Wash smarter
Wash less often
Jeans, jumpers and jackets rarely need washing after every wear. Air them out instead.
Wash cooler
30°C is enough for most everyday clothes and is gentler on fibres and colours.
Follow the care label
It tells you the temperature, cycle and drying method the fabric can take.
Fasten everything
Do up zips and buttons, and turn clothes inside out, to cut down snags and rubbing.
Use a laundry bag for delicates
It protects tights, lingerie and anything with straps or lace.
Deal with stains early
A stain left for days, or put through a hot wash and the dryer, is how many good clothes end up as rags. Treat marks as soon as you can, with the right spray for the stain.
Food, drink and body stains
Enzyme Powered, the pink bottle.
See Enzyme PoweredOil, grease and body oils
Pro Formula, the blue bottle.
See Pro Formula
Dry and store with care
Line-dry when you can
Tumble drying wears fibres and can shrink natural fabrics.
Dry knitwear flat
Hanging wet jumpers stretches them out of shape.
Store clean
Put clothes away clean and dry: stains and body oils left on stored clothes can darken over time.
Use the right hangers
Wide or padded hangers for coats and shirts; fold knitwear.
Top tips
- Check pockets before washing: a tissue or a pen can ruin a whole load.
- Treat collars and underarms before they build up a ring or a yellow mark.
- Repair small holes and loose buttons straight away, before they grow.
Questions
Far less often than most people do. Wash them when they're dirty or smell, not after every wear. Treat small marks as they happen and air them out between wears.
Generally, yes. Cooler washes are gentler on fibres and colours. Treat stains first so you're not relying on a hot wash to shift them.
Not always, but heat and tumbling wear fabric and can shrink some fibres. Line-dry or use a low heat where the care label allows.