If you make any of these mistakes before starting your washing machine, you’re probably paying more than you should.
Starting the washing machine is something we all do almost every day, often without thinking about it.
However, before doing so, it is important to be careful to avoid some small mistakes that can make us spend much more on our bills and waste energy.
Let’s find out what they are.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO MAKE THE WASHING MACHINE
On average, the energy and water consumption required to wash a washing machine can vary depending on several factors, including the capacity of the washing machine, efficiency energy of the model and the selected washing program. However, in general, the average energy consumption for a wash cycle is between 0.5 and 2.5 kWh, while the water consumption is around 40 to 60 liters.
Taking into account energy and water costs, it is estimated that the average cost of a wash cycle is around 0.30 to 0.50 euros. Please note that these values are only a rough estimate and can vary significantly depending on the factors mentioned above, as well as location-specific energy and water rates.
To reduce your energy bill, it is advisable to use low temperature wash programs, fill your washing machine to capacity and consider purchasing models with higher energy performance. But now let’s see in detail what mistakes you should not make when washing in the machine, to save on the bill.
Starting The Washing Machine With Too Much Detergent
The first mistake to avoid when machine washing is using too much detergent. In fact, too much detergent produces an excessive amount of suds which traps bacteria and dirt, compromising the complete rinsing of certain areas such as collars.
In addition, the foam could remain in the drum even at the end of the wash, forcing us to repeat the cycle to eliminate it completely. This leads to greater energy consumption and increased costs.
Use Any Detergent and Do Not Divide Clothes
The second mistake is to use any detergent. Choosing the right detergent is essential to achieve optimal washing results. It is advisable to use capsules rather than liquid detergents, as the latter tend to be more dispersive and require independent adjustment of the quantity to be used.
In addition, it is important to separate light and dark elements. Sorting clothes into white, dark and light before washing is important to avoid the risk of damaging white items and having to launder them later, at extra cost.
The same goes for the preservation of tissues over time. Heavier clothing, such as sweaters and jeans, should be washed separately from delicate items to preserve them and achieve better results, which will save us money.
Starting The Washing Machine With The Wrong Load
Another mistake to avoid is starting the washing machine with too much or too little. It is important to fill the washing machine correctly, avoiding wasting products, water and energy by washing just a few clothes.
At the same time, you should not overload the washing machine, as excessive load can compromise washing efficiency, preventing the detergent from acting on all surfaces of the clothes. And in the end, we could find ourselves, once the wash is finished, with clothes still stained, having to be washed again, with a considerable waste of water and energy.
In conclusion, avoiding these mistakes before starting the washing machine is essential to avoid wasted energy and additional costs. Using the right amount of detergent, choosing the right detergent, dividing clothes correctly, and loading the washing machine appropriately are all important steps in achieving an effective and efficient wash.
In this way we will reduce the environmental impact and save considerably on the bill.
