Swissatest Certification: Ensuring Cleaner, Safer Laundry with Electrolux

When choosing a washing machine, dryer, or washer-dryer, hygiene and performance are key factors. That’s where Swissatest certification comes in, offering scientifically validated assurance that your laundry is not just clean but hygienically safe.

Swissatest Certification, awarded by Swissatest Testmaterialien AG, guarantees that Electrolux washing machines and dryers remove 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, ensuring the highest level of laundry hygiene.

What is Swissatest?

Swissatest Testmaterialien AG is a European expert in testing and certifying hygiene, washing, and cleaning standards. They conduct rigorous assessments to ensure that washing machines and dryers effectively remove bacteria, viruses, and allergens.

Swissatest Testmaterialien AG is trusted internationally because they deliver consistent and reliable test materials backed by:

• High-quality standards – Ensuring accuracy and consistency in testing.
• Scientific expertise – Collaborating with leading institutions and industry experts.
• Accreditation and certifications – Holding globally recognised certifications.
• Industry experience – Decades of leadership in testing textiles, detergents, and cleaning agents.
• Global reach and partnerships – Trusted by international brands and regulatory bodies.
• Innovation and development – Investing in cutting-edge research and testing technology.

Certified programs are tested using biomonitors, special test material contaminated with bacteria, fungi or viruses. These are then washed or dried using the appliance’s hygiene programmes and the results are measured in terms of microbial reduction. Only appliances that achieve a minimum 5-log reduction (which means eliminating 99.999% of bacteria, yeasts and viruses) earn this certification.

For Electrolux Ultimatecare laundry range, Swissatest certification verifies that selected wash and dry programs eliminate over 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, ensuring a superior level of hygiene.

Why does Swissatest certification matter?

1. AppSuperior hygiene for your family

• Swissatest-certified programs in Electrolux washing machines and dryers eliminate harmful microbes, providing added protection for families, especially those with young children, allergy sufferers, or individuals with sensitive skin.
• Independent tests confirm the removal of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, ensuring your laundry is truly sanitised.

2. Allergy and virus protection

• With increasing concerns about hygiene, Swissatest-certified programs provide peace of mind, removing not just visible dirt but also invisible allergens and pathogens.
• Steam-based hygiene programs help reduce allergens like pollen, making them ideal for asthma sufferers or those with respiratory sensitivities.

3. Sustainable and efficient performance

• Electrolux’s hygiene programs work without harsh chemicals while maintaining energy and water efficiency.
• Swissatest certification ensures that performance and sustainability go hand in hand, giving you high-quality results with minimal environmental impact.

Swissatest-Certified features in Electrolux Laundry range

1. Steam hygiene programme (Washing machines & Washer-dryers)

• Removes 99.99% of bacteria and viruses at temperatures above 60°C.*
• Combines a wash cycle with steam, ensuring deeper sanitisation.
• Ideal for baby clothes, work uniforms, and everyday items needing extra hygiene.