By simply switching the dial on your washing machine from Hot to Cold you can save money on your power bills without compromising the cleanliness of your clothes.
Using cold water can save you up to 80% of the energy used by your machine because for a typical warm wash most of the energy used comes from the process of heating the water.
Hot washing is tougher on clothes – shrinking and damaging fabric as well as fading the colours.
Once your washing is done, consider using a clothesline, either indoors or outside, rather than an electric clothes dryer. By making these small and easy changes to your laundry routine you will save money for yourself and help the environment for everyone!
