Frugal and Energy Efficient Laundry [View all]

[cbayer]

I did laundry today. Conditions were just right.

The generator, which makes our hot water, was working.

We had plenty of water.

The weather was warm, dry and it wasn't too windy.

Here is my method.

I wash using my Wonder Wash.

http://www.laundry-alternative.com/products/Wonderwash.html



It holds about 6 - 8 shirts or 4 or so pairs of pants or a whole lot of socks, underwear and kitchen towels.

It takes about 1 1/2 gallons to wash and another gallon to rinse. You crank it. The hot water creates a suction effect which pulls the soapy (and clean water) through the clothes.

Then I put the wet, clean clothes in my mini Spin Dryer.

http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.htm



It uses very little electricity and takes about 2 minutes to extract a great deal of the water. It holds less than the washer, so takes about 3 spins to get to the whole load.

Then I hang everything out on the rails. The smell is delightful and everything dries pretty fast.

Five loads - all clean, dry and smelling great.

More work than going to the laundromat, but it has it advantages and is really satisfying.