HANG UP THE "NO ROOM" SIGN

Get the most out of each load by filling the washing machine drum to its maximum limit but never exceeding it (to make sure your clothes are clean). This way, you make good use of water, energy and the washing powder or liquid you have just used.

HURRY IT UP

What sense does a washing program make that takes an eternity to finish? The only thing you achieve is having to wait around for it for longer. If there are any stains on your clothes, they will still be there when the cycle finishes as we all know the best solution is to deal with stained clothes separately.

With a shorter wash cycle, clothes last longer, they don't lose their original colours, you use less energy and therefore reduce your electricity bill. So you see? There are only advantages!

GET INVOLVED IN "GLOBAL COOLING"

It's about washing your clothes, not boiling them!

Everyday clothes are not usually particularly dirty (only very stained clothes, such as work clothes, need high temperatures). Therefore, you can wash your clothes in cold or low temperatures and significantly reduce 80% of energy consumption in your home.

EXCESS HAS ITS PRICE

The majority of current detergents are concentrated, meaning that you can get very good results with a small dosage. You can also reduce that dosage if you don't have hard water in your area.

One way of knowing if the water is hard is to wash your hands with soap. If it doesn't lather easily, the water is hard. But if what you want is scientific information, a quick call to your water board will give you what you're after.

SOFTEN YOUR IMPACT

To give fabric bounce and fragrance, conditioner coats fibres with a thin film that does not dilute in water. It therefore leaves residue in pipes and wherever else it passes through (yes, that means in the environment as well). Why not try replacing it with a few drops of vinegar or essential oils?

HANG IT UP!

The tumble dryer is one of the highest energy-consuming electrical appliances and using it is not always necessary. A good spin cycle and a few hours in the sunshine can often do the same job without any cost for you or the planet.