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- Today different than before
- What should I consider before washing?
- Why should you prefer to wash your laundry at low temperatures?
Today different than before
New means and washing machines have changed a lot. What you should keep in mind when washing your clothes is revealed to us. Katharina Marquardt, Director of Science Communication at Procter & Gamble.
Honestly, who reads the application instructions on his detergent? After all, we have been washing our laundry for years, even decades, ourselves.
But in all that time, a lot has happened in the development of detergents. For example, today you often need much less detergent and softener for best results than before.
The rumor persists that you have to wash your laundry at 95 ° C on a regular basis, if only to maintain the washing machine in this way. But even that is long outdated in the new washing machines and equipment. Washing his clothes at 95 ° C even harms the environment .
What else is there for tips and tricks when washing clothes, Dr. Ing. Katharina Marquardt, director of science communication at Procter & Gamble (Ariel, Lenor, Fairy, etc.) .
What should I consider before washing?
"There are a few simple rules that you should always follow when washing to be able to wear your favorite clothes for as long as possible." Before doing the laundry, it is important to sort the garments well - white and colorful do not belong together in a machine like jeans and silk: To prevent white laundry from becoming gray and losing its radiance, it should only be washed together Red and dark textiles can only be washed with similar colors The simplest method is to pay attention to the care instructions in the individual items of laundry. that the laundry enters, discolors or gets a gray haze. "
How do I fill the washing machine correctly and which detergent do I use?
"For optimal washing results, the dosage of the detergent and the amount of laundry should be right.As a guideline, you can use the following trick: If there is still a handful of space between the laundry and the upper edge of the washing machine, the machine is optimally filled.Take care of the dosage: if you are super-compact The dosage is smaller, therefore always follow the dosing instructions on the package A correct dosage is gentle on laundry, the environment and the wallet. White laundry becomes radiantly pure with a heavy-duty detergent, while Color detergent brings colorful colors back to life Wool should only be washed with special detergents, preferably with the 'Wool Swing', which is already adjustable in many machines, in which the laundry no longer rotates, but only swings back and forth. "
How do I properly care for the fibers of my clothes?
67% of German women wear their favorite garment at least once a week * In order for these favorite items to stay as beautiful as possible for as long as possible, it is important to look after them optimally Fabric softener, such as Lenor, helps because it has a similar effect to the conditioner used to wash hair, and the fibers rub less together, providing better fiber protection. "
Can I wash my bras normally with the other clothes ?
" Bras should always be laundered in the laundry bag - not only to protect the bras, but also because hooks, eyelets or velcro straps could otherwise get caught in and damage other clothes - push-up bras or bras with plenty of stretch should be should not be washed above 30 ° C and not be hurled hard. "
Why should you prefer to wash your laundry at low temperatures?
"If you wash your laundry at low temperatures, the environment and your wallet will be easy on you, and changing it from 40 ° C to 30 ° C during washing will save you up to 30% of your laundry energy in a year so far only 19% of laundry loads have been washed at 30 ° C or less in Germany. ** Modern detergents are designed for colder temperatures. "
What do I do if I am allergic to detergent or softener?
"For people with sensitive skin, there are compact detergents that have a careful selection of ingredients, for example , and it can also help you customize your own washing habits, use additional rinse cycles and dose the detergent properly Laundry detergent."
* Source: Lenor Study on "Favorite Clothing", 2013 with 1, 000 German women between the ages of 25-65 years.
** Results of a European consumer study on washing machine use, 2009.
