Laundry Tips

by 04/02/07 1 Comment

  • 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.
  • Look for the ENERGY STAR® and EnergyGuide labels
Larry Cummings

Larry Cummings

Larry Cummings is a staff member of Earth911.com.


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  1. dryerventcleaner

    posted on September 9th, 2007 at 7:25 pm

    Great Tips! here are a few more if you are interested:
    Dryer Vent Cleaning Tips
    If you read my tips, you will also find a link to the UL (underwriters Laboratories) website. They have some excellent tips also.

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