Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips

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Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
My Sunny Laundry
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Simple tips that will reduce the impact all those
loads have on the environment.
Control the Temperature
Wash Full Loads
Upgrade To Energy Efficient Washer and Dryer
Switch to Natural Detergents and Stain Removers
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Simple tips that will reduce the impact all those
loads have on the environment.
Choose Non-Chlorine Bleach
Rethink Dryer Sheets
Hang Clothes to Dry
Make Your Own Laundry Products
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1. Control the Temperature
About 90 percent of the energy associated with
doing laundry involves just heating up the water.
The solution Turn that dial to cold.
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2. Wash Full Loads
Even the most energy-efficient loads use 40
gallons of water. Reducing the number of loads
you do each week will save water and money. If
you find yourself doing eight or more loads of
laundry each week, skipping just one will save
over 10 percent on your laundry costs.
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3. Upgrade To Energy Efficient Washer and Dryer
This is not permission to go out and replace your
current machine thats running just fine. (But
nice try!) If youre in the market for a new
washer or dryer, buying an energy efficient model
can save both water and energy, and lower your
bills.
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4. Switch to Natural Detergents and Stain
Removers
Natural products tend to be free of chlorine
bleach, synthetic fragrance, dyes, and optical
brighteners. What's in them? Theyre usually
plant (not petroleum) based, contain
biodegradable surfactants, and are often
specifically formulated to perform well in cold
water. Be sure to read the fine print when
shopping.
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5.Choose Non-Chlorine Bleach
Use in the home isnt quite as detrimental for
the environment as industrial use (like bleaching
paper), but chlorine bleach can irritate skin and
eyes. Most non-chlorine bleach is hydrogen
peroxide. You can buy branded versions, or just
stick to the 3 percent version sold in drug
stores. And doing so will really add up.
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6. Rethink Dryer Sheets
The chemicalsincluding synthetic
fragrancesfound in conventional dryer sheets and
fabric softeners are similar to what is found in
conventional detergents. Theyre largely
questionable for human health and the
environment. Plus, dont even think about
recycling those dryer sheets. Either skip them
entirely or choose eco-friendly ones like Mrs.
Meyer's Clean Day lavender dryer sheets.
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7. Hang Clothes to Dry
Keeping your clothes out of a dryer extends their
life, reduces energy use, and cuts costs. Whether
indoors or outside, line drying can be done year
round. Just dont put dark colors in bright
sunlight or theyll fade. Bonus Indoor rack
drying during the winter doubles as a humidifier.
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8. Make Your Own Laundry Products
The only real way to know whats going into your
laundry is to whip up your own solutions. Use
safe-for-the-environment ingredients that are
already in your pantry like vinegar, lemon juice,
hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda. Many of these
DIY formulas have been used for generations and
get the job done.
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Laundry Life Cycle
Wash
Repeat
Fold
Dry
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