Comments on: 13 Ways to Save Money on Laundry Costs http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/ Create Your American Dream Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:10:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Corey http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-50226 Corey Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:13:09 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-50226 Spin dryers such as at http://www.laundry-alternative.com are 100 times as energy efficient as conventional clothes dryers. You can save over $100 per year and they are gentler on the clothes, so your clothes will last longer. They can work with a clothesline as well, for example when it's damp/rainy outside. Spin dryers such as at http://www.laundry-alternative.com are 100 times as energy efficient as conventional clothes dryers. You can save over $100 per year and they are gentler on the clothes, so your clothes will last longer. They can work with a clothesline as well, for example when it’s damp/rainy outside.

]]> By: Laurel http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-40052 Laurel Sat, 14 May 2011 02:11:32 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-40052 I have done a lot of these when I had my own washer and dryer! When you use a laundromat, you aren't able to use the spin cycle a second time around! I have done a lot of these when I had my own washer and dryer! When you use a laundromat, you aren’t able to use the spin cycle a second time around!

]]> By: Teresa at MomsWhoSave.com http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-11664 Teresa at MomsWhoSave.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:43:28 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-11664 I just did a post about homemade laundry detergent on my blog. I had been thinking about it forever, and finally decided to try it--I don't regret it. Below is the post with the recipe for the powdered detergent I'm using, although there are lots of recipes out there. http://momswhosave.blogspot.com/2010/04/homemade-laundry-detergent-its-simple.html I just did a post about homemade laundry detergent on my blog. I had been thinking about it forever, and finally decided to try it–I don’t regret it. Below is the post with the recipe for the powdered detergent I’m using, although there are lots of recipes out there.

http://momswhosave.blogspot.com/2010/04/homemade-laundry-detergent-its-simple.html

]]> By: Super Amazing Savings http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-4351 Super Amazing Savings Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:03:27 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-4351 Love the tips. I use a few of these already. I cut my dryer sheets in half, I use 1/2 the cup of detergent and I try to run the dryer back to back. It does make a huge difference. Love the tips. I use a few of these already. I cut my dryer sheets in half, I use 1/2 the cup of detergent and I try to run the dryer back to back. It does make a huge difference.

]]> By: I Just Had to Share These « A Young Wife’s Tale http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2810 I Just Had to Share These « A Young Wife’s Tale Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:59:22 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2810 [...] Here’s a few tips to help you save on laundry costs. [...] [...] Here’s a few tips to help you save on laundry costs. [...]

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-/#comment-2201 Home Ever After Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:06:35 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2201 @Shelley: I do that sometimes. I hang the pants over a hanger first, then hang the hanger on the rod (mostly so I can fit more clothes up there). Thanks for the reminder about rust from metal rods! Danelle @Shelley: I do that sometimes. I hang the pants over a hanger first, then hang the hanger on the rod (mostly so I can fit more clothes up there). Thanks for the reminder about rust from metal rods!
Danelle

]]> By: Shelley http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2200 Shelley Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:56:44 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2200 I also use baking soda mixed with water in the softener container of my washer- works great. Be careful about drying clothes on your shower rod- one time I hung a pair of wet jeans up there in my old apartment and got rust stains on them! I also use baking soda mixed with water in the softener container of my washer- works great. Be careful about drying clothes on your shower rod- one time I hung a pair of wet jeans up there in my old apartment and got rust stains on them!

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-/#comment-2199 Home Ever After Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:33:31 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2199 @Laura: Wonderful hint about the towel - the moisture absorption will definitely be sped up! Barbi @Laura: Wonderful hint about the towel – the moisture absorption will definitely be sped up!
Barbi

]]> By: Laura H http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2198 Laura H Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:12:30 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2198 Toss a clean, dry towel in with each dryer load. Your clothes will dry much, much faster. Toss a clean, dry towel in with each dryer load. Your clothes will dry much, much faster.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-/#comment-2194 Home Ever After Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:09:06 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2194 @CraftTeaLady: I'm with you on the towels! Even hanging them on the line, then sticking them in the dryer with a wet washcloth for about 2-3 minutes will help soften them up though. Barbi @CraftTeaLady: I’m with you on the towels! Even hanging them on the line, then sticking them in the dryer with a wet washcloth for about 2-3 minutes will help soften them up though.
Barbi

]]> By: CraftTeaLady http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2197 CraftTeaLady Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:56:07 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2197 Put up a clothes line. That will save significantly on the electric cost for the drying cycle. I don't like towels out there (they get 'crunchy' but everything else does great and is never wrinkled). :) Put up a clothes line. That will save significantly on the electric cost for the drying cycle. I don’t like towels out there (they get ‘crunchy’ but everything else does great and is never wrinkled). :)

]]> By: Danielle http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 Danielle Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:23 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2196 Great list, I never thought of washing the lint trap! One thing I would suggest is when you use vinegar in the wash don't put it in until the rinse cylce. Vinegar is known to breakdown laundry detergent! Great list, I never thought of washing the lint trap! One thing I would suggest is when you use vinegar in the wash don’t put it in until the rinse cylce. Vinegar is known to breakdown laundry detergent!

