JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 04 September 2018 – Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing clothes and linen. Consider the teenager who will likely throw clothes on the floor rather than placing them in a washing basket. Or the man who feels he must bundle up his shirt and toss it across the room, scoring a ‘goal’ if it actually lands in the basket. So many bedrooms have ‘the chair’, whether ornamental or functional, this chair often lands up as a dirty laundry repository. Whatever your habits, the bottom line is that laundry must be done at some stage.

Most people are aware that before putting a load of washing into a machine, some sorting is to take place. If you’re not a highly organised person, this is sometimes a real chore when laundry day comes around. Having a few clothes hampers helps, sorting as you go, but that’s no good if you’re short on space. Commonly, there’ll be a pile of dirty clothes dumped out on the floor in front of the washing machine and then sorted. But what about the bright red sock that gets tangled up with the whites? Using a mesh bag for smaller items will help to ensure that not only are socks kept in pairs, but also that you’ll know there’s one missing before you put a load in.

If a sock does go astray and you only find it after you’ve started the wash cycle, Samsung’s AddWash is an inspired solution – with a little slot to add in errant bits and pieces of laundry once the machine is busy, meaning one of the many frustrations of laundry day is already solved. It’s a handy feature for clothes that have been hand-washed and simply need to be given a good rinse and spin along with another load.

That’s all good and well, but it can all still be a chore, unless you turn your laundry day into something that’s entertaining. Putting together playlist for laundry time makes the chore far more fun, as well as motivating. For sorting washing, you’ll want something quite energetic, with a good beat to get you into the rhythm of colours – you could go for Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes, or the indomitable Miriam Makeba singing Pata Pata. Turn up the volume and you’ll be surprised at how quickly you get through the piles.

Tracy Gordon, Head of Product Marketing – Samsung Digital Appliances, says, “Nobody really enjoys doing laundry, but we’ve created washing machines that take the hassle out of the chore. Bubble technology helps to save time and energy – it froths detergent with air and water before the cycle beings, generating cleansing bubbles that penetrate fabrics faster than concentrated detergent. Wash clothes as effectively in cool water as you would in warm water which saves energy. If you are pumping up the music while you wash, you’ll love the VRT Plus technology, which reduces noise and vibration during washes.”

Keep your playlist going as you hang the washing out to dry, fold it and do the ironing. Maintain a soft and soothing energy with Hugh Masekela’s Grazing in the Grass or more up-beat with Johnny Clegg’s African Sky Blue.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 07 August 2018 – With technology advancing almost daily, there are a few laundry day beliefs that most definitely don’t apply anymore. Certainly, the days of slogging over a washing tub filled with suds and afterwards squeezing and wringing soaked clothing and linen has long gone. But, while time and labour-saving laundry devices have been an essential part of daily life since the first electric washing machines came onto the market in 1904, modern-day machines offer far more than just an easier wash day.

Choosing the right machine for your home is largely down to your lifestyle habits. Large loads need higher capacity machines and for families who play hard, great stain removal is a must. Also, different types of fabrics require different treatment, so choosing a machine with a variety of cycle settings is imperative.

There was a time not too long ago that it was thought wise to build up a full load of washing before putting it in the machine. That’s no longer the case, especially with Samsung machines as they automatically weigh the load and then add the right amount of water, meaning you don’t waste a full load’s water on a half load. Today’s washing machine also don’t just have an on and off button. Laundry has become relatively scientific, allowing you to really hone down the exact needs of each load. For example, Samsung’s AddWash has 13 different cycles to facilitate every type of clothing and state of dirtiness. The Super Fast cycle allows up to 5 kilograms of clothes to be washed in under an hour and the Hard Spots and Easy Ironing modes help ensure wash days aren’t a major chore.

Justin Hume, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung South Africa, says, “Our innovative technology takes people into account – we know that nobody really enjoys laundry day, so we’ve integrated our latest advances to make life that much easier, as well as to ensure clothes are not only clean, but protected.”

When it comes to detergent, more is definitely not better. Most detergent manufacturers recommend the amount to use per wash cycle and putting too much in could have a negative effect on clothing and the machine itself. With Samsung’s Ecobubble technology, air, water and detergent are mixed before they come into contact with the load and the foam bubbles are absorbed more quickly and easily, increasing cleaning efficiency. There are two savings in this – you need less detergent and less heated water to get incredible results.

Most people believe that the inside of a washing machine is always clean – after all, clothes are regularly washed, so the inside must remain clean. This isn’t strictly true, with lint and soap build up. It is recommended that machines are cleaned once monthly by removing the residue of detergent and softener from the trays as well as lint from the filters to ensure optimal laundry cleaning. It’s also wise to give the rubber seal a wipe-down with a damp cloth and keep it open when not in use to ensure it stays dry so mould can’t build up. Samsung’s Wash & Dry WD7000 offers the function of automatically notifying users when the compartment requires cleaning.