What motivates you to wash your clothes in cold water?

Why It Matters

Roughly 90% of the energy used to wash clothes comes from making the water hot. By simply washing your clothes in cold water, you can save money and help the planet — and it'll make your clothes last longer too.

Comments

Join the community discussion

Please wait while we load the comments…

Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future

Take Action

Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference

Polls

Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics

Cast Your Vote

Do you think gas stoves should be banned nationwide?

776 participants

Cast Your Vote

Has your car battery ever broken down?

228 participants

Cast Your Vote

How many times do you do laundry each week?

785 participants

What motivates you to wash your clothes in cold water?

Comments

Related Articles

Your laundry machine is using you more power than you think — here are 3 ways to save money when cleaning clothes

You could save $250 a year by making 1 simple change to your laundry routine — here's how to try it

This growing laundry trend will save you money and is better for your clothes — here's why some people are resisting change

Take Action

Wash your clothes in cold water

Switch to powdered detergent

Make your next washer and dryer eco-friendly

Polls

Welcome to your guide