Doing Laundry with cold water.

The only things that don’t get washed in cold are sheets and towels.

That’s always been the way in my house

Me too MOnica. My towels used to smell after washing regularly on 30 degree which isn’t hot enough to kill bacteria, but not necessary to use all the other chemical rubbish which is advertised to make washing nicer, perfumed etc.

I stick to hot water and a soap based detergent. I have a skin allergies and like to keep washing simple.

I remain unconvinced that using caustic chemical based detergents, WM disinfectants (isn't that a contradiction in terms) is more environmentally benign that just heating the water a bit more and using less damaging detergents.

I wash at 30 with a laundry egg. Everything comes out perfectly clean.

I don't suppose I could do it if I was washing for a car mechanic or a farmer - but for a retired female it works perfectly well.

I use 30 degree temperature for washes, and a well known biological washing liquid, colour for coloured garments and white for white garments. I use a reputable softener and some a laundry disinfectant if necessary. My washing is always clean and fresh. Line dry if possible, if not I use the dryer. DH cleans the washing machine with the steam cleaner every few weeks.

Have tried all these environment saving tips re washing. I don't think anything gets clean so stopped. I also don't understand these ads where everyone gets covered in mud and chucks the clothes in a machine with the wonder tablet . Has never worked for me.