A basket of groceries is becoming increasingly expensive, petrol prices are skyrocketing and in 2023 we will have to pay no less than 4 euros for a cubic meter of gas. So it’s time to reduce those insane gas prices. How? By using your washing programs in an economical way.
Did you know that a short washing program is the least economical option? We will discuss this and more unexpected tricks with you in this article.
Economical washing: tips to keep your energy bill low
Energy prices are skyrocketing: no one can ignore that anymore. But before we panic en masse, fortunately there are a number of smart solutions that can help you save energy. With your washing program, for example.
1. Choose the cold program
Are you shocked again by the number on your energy statement? Then it’s time to take a closer look at your washing habits. It is smart to run your laundry on the cold program of the washing machine. Not only do you save on energy prices, it is also better for the environment. In addition, cold washing ensures that your clothes stay beautiful for longer. This time, you can last longer than a few months with that pricey shirt.
2. Skip the short wash cycle
A washing machine is an energy drain, but short washing programs do not solve this problem. Although a short washing program saves time, it is not a wise choice from a financial point of view. The machine uses much more energy to clean the laundry in a shorter time. Do you have some laundry to do? Then go for a normal washing program on a low setting.
3. Wash on the eco setting more often
Of course: such a wash takes about 3.5 hours, but it is worth it. Because you wash at a low temperature, the eco program saves thirty percent energy. Saves you €0.07 per wash. Plus point: eco programs use less water, which saves you up to tens of liters per wash.
4. Turn off the machine after a wash
If you still think about your energy bill, if you never turn off the washing machine after washing, you will still consume a lot of energy unnecessarily. Lights that remain on also come on.
5. Go for the cotton program
If you love cotton shirts or prefer to sleep in cotton pants, then you are not a thief of your own wallet. The cotton program is a lot more economical with water and electricity than, for example, a ‘delicate wash’.
6. Wash during off-peak hours
If you mainly put your clothes in the washing machine at night and on weekends, those washes will not make as big a hole in your bank account. During off-peak hours you pay a lower electricity rate.
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