]]> By: Rikki http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2195 Rikki Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:50:31 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2195 I use about 1/2 c baking soda in each full load and only 1/3 the detergent and bleach recommended. The baking soda boost detergents and bleaches (chlorine and non) and removes nasty odors! I use about 1/2 c baking soda in each full load and only 1/3 the detergent and bleach recommended. The baking soda boost detergents and bleaches (chlorine and non) and removes nasty odors!

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2192 Home Ever After Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:13:16 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2192 @Lauri- that is a great alternative for dryer sheets. Barbi @Lauri- that is a great alternative for dryer sheets.

Barbi

]]> By: shay http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2193 shay Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:47:22 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2193 i wish i could use these tips but live in apartment and often have to go to the laundry mat and pay to wash. i do my delicates at home by hand though to save a little. i wish i could use these tips but live in apartment and often have to go to the laundry mat and pay to wash. i do my delicates at home by hand though to save a little.

]]> By: Lauri http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2191 Lauri Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:16:48 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2191 instead of dryer sheets I take celluose sponges cut them into quarter size and soak them into a cup of liquid fabric softener then squeeze out then toss into dryer with my clothes instead of dryer sheets I take celluose sponges cut them into quarter size and soak them into a cup of liquid fabric softener then squeeze out then toss into dryer with my clothes

]]> By: Jenna @ Newlyweds http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2190 Jenna @ Newlyweds Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:29:38 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2190 Great ideas, I have even gone so far as making my own laundry detergent! Great ideas, I have even gone so far as making my own laundry detergent!

]]> By: Things to Write Home About - 3/8/09 | Feels Like Home http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2189 Things to Write Home About - 3/8/09 | Feels Like Home Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:28:10 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2189 [...] Danelle at Homemaker Barbi posted tips for saving money on the laundry [...] [...] Danelle at Homemaker Barbi posted tips for saving money on the laundry [...]

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Home Ever After Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:15:46 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2187 @Momma: Thanks for sharing your story. Would you mind linking to the detergent recipe in the comments? I'd love to see the ingredients, and I think the rest of the readers would too. Barbi @Momma:
Thanks for sharing your story. Would you mind linking to the detergent recipe in the comments? I’d love to see the ingredients, and I think the rest of the readers would too.
Barbi

]]> By: Momma @ 3princessesmomma.com http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2188 Momma @ 3princessesmomma.com Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:58:31 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2188 We cut our laundry costs down to nothing by taking 15 minutes every 3 weeks to make our own laundry detergent. It's cheap, easy, and leaves your clothes far cleaner and fresher than regular laundry detergent. I have a recipe for it on my website, if anyone is interested. We've been using the vinegar in place of fabric softener ever since the article I read about how Downy's primary ingredient is animal fat. Great post :) It's nice to see that there are plenty of alternatives to saving money, even on things like the landry. We cut our laundry costs down to nothing by taking 15 minutes every 3 weeks to make our own laundry detergent. It’s cheap, easy, and leaves your clothes far cleaner and fresher than regular laundry detergent. I have a recipe for it on my website, if anyone is interested.

We’ve been using the vinegar in place of fabric softener ever since the article I read about how Downy’s primary ingredient is animal fat. Great post :) It’s nice to see that there are plenty of alternatives to saving money, even on things like the landry.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2186 Home Ever After Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:35:43 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2186 @CL: Awesome tip on washing the lint filter! Very good info which I'll be adding to laundry articles in the future. Thank you. @WhatEver Page: Thanks for the link love! Homemaker Barbi @CL: Awesome tip on washing the lint filter! Very good info which I’ll be adding to laundry articles in the future. Thank you.

@WhatEver Page: Thanks for the link love!

Homemaker Barbi

]]> By: Some Frugal link love! « God, Family, Rants, and… WhatEver! http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2185 Some Frugal link love! « God, Family, Rants, and… WhatEver! Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:06:01 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2185 [...] http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/ [...] [...] http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/ [...]

]]> By: CL http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/comment-page-1/#comment-2184 CL Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:32:17 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/#comment-2184 WASH your lint filter! I thought our dryer needed replacing because it took longer and longer to dry the same old clothes. I scrubbed the filter with a drop of dish soap and a nail brush, rinsed really well, let air dry, and popped it back in. Cut drying time by more than half! Fabric softener and dryer sheets both cause build-up that clogs the filter, impeding air-flow and extending drying time. WASH your lint filter! I thought our dryer needed replacing because it took longer and longer to dry the same old clothes. I scrubbed the filter with a drop of dish soap and a nail brush, rinsed really well, let air dry, and popped it back in. Cut drying time by more than half! Fabric softener and dryer sheets both cause build-up that clogs the filter, impeding air-flow and extending drying time.

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