Wash your jeans
There’s no getting around washing jeans. Some people swear that storing their denim in the freezer kills germs, but that’s a myth – the bacteria only go dormant.
Wash cold
Up to 75 per cent of the energy used for washing clothes goes toward heating the water. Your clothes will get just as clean in a cold-water wash and they’ll last longer – lower temperatures preserve dyes and reduce shrinkage.
High-efficiency is a worthy investment
Switching to a high-efficiency, Energy Star-certified machine not only saves you up to 25 per cent on your bills, it’s better for the planet. On an annual basis, a full-sized Energy Star machine can save more than 7500 litres of water compared to old-school washers.
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