Pre Wash is a preliminary cold water cycle designed specifically for heavily soiled laundry. It runs before the main wash cycle to help loosen and remove dirt and stains, improving the overall cleaning performance.
Understanding the Pre-Wash Cycle
The pre-wash cycle serves as an initial rinse to tackle significant dirt, mud, or grime on clothes before they undergo the main wash. This is particularly useful for items that are excessively dirty, like sportswear, work clothes, or children's play clothes.
- What it is: As stated in the reference, Pre Wash is a cold water cycle. Using cold water can be beneficial for certain types of stains (like blood or protein-based stains) and helps prevent them from setting before the main wash.
- Why use it: It is used for heavily soiled laundry. This initial cycle helps remove the bulk of the dirt, preventing it from contaminating the main wash water and allowing the detergent in the main cycle to work more effectively on the remaining soil and stains.
How to Use the Pre-Wash Feature
To utilize the pre-wash function on your washing machine, you need to add detergent to the correct place.
- Detergent Placement: To use this feature, add detergent to the pre wash section of the detergent compartment. Most washing machine detergent drawers have separate sections clearly marked for pre-wash, main wash, and sometimes fabric softener. Ensure you put the correct amount of detergent in the designated pre-wash slot.
Availability of Pre-Wash
While the pre-wash feature is a valuable option, it is not available on all wash cycles.
- General Availability: Pre Wash is available on all cycles except for certain specific programs.
- Unavailable Cycles: According to the reference, Pre Wash is not available on the following cycles:
- Wool
- Quick Wash
- Delicates/Handwash
- Rinse+Spin
Choosing pre-wash when needed ensures your heavily soiled items get the extra cleaning power they require for a thorough wash.
