Cold Washing your Laundry

A_fiend_for_life

I only put a wash on at 30C and about once a week. Clothes are dried on the line if the weather is good and I try to delay putting a wash on until the weather is favourable. If the weather is windy and wet I'll open the windows and put the clothes rack in the wind tunnel and air the flat tat the same time. Alternatively I'll dry the clothes in the close.

Not had any problems with smells in the washing machine but I'll keep an eye on that. I have found that washing at 30 leaves specks of powder on the clothes and have found dissolving the powder in a jug of warm water and pouring it directly into the machine reduces the problem.

This works for a singleton but six people I think I would find it a challenge to say the least.

dannymccann

Hi there! Just wondering if anyone had any evidence or stories about why not to use the 30min 30c wash on my washer? I used it twice last night and everything came out spotless and smelling nice, and according to the manual it uses half the power of the traditional 40c wash?

Or am I just being tight? :rotfl:

Olliebeak

I'm never too sure about these things myself either, dannymccann!

Often use the 30deg wash myself too - but usually follow it with a separate fast spin (it's a gentle spin on mmy 30deg cos it's designed for wool - I think).

kaya

30deg is not hot enough to kill most bacteria

Penelope_Penguin

dannymccann wrote: »

Hi there! Just wondering if anyone had any evidence or stories about why not to use the 30min 30c wash on my washer? I used it twice last night and everything came out spotless and smelling nice, and according to the manual it uses half the power of the traditional 40c wash?

Or am I just being tight? :rotfl:

I'll add this to the exisiting thread on this subject, so you can make up your own mind

Penny. x

Ken68

I have been using the 30 degree washing programme, things come out OK, although retired so things don't get mucky.
Realise there is a cheaper option, woollen cold setting, tho uses more water but
only a quarter of the power of the 30 degree quick wash.
Thinking back to when my parents did the washing, what a palaver, so easy nowadays, BUT what of the future.
Lots of things kill bacteria, freezing, microwaving, strong sunlight. Perhaps one day people will smile at the way we do it now.

A_fiend_for_life

More light bulb moments to come I look forward to them.

I'm sure a little salt water and a tazer would sort those bacteria out. :cool::eek:Must check Tesla's patents.

Leopardlady

does anyone use eco-balls? I have just got some and my OH shirts come out looking clean but when they are dry they smell of bo under the arms? I have had to resort to washing these with regular detergent at 30, but would really like to use the eco-balls rather than detergent.

Any help would be very welcome thanks so much

Lois_and_CK

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

the cold wash on my miele takes about 2 hours whereas the fastest cycle is the 40 deg one

Yes, mine too. So which would work out cheaper do you reckon?

rachbc

I wash everything at 30. Nappies were done at 40 but dd now toilet trained. I know it doesn't kill bacteria not sure how much harmful bacteria there is on a shirt my hubby has worn for 8 hours at work. I use a clean dishcloth and tea towel every day and they all go through a normal wash - been doing this for years and we're all still here. Hot ironing kills bacteria but I'm far to lazy (I mean erm, like to save elctricity) for that!