Laundry can eat up money and energy from our homes. The weekly laundry day is a necessity for everyone, but there are ways to save money.
Legal Advice Helpline has information on how to save money on laundry day.
Saving money and energy on laundry day
There are a few easy ways to save money on laundry and still come out with fresh, clean clothes.
Using less detergent can save money on laundry. Read the instructions on the bottle before filling the cap up to the marked line. And don't rely on brand rules. If your loads can do with less detergent, then use less and save money.
Wash your clothes in cold water. Washing machines use the most energy by generating hot water for the machine. You can save money and energy on laundry by using cold water for the laundry cycle.
Hang dry your laundry. Dryers use a lot of energy and heat to dry your clothes. Hanging your laundry outside, or inside on a bad weather day, should dry your clothes in about 24 hours.
If you use a dryer, make sure to do all your laundry in one day. This takes advantage of the heat from the dryer for more than one load and helps save energy.
Easy ways to save
Saving money on laundry doesn't have to mean a load of sacrifice.
Choosing to save money on little things like lighting, electricity and heating could mean a lot of savings each month.
For other household savings options, Legal Advice Helpline has more information on saving money in your kitchen and on your shopping trips.