What temperature should you wash clothes at?

The washing temperature for clothes depends on the material and the type of dirt. You should always read the care instructions on the garments and follow these recommendations. Here are some general guidelines:

 

30°C

 

- Delicate fabrics: Silk, wool, and other sensitive materials. Hand washing is preferable for wool and silk.

- Colored garments: To preserve the colors and reduce the risk of fading.

40°C

 

- Everyday clothes: Cotton, synthetic materials, and blends.

- Delicate underwear: To ensure it gets clean enough.

- Rags: Some rags should be washed at 40*C

60°C

 

- Bed linen and towels: To get rid of dust mites; preferably use a longer wash cycle.

- Very dirty or stained clothes: Workwear, sportswear.

- Underwear and socks: To ensure they become completely clean.

90°C

 

- Very dirty textiles: Rags, cleaning cloths, and similar items.

- White cotton that can withstand high temperatures: To remove tough stains and disinfect.

- Contaminated: If you suspect that your textiles are contaminated, they need to be washed at higher temperatures (60 degrees and above). First and foremost, textiles from healthcare and social care should be washed in controlled processes at a laundry facility to ensure the cleanliness of the textiles. Soiled laundry from healthcare and social care is washed at a high temperature to kill microorganisms and thereby reduce the risk of spreading infection. 

Tips:

 

- Always read the care label on the garments: They provide specific instructions for that particular garment.

- Use a mild detergent: Especially for delicate fabrics and clothes washed at lower temperatures.

- Sort the laundry: Separate light and dark clothes, and wash similar materials together.

By following these guidelines, you can extend the lifespan of your clothes and ensure that they are thoroughly clean.

 

 

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Questions and answers 

  

 

1. At what temperature should underwear be washed?
Answer: Delicate underwear 40*C, other underwear 60*C 

 

2. At what temperature should towels be washed?
Answer: 60*C

 

3. At what temperature should bed linen be washed?
Answer: 60*C