Cold water for laundry

[Knight]

Didn't know this. Always used cold water detergents since they advertised better results.

• Energy Savings: Cold water washing can save energy, as a significant portion of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating water. Switching to cold water can reduce energy costs by up to 75%.
  
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• Fabric Protection: Cold water is gentler on delicate fabrics, such as lace and silk, and can help prevent shrinkage and fading, which is more common with hot water.
  
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• Stain Removal: Cold water can effectively remove many stains, including protein-based ones like blood, which may set into fabric when exposed to hot water.
  
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• Environmental Impact: Using cold water washing can have a positive environmental impact, as it reduces the energy consumption associated with heating water.
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[MACKTEXAS]

WIthout going into all the reasons why - since it would unnecessarily take too long - my washer is not even connected to the hot water, just the cold. Everything turns out fine, and colors last longer. Even if I could, I wouldn't get the hot water connected.

 

[Wombat]

I have never turned on the hot tap to my washing machine, never seen the point.

 

[Nathan]

I would like to save money, as propane is expensive, but I want my laundry clean.

 

[Blessed]

I always use cold water now. When my son was here, I had to use warm or hot on some of his things. He is a personal trainer and can get quite stinky LOL.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I use hot water for my sheets, towels, washcloths, and all cloth items that I use in the kitchen. We can’t see dust mites, but I have read that they live in everyone’s bedding and the only way to kill them is with hot water.

 

[oscash]

WIthout going into all the reasons why - since it would unnecessarily take too long - my washer is not even connected to the hot water, just the cold. Everything turns out fine, and colors last longer. Even if I could, I wouldn't get the hot water connected.

Same here, only use hot water in a bucket to soak dirty white collars and cuffs or stained tea towels.