Yuck....Laundry
November 13th 2006 18:00
One area where we usually waste not only a lot of energy, but water as well is obviously in the Laundry room. If doing the laundry isn't taxing enough, we're not doing much to assist with energy saving at the same time! A double dose of fun! Well here's a few tips to keep in mind when doing laundry. Every little bit helps so incorporate what you can and eschew that which you don't like!
# Laundry Tips
# Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible.
# Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting.
# Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes.
# Don't over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it.
# Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation.
# Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer.
Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire. Manufacturers recommend using rigid venting material, not plastic vents that may collapse and cause blockages.
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# Laundry Tips
# Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible.
# Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting.
# Don't over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it.
# Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation.
# Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer.
Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire. Manufacturers recommend using rigid venting material, not plastic vents that may collapse and cause blockages.
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