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. It’s also better to wash ...

Aside from protecting your delicates, washing your clothes in cool water can also save you some money. “20 degrees saves 62% of your money compared to 40 degrees [104 degrees Fahrenheit], so ...

If your washing machine has an express cycle or speed wash setting, take advantage of it. Anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes in warm water will sufficiently cleanse most clothes, says Richardson.

Washing your clothes in cold water is just as effective as using hot water, according to Energy Star, General Electric Appliances, Consumer Reports and the American Cleaning Institute, a trade ...

“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.

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. It’s also better to wash certain ...

“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.

Washing your clothes in cold water is just as effective as using hot water, according to Energy Star, General Electric Appliances, Consumer Reports and the American Cleaning Institute, a trade ...