Many people think using hot or warm water to wash clothes is better than washing them in cold water because they believe the heat makes their clothes cleaner. But some detergent companies, including ...

Hot water helps to effectively kill bacteria and dust mites and more thoroughly disinfect fabrics to ensuring proper sanitization. Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.

Electrolux, GE Appliances, and Samsung have partnered with Tide to ensure that their washing machines are Tide Cold Certified. This certification means that these machines include a cold wash feature ...