Simple ways you can reduce how much doing washing costs by £162 a year

With the cost of living crisis putting financial pressure on households across the country, many are worried about the impact of rising energy, food, rent and mortgage costs and looking to make savings wherever possible.

Using washing machine, tumble dryer and laundry detergent lab tests, consumer advice company Which? has devised five simple steps consumers can take to save up to £162 on their laundry costs this winter.

Home products and services editor Natalie Hitchins said: “Many consumers are worried about huge energy bills this winter, especially given a lot of people are already feeling the pressures of the cost of living crisis. However, Which? has identified a few simple ways to cut laundry costs.