Are Laundry Appliances Used More In The Summer Or Winter?

September is here, meaning the period of transition between summer and winter has begun, otherwise known as Autumn. In Autumn, the weather gradually cools and daylight gets shorter. During this period, the UK is also prone to storms and wetter weather. Due to this, it is also the transition period between how we live our lives in Summer and Winter. At the beginning of Autumn, we may still be able to take part in some activities we do during the summer, such as BBQ’s, as some days we may still have hot weather. As the months go by and we gradually move towards the winter, some of the activities we do during the summer will not be possible. 


Life changes significantly when winter comes in many different ways. This includes how we eat, how much we go out or stay indoors, and significantly, what we wear. Due to the hotter weather in the summer, people wear may less clothing during this period to remain cool and in the winter, people may wear thicker clothes to keep warm, Throughout the year and in different seasons, clothes will get dirty for different reasons and need to be washed more times than others, but the question is, do clothes need to be more often in the summer or in the winter? This blog explores if clothes should be washed more throughout the summer or winter.

Wetter Weather

Living in the UK, you’ll inevitably experience wet weather throughout the year, however, most rain will fall during the winter months. Wetter weather means that clothes will need to be washed more often unless the clothes are waterproof. Wet and cold rainwater can lead to clothes becoming in poor condition, so after wearing non-waterproof clothing, they will need to be immediately washed at home in your washing machine. Wet weather can also lead to muddier and dirtier surfaces, which means clothing, especially the bottom half clothing such as jeans or trousers, which can get dirtier much easier when it is wetter. When clothes are covered in mud or dirt, they must be cleaned immediately as it can cause stains or be unhygienic. During the winter, more layers of clothes are also worn, meaning your laundry appliances will be crowded.

Hotter Weather

In hotter weather, people will tend to sweat more due to the hotter weather, meaning clothes may stain or become smellier. Due to this, clothes will need to be washed after a single use in hotter weather during the summer. Vice versa, due to people wearing thick clothing in the winter, they may also sweat more, especially after entering indoor premises that may have their heating on to keep people warmer in the colder weather. As already mentioned, in the summer people wear less clothing, so even if the clothes need to be washed due to the hotter weather, the loads will be much smaller than during the winter. Even if there is hotter weather in the summer, people will sweat a lot in hot indoor places during the winter.

Washing Machines South London

As previously mentioned, when summer turns to winter, there is many months of wet and cold winter yet to, meaning it is highly unlikely that you’ll be able to use your washing line to dry your clothes, and you will need to use your washing machine much more. In the winter, and throughout the year, it is vitally important to have a fully functioning and efficient washing machine in your home, even during the summer when loads may be smaller. If your current washing machine is faulty, broken, or you do not own washing machine, visit Budget Appliances for brand new Washing Machines in South London and other appliances such as cookers and dishwashers from a variety of high-end global manufacturers such as Bosch, Hotpoint, Indesit, Whirpool and very many more.