Laundry is a never-ending chore, and it can be a costly one too.
While not all fabrics can be thrown in on a hot wash, washing at 30C doesn’t always seem to remove the dirt and grime.
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, many households are feeling the pinch and trying to cut costs in every way possible.
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While you can cut down on how often you’re washing certain items, you can’t put off doing a load of laundry altogether.
With that in mind, laundry experts revealed the ‘ideal’ way to wash your bedding to help cut costs but still making sure to remove all dirt and grime.
The Express spoke to cleaning specialists who shared their tips on doing laundry in a safe and cost-effective way.
One cleaning fan posted on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, as she was wondering about the best way to wash her bedding.
The comments soon came flooding in, with one person saying: “I use 60 for bedding and towels. 30 for everything else.” Another person agreed: “I put mine on 60 so they get really clean and it kills bacteria.”
And a third echoed: “Always do 60 for bedding & towels.”
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Some, on the other hand, chose a lower temperature: “I do mine at 40 and use anti-bacterial cleaners in with the softener l every week.”
If you do opt for a lower temperature, some brands make a laundry cleanser which helps to kill any bacteria more effectively.
Astonish, who have a Protect + Care Laundry Cleanser, “is a biodegradable additive which kills 99.9% of bacteria on your fabrics and inside the drum, even at low temperatures, giving you a hygienically clean wash”.
The product is “ideal for towels, children's clothes, sportswear, underwear, socks, bedding and more, with an allergen-free fragrance”.
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To use, simply add four capfuls to the fabric softener drawer of the machine and wash as normal using your usual laundry detergent.
Detergent company Smol, on the other hand, suggests changing the wash temperature based on whether you're using non-bio products or not.
Kathleen Bell, a sustainable cleaning expert at Smol told Express.co.uk: “Smol’s concentrated bio laundry capsules are best used in mid to low-temperature washes (ideally between 30-40 degrees).
“The detergent contains enzymes that help break down common stains, such as food stains, sweat stains, grass stains and grease. These enzymes are really effective at breaking down these hard-to-remove stains and lifting them from your clothes."
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