to clean everything from tough stains to delicate fabrics, and a refresh cycle to boot!

Let me take you on a journey through these innovative steam cleaning cycles:

Steam stain removal – this allows you to remove even the toughest stains from your clothes during the washing cycle. You can use this option with any 40° - 60° programme to help remove stains. Steam enhances the stain removal capabilities of your detergent and it takes the same time as a normal wash cycles, giving you an even better clean!

Steam sanitisation – after the normal washing cycle has ended, steam is injected into the drum which provides an anti-bacterial effect on clothes, even when washed at 40 degrees. This cycle can be used on delicate fabrics and is great for achieving germ-free baby clothes.

Refresh cycle – This is a 10 minute steam programme used to remove odours and smells (like smoke and cooking scents) thanks to the deep penetration of the steam in the fabric. Clothes will come out slightly damp but will be ready to wear after hanging for 10 minutes, or immediately if ironing. Ironing is best performed when there is moisture in the clothes as it makes it easier to get rid of creases.

So how does the steam clean washing machine work?

When you inject steam into the drum of your washing machine, you relax the fibres of the fabric. This allows for the deeper penetration of detergent and gives you a superior level of cleanliness!

So there you have it - maybe the title of this post should be: “What can’t you do with a steam clean washing machine!”