“Cold water washing is good for your clothes, good for your wallet and good for Mother Earth," Brian Sansoni at the American Cleaning Institute said.

Cold-water washing can reduce energy costs and remove stains and wrinkles. Delicate fabrics and dark and colorful clothes also wash better in cold water. Skip Navigation ...

Washing clothes in hot or warm water may also work better in cold-weather states, where tap water reaches 40°Fahrenheit or lower in the winter, General Electric says.

Cold-water washing can reduce energy costs and remove stains and wrinkles. Delicate fabrics and dark and colorful clothes also wash better in cold water. Skip Navigation ...

Cold-water washing can reduce energy costs and remove stains and wrinkles. Delicate fabrics and dark and colorful clothes also wash better in cold water. Skip Navigation ...

Washing clothes in hot or warm water may also work better in cold-weather states, where tap water reaches 40°Fahrenheit or lower in the winter, General Electric says.

Washing clothes in hot or warm water may also work better in cold-weather states, where tap water reaches 40°Fahrenheit or lower in the winter, General Electric says.