Tips To Save Energy
How To Save Money When Doing Laundry
If you are like most people, you are looking for ways that you can save money when it comes to using energy. One way to save money is to take a good look at how you do your laundry. When it comes to laundry, many people can end up saving a lot of money each week without even realizing it.
Follow these tips to save money when it comes to water, heating costs and energy when doing your laundry:
Only wash a full load of clothes
Never wash a half a load of clothes when you can wash a whole load. It costs you just as much with water to wash a half a load of clothes as it does a full load. Stock up on underwear and clothes that get washed often and wash your clothes once a week. It will not only save on your energy bill, but will save your clothes as well as they tend to wear out if they are washed too often.
Wash clothes in cold water
You can wash most of your clothes in cold water as long as you use a good liquid detergent. You should use hot water, however, to wash sheets and towels as this is for sanitary purposes.
Hang clothes to dry on the line
Hang a clothes line in your laundry room and use the air to let the clothes dry. They will not get soft as they would in the regular clothes dryer, but you can put them in there to fluff when they are just damp. This can save you money in energy costs as you do not have to use your dryer that much. You can just set it on hot for five minutes.
Make sure the dryer lint trap is clean
Your dryer will work more efficiently and will save you money in energy costs if you make sure the dryer lint trap is cleaned out. There are two lint traps in the dryer:
- One that you pull out and clean out
- and one that goes to the outside of the house through the vent.
While the outside vent can be cleaned a couple of times a year, the inside lint trap should be cleaned every time you use your dryer.If you take these tips, you can save money on your energy costs when doing your laundry without sacrificing any more time or the quality of your laundry.
