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.
I only use the tumble dryer when I really cannot hang the clothes on the line.
i dont do enough but i turn lights off and unplug plugs etc x
By turning the heating down a notch and always unplugging unused electrical items
I set my washing machine to go off during the night. Its supposedly cheaper to run it in the night
I use LED light bulbs and turn them off when I’m out of the room. I also unplug chargers etc.
I always unplug things when not in use as I hate the thought of vampire usage. I also have LED light bulbs, and make sure lights are switched off when someone has left a room. We have heating on for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening, and make sure all doors are kept closed to keep the heat in as much as possible.
I never leave lights on if I’m not staying in that room, never leave heating on overnight or if not home x
I save energy by near leaving my lights on, switching stuff off from the wall.
We make use of our log burner instead of having the heating on, its alot cheaper.
I save energy by turning plugs off and not leaving things on standby ! Thanks 🙂
I use led lights, turn off all plugs so nothing is on stand by and try to keep the heating as low as possible.
Rule of our house…if you leave a room, lights & plugs off
We save energy by unplugging appliances that we are not using and by switching off lights if we are not staying in the room.
Sounds amazing. Definitely with teenagers who hand me clothes and expect the magic washing fairy to have them clean and dry within minutes
I turn the lights off when I leave a room and put on a jumper instead of turning the heating up.
I always switch off the lights and have lowered the heating temperature to save energy.
I try to pull out all the plugs when I leave the house
I switch off the tv and cable tv box and other appliances before I go to sleep (its a rule in the house) not to leave all on standby
we have just had smart meters installed, we have all lights on dimmers. we never leave a light on in an empty room, we only put the amount of water we need to boil in the kettle and we only have the power shower on the economy setting.
Keep the heating down, close off unused rooms and try to use effective appliances.