Does anyone actually use all the fancy options on washing machines ?
We tend to use a 40deg cycle with spin 99% of the time with an occasional really hot cycle for when something really needs it plus we always run one really hot cycle with it empty bar a washing machine cleaner once a month to blow the crap through it.
I tried the 'shirts' cycle once but won't repeat this. Will just spin at 900 and hang out ASAP.
I do: a 40C 'delicates' for dark delicates and wool
a 40C 'minimum iron' for poly/cottons and pale cotton things
a 60C cotton cycle for hankies/towels/dishcloths
I 'cheated' by leaving dishcloths with the 40C minimum iron. They're still whiffy so they'll go into the next cotton cycle.
I'd consider fancy settings for fancy items but haven't yet tried.