Wash Smarter, Save Money, Stay Healthy

0:00On April 8th, energy prices are spiking for middle east tensions, even with a ceasefire, so gas and electric bills could jump when the price cap ends. But beyond saving cash, your washing machine temp matters for health too. Dr. Zand Van Telekin broke it down on BBC Morning Live, saying hotter washes kill germs but cost more. He points out 90 degrees boils everything dead, but it trashes your clothes and drains your wallet. 60 degrees handles bugs, like neurovirus, especially with good detergent and spend perfect if sickness is spreading in your house. Most folks run at 40 degrees, though 60 is common too, according to which. But 40? Dr. Zand calls it useless, too warm to save energy, too cool to zap germs, which? Agree 60 cleans greens better, but ups costs over 50%. About to 30 degrees, and you save nearly 40% versus 40, or go 20% for 62% savings on light loads. Use low-tembed detergent, save hotter blasts for stains or workout gear.

1:04Heavyly soiled stuff needs that heat kick. Meanwhile, keep your machine fresh with vinegar wipes, high-tembed clean cycles, and airing it out. Balance the temp to your needs, cut those bills and stay germ-free without overdoing it.