Washing machines
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Good laundry habits the easy way
Tipping more soap powder into a machine doesn't make your clothes any cleaner. It merely puts a greater load on the environment. Read here how you can limit your energy consumption when you wash clothes.
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Buy
The Energy Saving Label confirms that you are getting the most energy efficient machine.
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Find washing machine (front loading)
Filled from the front and wider than top loading machines.
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Find washing machine (top loading)
Top loading washing machines are smaller than front loading machines.
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Washing and drying advice
Save up to 55% of the energy used by your machine by halving the wash temperature.
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Cold wash
Cold water washing powder washes clean down to 20º C.
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Environment
You can do your bit for the environment by following a few simple rules when washing clothes.
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Facts
An average household of 2.2 persons washes approximately 600 kg of clothes per year.
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Energy Saving Label
Requirements for washing machines.
Page last updated 28.05.2009