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Make Clothes Last Longer by Machine Washing Less

by Andrea Hermitt

27 Sep 2009 01:28 AM

I just read an article about a woman who lived on a fifth floor walk-up in New York City and does he laundry by hand to save her back. The added incentive in doing her laundry by hand (in a very efficient system)is that it costs her very little to do laundry this way.

How Much Does It Cost to Do Your Wash?

by Mary Ann Romans

15 Sep 2009 11:30 AM

Once you know the real cost of something, such as doing your wash, you may be surprised. And that surprise can turn into motivation for doing things differently, and thus saving money. Let us look at three households: Mrs Average, Mrs Conservative, and Mrs Thrifty.

Tips for Using Less Laundry Detergent

by Mary Ann Romans

25 Mar 2009 07:03 AM

Let's save some money on laundry this month! Here are my favorite tips for being frugal and spending less while getting your laundry clean. Let's start with using less detergent. You have heard me say it before.

How to Save on Laundry: 10 Ways

by Mary Ann Romans

21 Oct 2008 05:44 PM

Laundry is just a fact of life. It is one of those renewable chores that sometimes makes you feel as if you were given a test from the heavens above, since it never seems to be completed, no matter how you try.

Minimizing Your Wash Will Maximize Your Savings 3

by Mary Ann Romans

25 Jun 2008 08:16 AM

Do you find yourself constantly doing laundry? Each load may be costing you between $2 and $3. I have been talking about ways to minimize doing laundry and therefore maximize savings.

Minimizing Your Wash Will Maximize Your Savings 2

by Mary Ann Romans

25 Jun 2008 04:08 AM

Cutting down on your laundry will not only make life a little easier for you, but it can also save money.

Minimizing Your Wash Will Maximize Your Savings

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Jun 2008 06:52 AM

Let's face it, no one really wants to do endless piles of wash every week, right? Minimizing your wash, besides making laundry easier, has the added benefit of increasing the amount of money that stays in your pocket.

Alternatives to Hanging Laundry Outside

by Mary Ann Romans

02 May 2008 09:41 AM

Hanging laundry outside is not only good for your budget, but it is also good for the environment. Sometimes, however, hanging laundry outside just isn't practical or even possible. Maybe you live in an apartment or house without a backyard for a clothesline.

More Cheap Laundry Tricks

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Feb 2008 03:08 PM

Want to make your clothes last longer or have stubborn stains come out even if you are away from home at the time? Try these cheap laundry tricks that are sure to make you save some money. And if you missed the first blog about Cheap Laundry Tricks, just click here.

Cheap Laundry Tricks

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Feb 2008 02:25 PM

There is no need to rely on expensive top-of-the-line washing machines and detergents to get your clothes clean. Not when you have some frugal tricks up your sleeve, um, I mean in your laundry basket.



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