Ecological - To Be Or Not To Be?

shiney · Apr 8, 2011

Have you tried taking the filter out and cleaning it? Also, have you checked the powder tray to see whether it has gone mouldy? That is a possibility even if you don't use it.

Val.. · Apr 8, 2011

shiney said: ↑
Have you tried taking the filter out and cleaning it? Also, have you checked the powder tray to see whether it has gone mouldy? That is a possibility even if you don't use it.
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Yes, cleaned the filter - although it didn't need cleaning, and the powder tray is fine!! :gaagh:

Val

Sheal · Apr 11, 2011

Hi Gemini,
Just another thought. Do you close your washing machine door when it's not in use, if so this could also be a factor. The machine will sweat and create bacteria/smells. I leave the doors slightly ajar on all my appliances, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer and microwave. Manufacturers usually state this on the instruction manual.

clare · Apr 12, 2011

shiney said: ↑
Do you use your washing machine at 30 degrees?

I have some questions about whether this is advisable.

We all try to be ecological to some degree and the washing powder manufacturers tell us that we should wash at 30 Degrees.

Pros and Cons:-

Pro,
1. We save water
2. We save power

As I am very sceptical about any manufacturers' claims I don't know whether this is really true. It does seem logical but does anyone know the correct answer?

Con,
1. Washing at 30 degrees does not kill dust mites - especially important to asthma sufferers
2. Washing at 30 degrees allows the machine waste pipes to become clogged with detergent residue, conditioner and body fats.

Although the dust mite dust will be washed away the mites themselves require a temperature above 56 degrees to kill them.
An occasional wash at 60 degrees is needed to keep the pipes clear of the residues. Some 'maintenance insurers' have refused to pay out for machines that have been damaged by clogged pipes because the machines were only run at 30 degrees.

I'm happy to have my comments shot down in flames but please give reasons for your arguments.

Over to you
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Wow thanks for that info. I nearly always wash at 30 degrees, and I'm sure our pipes have been clogging, yet I had no idea this could be down to the temperature we use.

I guess I'll use a higher temp a bit more often!

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Best ecological slug killer

A woodland in my town (from an Ecological POV)

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Best ecological slug killer

A woodland in my town (from an Ecological POV)

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