The Anti-Allergy programme washes in-depth without stress to fabrics & removes most of the allergens that irritate skin. Dirt & allergens are removed in two separate stages: the heating up of the water at the start of the cycle & the subsequent maintaining of the temperature at 60 C. Hotpoint products have obtained " Allergy UK" approval, testifying to their effective reduction of pollens & dust mites on the basis of measurements collated with scientific testing results. All our Hotpoint washing machines feature Woolmark Platinum Care, this special programme is endorsed by Woolmark, the world's leading authority on all wool items. Extra gentle agitation & low spin speeds help to eliminate any friction between the fibres of wool garments, thereby ensuring a perfect wash.