tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post6257905311032509398..comments2023-07-15T06:47:38.227-04:00Comments on Green is Her New Blog: A greener way to care for your clothesCuriosity Killerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00809674831648572684noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-19219149944322156942008-01-11T02:23:00.000-05:002008-01-11T02:23:00.000-05:00Oh I'm stuck with the laundromat myself since I do...Oh I'm stuck with the laundromat myself since I don't have a washer/dryer in my rental apartment. I try not to wash too much, but Fancy got the point - I always have the need for clean clothes. It's an addiction. I guess I'll have to start keeping less clothes instead of having so much clothes to wash all the time.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745459878506323399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-17889938676046891462008-01-09T18:08:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:08:00.000-05:00I'd seen the dryer balls before, but I'd never see...I'd seen the dryer balls before, but I'd never seen the sheets. Honestly, I'd never even considered dryer sheets until just now, but you make a good point! I guess I'm off to Linens N Things now to see if I can find some new supplies!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043899795396390393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-73221742583129309192008-01-06T14:20:00.000-05:002008-01-06T14:20:00.000-05:00Jeans fit snugger, sweaters get their shape back b...<B>Jeans fit snugger, sweaters get their shape back better, everything feels softer.</B> So true! I agree! The one thing I don't like about hanging clothes out to dry is the "crunchy" and stiff feel. Not to mention that their shape kind of goes all wonky sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Even when it's just Hubby and me (and no students), I still hate doing laundry. I don't know why, but would just rather be doing other things than laundry! Actually, I find almost <I>all</I> forms of housework overwhelming! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Good idea about using hot water on linens when someone has been sick. A friend of mine won't use cold water because he feels it doesn't kill the germs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-49613067300468811672008-01-06T08:43:00.000-05:002008-01-06T08:43:00.000-05:00I never said I had too much laundry, I said I find...I never said I had too much laundry, I said I find it overwhelming. Not the amount, just the need to always have clean clothes when need them. I do 3-4 loads a week, so it is not that much...but when we need it, we need it, and I am not very proactive with getting it done before I must. Also, I lke the way my clothes come out from the dryer far more. Jeans fit snugger, sweaters get their shape back better, everything feels softer. I was clear from the start, I wont be so green that I find it a scarifice or inconvenience! I am about finding ways to be greener and stay true to myself, and having clothes that look and feels the way I like is a big part of that!<BR/><BR/>I always use cold water, except on linens if someone has been sick. I wonder if it is a problem, somthing to look into.<BR/><BR/>I hang all my skirts, and towels.Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580069480144841229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-36282855186985422002008-01-05T22:27:00.000-05:002008-01-05T22:27:00.000-05:00Hi Fancy and CK!Fancy, when we have students with ...Hi Fancy and CK!<BR/>Fancy, when we have students with us, I end up doing 6-8 loads of laundry a week! :( It's quite sickening, but the kids need clean clothes. Urgh.<BR/><BR/>Hubby used to have to do his laundry with the old fashioned wringer/washer when he was a kid! LOL! IMAGINE??? OMG! <BR/><BR/>I've switched to using cold water instead of warm or hot, but I recently heard on a radio talk show that you need to use hot water sometimes because if you use only cold water all the time, you can get build up on the drains (?). I don't know if this is correct or not, but that's what one listener said on the show.<BR/><BR/>I do use our dryer far more in the winter than in the summer. Sometimes you've just got to. Laundry has never been one of my favourite chores. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to more of your great tips! Seriously, I'm totally lovin' this blog! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-30974584383589865602008-01-05T20:43:00.000-05:002008-01-05T20:43:00.000-05:00Thanx all. Hi C.K., glad to see you!!C, I used to ...Thanx all. Hi C.K., glad to see you!!<BR/><BR/>C, I used to hang a lot more of my clothes, but now I dry most of it except the things that need to be hung. Laundry is just too overwhelming for me as it is.<BR/><BR/>Karen, I also hang skirts to dry right on the hangers, as well as slacks.Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580069480144841229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-26477416786157628922008-01-05T17:28:00.000-05:002008-01-05T17:28:00.000-05:00Great tips! I actually hate using the dryer, but ...Great tips! I actually hate using the dryer, but it's a must obviously for the amount of laundry I do. I tend to hang dry all the big items, like towels, heavier items. Even though they get stiff. <BR/>And if I'm doing shirts, I'll take them almost dry put on hangers ...less to iron. <BR/>That tennis ball trick is neat!Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-65767773965955695802008-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:002008-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:00Great idea about the tennis balls. We use two golf...Great idea about the tennis balls. We use two golf balls, but they sometimes make a clanging noise! LOL! We mostly hang our clothes to dry. I like the way the clothes smell fresh off the line. It uses less energy as well. In the winter, I have a fold up clothes hanger thingy that I keep in our greenhouse. <BR/><BR/>If you're in a hurry, you can partially dry your clothes in the dryer and then hang them. My MIL does that.<BR/><BR/>I'm totally lovin' your posts, Fancy! Awesome stuff! xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-43486129249594937682008-01-05T04:28:00.000-05:002008-01-05T04:28:00.000-05:00fantastic idea, fancy! I had to take a sneak peek...fantastic idea, fancy! I had to take a sneak peek anyway while I'm in taiwan.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745459878506323399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43199585563977.post-87842617077574326032008-01-04T17:24:00.000-05:002008-01-04T17:24:00.000-05:00I love the blog :D I am going to link it. :DI love the blog :D I am going to link it. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com