Avoid ‘most expensive time of the day’ to wash laundry and opt for ‘magic hour’ instead
With household budgets more stretched than ever, cleaning and laundry experts have shared the cheapest time to do laundry.
A nationwide study by cleaning and laundry expert Dr. Beckmann has unveiled that 85 percent of Britons admit to washing their laundry during the most expensive time of day.
According to the experts, the most expensive time of day to wash clothing is between the hours of 8am and 10pm, when energy bills are highest.
As well as this, one in 10 Britons admitted to washing their clothes between 4pm and 7pm, despite this being “the most expensive time of day” to use the washing machine.
The experts said: “Depending on the energy tariff, the time of day you wash your clothes can also drastically impact the cost of running your washing machine.
“Electricity suppliers usually increase their prices during peak times of day when energy usage is at its highest.”
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The cleaning and laundry experts have suggested avoiding peak times, and instead recommended doing laundry between the morning “magic hour”.
This is the hours between 7am and 8am when energy costs are at their lowest.
Natasha Brook, spokesperson for the company, said: “One of the simplest ways to cut household costs is by regularly cleaning and maintaining your washing machine and also by doing the laundry during off-peak hours.
“We recommend the optimal time for laundry as 7am and 8am. It’s also crucial to regularly service and clean your machines every two months or 30 washes to reduce unnecessary cost on repairs.”
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Britons can also cut their energy usage by washing at a lower temperature, as the higher the heat the more energy used to clean the garments.
Dr. Beckmann recommends reducing your washing to 30C which cuts costs by 38 percent.
If it’s a lightly used piece and isn’t stained, households could even reduce the temperature to 20C, which can reduce fees by a whopping 62 percent.
In the winter, also avoid using the tumble dryer during peak hours as this could bump up energy bills.
For households without a tumble dryer, dehumidifiers can work a treat to dry washing without increasing bills too much.
Other ways to reduce bills when washing include making sure you’re only washing full loads as well as using less detergent.
