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  "path": "/features/cold-vs-warm-washes-which-washing-machine-setting-to-choose",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T09:49:48.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.foodandhome.co.za",
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    "Cold vs warm washes: Which washing machine setting to choose",
    "Food & Home Magazine"
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  "textContent": "Choosing the right washing temperature is not only important for getting your garments clean, but also contributes towards the lifespan of the garment’s colour and structure. Washing at the wrong temperature could mean shrinkage, colour bleeding (affecting other garments), and other damage. We break down cold vs warm washes and list the benefits of each [...]\n\nThe post Cold vs warm washes: Which washing machine setting to choose appeared first on Food & Home Magazine.",
  "title": "Cold vs warm washes: Which washing machine setting to choose"
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