A WOMAN has shared a revolutionising "sneaky" washing tip that can slash your energy bills.
She revealed a secret button every washing machine has that can cut energy usage by up to 62 per cent, and most were unaware of it.
The video shows the woman's hand hovering above the machine's temperature button with the temp gauge reading 40 degrees.
She then presses the button lowering the temperature to 20 degrees.
In reducing the temperature she also slashes the energy usage cost.
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The reason this hack is unknown by most is because of its sneaky nature.
Most washing machines are automatically set on 40 degrees - a more expensive energy price - meaning that people forget to manually change the setting.
The video continues to show a second tip - which is to use stain removers when washing at a lower temperature - so the wash still cleans effectively.
The clip - posted by @budgetingmumofficial and has racked up more than 261 likes and has received mixed reactions.
One viewer supported the woman and said: "Good idea for the stain removers with low temp."
Another shared their own tip, "I do my washing up in cold water now with antibac fairy, save loads on smart meter too, persil is good for stains and comfort for smell," they said.
But a third was sceptical and wrote: "30 doesn’t even Rinse your clothes properly."
This isn't the only energy slashing tip to make the news recently.
Last month we told how you can save hundreds on your energy bills with six savvy hacks and still keep warm.
Llewellyn Kinch, from MakeMyHouseGreen, provided the perfect solutions to help conscious customers save money and remain warm this winter.
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The first was to lower your thermostat when you're sleeping or away - a decrease of just a few degrees can lead to significant savings on you energy bill.
The next was to take regular meter readings and submit them to your energy supplier to help save the pennies.
It eliminates the need for the supplier to estimate your energy usage and ensures that your bills are based on your actual consumption.
Llewellyn's final tip is for those looking to really cut down their energy bills, with the expert recommending a more extensive insulation plan.
