Best Washing Machines

Wave off that laundry load with this Hotpoint washing machine. Its 8kg drum is ideal for homes of 3 or 4, meaning fresh uniforms and clean onesies for the whole family. Did the little ones forget to ask for a clean footie kit for tomorrow? No worries – pop them in on a Quick Wash and they’ll be done in no time. And with the Special Care programme, your synthetic fabrics will be properly looked after, so there’s no need to worry about shrunken swim shorts. Your cashmere cardi can breathe a sigh of relief too, as the dedicated wool cycle keeps temperatures low and spinning slow, so it’s kind to your knitwear and saves you energy. Bonus.

This black Hoover washing machine is the answer to all your laundry needs. Its 9kg drum capacity makes it an ideal addition to medium-sized households, and because it also comes with a quick wash, you’ll enjoy spotless outfits in as little as 14 minutes. Plus, if you’ve got a tribe of little footballers running around the house, or you’re just prone to spilling red wine down your fave blouse, the ActiveCare cycle is here to save the day. It uses the perfect amount of water and detergent in the drum to leave clothes spotless, so even stubborn stains are lifted with ease. You can even control this model using the Hoover Wizard app on your smartphone – perfect when you want to get on with other chores.

Don’t stress if you’ve found your holiday outfits in the laundry basket – this Hotpoint washing machine has your back. It’s got a handy quick wash setting that’ll wash a small load in just 30 minutes. And the 9kg drum is perfect for homes of 3 to 4 people, so there’s plenty of space for those dinner dresses and beach shorts. Found some extra items? No drama – it’ll wash a full load in just 45 minutes and have you packing your bags before you know it. You don’t have to worry about that splash of wine on your favourite shirt either, thanks to the handy AntiStain setting that’ll make easy work of stubborn marks.

Those everyday stains will be no match for this Haier washing machine. With a 10kg drum capacity, this model is ideal for large and busy households. It comes with a 15 minute quick wash programme too, so you won’t have to panic if you spot grass marks on your jeans before meeting your mates at the pub. And because the steam setting loosens the fibres in your fabrics, your clothes will be less creased – which is fantastic news for your ironing pile! The Direct Motion Motor is super-quiet as well, meaning it won’t overpower the telly if your living area is open-plan.

This Bosch washing machine is the perfect little helper for busy laundry days. With an 8kg drum capacity, it’s ideal for use in medium-sized households. It also comes with a handy quick wash, so if you need an outfit that’s ready to go as soon as possible, just flick it on and it’ll be spotless in just 15 minutes. Plus, if you’ve dribbled red wine down a white blouse, the intensive cycle uses higher temperatures, longer rinses and more rigorous drum movements to drive out tough stains. And, if you’re a big fan of a cosy jumpers during the colder seasons, there’s even a special wool programme to keep everything in tip-top shape and feeling wonderfully soft.