Should all clothes be washed cold

Short answer: No. Cold washing is gentle on colour and fibres, but does not always remove bacteria and grease. Underwear, towels and bed linen need more than thirty degrees.

Cold washing suits tops

T-shirts and trousers come clean at thirty degrees. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Underwear should be washed warmer

Forty degrees removes bacteria that thirty does not always catch. See bamboo underwear for women.

Towels and bed linen too

They sit against the skin for many hours and pick up the most. See bamboo bed linen.

The detergent works with the temperature

An enzyme detergent works better at forty than at twenty degrees. See bamboo clothing for women.

Frequently asked questions

Should all clothes be washed cold?

No. Tops manage at thirty degrees, but underwear, towels and bed linen should be washed warmer.

Why is thirty degrees not always enough?

Because bacteria and grease are not always removed at that temperature. Forty degrees makes a noticeable difference.

Does the detergent matter?

Yes. Enzyme detergents work best within a certain temperature range, typically around forty degrees.