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Probably everyone has heard of such a “miracle of technology” as an ultrasonic washing machine. If you are lucky enough to see it for the first time, then you will not even guess that this is a washing machine. And manufacturers say it loudly enough.
Externally, an ultrasonic washing machine looks like a shoe dryer, but there is still a demand for these devices. Therefore, we consider it our duty to review ultrasonic washing devices and check their performance.
The principle of operation and use of the ultrasonic washer
It is unlikely that you will be able to make such a machine with your own hands, although there are enough such craftsmen among the people, but it is easier to purchase it at the nearest hardware store or at the point of sale of household appliances.
It will probably be more than easy to find such a machine – the market is simply overflowing with offers. Bright TV advertising assures that with the help of this thing you can wash anything.
The Cinderella or Reton washing machine consists of the following parts:
- Modest plastic body.
- Power Supply.
- Power cord with plug.
A small board is built into the case, which generates an ultrasound signal, the frequency of which is about 22-30 kHz. The manufacturer claims that this signal and washes things.
Ultrasonic washing allegedly does not require special user intervention – this washing machine lies in a basin and erases. Let’s take a closer look:
- Fill the basin with well-warmed water.
- Download things.
- Dip the ultrasonic cleaner in the laundry.
- Connect the ultrasonic washing machine to the mains.
- Wait for 60 minutes.
Important! The advertisement promises that the ultrasonic erasing device perfectly erases supposedly without a gram of powder. The manufacturer recommends using the powder only in case of strong stains. How reliable this information is is up to you.
Interesting Facts
- Users believe that such a machine will wash even better if you cover the basin with a lid.
- There is also an opinion that in a basin made of metal, the washing process is more efficient than in a basin made of plastic.
- Water must be heated to a temperature of at least 50 degrees, otherwise the washing efficiency will come to naught.
- The less laundry in the basin, the better the laundry is washed.
- Do not spare the powder – it is better to use it when washing to improve it. Choose a hand wash.
- Instead of the agreed washing hour, it is better to leave the machine in the water for more than 90 minutes.
Advantages and disadvantages
The ultrasonic machine brand “Cinderella” or “Retona”, like any device for home and life, collects both positive and negative user reviews.
Therefore, it is worth considering the most relevant pros and cons of this device.
Pros
- Modest dimensions. If we talk only about dimensions, then ultrasonic machines are ahead of the rest in this matter. You can carry it in your pocket!
- Affordable cost. The price of such a device ranges from 600 to 1700 rubles. It is difficult to find even parts for a full-size washing machine for such money.
- Saving electricity. For one washing cycle of a conventional washing machine, so much electricity is spent that this would be enough for three hundred washing cycles using ultrasonic SM.
- Reliability and durability. The secret of the reliability of the device is that there is nothing special to break there. If a brick does not fall on such a machine or the owner does not step on it, then it can work for decades.
Cons
- Wash quality. Judging by the reviews, an ultrasonic device for washing clothes is not something that cannot wash clothes – it seems to work for her, but you will have to do the rinsing, spinning and drying yourself.
- Requires participation. If you think that such a machine can be lowered into a basin and go about your business for an hour, then you are mistaken. In order for the laundry to be washed, it must be twirled and shifted.
Expert experience
The experts decided to visually test the operation of such a washing machine in order to finally come to the conclusion whether it is possible to call an ultrasonic device for washing clothes a full-fledged washing machine. So, see if the ultrasonic machine really is the promised “double efficiency”.
The experiment involved two metal basins with lids. These basins were filled with hot water heated to the same temperature. 50 g of washing powder was sent to each basin.
Participants of the experiment – two identical scarves, fairly soiled with earth, grass, and even ketchup to boot, went into the basins. One of the cans was loaded with an ultrasonic washing machine of the Cinderella brand. Both basins are covered with lids.
The handkerchiefs lay in hot water for 90 minutes. The water cooled down, but Cinderella worked. Every 10 minutes the water in both basins was stirred.
Exactly 90 minutes later, the Cinderella machine was unplugged. It remains only to remove the scarves, rinse and squeeze out the remaining water. All this was done, after which the scarves went to dry on a rope, and then under a hot iron – for ironing.
On both handkerchiefs, the ketchup and grass marks have lightened, and the earth marks have completely disappeared. It was difficult to tell the difference between the scarves. But one of them was washed by a washing machine! So it’s easy to draw conclusions.
Experts believe that an ultrasonic washing machine is nothing more than a marketing ploy, since the quality of washing can hardly be called satisfactory.
Customer Reviews
So that you do not think that we independently came to such conclusions, we will give an example of feedback from real users:
Alexander:
I live in a hostel, I have to wash it often – sportswear, socks, that kind of thing. They advised me to buy a machine, I did everything as it was written in the instructions. In short, things were not washed off. Now to fuse it as soon as possible.
Sonya:
Cinderella pleased from the very first days of use. But my linen is not very dirty – bed linen, T-shirts, jeans. I use a lot of powder, I’m afraid that washing will not work without it.
Anya:
If in a nutshell – nonsense, not a machine. A know-it-all neighbor who had seen enough advertisements, and knowing that my normal car broke down, advised me to buy it. Bullshit bullshit. It doesn’t wash anything, even if it dries the shoes, it would be more useless.
Oleg:
“Delighted” my mother on the Day of Jam with such a machine. It’s a shame to this day – my mother still teases for such a “gift”. It turned out that the machine DOES NOT WASH. Don’t get fooled.
Are ultrasonic machines harmful?
If we talk about ultrasound in general, then it can penetrate materials, so there is an opinion that such a machine can harm the body. But, since there were no studies by serious experts in this field, it is impossible to draw an unambiguous conclusion.
We believe that since this machine cannot even wash properly, then what kind of damage can there be. But just in case, you should not contact too closely with the device – do not keep your hands under water while it is working.
Moreover, do not try to make an ultrasonic machine with your own hands – you will waste your time and money. Yes, and you should not buy either – this has already been confirmed by experts and dissatisfied buyers.