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Homemade Laundry Soap Revisited

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As you may have noticed, I’m always looking to save money. Although I want a clean home and clean laundry, I don’t want to have to pay a fortune for the products to get it that way. I’ve tried just about everything, and now I’m trying the rest of the things. Laundry products are a big issue for me. First of all they come in huge plastic jugs. Yes, the plastic is recyclable but it’s even better to not bring it home. Then once you open that huge jug you are basically washing your clothes in a mix of chemicals. … Continue reading →

High Efficiency Washer Tips

High efficiency washers are wonderful for saving energy, saving water and saving money. They are also prone to problems that traditional washing machines don’t have, such as mold growth, suds overload, etc. Here are some tips that you can use to make sure that your high efficiency washing machine works to its maximum potential. Detergent High efficiency washing machines require special high efficiency (HE) laundry detergent to work, otherwise, the wash load may produce too many suds. Regular detergents can cause an overload. Using less of a regular detergent might help, but then you may not get the concentrated cleaning … Continue reading →

Tips for Drying Clothes Inside

Sometimes an outdoor clothesline isn’t practical or even allowed. Don’t worry, you can still save money by hanging your own laundry even if you don’t have an outdoor space for drying clothes. Here are some easy tips you can follow. And remember, skipping the dryer can save you anywhere from 40 to 70 cents per load on average. In the Bathroom The bathroom can be an obvious place to hand laundry. But at the same time, you don’t want a wet drippy mess that gets in the way of using the room. I tend to wash out delicate items early … Continue reading →

Reducing Your Laundry’s Carbon Footprint

Laundry is one of the number one ways that a typical household uses up resources. From hot water heating for washing, to gas or electric for drying, our laundry appliances can really impact the carbon footprint of our households. In addition, laundry detergent can add chemicals to the environment, and treatment of the water that is expelled from the washing machine adds energy costs and lessens resources. There are ways to reduce much of this impact without resorting to never washing our clothes again. The first thing you can do is to examine your clothes wearing habits. Do you automatically … Continue reading →

Tips for Using Less Laundry Detergent

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. You can cut back on the amount of laundry detergent you use but still get the clothes nice and clean. While this is true, there are some tips and techniques that improve your results when cutting down on your detergent. Skip the cheap detergent, because you may wind up washing your clothes more than once to get them clean, or having to replace … Continue reading →

Introducing Frugal Laundry!

Laundry is one of those things that we just have to do in life. There is something about laundry that inspires me. Not, I’m not completely nuts, but I do actually enjoy doing the laundry. I just love clean clothes. There is also something about the feel of fresh clean clothes and linens, and the mindless organization of folding and ironing, that gives me time to think creatively. Some of that creative thinking, of course, tends to focus on how we can save money while doing the laundry. So, I was really excited when we added a new category called … Continue reading →

Save on Laundry

Laundry expenses can be a big part of your household budget, from the supplies themselves to heating and electricity costs. Here are some of the best ways to save as much as you can on your laundry expenses. Buying The Appliances There a few ways of saving money on a new washer and dryer. You can opt to buy a used model from a resale store. This is what we did when our 40-year-old washer finally spun its last. For a mere $150 including delivery, we got a nice, clean large capacity washing machine that was only two years old. … Continue reading →

Save Money While Doing Your Laundry

Strangely one of my favorite chores is laundry. I have never figured out why, but its kinda relaxing for me and I can do so many other things at the same time. However, doing laundry can get expensive with all of the different products available. From detergents, to stain sticks and sprays, boosters and bleaches to fabric softener sheets, there are so many different things to try. But there are definitely a couple of ways to cut costs. Fabric Softener Sheets Do you want to make them last a little longer? Just cut them in half. Some people cut them … Continue reading →

5 Things to Make From Scratch to Save Money

Homemade is usually best, especially when it comes to saving money. Here are five things you can make from scratch to save money. They include homemade cleaners, food prepared from scratch, baby items and more. Pizza Pizza dough is quick and easy when you make it in a bread machine. Even with loads of toppings, two large (restaurant large, not supermarket large) thin-crust pizzas will cost you around $4. For a little more money, you can buy prepared dough, but of course making your pizza completely from scratch means a lower cost as well as a lack of preservatives and … Continue reading →

Money-Saving Packing Strategies

I took a crash course in efficient packing shortly after I was forced to fork over $100 to United Airlines for failing to keep my bags under 50 pounds. For an extra $150, I could have purchased my bag a seat and let it ride next to me on my flight. I kicked myself for months following that debacle.  It was a costly mistake that should have never happened. With holiday travel peaking in a few days, consider the following packing tips so that you won’t be forced to shell out extra dough on your flight to grandma’s house: Make … Continue reading →