Tip 1: Do Not Wash
- Don't wash your clothes more often than absolutely necessary.
- Remove stains by hand and air out your clothes after each wear.
- Clothes are often washed unnecessarily. By washing your clothes less frequently, you can actively contribute to improving your carbon footprint.
Tip 2: Low temperatures
- Lower the washing temperature. 30 °C instead of 60 °C or cold instead of warm saves almost half the energy.
- Care symbols indicate the maximum possible washing temperature, without taking into account the impact of washing on the quality of the clothing.
- But today's detergents and modern washing machines achieve equally good washing results even at low temperatures.
Tip 3: Do not dry
- Air dry clothes instead of using a tumble dryer.
- Natural drying consumes no energy.
- Air drying clothes saves energy and keeps your clothes in shape and lasting longer.
Tip 4: Less ironing
- Save energy and effort!
- Remove the laundry from the machine immediately after the wash cycle has finished and hang it up. This prevents creasing.
- Perhaps you can simply take the dry (hung) laundry into the bathroom with you while you shower – the steam often removes wrinkles and creases.
tip5: professional cleaning
- What does your dry cleaner do for sustainability and environmental protection?
- If professional dry cleaning is necessary, ask about environmentally friendly solvents for cleaning.
- Professional dry cleaning – if recommended – is often essential to maintain the quality of your product and extend its lifespan.