How to use your washing machine correctly

Making a few choices before each wash will help you to use your washing machine in the most effective way means. These choices can save time in the long run.

Pick the right setting for doing your washing. Most fabrics can handle a regular wash but there are more delicate fabrics that will need a particularly gentle wash. There are also some heavier fabrics that may need some more robust handling. Choosing the right water temperature will also affect your wash.

Ideally, you should try to use a low washing temperature (about 40 degrees C). This temperature is enough for most lightly soiled fabrics. If you choose a higher temperature you will be using more energy. A lower temperature is a more eco-friendly way to wash. Unfortunately not everything can be washed like this, so some dirtier fabrics will need a higher temperature. A temperature of 95 degrees C is the highest you can get. This boil wash is only recommended for very dirty fabrics that can handle this temperature. Always check labels.  Before you decide to wash at this temperature you should try washing at about 60 degrees C as this temperature can still kill most bacteria.

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