Clothes dryers use a lot of energy! What could be simpler than drying on a clothesline?!? At least when the weather is good, and at least for larger and thicker items like sheets & jeans.
For permanent press items, it helps to tumble them on air dry (no heat) for several minutes before hanging out.
For those who object to the stiffer texture of line dried items, you can briefly tumble them on air (no heat) after they’re dry.
This post was submitted by Alan.
Use an indoor drying rack during the winter. Things take longer to dry, but there’s no cost or waste. Also, you can hang things over radiators (if you have them).
Comment by Jennifer — September 4, 2009 @ 2:42 pm