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[bogey666]

[ChinaBoy]

[bassexpander]

[Lekker]

My Korean friend broke it down for me.

Korean washing machines suck. They're no good. He actually said those words.

Japanese and German washing machines are good, both of which you can buy here easily. American ones are good as well but good luck finding them here.

The reason he said they suck is because they retain water at the bottom of the tub, underneath. If you have the open at the top kind, open it up and press on the side of the wall of the tub, you might hear some swooshing around of the water. Apparently German and Japanese washing machines don't do this. They drain their water more effectively.

Korean washing machines breed bacteria if the water stays in them for too long. You should look in the washing detergent section next time you do a shop. Look for some kind of washing machine cleaner. You just put it in, set the machine for a cycle, and it should kill any bacteria in there and you'll be good to go for a few washes before you do it again. Add some bleach as well, not too much, but make sure you do two more cycles afterwards to get rid of all traces of bleach.

Also you should use a good fabric softener. Pigeon is no good. Way too dilluted. Go to Costco and get some of better value. They sell Kirkland brand from the States. It smells pretty fresh and it makes your clothes softer. Works well if you are hanging up your clothes to dry, which is better for your clothes anyway. Oh yeah, it also makes your apartment smell great as they are drying. Girls like that when they come over.

Also, keep your filter clear of lint after every few washes.

I agree. I have a Korean washing machine and it sucks. When I was in Japan visiting a friend, I used her machine and it was much nicer. My clothes never felt so clean.

Anyway, good luck, have fun, happy washing.

And just because your a man is no excuse to not know how to do wash. I've been doing it since I was 5. My parents gave me no alternative. Been doing it for over 20 years now. It's simple. Get what smells good so your clothes don't stink.

Whatever, good luck.

[wings]

To compensate for the lack of 'power' that my washing machine has here I usually leave my clothes to soak in soapy water overnight. Just pause the machine after it fills up. You can get some oxigenating type stuff (near the detergent, with a big O2 on the jar) to add to your regular detergent, which also might help.

[Pooty]

Bet you guys didn't know that the LG steam washer (front loader) has about 40% of the US market share did ya?

It's true.

[ChinaBoy]

[laserprinter]

yes! my clothes have clumps of lint. they are wet and smell nice after 1 hour and 26 minutes. then my clothes don't dry fast enough and start to rot and stink after a day or two. i'll have to replace my cotton with polyester. so far only 2 polyester shirts.

[mmarshalynne]

Hydrogen peroxide is color safe. You can add about 6 oz, preferably to your rinse cycle and this will prevent the bacteria from populating in your washer or on your clothes. Gives a fresh clean smell as well.

[yupkime]

I think it may also be a soft water/hard water issue.

Because of all the minerals and ph level of hard water systems it is hard to build up the soapiness and results in alot of residue as well.

any scientists out there to confirm??

[i4NI]

yupkime where's your avatar from?

[yupkime]

I can't remember where I got it from .... I think it is from the launch of the new uniforms for Korean Air ... I have yet to meet her on one of my flights ... I guess she doesn't do international ...