Best Washing Machines

This washing machine from Hotpoint will take the stress out of laundry days. It has a 9kg drum, making it great for medium-sized households. If you have toddlers running amok, Anti Stain is your go-to programme. It erases 20 of the most common household stains, so when there’s paint or food flying around, you won’t have to worry about blemishes on your new shirt. And the Steam Hygiene option is an ideal choice if you want to give fabrics a deep clean. It injects steam into the drum at the end of the wash, removing 99.9% of allergens, meaning anyone with sensitive skin can wear their clothes with confidence. Plus, when you’re in a hurry, there’s also a quick wash cycle which takes just 30 minutes.

This graphite washing machine from Beko is ideal for speeding through your chores. It has an 8kg drum capacity, making it great for medium-sized households. You’ll also love the HomeWhiz smartphone app, which lets you control the appliance from the comfort of your sofa using Wi-Fi. And you can reduce the duration of every programme by up to 55%, as the Fast+ Function increases drum movements for shorter cycles. You can wave goodbye to hours of ironing too, thanks to the SteamCure feature. It adds steam at the end of each programme, helping to cut down on wrinkles and creases.

Effortlessly tackle the laundry pile with this washing machine from Bosch. Because it has a 7kg drum capacity, it’s great for medium-sized households. If you’re in a hurry and need your favourite outfit cleaned, the 15 minute quick wash will get you out the door in time. The SpeedPerfect feature is handy too, as it lets you cut cycle times by up to 65%. Simply select it alongside your chosen programme for amazing results in a flash. Plus, the ecoSilence Drive is super-quiet, letting you comfortably watch a film or take a nap while the machine works its magic.

Power through the laundry with this superb washing machine from Haier. It has a generous 10kg capacity, which makes it perfect for large households. Thanks to its extremely efficient A+++ energy rating, it’s kind on your utility bills and the environment. It also has an annual energy cost of only £18.48, which means it’s even more economical to run. This model has a SmartDrive™ motor too, which uses magnets and has fewer moving parts, so it’s really durable, extra-quiet and ideal for open plan living.

For the cleanest outfits around, this graphite Samsung washing machine will be your new best friend. Its 8kg drum capacity makes it ideal for medium-sized households, and because it comes with the clever Bubble Soak feature, stubborn stains won’t stand a chance. It bathes your items in detergent for 30 minutes before the main cycle starts, loosening bits of dirt for much more thorough cleaning. It also has a Hygiene Steam setting, which adds vapour into the drum to drive out unwanted bacteria and banish any musty odours, leaving fabrics spotless every time. And thanks to the digital invertor motor, which uses brushless magnets instead of different moving parts, it’s quieter to run and longer lasting.