Does anyone really wash at 30 like the advert suggests we should?

Question

Or do people still use 40 and happily leave the tumble drier on all day....

Answer 1

I use the 30 setting and haven't noticed any difference and where possible I dry clothes naturally. On advantage of living on a hill is that there's usually a good breeze blowing

There's a scientific explanation and it's all to do with surfactants, more on Wikipedia here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfactant

Answer 2

It depends on the wash. Contrary to the adverts, 30 doesn't clean everything, so the dirty stuff goes still on 40 and sometimes even on 60. I work part-time in a restaurant and sometimes my shirts get really dirty and they have to go at 60.

Having that said, I never use the tumble drier; it's not even plugged in in our house. Clothes dry just as well on the line.

Answer 3

My machine doesn't have a 30, so I use 40 for most things.

As for the drying, my washing is hung outside on the line whenever possible, if not, I have a good old fashioned wooden clothes horse.

On the very rare occasions when I use the tumble dryer, I only use the low heat, to resemble a summer breeze. Using the high heat not only wastes electricity but cooks the clothes and makes them smell and feel horrible.

Answer 4

my washing machine is rubbish enough at 40 so im a bit scared to put it down to 30 altho i do use a faster wash in an aim not to have it going as long.

Dont have a tumble dryer so if its nice it goes on the line or over the banister. Dont see the point of trying to get a dryer, it ruins my clothes when I have used one and really is so uneccesary for one person alone. I can see why a big family over the winter would struggle without one tho

Answer 5

I have absolutely no idea`what temperature it washes at. I just put the stuff in, press the button, and take it our at the end. I hang my clothes out to dry when they're done. I use the same setting for every wash, except wool. When that setting breaks I use another, it's quite easy really. I once tried using conditioner but it all ran down the back of the draw so I don't anymore. I have a fantastic drying device, it's called my bathroom curtain rail. In winter I put a golf club over a heater and dry my clothes that way. I have a good life.

Answer 6

I was colors on 30 and some whites on 40, because I have a 1 yr old who makes a mess 30 DOES NOT get tough stains out. I also use the tumble dryer.

The reasons I use it is NOT because I want to be eco friendly, as far as I care that is just another way to tax us, but because it saves me money.

Answer 7

my clothes are never really that dirty so yes i was at 30 if they have a stain i usually switch to 40. to tell the truth i only like washing at 30 because it saves money in the long run. don't use a tumble dryer unless absolutely necessary

Answer 8

My washing machine doesnt have a 30 degree wash so i use a 40.

Dont like the tumble dryer it shrinks things..or maybe i'm gettin fat..lol
But it uses a hell of a lot more energy than the washing machine so thats another reason i dont use it. It costs too much!

Answer 9

I now wash at 30, I don't understand really how it makes that much difference but if it benefits an some way then I don't have a problem doing it. My clothes look just as clean coming out as they did before

Answer 10

I wash at 35!

You get a nice balance of clean clothes and reduced energy costs.

I would stop using the tumble drier - if it stopped raining that is... ;-)