Laundry. It's never ending. Just when you think there is nothing left to wash, you realize you're wearing clothes that will be back in the hamper by tonight. Bah. I'm beginning to think nudists have the right idea.
Anyway, I have a few thoughts. First, everyone should try Charlie's Soap. There are a few stores where you can buy it in person, but its easiest to buy it online here. Not only does it work great on clothes (and is safe for cloth diapers), but I used it to wash the kitchen floor the other day along with a cupful of vinegar and it worked beautifully! Of course, it didn't last, but that is life with a 15 month old who likes raspberries.
My other thought is that I need another drying rack, preferably one of those enormous ones from Gaiam (I think they sell them at Amazon too). I have a small sized washer, and even with the smaller loads, not everything fits on the drying rack I currently have. My problem is that I don't have enough space to set up a ginormous drying rack, short of getting rid of the kitchen table. I've been tempted to get the telescoping kind and to hang them above our washer. Not very scenic, but then, our apartment isn't particularly scenic to begin with. I figure air drying more will not only cut down on the dryer use (and electricity use and therefore environmental impact), but will also reduce the dust. One can dream, right?
1 comment:
im glad to see you blogging so much! it must be nice to not be a grad student anymore :) anyway, one of the bloggers i follow made dryer balls out of wool to help cut down on the time needed to dry clothes. i bought wool and such and am planning on making a few. if they come out good, ill send some your way!
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