Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Eco- Resolution # 10 - air dry clothes

I promise I didn't forget.  Between rain and the remodeling of the kitchen. . .



So, I have posted before on my clothesline.  Have I mentioned before how much I LOVE it.  I love hanging my clothes out to dry. . .that is when it is not raining.  This is where I appreciate the modern marvels - like dryers.  Can you imagine how much laundry would back up if I didn't get to it on rainy days?  Maybe that should be an eco-resolution?  Less laundry.  


Anyhow, so what works, what doesn't.  
I hear it both ways with the towels.  Some hate them scratchy, some like the extra exfoliation.  I don't mind it.  One option could always be to through them in on an air cycle shortly after bringing them, so they have that soft-just out of the dryer feel.  But again, it's all preference.  

Clothesline- I prefer a plastic coated wire.  This keeps a metal wire from rusting and getting on your clothes, but still gives you the durability and strength of a wire line.  A rope doesn't cut it.  You will replace it in one year.  Cheaper and less time consuming in the long run to go with the wire.  

Clothespins- Wood are fine.  But you will have to replace them if they are kept outside.  I keep mine outside :/.  I have a bag that hangs on the line that they sit in.  It's convenient   I also have plastic pins- these are the best and last longer.  

So why do it?  The dryer is a HUGE electricity consumer.  So save the coal from being burned and save your wallet at the same time.  Plus, it is a good excuse to be out in the yard for at least a few minutes and this is good for everyone.  Usually my son comes out with me, he plays while I am able to get some housework done.  Everyone is happy.  

If you use a clothesline, why do you do it, and what keeps you doing it?  If you don't use one, and are unsure of something, then let us know your obstacle. 

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