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Friday, December 9, 2011

Laundry Makes a Difference


Make your laundry count!

Most of us have become accustomed to wearing our clothes once before each wash, throwing them out before they are actually worn out and washing our clothes when it is unnecessary.  Ninety percent of the energy used when washing laundry comes from heating the water and most clothes can be washed in cold water and come out just as clean if you buy detergent for cold water.  This will reduce your gas bill tremendously, not to mention your water bill.  The average load of laundry uses an astounding forty-seven gallons of water a load.  When drying your clothes give air drying a chance.  The average household spends over a $100 a year just on drying their laundry and it is completely unnecessary.  If your clothes appear clean, wear them again! Obviously wash your undergarments but there is no reason to wash your jeans, skirts and sweater after every use.  It uses more energy, more money, more water and takes more time.
Before you toss your wardrobe out, ask yourself, is this worn out?  If not, donate it! This goes both ways try buying something used.   You may find that you save a ton of cash and your are stopping the production of an unneeded item and preventing the item you bought from ending up at the dump.

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