Visiting my parents, my mom seems disappointed to find me washing my clothes in cold water, she says it’s just not right but couldn’t quite explain why.
I’ve washed all of my laundry using the “cold” setting on washing machines for as long as I can remember. I’ve never had color bleeding or anything similar as seems to affect so many people.
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heat improves the effect of most cleaning agents, it increases the ability of water to dissolve anything, and it helps get oils (which can solidify at low temperatures) off of clothing.
the problem is that certain fibers and weaves are changed by heat. shrinking, binding, etc.
that’s the basic trade-off.
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