Ways To Save Money In The Laundry And Keep Clothes Longer

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Of course we have all heard of using cold water to save energy. You can save about 30 cents on each laundry load. Powdered laundry soaps may not dissolve as well in cold and unless you have very dirty and even greasy clothes you don't need to use warm. Odor and mildew growth in front load machines is caused by using fabric softener. Using distilled white vinegar will keep your washer sweet smelling, make clothes come out softer and, save you money. Using less detergent also helps to save money. Use half the recommended amount. Clothes may look better and last longer. Try generic brands. Many are made by leading manufacturers. Dry clothes on the clothesline for a fresh smell. If they are hung correctly you may not have to do any ironing. Dry clean only clothes can also get a fresh look and feel. Keep out of direct sunlight. If you do need to iron some articles of clothing by putting a piece of aluminum foil under the cover you can iron at a lower heat because the foil will hold heat. If you hate ironing you can hang what you are going to wear on the back of the bathroom door before showering and it can take wrinkles out and even give it a fresh smell.