oekonomi
What one machine wash costs
Short answer: A wash at thirty degrees uses about half a kilowatt hour and fifty litres of water. That comes to under...
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A replacement plan over a year
Short answer: Split your wardrobe into three and replace a third each year. That way there is never an expensive mont...
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How much underwear covers two weeks
Short answer: Fourteen sets cover two weeks without washing, and that is the number you need if you only get access t...
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How many T-shirts cover a week
Short answer: Five to seven T-shirts cover a week with a weekly wash. With fewer, you have to wash twice a week, and ...
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How many pairs of socks you actually need
Short answer: You need one pair per day between two washes, plus two spare. With a weekly wash that means nine to ten...
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How to set a budget for basics
Short answer: Count what you use daily, multiply by the price and spread it over a year. Most people end up at two to...
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When a repair is worth it
Short answer: Repair when the damage is local and the rest of the garment is still sound. If the fabric has worn thin...
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What a tumble drying costs per load
Short answer: A full tumble dry uses two to four kilowatt hours depending on the machine and programme. At a normal e...
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Buy a few expensive or many cheap
Short answer: A few expensive pieces usually give a lower cost per wear, because they last longer and look good for l...
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A 3 pack of T-shirts, how to work out the price
Short answer: Divide the pack price by three and compare the result with the price of a single T-shirt. A multipack i...
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A 3 pack of underwear, the arithmetic behind it
Short answer: Divide the pack price by three and compare it with the price of a single piece. A multipack is usually ...
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A 5 pack of socks, the arithmetic behind the value
Short answer: A pack of five costs less per pair than five single pairs. The real saving only comes, though, when the...
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