Washing machines are now one of the essential home appliances for almost every household. From semi-automatic twin-cylinder washing machines to fully automatic pulsator washing machines, from drum washing machines to washing and drying machines, the functions of washing machines

washing machine is now one of the essential home appliances for almost every household. From semi-automatic twin-cylinder washing machine to fully automatic pulsator washing machine, from drum washing machine to washing and drying machine, the functions of washing machines are becoming more and more powerful and intelligent.

Currently, the mainstream in the market is still mainly pulsator washing machine and drum washing machine , especially drum washing machine, which looks more beautiful and atmospheric and can make full use of the space. Now newly renovated families basically choose drum washing machines.

But there is an interesting phenomenon that many people use drum washing machines and then use pulsator washing machines. Why is this?

drum washing machine advantages

, less wear on clothes.

The reason why many people choose drum washing machines is mainly because drum washing machines have little wear on clothes, especially high-end fabrics such as cashmere, wool, and silk, which are not easy to wrap. Relevant information shows that the wear rate of drum washing machines is 10% smaller than that of pulsating washing machines.

, more functional

Compared with pulsator washing machines, drum washing machines have richer functions. They not only provide different washing procedures for clothes of various fabrics, but also have practical functions such as high-temperature cooking and drum self-cleaning.

. Space-saving and beautiful

Drum washing machine is a side door opening method, and the items can be placed on it can be customized on the countertop to increase storage space and be more neat and beautiful.

For many young people who can only buy small apartments, drum washing machines are more popular and naturally more popular.

However, the drum washing machine also has many disadvantages. After using it for a while, many people find that it is not suitable for them, so they use the pulsator washing machine back.

6 disadvantages of washing machine

. Can't wash clean

1 Although the drum washing machine is relatively water-saving, it is easy to wash clean if it is too small.

Most of the washing machines that use drum washing machines are equipped with laundry detergent. The cleaning ability of laundry detergent is not as good as traditional laundry detergent. If it is less, it will not be cleaned, and if it is too much, it will easily produce a lot of foam. Many people will find that the clothes feel slippery after washing them, that is, they have poured too much detergent.

On the contrary, the pulsator washing machine has a strong slap and a lot of water. With washing powder, the clothes can be rinsed cleaner. Especially for families with physical labor, pulsator washing machines are more powerful to clean dirty clothes.

So now many people who have bought drum washing machines have switched to laundry beads , the third generation super-concentrated detergent, which integrates laundry detergent, disinfectant, softener . Don’t worry about how much laundry detergent can be poured at a time, just 1 to 2 pills at a time.

. It is not convenient to pick and put clothes

drum washing machine adopts the side door method, so it is not very convenient to pick and put clothes. If you take it one by one, it is easy to get small clothes such as underwear and socks that are mixed and fall to the ground. You have to prepare a clothing basket.

especially For the elderly or people with poor waist and legs, this is very difficult .

. The cleaning time is long.

Compared with pulsator washing machines, the standard washing mode of drum washing machines is much longer. Many brands have 40~50 minutes. If you wash it at high temperature, it will take more time.

Select Quick Wash Although it takes less time, it is not clean enough.

. The rubber ring in the washing machine is easy to get moldy

During the cleaning process of the washing machine, some stains and water stains are easily left in the position of the rubber ring. Even if the hatch door is opened for ventilation, the moisture inside the rubber ring is difficult to evaporate cleanly. It is easy to get moldy after a long time, and water rust , etc.

Because it is more concealed and difficult to detect, these mold spots will grow more and more. When washing clothes, mold will be stained on the clothes, and the more you wash clothes, the dirtier it will be! Even wearing it on the body after drying can cause allergies and itchy skin.

So every time you use the drum washing machine, you must not only open the hatch door for ventilation and dry, but also use a rag to dry the adhesive ring and the water vapor in the bucket. If there is mold problem, don’t rush to change the rubber ring. Just use mold removal gel to remove it.

The method of using is also very simple. First, wipe the water stains on the mold spots, then squeeze and apply the mold removal gel to the moldy position, and let it sit for more than half an hour, and the stubborn mold spots will automatically disappear, and then wipe it with a wet rag to clean.

Compared with other mold removal products, mold removal gel has strong adhesion and is not easy to evaporate. It can effectively clean mold in depth and play a role in antibacterial and anti-mold . In addition to the washing machine glue ring, the moldy gaps such as glass glue in the kitchen and bathroom can be removed with it.

. It is not convenient to add clothes in the middle

Drum washing machine Add clothes in the middle is not as convenient as pulsator washing machine. Although you can now press pause to add them during the washing process, that is only suitable for the beginning. If you open the door halfway through washing, it is easy to cause laundry foam to be everywhere, and you can't wash one piece again, so you have to wash it by hand.

. The maintenance cost is high.

. The price of drum washing machines is generally more expensive than pulsator washing machines, and the after-sales maintenance cost is also relatively high. is replaced with a transparent lid and it costs 900 yuan. The structure is complex and maintenance is also quite troublesome. For example, the pulsator washing machine can be removed and washed by itself, but the drum is difficult.

Although drum washing machines are very popular nowadays, popular ones are not necessarily good! Is a drum washing machine better or a pulsator washing machine better? In the end, it depends on your own needs, rather than blindly following the trend.