偶爾長途車，我和他會聊天聊整路，
那天，就聊了兩個話題。。。
一，洗衣機
二，語言
先說洗衣機好了。。。
因為，很多年了，我一直用著frontload 式的，
然後，大約十年，壞了。。。
因為要搬家的原因，所以，暫時的用著topload 式的。。。
對，我知道，市面上很多很多的人，朋友啊！sales 啊，都會說，topload 沒有frontload 的洗得乾淨，而且對衣服不好。。。
也對，洗得乾淨與否，我有待參考。。。
一，多年，我用frontload 的，我的白色衣服什麼的，還是變成黑黑的一噠噠的。。。
二，frontload 的有問題的話，問題會很大。
anyway。。。
忘了，還是用英文好一點。。。因為，和他談話的過程，我倆是用英語的。
it started as... I was telling him about my conversation with my friends, regarding topload washer vs. frontload...
as I mentioned that,
I've decided to go for toploader,
1. I don't have to buy special type of detergent, ie. lowsuds,
2. I don't have to bother about mold building up at the rim, yes, the sales also advise me to dry the rubber rim, if frontloader, after every wash...
3. I don't have to let the washer rest in between cycles, yes, I read from somewhere, to prolong the lifespan, it's better not to wash back-to-back... as in, in between loads/washes, let the washer rest for a while... problem is,
4. frontloader! one cycle is VERY long!
5. yes, frontload washer's more expensive than topload washer...
my friend then mentioned one point,
she'll go for european brand for her next washer... hahaha!! she can't wait for her current washer to kaput, that, she said, she'll get an european brand... ie. for frontloader...
while, she believes that toploader, go for japanese brand, cos, japanese is best at making topload washers!
all... I agree...
then, throughout our conversation, I came out with a conclusion...
hahaha! generally, yes, europeans like using frontloaders,
and have no problem with frontloaders..
which in a way is true... cos, I guess... due to the geographical location and climate, they don't have loads and loads of laundry to clear, in a frequent basis...
that's part of the reason, I guess...
while for me,
I like to do laundry, and in this climate, we have more clothes piling up everyday,
and of course, more of other household linen too...
that, I think, a topload washer serves me better... cos, I don't have to worry about the load, (ya, you can't quite overload your frontloader...)
though, you also can't really overload your toploader, but the performance will tell straightaway, cos, the drum won't turn...
then, at present, most topload washers are "high performance", ie. inverter, power saving, water saving, and all sorts of beat styles...
so, I guess, for my daily need, I will be able to use a toploader more efficiently...
and yes, a toploader does more harm to your clothings... while a frontloader is more gentle...
for cleanliness wise, I don't think so...
cos, for the past few years, using a frontloader... my white shirts are kinda black now...
so, I told him...
for frontloader...
long wash cycle, I can endure...
watch the load I put in, I can endure...
dry the rubber rim after the wash, I can endure...
there's only one thing...
if we were to go for frontloader... then, he cannot expect me to let it rest between cycles... there'll sure be 1 or 2 days in a week, that, I'll do washes, load after load... and that he's to prepare to change a washer every 4 to 5 years...
yes, if you go to the electrical shops and ask those sales, that's what they're going to tell you...
ie. if your washer can last you for more than 5 years, it's good enough...
well, I pay more for a washer, that last me less than 5 years, and I pay less for a washer that may even last me for 20 years...
plus, without all the "concerns" that I really don't want to be too bothered...
therefore, I reach a conclusion to myself...
that, I'll go for a toploader...
period...
(as of now... kekeke!)
