April 15 was National Laundry Day!!
(OOPS I am late!)
Sam Whillance Shares Tips on How to Save Money on Laundry!
April 15 marked National Laundry Day – an awareness day for assessing our laundry habits and teaching our children to develop good ones. Unfortunately, the financial costs of doing laundry can soon begin to pile up, especially if you have a large family.
Laundry to be done!
Fortunately, Sam Whillance, a discounts expert at Deal.Town has
shared five money tips people can do when washing and ironing clothes.
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Always use stain remover before a wash.
There is nothing worse than taking an item of clothing out of the washing machine after a long cycle, only to see the stain still there. Before putting
any stained items through the washing machine, always remember
to use stain remover!
–If it is a stain from a beverage, whether it be tea, coffee, soft drinks, or wine, start by sponging or soaking the area in cool water.
— Or pretreat with either prewash stain remover or use some liquid laundry detergent to create a paste using powder laundry product and water.
This will prevent you from having to put the same items through the wash
again, costing you more time and paying for more energy.
- Wash at 77°F / 25°C
The cooler the setting on the washing machine, the less energy the cycle will use. Alongside prepping your stained clothes with remover, a 25°C / 77°F wash
can, in fact, be extremely effective.
—Researchers at the University of Leeds found that clothes that are washed at 25°C on a 30-minute cycle shed fewer microfibres into waste-water and help
keep their colors for longer.
–People have been encouraged for years to wash their clothes on a colder
cycle, and according to the Energy Savings Trust, washing clothing at
20°C –instead of 40°C–can save around 66% of the energy used for a
full load.
–The cooler the setting on the washing machine, the less energy the cycle
will use. Alongside prepping your stained clothes with remover, a
25°C / 77°F wash can- in fact- be extremely effective.
- Spritz with a wrinkle-releasing product
Wrinkle-releasing products can help release any creases in your clothes
and keep them in good condition.
Fortunately, you can make your own wrinkle-releasing product at home. Simply fill a spray bottle with two small cups of water, one teaspoon of hair conditioner, and one tablespoon of white vinegar.
Then shake vigorously and spray onto your clothes until they are slightly damp, but not completely soaked. Then run your hands over the items, stretching and pulling the fabric until the wrinkles release.
People have been encouraged for years to wash their clothes on a colder cycle, and according to the Energy Savings Trust, washing clothing at 20°C instead
of 40°C can save around 66% of the energy used for a full load
- Hang your clothes in the airing cupboard
Your airing cupboard is warm, which means it can be used to dry clothes.
Delicates are also fine to involve here, and this is particularly good for long dresses, shirts, and trousers that sit easily on hangers; simply hang items up
and allow them to dry out.
It is important to note here not to leave clothes that are too wet, as you want to avoid the risk of any dripping water coming in contact with electricals.
Try to partly air dry clothes out on an airer before moving to the
airing cupboard.
- Press with a towel
Put your creased item on a flat surface and then place a damp towel over the
top. The dampness of the towel will easily eliminate any creases in the clothes.
Press until you are happy the creases are gone, and then hang up to dry,
whether that’s over a shower rail, an airer, or on the line to dry out.
Note that this trick works best with delicate garments, so if you are planning
to wear a posh dress for a night out, try to pre-plan this method the night
before because it can be fairly time-consuming.
Delicates are also fine to involve here, and this is particularly good for long dresses, shirts, and trousers that sit easily on hangers. Simply hang items
up and leave to dry out.
It is important to note here not to leave clothes that are too wet, as you want to avoid the risk of any dripping water coming in contact with electricals.
Fortunately, you can make your own wrinkle-releasing product at home.
Simply fill a spray bottle with two small cups of water, one teaspoon of hair conditioner, and one tablespoon of white vinegar. Then shake vigorously
and spray onto your clothes until they are slightly damp, but not completely soaked.
Then run your hands over the items, stretching and pulling the fabric until
the wrinkles release.
LA-Story.com would like to thank Sam Whillance, a discounts expert at Deal.Town for his helpful tips and explaining how his tips can help you
save money!
Stevie Wilson
LA-Story.com
If you have a question, you can email me at stevie.wilson@LA-Story.com
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