Washing Machine: Here's How Much Each Wash Costs You!
Everyone has a washing machine.
And when you have a family of 4, it rotates every day.
Unfortunately, launching a machine is not free!
You have to pay for the laundry, but in addition it costs electricity and water ...
How much ? To help you, we've done the math for you.
Here's how much it costs you each time you start a cycle.
Each machine costs you € 0.93 for electricity and water. Look :
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There you go, now you know how much it costs you every time a washing machine is started at home!
It hurts the wallet, doesn't it?
Especially when you realize how much it's been over 1 year ...
Each year, you have for 70 € for a family of 4!
Or if you are alone, that makes 44 € per year.
These calculations are made on the basis of 1 kWh = € 0.18 including tax (price per average kWh at EDF) and on the basis of 1 m3 of water = € 3.39.
How to lower the cost of machine washing?
Want to save money on washing your laundry at home?
Good idea considering the price it costs on a daily basis!
The problem is that it's difficult to separate from your washing machine ...
Hand washing clothes is almost impossible for a family of 4 ...
Fortunately, you can save money elsewhere.
Starting with the laundry which costs an arm and a leg! For that, I recommend our economical homemade laundry recipe here.
You can then make your own fabric softener following our homemade recipe here or even better use white vinegar instead.
Finally, don't forget to clean your washing machine regularly by following our tutorial here.
This is the best way to keep it washing well and last as long as possible.
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