Most of us don’t think twice about the best temperature to wash laundry at – whether we're trying to remove stains, freshen up bedding, or give musty towels a proper clean. But according to a recent segment on BBC Morning Live, which has gained a fair bit of traction online, washing your clothes at too high a temperature could be doing more harm than good.
In the clip, Dr. Xand van Tulleken warns viewers that the correct temperature to wash clothes at is often lower than many people assume – and that regularly washing at high heats can damage fabrics, reduce the lifespan of garments, and waste money.
