Comments on: Frugal Laundry Tips

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:04:20 +0000

These are great tips & comments! My friend and I started a wash and fold laundry service from our homes. The one tip that I love and saves us a ton of money is white vinegar. Toss it in the rinse cycle and it acts as a natural fabric softner. So it saves money, is eco-friendly, and helps keep the washer clean at the same time!
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By: Joyful

Joyful — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:04:01 +0000

I’m always looking for ways to save money. I buy liquid laundry detergent. Almost whatever is on sale will do. I avoid those that have caused skin irritation in the past. I can’t bring myself to use cold water wash for whites. To the best of my knowledge, the cold water doesn’t kill germs and I feel that is important. (I do cold water wash for dark clothes). However I can adjust the water levels (which I do) and also the timer on the dryer. I am now contemplating my own laundry soap and just have to make some time to do it. Perhaps with the warmer weather on the way, I can dry clothes on the portable clothes line but first it has to stop raining,
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By: Mama Laundry

Mama Laundry — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:56:44 +0000

Wow – what great info about dryer fires! I run mine at night all of the time. I’ll have to re-think that schedule.

Thank you
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By: Chick Hatchers

Chick Hatchers — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:51:04 +0000

I agree with using cold water for everything except towels and socks/underwear – those get washed in HOT. However, I cut the amount of detergent in half or even a quarter of what is recommended. It works just fine and if you do a second rinse you’ll see how much detergent is STILL left in your laundry! Actually, now I use soapnuts and save a whole lot in cost. I belong to an online co-op where I bought probably a year supply for less than $20. Where can you buy detergent for that price? And it’s safer than detergents, cleaner, better for your pipes, and the amount of lint in my dryer is a lot less, too. It’s easier on the fabric being washed. It’s worth looking in to!

And if you think you’re being efficient by multi-tasking and having your dryer run at night or when you leave the house, you are actually taking a huge risk for a house fire. We nearly had one when our dryer caught on fire and the BIG 3 lessons we learned are: 1) Don’t ever run the dryer when you are not home AND awake! 2) Be sure to have a working smoke detector in the utility room or where ever your dryer is located. 3) If you suspect the dryer is on fire, do NOT open the door to shut it off. Unplug it or turn the knob to turn it off. Opening the door can feed the fire with the increase of fresh air.

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By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:49:18 +0000

Great article … and super tips all in these comments, too!!! I’ve linked this to my “This ‘n That Thursday” post. Hope lots of others get as much out of it as I have! Happy Thursday!

http://myreasonstoblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-n-that-thursday.html
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By: Selena

Selena — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:51:21 +0000

Several years ago I stopped using softener when I do loads of towels or sheets. I found that the towels absorbed so much better when I don’t use brand name softeners and the sheets didn’t feel slimy. What I use in place of it, is vinegar. I pour it into the softener dispenser and it serves a couple of purposes.
1. It sanitizes the items while softening them and making them smell “fresh”.
2. It helps clean any buildup that may be in the dispenser and washer drum from detergents or liquid softeners I sometimes use.
I use vinegar for 101 million things around the house, just love the stuff (hubs can’t stand the smell so I use a drop or two of essential oil for some jobs). Its a great cleaner, softener, disinfectant and sanitizer all in one. I even COOK with it from time to time. It’s cheap and readily available everywhere!
Now if someone could just tell me how to handle the static cling that I sometimes get I would be one happy mama!

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By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:57:23 +0000

We live in an apartment complex, so we have to use the coin washers and dryers. It really adds ups when you do a lot of laundry, so we have started line drying at least one load a week. We got a laundry rack a couple months ago, and just set it all up in the bathroom overnight. The clothes actually come out softer and don't pill like they do in the dryer. .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Freezer Cooking Day- Attempt #2 =-.