When To Use Warm Water For Laundry
While doing laundry, many people resort to cold water for everything. Cold washes preserve colors and help some detergents work better. However, cold water does not kill germs or pathogens; only warm water does that.
Whenever you need to sanitize laundry, use warm water. Bedsheets, diapers, and bath and kitchen towels require warmer water. Man-made fibers survive in warm water rather than hot water, according to WASH Laundry. Cold wash helps dark colored-clothes retain their vibrance.
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