Wash Everyday Clothes in Cold Water

Every time you run a washing machine, a good portion of the energy isn't spent spinning the drum, but on heating the water. That's why the program temperature is one of the most sensible settings to review.

When a Cold Wash Is Usually Enough

For everyday clothes with light soil (T-shirts, office wear, garments worn only for one day), a cold or low-temperature program is usually sufficient. Modern detergents are designed to work effectively even at low temperatures.

When a Different Temperature Might Be Needed

• Heavily soiled clothes or those with tough stains.
• Bedding, towels, and kitchen cloths.
• Baby clothes or clothes of sick individuals.
• Any garment whose label indicates otherwise.

In these cases, follow the garment's label and the detergent manufacturer's instructions.

Steps to Get Started

• Separate clothes by fabric type and degree of soil.
• Check each garment's label before changing your usual program.
• Consult your washing machine's manual: many models have specific cold or eco programs.
• Load the drum according to the manufacturer's indicated capacity, without overfilling.
• Treat stains before washing instead of increasing the temperature for the entire load.

Observe Your Own Results

Every household and every washing machine is different. If you track your bills and expenses in Maurvia, you'll be able to observe over time how these changes fit into your habits, without relying on generic figures.