Scientists from Deakin University in Australia explained which settings of the washing machine should be used to extend the life of the laundry. This was reported by news portal Speech.
Water equivalent to 21,000 Olympic swimming pools is used every day in household laundries around the world. Fibers in clothing enter the environment through air and water. This usually goes unnoticed, but clothes deteriorate over time. Improper use of the washing machine causes environmental pollution and damage to clothes.
Various factors play a role: type of washing machine, washing program, detergents, temperature, time, fabric type and thread structure. Top-loading machines tend to be harsher on fabrics.
“For daily stains, short-term low temperature programs are usually sufficient. Select longer or higher temperature cycles only for the garments you are interested in. As a rule, washing machine programs are carefully selected from the combinations of water volume, agitation intensity and temperature recommended by the manufacturer. “Scientists take into account the type of fabric and its purity level,” he said.
Additionally, some fabrics, such as knits or wool, lose fiber more easily than others. Such items should be washed less frequently or by hand. Experts also insist against using large amounts of chemicals.
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