- When you have several loads to wash, do them back-to-back so you can use the residual heat in the dryer.
- Run
the washing machine only when you have a full load.
- Wash
with cold water to save 80 to 90 percent of the energy costs of washing.
- To
prevent static cling, add one cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle, using
your washing machine’s dispenser. Static cling, by the way, is caused by
using synthetic fabrics, so you could also switch to cotton. The vinegar
also kills bacteria and prevents the buildup of detergent residue. Remove
the laundry before it’s overdried.
- Clean
out the dryer’s lint trap after every load to improve circulation and
reduce energy use.
- Air
dry whenever possible using indoor racks or an outdoor line. This
conserves energy - and your clothes. They will not wear out or fade as
quickly. (You’ll also save about seven hundred pounds of carbon dioxide
over six months of warm weather.)
- Remove
clothing from the dryer before the cycle ends and line dry to finish. This
conserves energy and increases the life span of the clothing.
- Avoid
using dryer sheets to soften fabrics. They often contain harsh chemicals
that can irritate sensitive skin. Soften fabric with baking soda in the
wash cycle. Try a commercial green fabric softener like Natural Choices
Home Safe Products’ Safe ’n Soft, Ecover’s Natural Fabric Softener, or Sun
& Earth’s Ultra Fabric Softener.
The Earth's Resources are scarce.
So its time we open our eyes and utilize what we have with care.
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