When doing your laundry, try and operate the washing machine only when you are doing full loads. Set the water level to the appropriate size of load you are using
When buying a washing machine, try to go for high-efficiency models. These use less than 27 gallons per load
Wash your clothes in warm rather than hot water; this will decrease your consumption by 50%
Wash dark clothes in cold water. It will help clothes keep their colour and also saves on water and energy
Don’t dry your clothes in the dryer more than necessary. You will save 15% in energy consumption. When possible, use a clothesline instead and let your clothes dry naturally in the sun
Dry heavy and light fabrics separately since it will minimise the drying time
Always check and clean the lint filter in your dryer before each load
When buying a dryer, look for one with a moisture sensor that automatically shuts off the machine when your clothes are dry
Squeeze your washed clothes out of excess water before loading them in the dryer or hanging them on the clothesline
Consider buying an iron that has an auto switch-off in case you forget to turn it off. It is easier to iron creases on clothes using a steam iron or spraying water on your clothes while ironing
Powder or liquid detergents are generally better than laundry soap bars because they are better performers in various types of water. Some are also combined with bleach or fabric softeners so they perform more than L AUNDR Y one task, and save time and energy
