In recent years, consumers who purchase wash-and-dry clothes are paying more and more attention to “whether the clothes are skin-friendly after cleaning.” In Taiwan’s humid and hot environment, where clothes are difficult to dry, residue after washing and wrinkles after drying may affect wearing comfort and even affect skin health. For Taiwanese people, who on average have one in three people with sensitive skin, dermatologist Wu Mingying reminds: “Common problems such as recurring back acne, itching, and eczema are often related to friction caused by lotion residue or wrinkles in clothing. If these details are ignored, symptoms can easily worsen.”
In view of the market growth of heat pump drum washer-dryer and consumers’ demand for skin-friendliness, Hitachi Home Appliances launched the Japanese-made 15kg heat pump drum washer-dryer BD‑SZ150KJ, with the core appeal of “complete washing, undressing and drying in one machine” to provide a more comprehensive clothing care experience.
Hitachi heat pump washer-dryer drum washing machine upgraded and launched, three tips to face the rainy season
Taiwan has a large population with sensitive skin. The skin barrier is relatively fragile and the tolerance to irritation is low. Repeated humidity during the rainy season is the biggest test for sensitive skin. Dr. Wu Mingying pointed out that in addition to environmental factors, friction caused by detergent residue on clothes and wrinkles after drying are also easily overlooked sources of deterioration of common clinical problems such as folliculitis, itching, and eczema. Studies have shown that even trace amounts of surfactant residues, or wrinkles in fabric after drying that increase the friction coefficient, may irritate the skin and cause inflammation. Therefore, he suggested that people with sensitive muscles should pay attention to three things in their daily habits:
- Reduce detergent residue.
- Give priority to low-temperature heat pump drying to avoid fiber damage.
- Keep clothes flat and reduce friction after drying.
- Only by starting with the washing, stripping and drying process can you truly establish healthy protection for your family’s skin.
BD‑SZ150KJ adopts Hitachi’s exclusive “Heat Pump Iron 2.0” technology, which blows clothes directly from the front with low-temperature hot air at about 65°C. It works with the heat pump system and drum rotation to fully expand the clothes during the drying process, effectively reducing wrinkles and shortening subsequent ironing time. This technology can also achieve 99% germ removal rate, making it both clean and skin-friendly. In terms of intelligence, BD‑SZ150KJ has the industry’s highest specification AI smart sensing. It is equipped with a total of 10 sensing functions from washing to drying. It can automatically determine the amount of clothing, material, water hardness, dirt level, detergent concentration, water temperature, cleaning degree, dehydration status, and can even adjust the drying time according to the ratio of synthetic fibers to create a more energy-saving, time-saving, and more considerate washing, drying and drying process. For areas where dirt is prone to accumulate, such as collars and cuffs, the machine will first dissolve the detergent with a small amount of precise water, and then rinse it through the “Niagara Falls 2.0” dual powerful water flow up and down to strengthen the deep cleaning power.
The global laundry capsule market is growing rapidly, with the market size reaching US$5.71 billion in 2024 and expected to double to US$10.64 billion in 2030. Hitachi is aware of this trend and has launched Taiwan’s first and world-exclusive “Laundry Capsule Exclusive Panel Itinerary”, which eliminates the need for users to measure the detergent themselves, and simultaneously optimizes the washing and cleaning process to avoid the problem of incomplete dissolution or the need for an additional second wash. This not only saves time and water, but also fully retains the capsule fragrance, making laundry easier and more enjoyable.
BD‑SZ150KJ integrates three exclusive technologies: heat pump iron 2.0, AI smart sensing and laundry capsule exclusive travel. It meets the needs of a family of 3–5 people with a large capacity of 15 kg and a narrow body of 60 cm. The obsidian gray appearance is calm and fashionable, and the low-vibration and low-noise design can naturally blend into various home styles. As Taiwan is about to enter the rainy season, BD‑SZ150KJ has been launched in all channels, priced from NT$69,900, bringing consumers a new standard of washing, drying and drying that is more efficient and more secure.
Source: KOCPC Chinese