Answers to the "ideal" temperature for washing linens and "how often to change linens"

It's cold and damp outside, dry days are rare, and water and electricity bills have never been higher. However, these beds have yet to be changed. If you're considering turning down the temperature on your washing machine to save energy and money , you may have been wondering what temperature to set to ensure your laundry is always hygienically clean. .

And then, of course, there's the dilemma of how often to change the bed linen. Luckily, Express.co.uk spoke to a range of laundry experts who shared the best temperature for washing bed linen, how often and their thoughts on using a clothes cleaner.

The questions that sparked the debate began on the Facebook group, Cleaning Tips from Ms. Hinch. When asked whether 60 degrees Celsius was "the best wash for bed linen and sheets", the answers poured in. One person said: "I use 60 degrees Celsius for sheets and towels. 30 for everything else. Another agreed, "I set mine to 60 to get really clean and kill bacteria." And a third said, 'Always do 60 for sheets and towels.'

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Others chose a lower temperature: "I make mine at 40°C and use antibacterial detergent with the fabric softener every week." And another agreed: "Due to the newer powder detergents available, it's perfectly acceptable to wash linens and such on the 30th."

The advice went on. One person suggested adding natural detergents to laundry to ensure hygienic cleaning: "I alternate soda and white vinegar every wash, no problem at 30."

Big brands have also clicked on the detergent idea, with several manufacturers making products that can be added to a wash to kill bacteria at a lower temperature. Express.co.uk has previously spoken to Astonish, who have Protect + Care Laundry Cleaner , which "is a biodegradable additive that kills 99.9% of bacteria on fabrics and in the drum, even at low temperatures, giving you a get hygienically clean laundry."

The product is "ideal for towels, children's clothing, sportswear, underwear, socks, bedding and more, with an allergen-free fragrance." It is used by adding it to the fabric softener drawer of the washing machine. Then wash as normal with your usual detergent.

For its part, Smol suggests varying the washing temperature depending on whether organic or non-organic products are used. Kathleen Bell, sustainable cleaning expert at smol, said: "Smol Concentrated Organic Washing Pads are best suited for medium to low temperature washes (ideally between 30 and 40 degrees).

"The detergent contains enzymes that help break down common stains like food stains, sweat stains, grass stains and grease stains. These enzymes are really good at breaking down those hard-to-remove stains and loosening them from clothes.

"Smol's non-organic wash capsules don't contain the same enzymes but are still effective at killing germs and bacteria while still being super soft and tender. For non-biological washes, you may need to use a higher temperature setting to facilitate the cleaning process.

As for how often you should wash your sheets, Ryan Thaker, Marketing Manager at MattressNextDay, said: "The general guideline is that when your sheets are damp and 'sweaty', those sheets and pillowcases should be removed and the linens changed at least once a week. after a good night's sleep, it's worth washing and drying them to keep them fresh for the next night.

"Some medical conditions require your bed to be as clean as possible, free of bacteria and dust that can cause allergies. If you have skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, or respiratory conditions like asthma , these can be made worse by exposure to dust or bacteria. , so you should wash your bedding as often as possible.

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