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How to Determine the Correct Water Temperature for Laundry Day
Are you ever confused on what wash temperature to use on your laundry? Over the years there seems to have been a loss of the art of washing clothing to their optimal levels. Below is a guide on how to choose the best washing temperature based on the clothing you are washing.
Hot Water Wash:
Hot water is the most effective temperature setting for cleaning. However, it is not recommended for all fabric types. This temperature should be used on sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavy work clothes, and cloth diapers. It is the best cleaning for items soiled by oil, grease, or ink.
Warm Water Wash:
The warm water is useful for providing a thorough cleaning on light and moderately soiled clothing without causing damage and less fading of colors with fabrics. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in permanent press and knitted clothing. On some washers it is even offered in the rinse cycle. This temperature should be used with non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press clothing, silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic fabrics.
Cold Water Wash:
The cold water is the ideal for delicate items. Its cleaning abilities are not as great as hot or warm water washes but is useful for colors that bleed easily or sensitive fabrics. This temperature for washing will save energy over the others by not having to heat the water. You will also find that wrinkling and shrinking is reduced
A Note On Water Temperatures
When selecting colder temperatures please make note of how it will interact with detergents. As temperatures of water drop below 60°F detergents become less effective at dissolving. This will result in a less effective cleaning and in some cases cause more lint residue to form. It is with this in mind that we at Bill & Rod’s Appliance recommend that you avoid the “Tap Cold” water setting in the winter in the northern states. Using a washer that has automatic temperature control will monitor temperatures and adjust to ensure the temperature will effectively breakdown the detergent.
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About Us:
Bill & Rod’s Appliance has come a long way since 1963, and that’s because of you, the customer. We started with just a small storefront, and now we have an entire 10,000 square foot showroom in Livonia and 6300 square foot showroom in White Lake with appliances and grills that fit any need. We carry all the industry’s top brands because we only carry brands we would sell to our friends or family, and we run the business the same way. Buy with confidence with our price match guarantee on appliances and grills that you are always getting the best price. Our top-notch installers work directly for us and will make certain you are satisfied with your appliance installation. We look at each customer as a chance to build a new relationship, and that’s the type of service you will get. Bill & Rod’s Appliance also has expert service and appliance parts department with trained technicians dedicated to making your life easier. We know a new appliance isn’t needed, and sometimes you need that one part or the right expert to work their magic to fix your appliance, and at Bill & Rod’s Appliance, we got you covered. We serve a wide area, so if you are in Livonia, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Canton, Westland, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Northville, Plymouth, Novi, Milford or White Lake, give us a call and let us take some of the stress out of buying an appliance! We are family owned and operated for 3 generations with the same family, and the legacy of quality stands firm. Bill & Rod's Appliance is small enough to care, but big enough to compete. Come join our family and see the difference today!
Livonia Showroom: 15870 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
White Lake Showroom: 8010 Cooley Lake Rd., White Lake, MI 48386
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