Green laundry habits.
• Wash one full load instead of two small ones. If you don't have a full load, wait until you do.
• If you must run a small load, set your water level accordingly.
• Don't overload your washer. Clothes must be able to move freely in the washer in order to get clean.
• When you can, choose a cold-water rinse for your clothes, even if you washed them in warm or hot water. Cold water rinses out the soap just as well as warm or hot water.
• Never keep your dryer in a cold place, like a garage or damp basement. It will work much less efficiently if it has to work in the cold.
• Check your dryer exhaust vent periodically to make sure it closes tightly. If it's letting in outside air, the dryer is being forced to work too hard. Plus, you might be allowing your household heat to escape.
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load of laundry for maximum air circulation and efficiency.
• Try to do several loads of laundry at once. When you pop a pile of wet clothes in the dryer right after you've finished a previous load, it takes advantage of the leftover heat.
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