Many people make a decisive mistake when cleaning the household and rely on warm water when cleaning. However, this is not only expensive, but also leads to a poorer cleaning result in many cases.
Water temperature decisive
When cleaning the household, attention is paid to a lot, but very few worry about the temperature of the water that is used for cleaning. However, it makes a decisive difference whether warm or cold water is used, according to Ökotest. However, the reason for this is not sustainability or cost aspects, but the fact that the use of warm water can have a negative impact on the cleaning result.
Preferably use cold water
The cause of this connection lies in the chemical composition of most of the cleaning agents used. Much of the all -purpose cleaners available in the trade are designed as so -called cold water cleaners. A main component of this remedy is alcohol, which can evaporate under the influence of heat, and can therefore lead to a suboptimal cleaning result when using too warm water. In addition to a negative impairment of the cleaning power, the use of warm water in connection with aggressive sanitary cleaners can lead to the release of harmful vapors. Consumers should therefore always pay attention to the instructions for use, which are printed on the products, according to Ökotest. In most cases, cold water should be preferred for cleaning floors, surfaces, windows or textiles.
Exception
In many cases, cold water is a better choice of everyday cleaning, but there is an exception. Warm water is irreplaceable when rinsing dishes, says Ökotest. The reason for this is the better fat and oil-soluity at higher temperatures. In addition, germs and bacteria are made harmless by the higher temperatures.
N. Lorenz / Redaktion Finanzen.net