Line-dry your washed clothes and linens to keep them from wearing out, and save money on your energy bill at the same time.
You Will Need
A clothesline
Wooden clothespins
Clothes
Good weather
Hangers (optional)
Steps
Step 1 Snap clothing
Snap each piece of washed material before your hang it to help prevent wrinkles.
Step 2 Turn clothing inside out
Turn your clothing inside out for faster drying and to prevent fading.
Step 3 Pin to clothesline
Pin your articles to the clothesline with wooden clothespins.
You can also hang your clothes on hangers and hang them on the line to dry.
Step 4 Dry according to light
Dry silk, synthetic, and fine fabrics in the shade. Dry linen in the sun for fewer wrinkles.
Step 5 Hang shirts
Hang your T-shirts on the line upside down.
Step 6 Throw articles in dryer
Throw your towels or clothing in the dryer for a minute or two if they’re still damp or stiff from hanging.
Step 7 Enjoy
Enjoy the fresh smell, lower electric bill, and environmental benefits of line-drying your articles.
According to the Energy Information Agency, clothes dryers account for 5.8 percent of home electricity usage.