Can’t Hang Clothes Outside
As I enjoy the reduced utility bill from hanging clothes out on the line, I wonder what people can do if they don’t have a yard. Most apartment dwellers don’t want their bra and panties hanging from a clothes line hung by their front door!
Even in a home with no yard, there are ways to hang up clothes. These ways can also be utilized when the weather prohibits hanging clothes outside due to rain or cold.
DRYER STAND-there are dryer stands for clothes that may not go in the dryer. These fold up and can easily be stored in between use. Good for heavy and large laundered items.
HANGER DRYER-these can hang from a shower rod and have a circular area in which to hang smaller items.
EXPANDABLE DRYER-this attaches to one wall and it is pulled to the other just for use and then the clothesline retracts back in. Needs sturdy mounting. It works well in hallways.
Indoor clothes drying hints:
- When hanging clothes indoors to dry try to use smaller loads due to limited space.
- A fan can be placed near where the clothes are drying (still cheaper than running a dryer)
- Be sure there is space around the clothes that are drying.
- Overnight or while at work are good times to dry clothes indoors.
- Avoid doing laundry on the weekend when the house is more active.
Everyone can reduce their electricity and gas bills or spend less quarters at the laundry mat by drying clothes indoors when there is weather restrictions. It is also helpful for those living in apartments.
CHAIRS AND FURNITURE-be careful the dampness of the clothes don’t damage the furniture. This works if there are few items.
I purchased a ceiling mounted drying rack about 4 months ago and I have seen a big saving in my utility bills. Since I have stopped using my electric dryer to dry my laundry my utility bills have been reduced by about 5% which is great!! I got my drying rack from http://www.urbanclotheslines.com who seemed to have a good selectio to choose from. If we all did a little bit around the home with things like a drying rack or clothesline average people can make a difference.
Comment by Jay — September 7, 2008 @ 11:56 am
Those are some great products to hang up clothes to dry. The cost may be a problem for people who are trying to save money, but for those who have the money and are concerned about the environment, it would be worth the cost.
Comment by Jan — September 13, 2008 @ 8:44 am