It\u2019s a well-rehearsed debate; is it better to wash clothes in hot or cold water<\/strong>? Those on the side of hot water will say that heat is best for tough stains and bacteria and, therefore, the superior washing method. The cold-water spokespeople will champion the notion that hot washing is antiquated and ineffective. So, what\u2019s the verdict, hot or cold? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You\u2019ll want a hot water wash for clothing that has been well lived in \u2013 think workout wear, socks, and underwear. While it\u2019s not the most gentle temperature, it does power through dirt and odours. Hot water has superior cleaning oomph because high temperatures speed up the chemical reaction of your washing powder, allowing it to get to work faster. Wash your clothes in hot water if you want to guarantee a successful trip to the\u00a0self-service laundromat<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is the flu making its way around your office or kid\u2019s classroom? You may want to consider washing your clothes in hot water. High temperatures will eradicate germs, bacteria, and other nasty things that find their way onto your clothing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hot water is excellent for removing oily or greasy stains that cling to your clothing wash after wash. The higher temperatures generate far greater molecular movement in the water, allowing it to blast off dirt, grease, and oil stains that would otherwise remain in place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the last decade, we\u2019ve grown increasingly concerned about the environment, and deciding between washing clothes in hot or cold water has become an eco-conscious decision. While hot water washes are tough on stains, all that extra cleaning power comes at a cost. Around 90% of the energy used during a load of washing is spent on heating the water, meaning only 10% goes into running the machine! We can all reduce our carbon footprint by simply using cold water washes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s no pain quite like pulling your favourite jumper from the wash and discovering it\u2019s now more sickly salmon than hot pink. Dyed clothing is susceptible to colour bleeding in hot washes; we recommend washing brightly coloured clothing in cold washes to maintain its original colouring.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For your standard day-to-day dirt, cold washes are a far less taxing washing alternative to hot water. Higher heats, while tough on stains, are equally as tough on the fabric itself. Cold washing your clothing will significantly extend the shelf life of your favourite shirt.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Washing clothes in hot or cold water is less about which is better and more about when each method is better. The optimal temperature will depend on several factors, including the type of dirt, fabric, and the likelihood of colour running. Before making your way to your local laundromat<\/a> in any of our locations across New Zealand and Australia, a quick read of the washing label will send you down the right track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Washing Clothes in Hot or Cold Water \u2013 Which is Better? It\u2019s a well-rehearsed debate; is it better to wash clothes in hot or cold water? Those on the side of hot water will say that heat is best for tough stains and bacteria and, therefore, the superior washing method. The cold-water spokespeople will champion […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5675"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5675\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liquidlaundromats.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Benefits of Washing Your Clothes in Hot Water<\/h2>\n
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Gets the Job Done on Particularly Dirty Clothing<\/h3>\n
Kills Germs, Bacteria, and Viruses<\/h3>\n
Removes Greasy and Oily Stains<\/h3>\n
Benefits of Washing Your Clothes in Cold Water<\/h2>\n
The Eco-Friendly Option<\/h3>\n
Prevents Colour Running<\/h3>\n
Gentle on Your Clothing<\/h3>\n
The Final Verdict: Hot or Cold Wash?<\/h2>\n