Comments on: 13 Ways to Save Money on Laundry Costs http://www.homeeverafter.com/13-ways-to-save-on-laundry-costs/ The Way Home is Supposed to Be Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:35:12 -0900 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 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 [...]

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