Think you’re a pro at doing your laundry? It could be time to think again. Turns out, washing at cooler temperatures may be the way to go – for the benefit of the planet, your clothes, and your bank balance. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Once upon a time, warmer may have been better, but washing machines have changed, as have detergents, meaning you no longer have to use hot water to get your clothes clean (though there are some exceptions to the rule, as we’ll see later).

“By design, modern washers are well equipped to handle cold water,” GE Appliances explains . “Not only are modern washers designed for cold water, but many detergents have enzymes that can start to work in temperatures as low as 60°F [15.6°C], an

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