5 tips for sustainable washing

Use these tips if you want to wash in a more sustainable way:

• Tip 1. Dose your detergent.
• Tip 2. Wash a full drum of laundry.
• Tip 3. Use the Eco cycle or wash at a cold temperature.
• Tip 4. Select the right amount of revolutions per minute.
• Tip 5. Dry your laundry energy-efficiently.

Never use too much detergent and fabric softener, because it's bad for the environment and your clothes. Adjust the amount of detergent to the load in the drum. On the dosing advice of the detergent label, you can find how much milliliters you'll need. Do you want to have the washing machine and fabric softener dosed automatically? Choose a washing machine with automatic detergent dosing. This'll automatically add the right amount of detergent, so less rinsing is needed. You clothes will also last longer thanks to this.

Preferably wash full drums of laundry, so you wash less often. Just make sure a fist can fit between the laundry and the top of the drum. Not always possible to fill the drum? Choose a washing machine with a load sensor. This way, the cycle adjusts to the amount of laundry, so you save water and energy.

To save energy, you can use the Eco cycle instead of a regular cycle. You'll need a little more patience, but you can wash in an energy-efficient way. You can also use a wash cycle at 20°C or 30°C, for example when your laundry isn't very dirty. The detergent cleans your clothes properly. Your clothes will also stay nice for longer thanks to the low temperature.

Do you put your laundry in the dryer? Select a wash cycle with a high speed. With 1400 or 1600RPM, your laundry will come out of the drum relatively dry. Your bedding won't have to dry for as long thanks to this, which saves energy. Do you prefer to hang your laundry to dry? Choose a lower speed to save energy. This'll also make your clothes wear less fast.

The most sustainable way is to dry your wet laundry on a drying rack or umbrella drying rack. Do you prefer to use a dryer? Choose an energy-efficient dryer. With an A+++ heat pump dryer, you can save up to € 115 on annual energy costs compared to a condenser dryer. This is better for the environment and your energy bill.

Do you want to save even more on your energy costs? View all our tips. That way, you can save energy with all appliances of your household. Useful, now that prices are increasing. For example, clean the condenser of your dryer on a regular basis so it remains energy-efficient. This allows you to use less energy and contribute to a better environment. We're happy to help you with our tips.