Clothesline - How To Save Money Using A Clothesline
56Don’t overlook the humble clothesline if you’re trying to save money.
In these days of soaring fuel prices and increasing grocery bills, we’re all looking to cut costs where we can. Getting back to basics is topical – walking to work instead of taking the car, perhaps, or growing our own veggies.
Hanging laundry on a clothesline instead of using the tumble dryer is something you can do immediately, without the need for longer term planning.
No need to move house to be nearer to work, or wait for those veggies to grow. It’s simple, yet it can save you money in several ways.
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* Tumble dryers can be an asset to any home, but it’s worth considering how you’re using yours. You’ll instantly reduce your power bill if you cut down your use of the tumble dryer. Instead, take advantage of the purest form of solar power, and dry your laundry for free. If you’re short on time in the mornings, you may have to adopt a new routine. Washing clothes in the evenings, perhaps, and getting up a little earlier so there’s time to hang them out before you go to work.
* Wear and tear on your tumble dryer means it’ll require servicing, maintenance, and spare parts, which can be costly. Clotheslines require very little maintenance – the occasional wipe with a mild detergent. Any parts you need to replace are likely to be cheaper than replacement machinery parts.
* Fresh air drying is gentler on clothes. If you dry them to a crisp in the tumble dryer you may find your clothes shrink, and the knock on effect is that you have to buy clothes more often. If you’re worried about UV rays fading coloureds outdoors, this can be overcome. Position your clothesline in a shady part of the garden or under some cover. Alternatively there are clothesline covers available now which can protect your clothing not only from those rays, but also showers. The plus point of the sunshine is that it’ll bleach your whites whiter, making them look better for longer.
If the thought of using the tired clothesline lurking in your garden somewhere seems like too much of a drag, don’t be put off. There’s a vast choice of clotheslines on the market now designed for the way we live today, and there’s sure to be one to meet your needs. Have a look, and save some cash.
