The Benefits of Using a Clothesline
According to Department of Energy statistics, about 5.8 percent of electricity use in your home goes towards the clothes dryer. It typically costs 30 to 40 cents to dry a load of laundry in a residential electric dryer and approximately 15 to 20 cents in a gas dryer. Over its expected lifetime of 18 years, the average clothes dryer will cost you approximately $1,500 to operate. Using a clothesline will not only reduce the need for energy derived from fossil fuels, but also save you money.
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I have saved lots of money by using a clothesline. If clothes feel a little stiff , I put them on air only to make them feel soft.
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A little vinegar in the rinse cycle will help keep them from getting stiff!
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