I spray paint my clothespins after purchasing them. This $1.45 extra cost makes
them last a lot longer. Because unpainted ones darken with use,
it also makes them very easy to find in the grass if I drop one.
I can remember both of my grandmothers hanging clothes on the line to dry. I have been hanging out since I was a child. I have never had a dryer hooked up in my current home where I have lived for 21 years. I chose to put a second washer in that space, and it has been such a time saving blessing to me! While it isn't for everyone, there are many advantages to drying laundry outside.
First and most important to me, the natural UV light kills germs that the dryer doesn't. Twenty four years ago, I read that in a parenting magazine which was giving tips on how to avoid diaper rash for babies who wore cloth diapers. The UV light also kills bacteria that cause other skin rashes and infections.
Clothes naturally smell better after being outside. No need to use chemicals.
Stains fade naturally thanks to the sunlight. That also saves on chemical usage.
Machines increase wear and tear. Clothing and linens last longer when hung on the line to dry.
It is good stewardship. It saves a pile of money in not only electricity but also clothing and linen costs. That makes it a great choice for those of us who have large families.
It gives me time outdoors where I can hear the birds, feel the sunshine, and enjoy nature. It slows me down and is soothing to my soul.
It can be a time set aside to talk with one or more of my children while we hang the clothes together. It often becomes a time of laughter!
Air drying helps prevent wrinkles. If I snap the clothes before hanging them to dry, they are almost completely wrinkle free.
Clothes hung on the line do not develop static cling.
Line drying is a mini-work out. The lifting, bending, and reaching contribute to fitness levels.
There is no risk of fire when using the sun to dry your clothes. Dryers have to be maintained both at the lint screen inside the dryer and at the duct that vents to the outside. To reduce the risk of fire, the duct should be made of metal, cleaned every six months at the least, and replaced every five years according to home safety organizations. The lint screen should be cleaned between every load. The standard advice is to never run your dryer when you aren't home.
In the winter, I will hang out clothes in the house to dry which helps raise the humidity levels. That's a nice benefit.
I know it's not for everyone, but line drying works very well for my family. It has saved us quite a bit of money in electricity, chemicals, clothing, and linens.
First and most important to me, the natural UV light kills germs that the dryer doesn't. Twenty four years ago, I read that in a parenting magazine which was giving tips on how to avoid diaper rash for babies who wore cloth diapers. The UV light also kills bacteria that cause other skin rashes and infections.
Clothes naturally smell better after being outside. No need to use chemicals.
Stains fade naturally thanks to the sunlight. That also saves on chemical usage.
Machines increase wear and tear. Clothing and linens last longer when hung on the line to dry.
It is good stewardship. It saves a pile of money in not only electricity but also clothing and linen costs. That makes it a great choice for those of us who have large families.
It gives me time outdoors where I can hear the birds, feel the sunshine, and enjoy nature. It slows me down and is soothing to my soul.
It can be a time set aside to talk with one or more of my children while we hang the clothes together. It often becomes a time of laughter!
Air drying helps prevent wrinkles. If I snap the clothes before hanging them to dry, they are almost completely wrinkle free.
Clothes hung on the line do not develop static cling.
Line drying is a mini-work out. The lifting, bending, and reaching contribute to fitness levels.
There is no risk of fire when using the sun to dry your clothes. Dryers have to be maintained both at the lint screen inside the dryer and at the duct that vents to the outside. To reduce the risk of fire, the duct should be made of metal, cleaned every six months at the least, and replaced every five years according to home safety organizations. The lint screen should be cleaned between every load. The standard advice is to never run your dryer when you aren't home.
In the winter, I will hang out clothes in the house to dry which helps raise the humidity levels. That's a nice benefit.
I know it's not for everyone, but line drying works very well for my family. It has saved us quite a bit of money in electricity, chemicals, clothing, and linens.
