In our effort to fight against climate change, we are looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and turn to more eco-friendly solutions. Here are the best laundry practices for sustainable washing in your Faber Residence home.
Don’t use plastic
Stop using plastic laundry baskets and detergent containers. Invest in woven or wicker baskets as an alternative to store your laundry, and choose to get refills for the liquid detergents and fabric softeners you use. Plastic takes a long time to break and this affects our ecosystem and clogs our waterways.
Invest in energy-efficient washing machines
Investing in smart washing machines can have many benefits, with advanced features such as adjusting the temperature of the water and settings that can be customized. They can save energy, detergent, and water because the machine uses up fewer resources and helps you cut back on electricity costs. Inverter washers have longer lifespans too, compared to normal washing machines, since they have brushless motors, less moving parts, and require minimal maintenance.
Wash less often
Do your laundry less often. Jeans, pullovers and jackets can be used multiple times before being thrown into the laundry. This can help you reduce your laundry load, reducing the frequency with which you do your laundry.
Wash in full loads
Washing in full loads is a better solution if you are going for an eco-friendly approach compared to washing in smaller loads. Full loads can maximize the energy and water that is used and get all the laundry done in one go. Just be careful not to overload the washing machine.
Opt for natural clothing fiber
Try going for clothing made from wool, hemp, natural cotton, and bamboo to minimize the harm to our environment, if you are looking to go eco-friendly beyond washing.
Use cold water
Opt for cold water when you can, because the energy that your washing machine uses goes to heating the water you pour. This takes about 90% of the energy of the washing machine, so choosing the cold setting is a more eco-friendly solution.
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