EcoMonday: Laundry

So we're all looking for more ways to be green. Your laundry is one place you can make a big difference. Here are a few tips on how to do more efficient laundry;

• when needing a new machine, check out the efficient ones that use less water and power
• make sure you do full loads
• wash clothes in cold water
• use white vinegar instead of chlorine bleach
• dry laundry out on the line (towels - tumble dry for 5 min, hang out to dry)
• try using lavender sachets instead of using dry sheets (lavender repells moths)

What else do you do to green your laundry?

Eco Monday: vinegar

One of my favorite cleaning helpers is distilled white vinegar. I came across this fantastic site recently that has all kinds of uses for it. Because of its' high level of acidity, vinegar works great to kill mold, icky bits and bacteria. This makes it great for cleaning your home, laundry and the list goes on and on. One of my faves is to use full strength vinegar and newspaper to clean windows and mirrors. Vinegar is very inexpensive and evironmentally friendly. Check out this site for great home cleaning recipes and tips.