Tips to wash your clothes without neglecting the environment

 

It is very important to take care of all aspects of life, from health, homes, to the environment. While more and more countries are tackling environmental issues, especially with the rise of single-use products, manufacturers of these also have a responsibility to help address the problem of climate change.

This commitment to offering users options that put environmental sustainability at the forefront has led companies to invest in research and development of green products. However, consumers can also help, from home, with the conservation of the environment by making small changes in their daily routines.

Here are some tips to make washing your clothes as ecological as possible.

1. I reduced carbon emissions with saving technologies. While a staple of daily life, electricity production generates the second highest share of greenhouse gas emissions, so it is important that consumers choose eco-friendly washing machines.

Using hot water during a wash cycle consumes a great deal of energy; in fact, 75% of the energy required during a hot water wash cycle is used for heating only. Therefore, to reduce the energy used to do laundry, prioritize a cold wash or other optimized temperature settings.

2. I reduced the use of water, detergent and number of washes. Another way you can reduce the amount of energy you use is to decrease the wash time or the number of washes you do in the week. Expect to do a full load of laundry a week, instead of doing two or three small loads; in this way, excessive and unnecessary consumption of water and time is avoided.

To reduce washing time, I turned to the alternatives that technology offers you. For example, use washing machine programs that are Eco, which shorten the washing time and require less soap.

On the other hand, keep in mind that many garments are made of synthetic materials, variations of plastic, which release micro-plastics with each wash and the same happens with some detergents. To reduce the effects on the environment, it is important that you wash your clothes as often as necessary.

As for the use of detergent, use only the necessary amount when washing clothes. While each load of laundry you wash will be different, the best way to ensure that you don't waste detergent or water when washing is to use the most appropriate cycle feature for each load.

3. Future-ready appliances built to last. One last tip to make your clothes as environmentally friendly as possible is to choose household appliances that last a long time, a decision that contributes to reducing waste in landfills, preventing environmental pollution and reducing greenhouse gases created in the production of new materials. 

The technology brand's washers and dryers are designed for long-term use and come with leading warranties, so users can be confident that their appliance choices are the best for the environment.

In case of renovating the washing machine or any other appliance, find out what recycling alternatives exist in your city and thus ensure its responsible disposal.