STOP believing these washing machine practices

3 washing machine myths you should stop believing right now:
1. Myth 1: More detergent means better cleaning - this causes more harm than good as the detergent residue cannot be removed in the normal rinse cycle causing skin irritation
2. Myth 2: Hot water means better cleaning - this not only fades your clothes but also increases your electricity bill. Modern washing machines can do a great job with cold water.
3. Myth 3: Self cleaning washing machines don’t need to be cleaned - while they clean the drum, other parts like the detergent compartment, lint filter, inlet pipe, gasket need to be cleaned manually.
What other practices do you follow?

[tonystank_kick]

Yes as a drycleaner this check all the boxes most detergent now have cold water reccomend on pack

[jasper]

Hot wash is actually good. They loosen the stains and remove them. Also, it removes the odor. Cold water cannot remove odor.

[gregoryrice]

Cold water washes are not able to clean as well as hot water. The temperature of the water must be the same temperature as the stain (i.e. sweat=98.6 degrees F).
Shrinking and fading on your clothes happens in the dryer. Before washing new clothes, soak them in white vinegar for 20 minutes. This will ‘set’ the dye to last longer. Air dry anything delicate that you want to preserve.

[invisiblerevolution]

I'm guilty of thinkin EXTRA equals CLEANER. 😅

[Dpegg]

I agree with most but hot washes are a must with bed sheets and towels

[mypriusisfaster]

Cold water washing is people that don't ever get dirty, have office jobs or don't do an hint of manual labor. I'm a school janitor and work on my cars on the weekend. Have 2 kids under 3 years old and a wife thats nursing/pumping. 95% of the stains that we have on our clothes would never come out using tap cold setting. Warm washing is a must for our clothes. Warm/hot wash also keep your washer from smelling like a sewer.

[BLane-xric]

Makes your machine last longer cleaning with less detergent, cleaning well and lower temp. I broke a machine in 3 years not cleaning filter and rim inside. I've had my current machine over 10 years, clean religiously once a month and filter and water pipe every week. It's good as new.

[anamaganda]

Warm to hot water helps get rid of oil stains, you can't do that in cold water

[rahulphoen]

Hot washes (60°C and above) are best for washing tough stain items or items that contain high levels of bacteria, for instance clothes worn by someone who has been ill.

[aravindvasudev]

Modern machines like LG AI DD recommend the spin speed and temperature for every wash program. Just follow them. Clothes will come out perfectly clean 😊

[namanydv_garud]

Completely agree 👍🏼 Learned it the hard way 😂

[franciir]

Ive learnt never to use fabric softener. It's bad for the machine, the environment, the clothes and your pocket. I use vinegar instead

[matthewlanders]

Thank you!!!
I was a excessive detergent offender definitely along with hot water!

[jamesm]

I like how hot water breaks down all the oil out of your clothes along with the proper soap powder.

[apknaturelover]

Warm water helps to sanitise and remove bacteria 🦠

[rainnmoon]

As someone who works in a clinical lab, hot water is a must lol i dont take any chances.

[kiki]

I'm still using hot water. Cold water never killed microorganisms.

[denovo]

This extra detergent thing is real .. so bad rashes I developed it was nearly impossible for me to sleep at night and it was so itchy I literally cried .. than I figured out it was excess detergent which caused trouble .. after that I make sure to extra rinse my clothes

[asmasultana]

Yes, I agree you, I have noticed these points while using washing machine

[Live_Loud]

Which brand makes most reliable washing machines?