Green Laundry – Use Less Energy with an Environmentally Friendly Dryer Rack
Looking for ways to trim your household budget and also help save the planet? Start drying your clothes on a clothes line or drying rack instead of using a clothes dryer. You might be surprised to learn that in many other countries, drying clothes outside on a clothes line is very much the norm. For example, in England, many households may own a clothes dryer, commonly known as a tumble dryer, but generally only use it on a rainy or very cold day.
Dryers work by using heat and rapid air movement – usually heated by electricity or gas, and are one of the most expensive and energy intensive household appliances to run. So this is a good place to start if you’re trying to save money on your household bills.
Still not convinced? Here’s a few good reasons why using a drying rack or line drying is best:
- You will save money on your household energy bill
- Your clothes will last longer – dryers can be hard on clothing
- Your clothes will dry naturally and without the added chemicals of fabric softener or dryer sheets
- Your clothes will bleach naturally by the sun
- By saving energy, you are helping to save the planet
- You might even get some exercise, if you have a lot of laundry to hang!
If you feel like you don’t have the time to hang dry all of your clothes, then start by hanging a few for each load. Once you get into a habit, you’ll be able to build it into your schedule and you’ll find that it doesn’t really take up that much more time. Or, maybe you live in a community that do not allow outdoor clothes lines. That’s a shame, but you needn’t worry because there are half a dozen indoor dryer racks to choose from, which will allow you to hang your clothes in the laundry room, over the bathtub or over a sink. Check these out at www.HomeStorageWarehouse.com. Click on each picture for more details.
INDOOR CLOTHING RACKS:
Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer, speaker and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Baltimore Chapter, and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she shows homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers organizing and time management workshops and group presentations. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips and learn more about her presentations at www.castawaytheclutter.com
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