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With the arrival of winter, washing clothes becomes a challenge for everyone. To avoid cold water, people often use hot water. But do you know that this method can damage your clothes? You are unknowingly ruining your favorite clothes. It is important to know when and why cold and hot water should be used. Know these 5 important things. Colored clothes, delicate clothes (like silk, lace, wool and thermal clothes), and synthetic clothes (like polyester and nylon) should be washed in cold water. Hot water can fade, shrink or damage the texture of these fabrics. Cold water increases the lifespan of your clothes. The right way to remove stains – People believe that stains on clothes can be easily removed by washing them in hot water, but this is a misconception. Washing protein-rich stains, such as blood, sweat, tea or coffee, in hot water causes them to set into the fabric fibers, making them difficult to remove. The stain should be washed with cold water first. If the stain is sticky, lukewarm or hot water may provide some relief. When to use warm or very hot water – It is best to wash towels, bed sheets, handkerchiefs and undergarments in hot water. Hot water helps keep things clean by killing germs, bacteria and dust particles. If someone in the house is sick, it’s important to wash their clothes and bedding in hot water to prevent the spread of infection. Woolen and winter clothes – like expensive sweaters, shawls and dresses, should be washed in hot or cold water. Hot water weakens woolen clothes, causing them to shrink. Also, use mild detergent or liquid detergent, and it is better to hand wash than machine wash. ​Cold water in winter – When it is very cold outside and the tap water is ice cold, the detergent cannot dissolve completely and cannot work properly. In such a situation, you can use normal temperature water. This hot water activates the detergent without damaging the clothes, providing better cleaning and also keeps hands from freezing.