In our daily life, washing machines have become indispensable appliances. When we buy a washing machine or use a washing machine, we often see numbers such as "5KG", "8KG", "10KG" and so on on the machine, so does this "KG" refer to the weight of dry clothes or wet clothes?
Surprisingly, many people get it wrong, and this misunderstanding may affect our correct use and purchase of washing machines.
First of all, we need to make it clear that the "KG" marked on the washing machine usually refers to the weight of the dry clothes. This means that the weight of the laundry that can be held and washed in the washing machine is measured in the dry state of the laundry without moisture. Understanding this is important for us to use the washing machine wisely, to ensure the washing effect and to extend the service life of the washing machine.
Why should the weight of the dry suit be used as the standard? This is because the weight of wet clothing can vary greatly depending on the material of the garment, moisture content, and other factors. If the weight of the wet garment is used as the standard, then the user will face great uncertainty when judging the amount of laundry, and it is easy to put too much or too little.
When we get this concept wrong and think that "KG" refers to the weight of wet clothing, it can bring up a series of problems. If you put too much laundry in the washing machine and exceed the rated dry weight of the washing machine, the washing machine will be overloaded while running.
This will not only affect the washing effect, which may lead to unclean clothes, but also cause excessive wear and tear on the motor, transmission system and other components of the washing machine, shortening the service life of the washing machine. Moreover, too much laundry may not be fully turned and stirred during the washing process, and it is easy to become entangled and knotted, which further affects the washing quality.
On the other hand, if you put too little laundry, the washing machine will not be able to function properly, but it will not be able to perform its full capacity, resulting in a waste of energy and water. From an economic and environmental point of view, this is not cost-effective.
So, how can you accurately judge the weight of a garment's dry clothes? This requires us to have a general idea of the weight of common clothing. Generally speaking, an average adult cotton t-shirt weighs about 0.2-0.3KG, jeans about 0.5-0.8KG, and bed sheet about 1-1.5KG. When placing laundry, you can make an estimate based on these reference values as well as the rated capacity of the washing machine.
In addition, different types of clothing also need to be taken into account when calculating weight. For example, heavy down jackets, blankets, etc., although they are larger, the actual weight may be relatively light; Cotton clothing, on the other hand, which is highly absorbent, will increase in weight a lot after being wet. Therefore, when judging the weight of clothing, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as the material, thickness, and size of the clothing.
When choosing a washing machine, it is also important to understand the meaning of "KG" correctly. It is necessary to choose a washing machine with the right capacity according to the actual needs of the family. If you have a large number of family members, or often need to wash large items of clothing, such as curtains, bedding, etc., you should choose a washing machine with a larger capacity. On the other hand, if there are fewer family members and the washing needs are relatively small, choosing a washing machine with too large capacity will not only take up more space, but also increase the cost of purchase and use.
In short, the "KG" marked on the washing machine refers to the weight of the dry clothes, and it is very important to understand this concept for us to use and choose the washing machine correctly. Only by mastering this key information can we give full play to the performance of the washing machine, ensure the washing effect, extend the service life of the washing machine, and achieve the goal of energy conservation and environmental protection. I hope that through this article, more people can figure out this easily misunderstood issue, so that the washing machine can better serve our lives.