Method and apparatus for reducing detachment of microfibres from garment in a washing machine

A mobile terminal, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory configured to store processor-executable instructions,
• wherein the processor, when executing the processor-executable instructions, is configured to:
• receive a fabric type user input specifying a type of fabric of garment placed in the washing machine;
• determine a type of fabric of the garment in the washing machine;
• calculate a risk level based on the fabric type user input and the determined type of fabric, the risk level indicating a risk that microfibres can be detached from the garment during the washing cycle;
• and
• if the risk level is determined to be high, outputting information indicating to perform a dedicated washing cycle specifically adapted to reduce detachment of microfibres.

A washing machine, comprising:

• a washing drum;
• a controller;
• a user input unit configured to receive a user input;
• and
• a memory configured to store computer-executable instructions,
• wherein the controller, when executing the computer-executable instructions, is configured to:
• receive a fabric type user input specifying a type of fabric of garment placed in the washing drum;
• determine a type of fabric of the garment in the washing drum;
• calculate a risk level based on the fabric type user input and the determined type of fabric, the risk level indicating a risk that microfibres can be detached from the garment during the washing cycle;
• and
• if the risk level is determined to be high, outputting information indicating to perform a dedicated washing cycle specifically adapted to reduce detachment of microfibres.