How to choose the right temperature for the washing machine? Let's find out

Washing clothes in the washing machine can be challenging. Let's be honest: sooner or later, everyone has washed some clothes on the wrong wash cycle. This error can lead to clothes shrinking, getting stained and/or losing their color. And this mishap can also impact our wallets.

So, this article will cover the age-old topic of the correct washing temperatures for clothes in the washing machine. What's the right temperature to set and what are the risks? The answers to these questions are by no means obvious.

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The clothes we put in the washing machine are not all the same - this goes without saying. And each item of clothing comes with a washing instruction label that we should be aware of.

Although most modern washing machines allow clothes to be washed at very high temperatures, some precautions must be taken in this regard (even when the appliance has a self-regulating function). In fact, many believe that the higher the temperature, the cleaner the clothes will be - but this is an urban myth.

Very few garments need to be washed at 60+ degrees C. In fact, at this temperature, the majority of fabric types run the risk of being damaged.

At 40 degrees C, you can do an effective wash, cleaning and sanitizing most regular garments.

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So, higher temperatures do not necessarily mean cleaner clothes. At lower temperatures, our garments will still be clean, sanitized and fresh and we will also save on our energy bill. But be aware that short-cycle washes may not give us the results we want.

In short, it's best to err on the side of caution and always read the washing instruction labels sewn into your clothes before starting up your washing machine!