~Read the label to make sure the item can go in the dryer. If it has this symbol  do not put it in the dryer.

~Use a dryer sheet to help with static electricity in your clothes.

~Don’t dry clothes longer than they need to.

~For heavy things such as jeans or sweatshirts let them air dry most of the way, then throw them in the dryer.

~Always clean your lint trap after each drying cycle.

 

When Hanging Clothes Out

The best way to dry clothes is on a clothes line; not only does it save you money on the electric bill (the dryer uses a lot of power) but it will also help your clothes last longer. When you clean out the lint trap in your dryer, you are actually pulling out small pieces of your clothing. The dryer will also cause stains that you did not pre-treat to set in more permanently.

~Shake the item good before hanging to help with wrinkles.

~If you have items that you do not want faded by the sun then hang those indoors or in a shady place.

~Pin the shirts by the bottom hem at the side seams.

Pin socks at the toe, if possible try to match them up as you hang, this will save sorting/folding time later.

~Fold the sheet or blanket in half and clip the corners of the open ends to the clothesline.

~Do not line dry stretchy clothes like sweaters or some unstructured knit garments should not be line dried. If the care label says to dry flat, find a place to lay it out to keep it’s shape.

 

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