Line-drying prolongs the life of your clothing. The roiling and tumbling of damp laundry takes its toll on the fibers in clothing and bedding.
High dry heat often shrinks and ruins some fabrics and cause irreversible damage. Line drying is more gentle to fibers.
Line drying laundry also protects the environment, conserving energy for your fellow man. Air-drying clothes can reduce the average household’s carbon footprint by 2,400 pounds a year!
Hanging laundry gets you outside. Being outside in bright light can alleviate depression, improve immunity, increase social relationships, and more.
There’s also just something surprisingly peaceful about hanging the laundry outside. It’s even a physical activity that gets you moving and burning calories!
Sunlight is a good bleach and disinfectant. This is especially great for white sheets and linens. The downside: Fading. To prevent bright colors from fading, turn the items inside out, or hang them on bars in the shade.
Line-drying helps remove stains without adding chemical agents to your wash. Getting ride of chemical laundry fresheners like dryer sheets and fabric softener is good for your skin, especially if you are sensitive to perfumes, dyes, and chemicals.
Have you ever felt your bed sheets after they were dried in the Sun and breeze? Fantastic!
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