Edenbee: Wash my clothes at 30 degrees.

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Wash my clothes at 30 degrees.

Modern detergents now get your smalls clean at 30 degrees. Ignore the washing label and turn that dial down, saving electricity and money.

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by QUE-VA 3 months ago

yes it's true it works at 30 degree most of the time though a lot of my cloths are dry clean(I rarely use dry cleaners) or hand wash in warm water (I must admit hand wash items are often found in a machine wash for delicate it's only the truly delicate or dry clean items that get the hand wash treatment) quite a relaxing chore using Eco hand wash detergent...then pop it on a hanger leave in the shower cubical and it drip drys by the time Is home from work the next day the best part is no ironing!
by FullCreamMilkMan 3 months ago

A friend of a friend experimented with using no detergent in her wash. Apparently she couldn't detect any difference between those loads and clothes washed with detergent!
by jeffluff 4 months ago

I'd love to do this but my machine only goes as low as 40 degrees and as I live in rented accommodation and the machine is owned by the landlord there's not a lot I can do!
by elastik 4 months ago

I read this piece of advice somewhere else. The other piece was about taking shower with just a little bit colder water. Then, day by day, you can save quite a sum of money :)
by clagnut 5 months ago

As an extra benefit, remembering to wash at 30° means my I'm less likely to shrink my lovely new jumper or shirt.

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Not that I'm doubting this, but what do they gain by saying 40-degrees on the packet? 2 answers

Asked by nicepaul 5 months ago
1. clagnut
  Kind of obvious, but it's just the temperature the clothing manufacturer reckons you need to get the item clean. Modern detergents are usually effective at cooler temperatures.
  
  So just try it - if your t-shirts still stink after a 30° wash, I guess you'll have to stick with washing them hotter :-)
2. davidmead
  I'm trying to wash clothes in cold water or on the warm setting where possible.
  
  Here's a link that outlines the benefits:
  
  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/laundry.html

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