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Housewives are used to believing that cold water cannot harm things. They say that only high temperatures can ruin things made of delicate fabrics. People believe that if you wash things made of durable fabrics, then neither high nor low temperature water can harm them. In fact, this is not the case. There are things that absolutely cannot be washed in cool water.
What things should not be washed in cold water?
Experts have explained in detail which items can only be washed in hot water. First, we are talking about towels and bed linen. They are a real magnet for allergens and bacteria. That is why, in order for washing not only to make things clean, but also to rid you of harmful microorganisms, it is important to wash them exclusively in hot water - and to set the temperature higher.
Secondly, the same can be said about kitchen towels – they have even more bacteria on them than bathroom towels. These textiles often accumulate a lot of grease and dirt, and cold water simply cannot dissolve them. Washing sportswear in cold water is possible, but cleaning such clothes in hot water will help get rid of the unpleasant odor.
By the way, experts recommend washing underwear and socks in hot water as well. The reason is simple, as in the case of sportswear – this approach will help get rid of bacteria that cause an unpleasant odor. Hot water is also needed to clean children's clothes properly. The thing is that it helps eliminate all possible allergens.
