5 Ways To Save Money On Laundry
Ever feel like your money is going to all the wrong places? Well if you aren't implementing these steps, it very well may be. Saving money not only feels good, it is part of being a good steward of your money.
Use cold water. Cold water cleans most laundry very well and saves money because the hot water heater does not get drained, which saves a lot of electricity. If a garment says wash with warm water, cold water will still get it clean. The only things that need to be washed in hot water are bedding items, underwear, socks and dishcloths
Make your own soap. This is easier than you may think and only requires a few inexpensive ingredients. To make liquid laundry soap, bring 1 quart of water to a boil and stir in 2 bars of grated soap. Stir in 2 cups of borax powder and 2 cups of washing soda powder. Once the soap and powders have dissolved, stir in 2 gallons of water and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a good fragrance and some antibacterial power. Scoop outcup for each full load of laundry.
If you prefer to use conventional laundry detergent, make sure you start using less product. Most people actually overwhelm their machines with too many suds which results in waste and eventually a machine clog. Try cutting the amount of detergent you use in half a see how your clothes turn out.
The same rule applies for fabric softeners. Cut the amount in half and notice that your clothes don't seem coated in a slightly sticky film, but are still soft. If you want to save even more money, replace your softener with a splash of vinegar or baking soda at the beginning of the wash cycle. The result will be softer, cleaner clothes.
Hang your laundry to air dry. This will really save you a bundle per load of laundry. Outdoor lines are easy to set up and there are even kits to help you. As an added benefit, the sun is a natural disinfectant making your laundry even cleaner as it dries. Indoor lines and racks are also available and most can hold a large load of laundry.
You may have noticed that these steps will not only save you a bundle on laundering, but are also eco-friendly as an added bonus. Once you start implementing these ten steps, you should begin to notice a savings along with the fact that there is no negative difference in the cleanliness of your clothing.
Use cold water. Cold water cleans most laundry very well and saves money because the hot water heater does not get drained, which saves a lot of electricity. If a garment says wash with warm water, cold water will still get it clean. The only things that need to be washed in hot water are bedding items, underwear, socks and dishcloths
Make your own soap. This is easier than you may think and only requires a few inexpensive ingredients. To make liquid laundry soap, bring 1 quart of water to a boil and stir in 2 bars of grated soap. Stir in 2 cups of borax powder and 2 cups of washing soda powder. Once the soap and powders have dissolved, stir in 2 gallons of water and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a good fragrance and some antibacterial power. Scoop outcup for each full load of laundry.
If you prefer to use conventional laundry detergent, make sure you start using less product. Most people actually overwhelm their machines with too many suds which results in waste and eventually a machine clog. Try cutting the amount of detergent you use in half a see how your clothes turn out.
The same rule applies for fabric softeners. Cut the amount in half and notice that your clothes don't seem coated in a slightly sticky film, but are still soft. If you want to save even more money, replace your softener with a splash of vinegar or baking soda at the beginning of the wash cycle. The result will be softer, cleaner clothes.
Hang your laundry to air dry. This will really save you a bundle per load of laundry. Outdoor lines are easy to set up and there are even kits to help you. As an added benefit, the sun is a natural disinfectant making your laundry even cleaner as it dries. Indoor lines and racks are also available and most can hold a large load of laundry.
You may have noticed that these steps will not only save you a bundle on laundering, but are also eco-friendly as an added bonus. Once you start implementing these ten steps, you should begin to notice a savings along with the fact that there is no negative difference in the cleanliness of your clothing.