| Charles Self 2008-02-11, 9:25 am |
| On 11 Feb., 01:44, "Mrs Bonk" <a...@nospamcutey.com> wrote:
> I am not Australian or American but I am tagging along on this thread
> anyway. I am amazed that a machine that heats water is as odd to you as a
> machine that doesn't heat water is to me!
> I couldn't possibly wash certain items in cold or lukewarm water, they would
> feel and look dirty. Without doubt some of my whites need near boiling to be
> clean. Some final rinses should be warm but I can't remember which ones.
> If my label says wash at 60c or 40c or 95c how can I do that without a
> heater? I have had hot and cold intake machines but it is guesswork to get
> the right temperature on a front loader without a heater. I appreciate other
> countries don't always have access to the energy/water saving front loaders
> so maybe the temperature is easy to fix with an top loader?
> http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/usage_2.html#cl_q1
> This read is interesting imo and raises valid points
The labels only state the MAXIMUM temperature a garment can take, they
are not a recommendation for the actual washing temperature. After
all, you're really targeting the dirt and not the garment.
Most modern detergents use enzymes and tensides which dissolve in cold
water, so you should get good results even with a cold wash. Of
course you might be able to get better results with higher
temperatures, but at the expense of using a lot more energy and
putting greater strain on the fabric.
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