Washing. It’s never ending in this house. With 4 kids there are always school uniforms, football kits and pyjamas. Then there are my everyday uni clothes and my work uniform. Then there’s Kevin’s work uniform (which is often covered in oil). Add in bed sheets and towels and you can imagine just how much washing we do in an average week!
Our previous washing machine had a 6kg drum – which sounds big, but really isn’t. I couldn’t fit all the bed sheets in one load, and it meant doing a lot of separate wash loads – multiple times a day. So you can imagine my delight when Beko offered me a washing machine with a 9kg capacity – and a 28 minute wash time.
Now, I will say that installation wasn’t a breeze – not because the washing machine is difficult, but because Team KnowHow proved pretty tricky to deal with. Finally, after 3 cancelled appointments and a chat with a senior manager, we finally managed to get the machine in and running, and I couldn’t wait to try it out!
We chose the WX943440B freestanding washing machine for our utility room, and went for classic black. It is also available in white and red. Billed as the perfect option for big, busy families, this washing machine allows you to wash a large 9kg load in just 28 minutes. An LED time remaining display shows you how long your cycle has left, and the durable motor comes with a 10-year guarantee. Which all sounds pretty perfect so far, right?
It’s really easy to get going; everything is self explanatory. There are several different washing options – a daily cottons for everyday wear, which also has an eco option for energy saving. Then there are specific programmes for wool and hand wash items, a hygiene wash (ideal for a cloth nappy rinse) and an anti allergy setting, which features an extra rinse to remove any traces of washing powder etc. This is something we have found really useful for Max, with his sensitive skin and eczema. There is a child lock too, so no little fingers can change the cycle halfway through, or open the door and flood your kitchen.
Of course, the cycle I really wanted to try was the Daily Quick. I was dubious I’ll admit – is it really possible to get stuff clean in just 28 minutes?
Yes. It is.
We tried a white load first – school shirts (some covered in pen and grass – thanks Jacob), PE tshirts and light coloured home clothes. I was really surprised with how efficient the 28 minute cycle was – everything came out exactly as I would have expected after a longer wash cycle. There were no marks or debris left, and everything was ready for the tumble dryer. I had the same success with a coloured wash. The only thing it didn’t really work for was Kevin’s oily work uniform – but I can’t say I am surprised there as this often needs a hotter wash anyway. I have been using the Daily Quick for everything except work clothes (mine too, as it gets covered in all sorts and needs to be washed at a high temperature for hygiene) and bedding/towels.
There is also a Super Short option, which washes 2kg of clothing in just 14 minutes – amazing for when you need something really quickly! This washing machine automatically reduces water levels for half or smaller loads, so you don’t have to worry about wasting water if you just need to get something clean in a rush.
I really like the freedom of the Daily Quick wash. Combined with the larger drum capacity, this means I can get all our washing done more quickly – and that’a huge bonus in my book! I didn’t really appreciate just how big the drum was – until I managed to get a double bedding set and 4 single bedding sets in all at once!
There is nothing we don’t like about this washing machine. It sounds silly to say something like this has changed our lives, but it really has. It has taken away the amount of time we spend doing laundry, and is helping us to more eco friendly too – which has the added bonus of reducing our energy bills!
The lovely Beko team have offered one lucky reader the chance to win their very own Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick programme. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, enter below – best of luck!
Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents only, giveaway ends 27/01/2018. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner may choose any Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick wash from the Beko website (subject to availability). Prize will include delivery and standard installation.
In many ways. Using draft stoppers at the bottom of doors has been very helpful. The doors need to be closed each time they’re used too!
in all kinds of ways, I make sure I’ve got a full load before I do my washing and get it outside to dry every chance I get. I don’t use the oven on my big cooker unless I can fill it, I use the slow cooker or my mini oven instead. I’ve got a one cup kettle so I only boil the amount I need for a drink .
I use stardrops and vinegar to clean my home. You don’t need any fancy expensive cleaners.
If I didn’t have soft water I would install a water softener. You use less soap, shampoo, washing and dishwasher powder, spray cleaner etc Also you don’t need to use the special cleaners for washing machines, kettles etc so often.
Make sure the lights are tuned off when I leave a room
We use energy saving bulbs all round the house and only have lights on when really needed
Love a new washing machine
I use energy saving lightbulbs and where possible use solar powered lighting. I also conserve energy by only boiling enough water for what i need, use a low temperature on the washing machine and also have a water meter fitted so to keep track of my usage 🙂 x
Showers instead of baths, only boiling the water I need in the kettle, turning off lights and appliances when not in use
We’re careful with the heating thermostat and switching off lights we don’t use.
Turning things OFF(all the time) & buying low energy lightbulbs
dont leave all the lights on
have the temperature just at warm point use washing machine at night turn off things when not being used also recycle everything food not eaten is froze and used at a later date or scraps go to the animals and birds so nothing wasted
I make sure I turn off all the appliances I can and also the lights
i turn off all my lights when not used , unlike my partner !
To save energy I turn off all my lights as I leave the room, and teach my toddler to do that same!
We turn lights and plugs off when not in use. Use draught excluders. Only put heating on when needed.
I save energy by getting the rest of the family to do all the chores while I relax in my armchair reading your blog. Seriously though, We replaced all of our light bulds with low energy ones and had the lights set so we can turn individual ones off in rooms with multiple lamps. We still fight over which is the best temperature to set the central heating, I go for 19 degrees and the wife ups it to 22 when I’m not looking 🙂
Use energy saving bulbs and turn lights off when you leave a room
Its all about common sense really. Turn things off that dont need to be on