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to appnut

I have a feeling this guy is going to have a heart attack if he found out that we did bob loads in our washer and dishwasher on the correct cycles. But no, this guy has absolutely no common sense. What if there are blood stains? You can't get rid of that using express cycles. That cycles is meant for refreshing. I'd stick to a normal cycle if heavy duty was not available and just soak for a desired amount of time.
 
Unbelievable, gotta remember though, the general population doesn’t think about these things as us laundry experts do here, they don’t use common sense either. The washer needs to get to an extreme degree to even sanitize, which is something I’m sure only elite front loaders offer but they don’t even think to use that either if they were provided the option.
 
to Angus...

Angus, if you are reading this, I am just like you when it comes to doing laundry. I am dumbfounded as to how an express wash cycle tackles the toughest loads. Is it me or am I smelling dirty laundry from here just thinking about it? Am I stupid for thinking a long normal cycle is necessary and reasonable for good results? Am I stupid for thinking that using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener when desired is the perfect way to get real results? Am I stupid for thinking that bleach is necessary for whites? I bet his disheveled appearance is to how his clothes look. I wish I could be a fly on his laundry room wall and school this stupid idiot. Is he high or is he just plain stupid? This "expert" thinks we're "stupid" for using long cycles. If this is the case, then let it be. I'm doing just fine. I have gotten used to long cycles, although annoying sometimes. I don't care if my clothes "wear out". I just want them cleaned right the first time! Is it really that much to ask? Am I missing something?
What happens if he had a blood stain or a poop stain? What about smelly sweat? There's no way you can get that out in 30 minutes or less unless you have a Speed Queen top loader or use a commercial front loader! Think about what I just said. I shutter and shiver just thinking about it. As my dad would say, "We don't do lightweight washing around here!" I wholeheartedly agree.
So what if the normal cycle took about an hour? I don't care if the heavy duty or whitest whites took 2 or 3 hours! Common sense says that smelly, dirty, sweaty loads need at least about an hour to get done properly! If he's really out of time to do laundry that very day, he should just grow up and continue the next day. That's what I've done before. I have had occasions where I couldn't get all the laundry done, so I woke up the next day to finish before heading off to church after eating breakfast as the wash was going. No problem! I could ask somebody to transfer into the dryer.
Using express cycle for even their filthiest loads... GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!
Well Angus, I better calm down before the laundry "expert" tries to stain my reputation for using plain old common sense. I am absolutely AGITATED at this stupid crap! This is what this stupid idiot should read![this post was last edited: 2/27/2024-17:54]

 
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Not only is the spin cycle not long enough, the total cycle isn't long enough to tackle full, dirty, smelly, sweaty loads like that. What a completely brainless bimbo! If the heavy duty cycle isn't available, I'd use the normal cycle as it is the most intense and longest cycle ideal for the loads I just described.
 
to rp2813

The runaway disinformation train has already hit warp speed. I'm afraid it's too late. Now, I bet so many people will whine and complain about why their clothes are coming out dirty and smelly still. I don't believe the stupid crap for a second that sanitizing let alone washing full loads will be cleaned in 30 minutes or less, especially express cycles lasting even 20 or even 15 minutes. I don't give a crap what that article says. 30 minutes in a short time like that will not abolish stains and sweat and dirt like magic. Eww! SMH! WTF! This is just cringe!
 
to maytaga806

I completely agree. Just look at the people looking for a magic bullet with laundry. It doesn't exist. If I was in the home of Patrick Richardson, I'd change the washer and dryer settings to what a normal prudent person would use. For example, cotton/normal for most everyday loads in the washer, normal cycle for the matching dryer, all while using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener, and bleach with whites, and at the right temp. Either cold or warm for darks depending on the weather, lights on warm regardless, and hot for whites. If it takes longer than 30 minutes maybe about an hour, so what? You can still watch tv. We can walk and chew gum at the same time. I don't know about you, but I've done it hundreds and thousands of times. I'm sorry, but I'm sticking with what common sense tells me. Common sense says routine washing is fine on the longer normal cycle for adequate results.
Watch how many complain about their laundry because of following a so-called "expert". I'm sure I won't be disappointed. As for during laundry before church, I can always return from church to finish the rest. How hard is it to do the laundry properly? The masses will complain because their laundry looked and smelled terrible from following this "laundry evangelist". Gee, I wonder why? Maybe because they don't read their manuals or ask questions. They just blindly believe what an "expert" says on tv. I can smell the most stinky unwashed or barely washed laundry from here just thinking about it. Unbelievable! Believe me, it's only gonna get worse! My dad would kill me if he found out that I did laundry like that, let alone have a fit! My mom wouldn't like that either, but especially not my dad! When I was growing up, we always used the longest heaviest cycle my washer had to muster knowing we as a family could produce smelly clothes especially summer. Sturdy cottons were the worst. And yes, I still hold true to what my dad says, even in my mom's front load lg which has the equivalent cotton/normal cycle.[this post was last edited: 2/28/2024-12:05]
 
poor laundry habits

Doesn't this guy care to understand that when poor laundry habits like what he's suggesting take place, eventually leads to laundry problems? If I had a sophisticated washer, fine. But, I'd rather have it simple at best with the cycles I'd use more often than not. I'd opt for at least normal for full loads. If it is heavily soiled, go to heavy soil or heavy duty cycle if so equipped. Sheesh! Like we don't know how to do laundry. We know better. I've been doing wash since I was 7 years old. And yet he wants to quibble about wash cycles taking "too long"? Well, this is the real world. We all need to get used to it. Yes, it's annoying, but I learned to deal with it. I'm sure Europeans have dealt with long wash cycles longer than we have over here, but the end results were worth it. Badly soiled laundry needs long cycles. Common sense CLEARLY dictates that. A tiny ounce of soap won't do! Neither would an express cycle! He needs to wake up and smell the roses.
 

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