That statement is misleading, but it comes from a real trick that surprises people.
The truth
👉 Every washing machine can remove a lot of water from clothes, but
👉 most washing machines cannot fully dry laundry like a dryer.
What people mean by this “hidden function”
Most washing machines have a spin cycle (sometimes called extra spin or drain & spin).
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The spin cycle rotates very fast
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Centrifugal force pushes water out of the fabric
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Clothes come out much drier than after washing
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Drying time on a line or rack is significantly reduced
So the “surprising effect” is:
Using an extra or high-speed spin cycle makes clothes dry much faster afterward
What it is NOT
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❌ It does not use heat
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❌ It does not replace a tumble dryer
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❌ Clothes will still be damp, not fully dry
When it’s useful
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If you don’t have a dryer
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On rainy or cold days
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For thick items like jeans or towels
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Before hanging clothes indoors
How to use it
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Finish the wash
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Select Spin / Drain & Spin
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Choose the highest safe spin speed for the fabric
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Run it once (or twice for heavy items)
Important caution
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Delicate fabrics can stretch or wrinkle
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Always check the clothing label
If you want, tell me:
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Your machine type (front-load or top-load), or
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The clothes you’re washing
and I’ll tell you the best spin settings 👍
