Saving money when washing laundry and protecting the environment? So your laundry will still be clean and pure

Do you always use the same washing program, the same detergent, an old washing machine?

Humans are

.

Have the said

routines

also settled in with you

?

It might be worthwhile to reconsider - for your wallet but also for the environment.

Which is the best washing machine?

When purchasing a new washing machine *, pay attention to the energy efficiency class.

Even if the

comparatively expensive to purchase, the investment is worthwhile in the long term due to the saved energy costs.

You should also consider the

: singles or couples may need a smaller model than families.

Do the washing machine fill up?

You save the most energy by making a wash cycle as full as possible and making

.

It is therefore advisable to wait until enough dirty laundry has accumulated before filling the washing machine.

.

But how full can you make the washing machine without overloading it?

With normal laundry, there should be about one hand space in the washing drum, whereas with easy-care laundry, the washing drum should be filled to around 60 percent.

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What is the best detergent?

It's better to use powder detergent instead of detergent, because

detergent

is both

as well as

than liquid detergent.

, unlike

detergents, do not contain bleach and are therefore more

on the environment and on clothing

.

You should

wash

delicate fabrics made of wool or silk with

such as wool detergent.

The

of washing powder is stated on the packaging.

But it also depends on how

your laundry is and how

your water is.

In general, do not use

.

However, you shouldn't be sparing with the quality of the detergent, because the worse the detergent, the more often you have to wash your laundry.

Treat stains before washing

Stubborn stains such as

,

or

should be treated before washing.

Either you soak the laundry or you wash it off with cold water and soap.

has proven to be an effective remedy for stains.

You can also treat stains with

.

Which washing program should I use?

A washing machine needs most of its energy for

of the water.

The higher the temperature, the more electricity the device consumes.

laundry

can be

washed

at

,

at

Celsius.

To prevent bacteria, viruses and fungi from spreading inside the washing machine, it should be washed every three weeks at 60 degrees.

Pay

: You can wash 90 degrees laundry at 60 degrees, 60 degrees laundry with 40 degrees and 40 degrees laundry with 20 or 30 degrees.

Despite the lower temperatures, your laundry will be clean thanks to the ingredients in the detergent.

Dear Eco: Avoid short wash programs

On

and

can do

prewash

.

Instead, choose

.

Although these take a little longer, they consume less energy.

In the Eco program, laundry is soaked for longer and, with the same cleaning power, uses less electricity due to the low temperatures to remove stains and clean the laundry.

However, be careful with the clothing of contagious people such as those with intestinal infections or the flu.

This laundry should definitely be washed at higher temperatures to kill pathogens.

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You don't need a dryer for your laundry

On the one hand, you save the acquisition costs if you do without a tumble dryer.

On the other hand, the potential to save electricity costs is enormous if you do without a dryer in everyday life.

So if you can, hang your laundry out to dry in the

.

Reduce washes: put on special work clothes

When doing activities that get your clothes dirty quickly, it is advisable to wear special clothing.

For example an

in the

or when

.

or

recommended

in the garden when

or working with

.

This reduces your mountain of laundry, because work trousers and aprons can simply be brushed out and hung out in the fresh air.

This saves you unnecessary washing and reduces your electricity consumption.